Epson B12B808411 User manual

Network Interface Panel
User’s Guide
NPD4747-03 EN

Contents
Copyright and Trademarks
Safety Instructions
ImportantSafetyInstructions.................4
CautionsandNotes.........................4
Getting to Know Your Network
Interface Panel
PackageContents..........................5
UsingtheCableClips.....................6
Panelparts...............................7
Setting Up the Network Interface Panel
Connecting the Network Interface Panel to a
Network.................................8
Configuring Scanning Software on Your
Computer...............................11
Connecting to an IPv4 Network Automatically
....................................11
Connecting to an IPv4 Network Manually. . . . . 12
ConnectingtoanIPv6Network.............14
UsingEpsonNetConfig.....................14
OperatingEnvironment..................15
Scanning an Image
Configuring Scanning Software on Your
Computer...............................16
ConfiguringEPSONScan.................16
ConfiguringEpsonScan2.................17
ScanningOveraNetwork...................18
ForWindows..........................19
ForMacOSX..........................19
ScanningfromthePanel....................19
About the Control Panel
MenuList...............................21
Environmentmenu......................21
Displaymenu..........................21
Energysavingmenu.....................21
Networkmenu.........................21
Timeoutmenu.........................22
Restoresettingsmenu....................22
Troubleshooting
Problems Indicated by Messages on the LCD
PanelorStatusLights......................23
ProblemsandSolution.....................23
The LCD screen is not displayed even when the
scannerison...........................24
Thescannerdoesnotscan.................24
Web-based EpsonNet Config cannot be
startedorbemadesettings.................25
Technical Specifications
SystemRequirements......................26
ForWindows..........................26
ForMacOSX..........................26
NetworkInterfacePanelSpecifications..........26
General..............................26
Mechanical............................26
Electrical.............................27
Environmental.........................27
Interfaces.............................27
StandardandApprovals..................27
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Copyright and Trademarks
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
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Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses
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Copyright © 2020 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all these instructions and save them for later reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Network Interface Panel.
❏Do not spill liquid onto the Network Interface Panel.
❏Except as specifically explained in this User's Guide, do not attempt to service the Network Interface Panel
yourself.
Cautions and Notes
In this document, cautions and notes indicate the following:
!
Cautions
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of this product.
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Getting to Know Your Network Interface Panel
Package Contents
a Network Interface Panel This product.
b Screws (2 pieces) Fixes the Network Interface Panel to the scanner.
c Covers (4 pieces) Spare covers for the screw holes. Because the size of the covers differs
depending on the model, make sure you use the coversthat match the size
of the scanner being used.
d Cable Clips (2 pieces) Fixes the network cable to the scanner.
e Pin Use this to remove the screw hole covers.
f Allen Key Use this to tighten and remove the screws.
g Setup Guide The paper manual for this product.
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Using the Cable Clips
A
Attach the cable clips to the scanner.
Note:
Attach so that the opening of the cable clip is facing out.
B
Use the cable clips to fix the network cable to the scanner.
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Panel parts
Front view
Right side view
aFsetting button Make product and network settings, or perform maintenance.
b&Reset button Resets the panel to the initial screen.
cyStop button Cancels scanning.
d]start button Starts scanning. In a network environment, the ]start button on the
scannerworksthe sameway as clickingScan inthe Document CapturePro
or scanner driver window.
eZ/Arrow button Use the arrow buttons to select an item, and then press Zto confirm the
selection.
f Error light (orange) On when an error has occurred.
g Ready light (green) On when the scanner is ready.
Off when the scanner is not ready.
h LCD panel Displays the status, operation, and error messages.
i Network connector Connects the network cable.
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Setting Up the Network Interface Panel
Connecting the Network Interface Panel to a Network
A
Turn off the product and disconnect the USB cable.
B
Remove the covers with the pin, and then remove the screws with the allen key.
!
Caution:
Be careful when setting up as the pin and the allen key are sharp and may cause injury.
Note:
Use only the pin and allen key that comes with this panel.
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C
Remove the panel supplied with your scanner.
Note:
❏Keep the panel in a safe place.
❏You cannot use the scanner unless you replace the panel you removed in step 3, or attach the Network Interface
Panel.
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D
Install the Network Interface Panel.
E
Tighten the screws, and then replace the covers.
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Note:
Use the same covers and screws that you removed in step 2.
F
Connect a network cable to the Network Interface Panel.
Note:
❏You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the Network Interface Panel to prevent
malfunction.
❏The network cable is not supplied with the product.
❏You cannot use a network cable at the same time as a USB connection.
G
Fix the network cable using the cable clips.
U“Using the Cable Clips” on page 6
Configuring Scanning Software on Your Computer
Connecting to an IPv4 Network Automatically
A
Turn on your scanner.
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B
When the home screen ("Scanner is ready") is displayed, press the Fsetting button.
C
Select Network with the uup and ddown buttons, and then press the Zbutton.
D
Select IPv4 with the uup and ddown buttons, and then press the Zbutton.
E
Select Auto with the uup and ddown buttons, and then press the Zbutton.
F
Press the Fsetting button to return to the home screen.
G
After "Configuring network setting" is displayed, restart the panel.
Set the password for protecting network security using Web-based EpsonNet Config.
U“Using EpsonNet Config” on page 14
Connecting to an IPv4 Network Manually
A
Turn on your scanner.
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B
When the home screen ("Scanner is ready") is displayed, press the Fsetting button.
C
Select Network with the uup and ddown buttons, and then press the Zbutton.
D
Select IPv4 with the uup and ddown buttons, and then press the Zbutton.
E
Select Manual with the uup and ddown buttons, and then press the Zbutton.
F
Select IP address with the uup and ddown buttons, and then press the Zbutton.
G
Set the IP address with the arrow buttons, and then press the Zbutton.
H
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the IP subnet mask and IP default gateway settings, and then press the Zbutton.
I
Press the Fsetting button to return to the home screen.
J
After "Configuring network setting" is displayed, restart the panel.
Set the password for protecting network security using Web-based EpsonNet Config.
U“Using EpsonNet Config” on page 14
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Connecting to an IPv6 Network
A
Turn on your scanner.
B
When the home screen ("Scanner is ready") is displayed, press the Fsetting button.
C
Select Network with the uup and ddown buttons, and then press the Zbutton.
D
Select IPv6 - On with the uup and ddown buttons, and then press the Zbutton.
E
Press the Fsetting button to return to the home screen.
F
After "Configuring network setting" is displayed, restart the panel.
Note:
Use the Web-based EpsonNet Config to make manual settings for IPv6.
Set the password for protecting network security using Web-based EpsonNet Config.
U“Using EpsonNet Config” on page 14
Using EpsonNet Config
Web-based EpsonNet Config is software that is stored on the Network Interface Panel.
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You can launch the software from a computer on the network using a Web browser and so on. You can make network
interface settings (TCP/IP and so on) and scanner settings (various checks and settings).
To start Web-based EpsonNet Config, enter the IP address for this panel in the address bar of a Web browser.
Note:
❏Web-based EpsonNet Config cannot be used if the IP address has not been set in the network interface.
❏See EpsonNet Config online help for more details.
Note:
You can also use EpsonNet Config for Windows/Macintosh.
❏EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility for administrators that allows you to
configure the network interface for various protocols such as TCP/IP, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP.
❏EpsonNet Config for Macintosh is a Macintosh-based configuration utility for administrators that allows you to
configure the network interface for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP.
Download this software from:
http://www.epson.com/
Operating Environment
You can use Web-based EpsonNet Config on computers with the following Web browsers.
Supported Web Browsers Web Browser Version
Microsoft Internet Explorer IE8.0 or later
Mozilla FireFox Ver 3.5 or later
Safari Ver 4.0 or later
Google Chrome Ver 4.0 or later
Opera Ver 10.0 or later
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Scanning an Image
Configuring Scanning Software on Your Computer
Make sure your scanner and Network Interface Panel are turned on and working properly. Then follow the steps below
to use the scanner driver program to enable network scanning.
Note:
Either EPSON Scan or Epson Scan 2 is come with your scanner as the scanner driver. See the user’s guide of the scanner for
more details.
Before you start, obtain the following information:
❏A valid IP address for the Network Interface Panel. Ask your network administrator for an IP address which will
not cause conflict with any other device on the network. If you are the network administrator, choose an address
within the subnet which will not cause conflict with any other device.
❏The MAC (Ethernet hardware) address of the Network Interface Panel. This is a unique number for your Network
Interface Panel which is different from the hardware serial number of the Network Interface Panel. You can find
out the MAC address on the Network Interface Panel.
Note for Windows:
Log in as a user with administrator’s authority, and then install. If you areasked to enter an administrator’s password, enter
the password, and then continue with the operations.
Note for Mac OS X:
❏Do not use the Fast User Switching function while using your scanner.
❏You must log on to a Computer Administrator account.
Note:
You need to install the latest firmware for the Network Interface Panel before scanning. Go to the Epson home page to
download the Epson Firmware Updater for the Network Interface Panel.
Uhttp://www.epson.com
After downloading, start Epson Firmware Updater, and then follow the on-screen instructions. If the latest firmware is
already installed on the Network Interface Panel, you do not need to update the firmware.
Configuring EPSON Scan
A
Obtain the IP address or host name of the Network Interface Panel from your network administrator.
B
Start EPSON Scan Settings.
Windows 10:
Click the start button, and then select All apps > EPSON > EPSON Scan Settings
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Windows 8.1/Windows 8:
Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon.
Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP:
Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan
Settings
Mac OS X:
Select Go > Applications > EPSON Software > EPSON Scan Settings
C
Select your scanner from the Select Scanner drop-down list.
D
Select Network, then click Add.
E
In the Add window, choose the Network Interface Panel’s IP address under Search for addresses, or select Enter
address and type in the address. Then click OK.
F
In the EPSON Scan Settings window, click Test to check the connection. If everything works properly, you see a
successful connection message appears.
G
Click OK to save the settings.
Configuring Epson Scan 2
A
Obtain the IP address or host name of the Network Interface Panel from your network administrator.
B
Start Epson Scan 2 Utility.
Windows 10:
Click the start button, and then select All apps > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 Utility
Windows 8.1/Windows 8:
Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon.
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Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP:
Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2
Utility
Mac OS X:
Select Go > Applications > EPSON Software > Epson Scan 2 Utility
C
Select Settings from the Scanner drop-down list on the Epson Scan 2 Utility screen.
If Epson Scan 2 Utility screen is not displayed and Scanner Settings screen is displayed, go to the next step.
D
In the Scanner Settings screen, click Add.
If the Add button is disabled, click Enable Editing (Windows) or + button (Mac OS X), and then click Add
button.
E
In the Add Network Scanner screen, select your scanner from the Model drop-down list.
F
Choose the Network Interface Panel's IP address under Search for Network, or select Enter address and type in
the address. Then click Add.
G
In the Scanner Settings screen, select your scanner, and then click OK.
Scanning Over a Network
Note:
You must set the IP address for your Network Interface Panel before you can scan using it.
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Note for Windows:
You need to install the latest Document Capture Pro before scanning. Go to the Epson home page to download the latest
Document Capture Pro.
Uhttp://www.epson.com
If the latest software is already installed on your computer, you do not need to update the software.
For Windows
A
Turn on your scanner and the client computer.
B
Place your original(s) on the document glass or in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
C
Start Document Capture Pro.
USee the user’s guide of the scanner for more details.
D
Click Scan on the Document Capture Pro Main window.
E
Make necessary settings on Main Settings, and then click Scan.
For Mac OS X
A
Turn on your scanner and the client computer.
B
Place your original(s) on the document glass or in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
C
Start Epson Scan.
USee the user’s guide of the scanner for more details.
D
Select your desired mode.
E
In the Epson Scan window, make the appropriate settings.
F
Click Scan.
Scanning from the Panel
Set up a job in advance.
USee the user’s guide of the scanner for more details.
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A
Turn on your scanner and the client computer.
B
Place your original(s) on the document glass or in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
C
Press the Zbutton on the panel.
The scanner searches for an available computer.
D
Select the computer you want to send the data to, and then press the Zbutton.
If a group is set for the scanner, you need to set the same group on the computer if you want to display it on the
panel.
E
Enter the password.
If the password entry screen is not displayed, go to the next step.
USee the Document Capture Pro help for more details.
F
Select a job, and then press the Zbutton.
G
Check the settings, and then press the ]start button on the scanner.
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