Administrator's Guide

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Getting Started

Overview

This section describes the general procedure on how to use a printer on a network.

1. Set up your printer

Set paper and toner in the printer, as necessary. See the Reference Guide.

2. Select a printing method

Select a printing method appropriate for your network environment and operating system. See Selecting a Printing Method for more details.

3. Connect your printer to the network

Connect your printer to the hub with an Ethernet cable. See Connecting Your Printer to the Network for more details.

4. Check the network settings of your computer

Check the network settings such as IP address and subnet mask of your computer. Install network protocols if necessary. See About Installing Components on Your Computer for more details.

5. Configure the Internal Print Server

Use EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist to configure the Internal Print Server. Set its IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, printer name, etc. If you print via a NetWare server, set up the printing environment on the server first. See About EpsonNet WinAssist or About EpsonNet MacAssist for more details.

6. Install the printer driver

Install the printer driver from the CD-ROM that comes with the printer. See About Installing the Printer Driver for more details.

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