Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto EMP 7900 del fabbricante Epson
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Epson Stylus ® Pro 7900/9900 Network Guide.
2 Copyright and Tradema rks Copyright and Trademarks No part of this publicat ion may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval syst em, or transmitted in any form or by any me ans, mechan ical, photo copying, recordi ng, or other wise, without the p rior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Copyright and Trademarks 3 Permission is gr anted to anyo ne to use this software fo r any purpos e, including co mmercial applications, and to alt er it and redistribu te it freely, subje ct to the a.
4 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 EpsonNet Config with Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 About EpsonNet Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Configuring the Network Int erface Using EpsonNet Config With a Web Browser .
6 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using 10Bas e-T or 100Base-TX. The bui lt-in Ethernet interface automatically selects the correct link speed and network protocols when it connects to the network.
Introduction 7 Note: ❏ This guide is written for network administrators, and man y of the steps included in this guide require detailed network knowled ge and administrator rights. ❏ The term “network administrator” in this guide refers to the person responsible for maintaining the network.
8 Introduction Features of the Network Interface ❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet inte rface, wh ich is called the network interface in this manual, to the network. ❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP and Bonjour. ❏ Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.
Introduction 9 Network Interface Operation Status lights The status lights provide you with impor tant information on the operation of the network interface. The light on the left indicates whether the network interface is connected to a 10Base-T (green) or 100Ba se-TX (orange) network.
10 Introductio n About the Software The software CD provided with your printer incl udes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility that allows you to configure the netwo rk interface. See “EpsonNet Config for Windows” on page 29.
Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 11 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Overview This section describes the general pr ocedure on how to set up the network interface. 1. Check the network interface operation. Check the functions and operat ions of the network in terface, such as the status lights.
12 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Installing Network Components on Your Computer Before configuring the network interf ace and printing from the computer, you need to install the necessary netwo rk components (such as TCP/IP) and assign an IP address and subnet mask for your co mputer, depending on the printing method you want to use.
Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 13 3. Check if the following net work components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to “N etwork Software” on page 29. The following table lists th e network components r equired for configuring the network interface wi th EpsonNet Config.
14 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Windows XP For Windows XP, use the following procedure to install the necessary components. Note: The Windows XP CD may be required during the installation. 1. Click Start , highlight Control Panel , and then click Network and Internet Connections .
Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 15 The following table lists the componen ts required for network printing. 5. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them.
16 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Setting Up the Network Interface Connecting the Network Interface to the Network Follow the instructions below to connect the network interface to the network. 1. Make sure that your printer is turned off.
Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 17 Configuring the Network Interface Configure the network interfac e for use on a TCP/IP network. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on, and the LCD displays READY . 2. Press the Menu r button on the printer to enter the printer’s menu system.
18 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 13. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to select the next octet. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press the Pause button to exit the printer menu. 14. Turn the printer of f then back on again.
Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 19 Installing the Printer Software To print to the network printer, you need to install the prin ter driver on the computer. See the section in this chapter appropria te for your operating system. Windows Vista Adding the Network Port 1.
20 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 4. Select the Create a new port radio button, then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. 5. Click Next .
Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 21 7. If an error occurs, the followi ng dialog box appear s. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer . Click Next . 8. Click Finish . 9. See “Installing the Prin ter Driver” below to in stall the printer driver.
22 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Windows XP Adding the Network Port 1. Click Start , click Control Panel , click Printers and Other Hardware , and then click Printers and Faxes . 2. From the File menu, select Server Properties . You see a screen like this: 3.
Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 23 4. Select Standard TCP/IP Port , then click the New Port button. 5. Click Next ..
24 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 6. Do one of the following ❏ If you are using DHCP to assign an IP address to the pr inter, enter the printer’s Host Name or IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box.
Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 25 8. Make sure that the Device matches the Host Name or IP address shown on the network status sheet, then click Finish . 9. Click the Close button to return to the Server Properties window. 10. Click the Close button to return to t he Printers and Faxes window.
26 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Installing the Printer Driver 1. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button.
Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 27 Mac OS X Installing the Printer Driver 1. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. See the section below for your operating syst em and printing method.
28 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Mac OS X 10.4 Bonjour/Rendezvous Printing 1. Open the Applications folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open the Printer Setup Utility , and then click Add . 4. Select the printer model that is connected with Bonjour.
Network Software 29 Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use the network softwa re provided with your printer. EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows admin istrators to configure the network interface.
30 Network Software EpsonNet Config for Macintosh About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows admin istrators to configure the network interface. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet Co nfig included on the softwa re CD shipped with you r printer.
Network Software 31 Supported Web Browsers Windows: ❏ Microsoft Internet Explor er version 5.0 or later ❏ Netscape Navigator ve rsion 7.0 or later ❏ Firefox version 2.0 or later Mac OS X: ❏ Netscape Navigator ve rsion 7.0 or later ❏ Apple Safari version 1.
32 Network Software Configuring the Network Interf ace Using EpsonNet Config With a Web Browser After you have assigned an IP address to the netwo rk interface using the printer’s control panel, EpsonNet Config , or a DHCP server, you can configure the network interface using Eps onNet Config with Web Browser.
Network Software 33 Note: ❏ The network administrator must check any changes made to the IP address settings. ❏ When Auto is selected, DHCP becomes av ailable.
34 Network Software 10. Select Enable for Register Network Interf ace Address to DNS Server if you want to register the host nam e and domain name to the DNS server through the DHCP se rver that suppor ts Dynamic DNS.
Network Software 35 Opening Screen Any user can access Epson NetConfig with Web Browser by typing the IP address of the network interface for the URL in your browser. Top Menu Bar Menu Home Links to the openin g screen. Favorite Links to a Web site previously defi ned by the administrator.
36 Network Software Configuration - Optional Administrato r Type the name of the admi nistrator and a link to a favorite Web site. Reset Resets the printer and returns to the def ault settings.
Troubleshooting 37 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting General Problems Cannot configure the network interfac e or cannot print from the network. Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP addr ess to the computer and the printer. Unable to start EpsonNet Config.
38 Troubleshooting The message “Could not complete co mmunicating configuration data” appears when you send settings to the network interface. Unable to start EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. The Model Name and IP Address do not app ear in the EpsonNet Config dialog box.
Tips for Administrators 39 Chapter 5 Tips for Administrators Network Setup Menu These items are used to make network se ttings on the prin ter’s control panel.
40 Tips for Administrators 6. Press r , then d to highlight IP ADDRESS SETTING . 7. Press r , then press u or d to choose one of the fo llowing IP configuration settings: ❏ Choose AUTO if your network uses a DHC P server to configure your network devices’ IP se ttings automatically.
Tips for Administrators 41 Uninstalling Software Follow the steps below to uni nstall the network software. Windows Vista 1. Click Start , click Control Panel , and then click Uninstall a program . 2. Select the utility you want to uninstall, and then click the Uninstall/Change button.
42 Index Index A Administrator tips, 39 to 41 Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA), 33 B Bonjour printing, 27, 28 C Cable, network, 9 Configuring network interface control panel, 17 to 18 EpsonNet .
Index 43 P Password, EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, 36 Printer driver installing in Macintosh, 27 to 2 8 installing in Windows Vista, 19 to 21 installing in Windows XP, 22 to 26 Problems, solving, .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Epson EMP 7900 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Epson EMP 7900 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Epson EMP 7900 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Epson EMP 7900 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Epson EMP 7900, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Epson EMP 7900.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Epson EMP 7900. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Epson EMP 7900 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
