EPSON

Setting up Printer LAN Using the Control Panel

This section explains how to set the printer name, TCP/IP, DNS server and proxy server required for network connection.

Making General Network Settings

Turn on the printer.
Note:
Do not turn off the power or unplug the printer while making settings on the control panel.
Setting network while accessing the memory card may interrupt access.
Enter the Setup mode.
Select Network Settings.
Select General Network Setup, and then select Yes.
Confirm the printer name.
The printer name is used to access or identify the printer on the network.
Note:
The default setting is “EPSONXXXXXX” (X: Last 6 digits of the MAC address). To change the printer name, retype the text.
Set TCP/IP Setup settings.
Normally, the broadband router or access point will automatically allocate an IP address to the printer using the DHCP function. If your router (or access point) DHCP function is on, select Auto.
Note:
To assign a unique IP address to the printer, select Manual, and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway.
Set the DNS server. DNS server and proxy server settings are not available for all printers or may not be enabled.
Normally, the broadband router or access point will automatically allocate a DNS server address to the printer. To use this option, select Auto.
Note:
To specify the DNS server address, select Manual, and enter the Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server addresses.
Set the proxy server address.
Select Do Not Use.
Note:
To use the proxy server, select Use, and enter the Proxy Server address and Port.

Setting up a wireless LAN using the Setup Wizard

You can simplify manual setup by using the Setup Wizard.
Select Wireless LAN Setup.
Select Wireless Setup Wizard.
Note:
When a memory card is inserted in the printer, a warning message may be displayed. If a message appears, check the message and then click OK.
Select SSID.
Note:
If a wireless network is not found, a warning message is displayed. Check the LAN environment being used, return to Wireless LAN Setup, and try again. To enter the SSID manually, select Advanced Setup and then Manual Wireless LAN Setup.
Enter the security key set in the router.

Using Manual Mode

Follow the procedure below to enter the SSID and security settings manually using the control panel.
Verify that the access point is turned on and communication is available.
Enter the Setup mode.
Select Network Settings.
Select Wireless LAN Setup.
Select Advanced Setup.
Select Manual Wireless LAN Setup, and then press OK.
Note:
When a memory card is inserted in the printer, a warning message may be displayed. If a message appears, check the message and then click OK.
Select Infrastructure Mode.
Note:
To use the printer in Ad Hoc mode, see Ad Hoc mode.
Select Search SSID.
Note:
To enter the SSID manually, select Enter SSID and enter the SSID.
Select the SSID (network name) that you would like to connect to.
Note:
If no SSID appears, check whether the access point is available for communication.
If the SSID is hidden for security reasons, press the Back button to return to the previous step, and enter the SSID manually.
Select the correct security method, WEP or WPA.
Type the WEP key or WPA passphrase.
If WEP-64bit (40bit) or WEP-128bit (104bit) is selected:
Select Alphanumeric when the WEP key is 5 or 13 characters long.
Select Hexadecimal when the WEP key is 10 or 26 digits long.
Type the WEP key and press OK.
If WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA-PSK (AES) is selected:
Type the WPA passphrase and press OK.
If you set WPA2 as the security type for the router, select WPA.
When the completion message screen appears, press OK.

WPS Wireless auto setup

If the access point supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard, security settings can be made automatically.
Verify that the access point is turned on and communication is available.
Enter the Setup mode.
Select Network Settings.
Select Wireless LAN Setup.
Note:
When a memory card is inserted in the printer, a warning message may be displayed. If a message appears, check the message and then click OK.
Select Advanced Setup.
Select WPS Wireless LAN Setup.
The printer supports the push button method and PIN code method. The procedure varies between methods.
Note:
For details on the access point WPS function or troubleshooting, see the access point’s User’s Guide.
If the access point (wireless router) is not discovered within approximately two minutes, an error message is displayed. In that case, make sure the access point is operating, and then make the WPS settings again from the beginning.

Push Button mode setup

Select Push Button Mode, and then press OK.
If the warning message screen appears, check the message and then select Yes.
Press an access point WPS button (or the corresponding button) to set WPS.
Note:
For the location of the WPS button, see the access point’s (wireless router’s) User’s Guide. Please note that in some cases this will be a software setting for the router rather than a physical button.
Wait until preparation for establishing communication with the access point is complete (ex. the WPS light is flashing) and then press OK.
Note:
It may take time for WPS Wireless auto setup to finish correctly. Wait until the setting completion message appears.
When the completion message screen appears, press OK.

PIN Code mode setup

Note:
The PIN code registration method varies depending on the access point (wireless router). See the access point’s (wireless router’s) User’s Guide.
Select PIN Code Mode.
If a warning message screen appears, check the message and then select OK.
Register the PIN code displayed on the LCD panel to the access point within two minutes, and then press OK.
Note:
It may take time for WPS Wireless auto setup to finish correctly. Wait until the setting completion message appears.
Depending on the access point, the method for entering the PIN code varies. For details, see the access point’s User’s Guide.
When the completion message screen appears, press OK.

SES Wireless auto setup

If the access point supports the SecureEasySetup (SES) function, security can be set automatically.
Verify that the access point is turned on and communication is available.
Enter the Setup mode.
Select Network Settings.
Select Wireless LAN Setup.
Note:
When a memory card is inserted in the printer, a warning message may be displayed. If a message appears, check the message and then click OK.
Select Advanced Setup.
Select SES Wireless LAN Setup, and then press OK.
If a warning message screen appears, check the message and then select OK.
Press and hold the access point SES button (or the corresponding button) until the SES light flashes, and then press OK.
Note:
There may be no SES-dedicated button depending on the access point (wireless router). For the SES button, see the access point’s (wireless router’s) User’s Guide.
If the completion message appears, press OK to finish setting.
Note:
It may take time for SES Wireless auto setup to finish correctly. Wait until the setting completion message appears.
For details on the SES function or troubleshooting, see the access point User’s Guide.