Epson C11CA27201 - WorkForce 40 Color Inkjet... User manual

Network Installation Guide

2Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Make sure you installed ink cartridges and loaded paper as described on the
Start Here sheet. Then follow the instructions in this guide to set up the printer
for use on a network.
Tip:
For a video tutorial and other information on how to connect the printer to your wireless
network, go to: epson.com/support/wireless
Do one of the following:
■If you’re installing the printer for the first time, see below.
■If you’re setting up an additional computer to use the printer on the network,
follow the steps in “Install on Additional Computers” on page 23.
Choose Your Connection Type
Wireless. To make a wireless connection for your printer, see page 3.
Wired. To connect your printer with an Ethernet cable, see page 15.

Wireless Network Installation 3
Wireless Network Installation
To connect your printer wirelessly, you need to know the name (SSID) of your
wireless network. If your network has security enabled, you also need to know the
WEP key or WPA passphrase. Write down this information below:
■Network name (SSID): _________________________________________
■WEP key or WPA passphrase: ____________________________________
This information is stored in your network’s router, and may have been entered
when the router was first set up. If you don’t have this information, contact the
person who set up your network before you begin. You may also be able to log
onto the router from your computer and check its setup screens. See your router’s
instruction manual for details.
Note:
You should also write down whether the WEP key is in ASCII or hexadecimal format. If
the WEP key is 5 or 13 characters, it’s ASCII. If it’s 10 or 26 characters, it’s hexadecimal.
If your router gives you a choice of WEP keys to use, note which one is currently active.
Usually the first WEP key is active, unless you’ve selected a different one.
If your passphrase contains upper- or lowercase letters, be sure to note them correctly.
The printer supports the following wireless security modes: WEP 64, WEP 128, and
WPA-PSK.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Note:
This is a temporary connection used to configure the printer. You will be prompted to
remove the cable when configuration is complete.
1. Connect an Ethernet network cable to the LAN (10/100) port on your printer.

4Wireless Network Installation
2. Connect the other end to any available LAN port on your router, access point,
or hub.
If you don’t have access to an Ethernet port on your router, access point, or
hub, connect the printer directly to your computer’s Ethernet network port.
Note:
To use this configuration method, your computer must be connected to the
network wirelessly, and your computer’s Ethernet connection must be set to
obtain an IP address automatically.
3. Continue with the steps in the next section to install software.

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Install Software
Before starting, make sure the printer is not connected with a USB cable. Only an
Ethernet cable should be connected.
1. Insert the printer software CD.
2. Windows Vista®:If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run EPSETUP.EXE.
When you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue.
Windows XP: When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with
step 3.
Mac OS®X: Double-click the icon.
3. Click Install.

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4. When you see this screen, select Install driver for network connection and
click Next.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software for your product.
Note:
These installations take several minutes to complete.
6. Select Set up this printer for the first time, then click Next.
7. Continue with the steps in the next section to configure the printer and add it
to your network.

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Configure Network Settings
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2. When you see the FireWall Warning screen, click Next.
3. Make sure you connected the Ethernet cable as described on page 3.

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4. Do one of the following:
■If the printer is connected to your router, access point, or hub, select
Method 1: Connect via a router/access point (RECOMMENDED).
■If the printer is connected directly to your computer, select
Method 2: Connect directly to the computer (ADVANCED). You’ll
also need to temporarily turn off or disable your computer’s wireless
network connection. (You’ll turn it back on later.)
Important:
Do not select Method 3: Connect with WPS or SES (NOT SUPPORTED).
5. Click Next.
6. If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let Epson
EasyInstall continue. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block.

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Note:
Make sure that you allow network access for Epson EasyInstall. In Windows, verify
that the publisher is SEIKO EPSON, then click Unblock. In Mac OS X, configure
your firewall software to allow network access for Epson EasyInstall.
7. Select the printer you want to configure, then click Next.
Note:
It may take up to 90 seconds for your computer to find the printer on the network.
If your printer doesn’t appear in the list after 90 seconds, make sure that the printer
is turned on and the Ethernet cable is connected as described on page 3. Then
click the refresh button.
8. If you turned off your computer’s wireless network connection in step 4, turn
it back on.

10 Wireless Network Installation
9. Select Wireless (remove Ethernet cable when prompted) as the network
communication type, then click Next.
10. Select your network name (SSID) from the list of available networks, then
click Next.
Note:
If your router or access point doesn’t broadcast its network name (SSID), select
Manually Enter Network Name (SSID) and enter the network name. Click Next.
On the next screen, select your wireless network security type, then click Next.

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11. If your wireless network doesn’t have security enabled, continue with step 12.
If your wireless network has security enabled, do one of the following:
■If you see the WEP Security Settings screen, select ASCII if your WEP
key is 5 or 13 characters, or select Hexadecimal if your WEP key is 10 or
26 characters. Enter your WEP key in the two text fields, leave the active
WEP key set to 1(usual default), and click Next.
■If you see the WPA Security Settings screen, enter your passphrase in
the two text fields. If your passphrase contains upper- or lowercase letters,
be sure to enter them correctly. Then click Next.

12 Wireless Network Installation
12. When you see this screen, click Next to configure the printer’s IP address
automatically (recommended).
Note:
To configure the IP address manually, click Change. On the next screen, select Set
the IP address manually (advanced), and click Next. Enter the IP address, subnet
mask, and default gateway, then click Next.
13. When you see the Confirm Settings screen, verify that the settings are correct,
then click Next.
Wait while the network settings are sent to the printer.

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14. When you see the Switch to Wireless Connection screen, disconnect the
Ethernet network cable from your printer.
15. Click Next.

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Wait while your computer confirms the network connection.
Note:
It may take a while for the printer to connect to the network. If the network
connection fails, the WEP key or passphrase may have been entered incorrectly.
See page 34 to reset the printer’s network settings and click Start Again.
If the network connection fails a second time, your router/access point may
have MAC address filtering enabled. See page 34 to print a network status
sheet to obtain the printer’s MAC address.Then see your router/access point’s
documentation to add the printer’s MAC address to the approved devices list.
16. When you see the Network Connection Successful screen, click Next.
Now go to page 27 to finish the installation.

Wired (Ethernet) Installation 15
Wired (Ethernet) Installation
Follow the steps in this section to connect the printer to your network with an
Ethernet cable.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
1. Connect an Ethernet network cable to the LAN (10/100) port on your printer.
2. Connect the other end to any available LAN port on your router, access point,
or hub.
3. Continue with the steps in the next section to install software.

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Install Software
Before starting, make sure the printer is not connected with a USB cable. Only an
Ethernet cable should be connected.
1. Insert the printer software CD.
2. Windows Vista: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Epsetup.exe.
When you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue.
Windows XP: When you see the Software installation screen, continue with
step 3.
Mac OS X: Double-click the icon.
3. Click Install.

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4. When you see this screen, select Install driver for network connection and
click Next.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software for your product.
Note:
These installations take several minutes to complete.
6. Select Set up this printer for the first time, then click Next.
7. Continue with the steps in the next section to configure the printer and add it
to your network.

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Configure Network Settings
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2. When you see the FireWall Warning screen, click Next.
3. Make sure you connected the Ethernet cable as described on page 15.

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4. Select Method 1: Connect via a router/access point (RECOMMENDED).
Important:
Do not select Method 2: Connect directly to the computer (ADVANCED) or
Method 3: Connect with WPS or SES (NOT SUPPORTED).
5. If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let Epson
EasyInstall continue. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block.
Note:
Make sure that you allow network access for Epson EasyInstall. In Windows, verify
that the publisher is SEIKO EPSON, then click Unblock. In Mac OS X, configure
your firewall software to allow network access for Epson EasyInstall.

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6. Select the printer you want to configure, then click Next.
Note:
It may take up to 90 seconds for your computer to find the printer on the network.
If your printer doesn’t appear in the list after 90 seconds, make sure that the printer
is turned on and the Ethernet cable is connected as described on page 15. Then
click the refresh button.
7. Select Wired (leave Ethernet cable connected) as the network
communication type, then click Next.