About EpsonNet WebManager
System Requirements
EpsonNet WebManager Functions
EpsonNet WebManager Operating Structure
Installing EpsonNet WebManager
Starting EpsonNet WebManager
Opening the Reference Guide

EpsonNet WebManager is an application designed to manage network devices. It allows network administrators to easily control network devices such as network printers, interface cards, and network adapters attached to a printer. EpsonNet WebManager offers the following features:

• It supports Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms to give network administrators flexibility in managing network devices.

• It allows you to search and monitor network devices, and make settings for network devices.

• It offers a Group Management function that helps you manage devices as a group.

Note:

Before installing and using EpsonNet WebManager, be sure to read the Readme.txt file. This file contains the latest information on EpsonNet WebManager. The term “device” refers to a printer, interface card, or network adapter.

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Before using EpsonNet WebManager, the computer and other devices must be properly connected to the network. Since EpsonNet WebManager runs on a Web browser, you must install TCP/IP and a Web browser first. See the Readme.txt file for supported browsers.

EpsonNet WebManager server is a computer with EpsonNet WebManager installed.

You can access the EpsonNet WebManager server from the following operating systems through a browser.

• Windows Me/98/XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0

• Macintosh

• UNIX (see the Readme.txt file for supported UNIX systems)

• Monitor: 1024 × 768 or higher resolution VGA monitor with support for 65535 or more display colors

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EpsonNet WebManager provides you with the following functions:

• Device list function Searches for devices on the network and displays a device list with current status.

• Device details function You can make or change the printer settings through EpsonNet WebManager. The setting items in the Device details function will differ depending on the printer.

• Network settings function You can make or change the network interface settings through EpsonNet WebManager.

• Group management function Groups can help you manage network devices more effectively.

Note:

Some functions of EpsonNet WebManager may not be available depending on the combination of network devices. See the Introduction of the EpsonNet WebManager Reference Guide for detailed information. When using EpsonNet WebManager with Internet Explorer in Mac OS, the Printer Layout window, Error Notification window, and Device Details window may not be available.

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EpsonNet WebManager must be installed in the computer that functions as the network server. You can select the either of the two methods described below to use EpsonNet WebManager.

No special server is required. Just install EpsonNet WebManager and a Web browser on the same computer that functions as a server. All administration is possible from the network administrator’s Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 computer.

a. EpsonNet WebManager server

b. Epson printer with built-in network interface

Install EpsonNet WebManager in the server, and install a Web browser in the client computers. Run the Web browser on a client computer to access EpsonNet WebManager on the server. Multi-platform network administration is possible from Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms through the browser.

a. EpsonNet WebManager server

b. Epson printer with built-in network interface

c. Client computer running Windows

d. Client computer running Macintosh

e. Client computer running UNIX

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Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet WebManager.

Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

The Software Installation screen opens automatically.

If the Software Installation screen does not appear, double-click EPSETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.

Make sure that all applications are closed, and then click the Continue button.

Read the license agreement, and then click the Agree button. If necessary, select the model of your printer.

Select Install Network Utility.

Click the icon located next to EpsonNet WebManager.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Note:

You do not need to install EpsonNet WebManager in the client computer. Just announce the IP address or host name of the server to any clients who use EpsonNet WebManager from a client computer.

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Be sure that TCP/IP is installed, and the IP address or host name is set for the computer. (Register the host name in the hosts file in the Windows directory.)

To start EpsonNet WebManager, click Start, point to Programs (for Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 users) or All Programs (for Windows XP and Server 2003 users), and then select EpsonNet WebManager. Click EpsonNet WebManager.

If EpsonNet WebManager is installed on the computer running Windows XP Service Pack 2, make the following settings; otherwise the client computers cannot access EpsonNet WebManager.

Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then select Security Center. Click Windows Firewall.

Click the Exceptions tab, and then click the Add Port button.

Enter the name of the port in the Name text box, and 8090 in the Port number text box, and then select the TCP radio button.

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If necessary, click the Change scope button, and then specify the IP addresses of the client computers for which the port is unblocked.

Click OK.

Run the Web browser and then type the IP address (or the host name) of the server and default port number.

• Format:
  http://IP address or host name of server:8090/wm

• Example:
  http://192.168.100.201:8090/wm

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After starting EpsonNet WebManager, be sure to read the EpsonNet WebManager’s online reference guide. It provides important information and instructions on using EpsonNet WebManager.

You can access the online guide by using any of the following methods:

• Run EpsonNet WebManager. From the Help menu, select Online Guide.

• Click the question mark button on the current screen so that a help screen appears describing the functions on that page.

• Click Start, point to Programs (for Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 users) or All Programs (for Windows XP and Server 2003 users), and then select EpsonNet WebManager. Click Online Guide.

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