Epson AL-C9500DN Operating instructions

How to Use
NPD6824-00 EN

Contents
Introduction
eContentsofisDocument................3
UsingthisGuide...........................3
MarksandSymbols.......................3
ScreenshotsUsedinisGuide..............3
OperatingSystemReferences................3
Overview
AboutAuthenticatedPrinting..................5
Authentication Methods
PreparingforUse...........................6
RegisteringanAuthenticationCard........... 6
CheckingtheIDNumber...................7
Logging in to a Printer
If the authentication device is not connected. . . . . . . 8
Iftheauthenticationdeviceisconnected..........8
Changing the User Information
ChangingthePassword......................9
ChangingtheIDNumber.....................9
Authenticated Printing
PrintingfromtheComputer..................11
Setting Up the Printer Driver -Windows. . . . . . . 11
Printing from the Printer Driver -Windows. . . . . 13
PrintingfromthePrinterDriver-MacOS......15
OperationsonthePrinter....................17
Printing...............................17
CancelingPrinting.......................17
Solving Problems
ForgotYourPasswordorIDNumber........... 19
PrintingProblems.........................19
Print Jobs Are not Displayed on the Control
Panel.................................19
Appendix
System Requirements......................21
Trademarks..............................21
Caution.................................21
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Introduction
The Contents of This Document
is guide describes how to perform the following for Epson Print Admin Serverless.
❏Authenticated methods
❏Registering an authentication card
❏Authenticated printing
Using this Guide
Marks and Symbols
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Caution:
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Important:
Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Provides complementary and reference information.
Related Information
&Links to related sections.
Screenshots Used in This Guide
Setting items may vary depending on products and setting conditions.
Operating System References
Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista",
"Windows XP", "Windows Server 2019","Windows Server 2016", "Windows Server 2012 R2", "Windows Server
2012", "Windows Server 2008 R2", "Windows Server 2008", "Windows Server 2003 R2", and "Windows Server 2003"
refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions.
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Mac OS
In this manual, "Mac OS" is used to refer to Mac OS X v10.7.0 or later.
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Overview
Epson Print Admin Serverless provides a safe and ecient environment for using printers on networks such as
oce or school networks.
e following solutions are provided.
❏Enhanced Security
Only authenticated users can use the printer.
You can avoid condential documents being taken away by unauthorized personnel, mixing documents with
other user’s, and so on since they are printed from an authenticated printer.
❏Cost Savings
You can avoid unnecessary printing since printing can only be performed aer logging in as an authenticated
user.
About Authenticated Printing
You can store print jobs that are printed from the computer. Log in to the printer as an authenticated user, and
then print the print job.
If your system administrator allows this function, you can print jobs directly without storing them.
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Authentication Methods
e authentication method is set up by the system administrator, and the screen on the control panel is displayed
accordingly. e available authentication methods are as follows.
❏user ID and password
❏user ID
❏ID number
❏authentication card (if an authentication device is connected)
Preparing for Use
You need to prepare to use Epson Print Admin Serverless. Preparation is dierent depending on the authentication
method and whether an authentication device is used.
Registering an Authentication Card
If you are using an authentication card for Epson Print Admin Serverless, you need to register the user
authentication card.
Note:
e card may have been registered by your system administrator already. For more information, follow the instructions given
by your system administrator.
1. Hold the authentication card over the authentication card reader.
e conrmation screen is displayed.
2. Select Yes.
e screen for entering the user ID and password is displayed.
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3. Enter the user ID and password on the control panel.
If you do not know your user ID and password, contact your system administrator.
4. Select Log in.
e registration completion message is displayed. In the future, you will be authenticated only by holding the
authentication card.
Checking the ID Number
For ID number authentication, a unique ID number is issued. You can log in to the printer by entering the ID
number on its control panel. Contact your system administrator for your ID number.
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Logging in to a Printer
You need to log in to the printer to use the authenticated printing.
If the authentication device is not connected
You can log in by entering a user ID and password, a user ID, or an ID number.
1. Select Log in on the home screen of the printer's control panel.
2. Log in to the printer using one of the following methods.
❏When using a user ID and password
Enter User ID and Password, and then select Log in.
❏When using a user ID or an ID number
Enter User ID or ID Number.
If the authentication device is connected
You can log in by holding the authentication card over the authentication device.
Note:
When User ID and Password or ID Number is displayed aer selecting Log in on the control panel, you can also log in by
entering your user information.
Related Information
&“Registering an Authentication Card” on page 6
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Changing the User Information
Changing the Password
If the user information is registered in the printer and the administrator allows the registered user to log in to Web
Cong, you can change the password from Web Cong. Contact your system administrator for more information.
See the printer's User's Guide for details on how to use Web Cong.
1. Enter the printer's IP address into a browser to run Web Cong.
Note:
You can check the IP address by selecting on the printer's control panel.
2. Click Log in.
3. Select Registered User for Type.
4. Enter the user ID and password in User Name/User ID and Current password.
5. Click OK.
6. Select the Epson Open Platform tab > Epson Print Admin Serverless > User Settings.
7. Enter the current password, the new password, and the conrmation of the new password.
8. Click OK.
e completion message is displayed.
Changing the ID Number
If the user information is registered in the printer and the administrator allows the registered user to log in to Web
Cong, you can change the ID number from Web Cong. Contact your system administrator for more
information.
See the printer's User's Guide for details on how to use Web Cong.
1. Enter the printer's IP address into a browser to run Web Cong.
Note:
You can check the IP address by selecting on the printer's control panel.
2. Click Log in.
3. Select Registered User for Type.
4. Enter the user ID and password in User Name/User ID and Current password.
5. Click OK.
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6. Select the Epson Open Platform tab > Epson Print Admin Serverless > User Settings.
7. Enter the current ID number, the new ID number, and the conrmation of the new ID number from 4 to 8
digits.
Note:
Your system administrator sets the minimum number of digits for the ID number. Contact your system administrator
for more information.
8. Click OK.
e completion message is displayed.
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