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Network Installation Guide
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WorkForce 600 Series
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Artisan 700 Series
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Artisan 800 Series
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Before You Begin Make sure you installed ink cartridges and loaded paper as described on the Start Here poster. 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 about setting up a 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
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Wireless Network Installation To add the printer to your wireless network, you need to know the name (SSID) of your wireless network. If it has security enabled, you also need to know the WEP key or passphrase. Write down the SSID and WEP key or passphrase below: ■ Network name (SSID): _________________________________________ ■ WEP key or passphrase: _________________________________________ Note: If the WEP key is either 5 or 13 characters, it’s ASCII. If the WEP key is either 10 or 26 ch
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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 soft
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Install Software ™ The steps show installation screens for the WorkForce 600 Series, but the installation instructions are the same for the other models. 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. Wireless Network Installation 5
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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 wireless network. 6 Wireless Network Installation
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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. Wireless Network Installation 7
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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). 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,
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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. Select Wireless (remove Ethernet cable when prompted) as the network communication type, then click Next. Wireless Network Installation 9
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9. Select your network name (SSID) from the list, 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. 10. If your wireless network doesn’t have security enabled, continue with step 11. If your wireless network has security enabled, do one of the following: ■ If you see the WEP Security Se
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■ 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. 11. 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 defaul
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12. Select Read/Write or Read Only to allow the printer’s memory card slots to be accessed over the network (Windows only). 13. Click Next. 14. When you see the Confirm Settings screen, verify that the settings are correct, then click Next. The settings are sent to the printer. 12 Wireless Network Installation
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Wait while the printer connects to your wireless network. 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 37 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 36 to print a network status sheet to obtain the printer’s MAC address.Then se
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15. When you see the Network Connection Successful screen, disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the printer and your router, access point, hub, or computer. 16. Click Next. 17. Now go to page 27 to finish the installation. 14 Wireless Network Installation
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Wired (Ethernet) Installation Follow the steps in this section to add the printer to your wired network. 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. Wired (Ethernet) Installation 15
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Install Software The steps show installation screens for the WorkForce 600 Series, but the installation instructions are the same for the other models. 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. 16 Wired (Ethernet) Installation
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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 wired network. Wired (Ethernet) Installation 17
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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. 18 Wired (Ethernet) Installation
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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.
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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. 20 Wired (Ethernet) Installation
