EpsonNet Web Assist

EpsonNet Config with Web Browser is a Web-based utility designed to configure the printer for use on a network.

By typing the IP address of the network interface for the URL in your browser, you can start EpsonNet Config to allow you to configure the network interface for TCP/IP, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP.

When running EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, be sure not to use a proxy server to access the Internet. If the Access the Internet using a proxy server checkbox is selected, you cannot use EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. Use the following steps to clear the Access the Internet using a proxy server checkbox.

Right-click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties.

After you have assigned an IP address to the network interface using the printer’s Control panel, EpsonNet Config for Windows or Macintosh, a DHCP server, or the arp/ping command, you can configure the network interface using EpsonNet WebAssist.

Click TCP/IP under Network on the Configuration menu to display the TCP/IP setting screen.

Select a method for acquiring the IP address. When you select Auto, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual.

To assign an IP address manually, enter the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway. Be sure the IP address does not conflict with any other devices on the network.

If you want to get a private address between 169.254.1.1 and 169.254.254.254 automatically when an IP address cannot be obtained by the DHCP server, leave it at Enable for Set Using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA); otherwise, select Disable.

When setting an IP address using the ping command, select Enable for Set Using PING. Select Disable when setting an IP address with EpsonNet Config; this prevents any unexpected change of the IP address.

Select Enable for Acquire DNS Server Address Automatically if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server.

Select Enable for Acquire Host Name and Domain Name Automatically if you want to acquire the host name and the domain name using the DHCP server.

Select Enable for Register Network Interface Address to DNS Server if you want to register the host name and domain name to the DNS server through the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS.

Select Enable or Disable for Use Universal Plug and Play. Select Enable if you want to use the Universal Plug and Play function on Windows Me or future operating systems.

Change the default Universal Plug and Play device name, if desired. This device name is used for Windows that supports the Universal Plug and Play function.

Mac OS X only:
Select Enable or Disable for Use Bonjour. If you select Enable, enter the Bonjour Name and the Bonjour Printer Name. If your network environment supports DHCP, you can use the printer on the network just by enabling this setting.

Click Submit and then enter the password to update the settings. See Password for more information on setting the password.

If the message “Configuration change is complete!” appears on your screen, the update is complete. Do not exit the Web browser and do not send a job to the printer until this message appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the printer.

Any user can access the following screen by typing the IP address of the network interface for the URL in your browser.

Home	Links to the opening screen.
Favorite	Links to a Web site previously defined by the administrator.
Help	Links to Help.
About	Links to the copyright and version information for EpsonNet Config.
Epson Logo	Links to the Epson Web site (http://www.epson.com).

Information - Network
General	Displays the network interface information.
Ethernet	Displays information about Ethernet.
TCP/IP	Displays information about TCP/IP.
AppleTalk	Displays information about AppleTalk.
MS Network	Displays information about Microsoft Network.
IPP	Displays information about IPP.
SNMP	Displays information about SNMP.
Printing Control	Displays information about Printing Control.
Timeout	Displays information about Timeout.
Time	Displays information about Time.
Configuration - Network
Ethernet	Configure the applicable settings for Ethernet.
TCP/IP	Configure the desired settings/method for TCP/IP.
AppleTalk	Configure the desired settings for AppleTalk.
MS Network	Configure the desired settings for Microsoft Network.
IPP	Configure the desired settings for IPP.
SNMP	Configure the desired settings for SNMP.
Printing Control	Configure the desired settings for Printing Control.
Timeout	Configure the desired settings for Timeout.
Time	Configure the desired settings for Time.
Configuration - Optional
Administrator	Type the name of the administrator and a link to a favorite Web site.
Reset	Resets the printer and returns to the default settings.
Password	Set the password to protect settings.

Items	Explanations
Administrator Name	Administrator name of the printer
Location	Location of the printer
Interface Card Model Name	Model of the network interface
MAC Address	Unique hardware address of the network interface. You can distinguish the network interface by its MAC address.
Hardware Version	Hardware version of the network interface
Software Version	Software version of the network interface
Model Name	Product name of the printer attached to the network interface
Network Status	Displays the current Ethernet speed and duplex setting.
Printer Status	The background color of the text box indicates the printer's status. Green indicates that the printer is idle or printing. Yellow indicates that either the paper or toner is low. Red indicates that either the paper or toner is completely out, the printer is offline, there is a paper jam, the cover is open, or an error has occurred.
Current Time	Displays the current time.
Refresh button	Refreshes the printer status. The printer status is not updated automatically. Press Refresh to display the latest printer information.

Items

Explanations

Ethernet Speed/Duplex

Select the appropriate Ethernet speed and duplex setting. Normally, Auto can be selected. If you select a setting other than Auto, make sure the setting matches the type of hub or switch you are using.

Port Type

Select the port type:
Auto
MDI
MDI-X

Normally, Auto can be selected. If you are connecting the printer directly to a PC with a straight-through cable, select MDI-X. If you are connecting the printer to a hub or switch, select MDI.

Items	Explanations
Method for Acquiring the IP Address	Select a method for acquiring IP addresses. If Auto is selected, DHCP becomes available. To use the DHCP server, make sure it is installed on your computer and correctly configured. See your operating system’s online help for detailed instructions. To set the IP address manually, select Manual.
IP Address	Enter an IP address for the network interface. Be sure the IP address does not conflict with any other devices on the network.
Subnet Mask	Set the subnet mask.
Default Gateway	Set the gateway address if needed.
Set Using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)	Select Enable to get a private address between 169.254.1.1 and 169.254.254.254 automatically when an IP address cannot be obtained by the DHCP server; otherwise, select Disable.
Set Using PING	Enables or disables IP address setting using the ping command.

Items	Explanations
Acquire DNS Server Address Automatically	Select either Enable or Disable to acquire the DNS server address from the DHCP server.
DNS Server Address	Enter the DNS server address. When the DHCP server does not respond even when Enable is selected for Acquire DNS server address automatically, the DNS server address set here is used.

Items	Explanations
Acquire Host Name and Domain Name Automatically	Select either Enable or Disable to acquire the host name and domain name from the DHCP server.
Host Name	Enter the host name supported by Dynamic DNS (between 2 and 63 characters). The total number of characters of the host name and the domain name must not exceed 251.
Domain Name	Leave it blank or enter two or more characters of the domain name. The total number of characters of the host name and the domain name must not exceed 251.
Register Network Interface Address to DNS Server	Select Enable if you want to send the host name and the domain name to the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS update to request for DNS dynamic updates.
Register Network Interface Address Directly to DNS Server	Select Enable if you want to directly send the host name and the domain name to the DNS server that supports Dynamic DNS update to request for DNS dynamic updates.When Register the network interface's address to DNS server is Disable, then this setting is the same as Disable.

Items	Explanations
Use Universal Plug and Play	Enables or disables Universal Plug and Play.
Device Name	Enter the device name (between 2 and 63 characters).

Items	Explanations
Use Bonjour	Select either Enable or Disable to use Bonjour.
Bonjour Name	Enter the Bonjour name.
Bonjour Printer Name	Enter the printer name for Bonjour.

Items	Explanations
Use SLP	Select either Enable or Disable to use the SLP function.
TTL (-1, 1-15)	Enter the number of routers through which a packet can travel before being discarded or returned when using the SLP function. If you do not want to use the TTL setting, enter -1.

Items	Explanations
Use AppleTalk	Enable or Disable AppleTalk.
Printer Name	Enter the name of the printer attached to the network interface (up to 32 characters).
Zone Name	Enter the network zone name (up to 32 characters). To have the zone selected automatically, select Auto for the Network Number Set and enter an asterisk (*) in this text box.
Entity Type	Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson” appears, enter an entity type to match your printer.
Network Number Set	Select Auto or Manual. Usually Auto is recommended.
Network Number for Manual Mode	Enter the network number when you select to set the Network Number manually.

Items	Explanations
Use Microsoft Network Shared Printing	Enable or Disable Microsoft network.
Print Server Name	Enter the print server name, which is the name of a computer on the network (up to 15 characters). Be sure to give a name that is unique on the network.
Workgroup Name	Enter the workgroup name or domain name (up to 15 characters).
Share Name	Enter the printer’s shared name (up to 12 characters). LPT1, LPT2, or LPT3, or COM cannot be used.

You must make the following settings before setting up the printer for Internet Printing in Windows.

Items	Explanations
IPP URL	Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing. Format: http://IP address of printer:631/printer name set below Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer
Printer Name	Enter the name of a printer to use for Internet Printing (up to 127 characters). Example: EPSON_IPP_Printer
Location	Enter the name of the printer’s physical location (up to 64 characters).

Items	Explanations
Community	Displays the community name.
Read Only	The word “public” always appears.
Read/Write	Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters).

Items	Explanations
Trap	Enable or Disable the trap.
Address	Enter the IP address of the server to which the trap is transmitted.
Community	Enter the community name (up to 32 characters).
Port Number	Enter the Port Number of the receive host, in decimal (0-65535).

Items	Explanations
Trap	Enable or Disable the trap.
Address	Enter Network Address and Node Number (MAC Address) of the server to which the trap is transmitted. Format: Network Address: Node Number Suppose Network Address is A7E00BB0 (hexadecimal) and Node Number is 000048930000 (hexadecimal). In this case, the address is A7E00BB0:000048930000.
Community	Enter the community name (up to 32 characters).
Socket Number	Enter the Socket Number of the receive host, in hexadecimal (0-FFFF).

Items	Explanations
Printing Control	Enable or Disables the printing control.
Printer Access Control	Select Allow or Deny. Selecting Allow permits the network access from the IP addresses registered on the printer access control list. On the other hand, selecting Deny blocks the network access from the IP addresses registered on the printer access control list.
Printer Access Control List	Enter the IP address ranges by which the network access is restricted.

Items	Explanations
Change Timeout Value	Select this checkbox when you set the values before a timeout occurs.
LPR	Set the length of time for LPR before a timeout occurs (between 0 and 3600 seconds). Enter 0 not to apply the timeout.
RAW (Port9100)	Set the length of time for RAW (Port9100) before a timeout occurs (between 0 and 3600 seconds). Enter 0 not to apply the timeout.
IPP	Set the length of time for IPP before a timeout occurs (between 0 and 3600 seconds). Enter 0 not to apply the timeout.

Items	Explanations
Time	Displays the time. Click the Get Time button to reload the display. When Time Server is Enable, time is acquired from the time server.

If the network interface has RTC (Real Time Clock), you can set the time manually.

Items	Explanations
Date	Enter the year, month, and day.
Time	Enter the hour, minutes, and seconds.
Time Difference	Enter the difference between time at the present location and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Apply button	Applies the settings.

Items	Explanations
Time Server	Select either Enable or Disable to time synchronize from the time server.
Time Server Address	Enter the address of the time server.
Synchronize Interval	Enter the time interval in minutes for automatic time synchronization.
Time Difference	Enter the difference between time at the present location and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Time Server Status	Displays a connection status with the time server.
Apply button	Applies the settings.

You can link to the Web site specified on this screen when you click Favorite (the name is changeable) in Index.

Items	Explanations
Administrator Name	Enter the name of the administrator (up to 255 characters).
Location	Enter the location of the network interface (up to 255 characters).
Favorite Name	Enter the link item name (up to 20 characters) which will be displayed in the Index menu.
Favorite URL	Enter a URL (up to 64 characters).
Description	Enter any comments concerning the URL above (up to 64 characters).

You can reset the network interface or return the settings to the default values.

Items	Explanations
Reset button	Functions like turning the power off and on again. Click this button to make the changes take effect.
Return to Default button	Returns the network interface to the default settings.

The password set here protects the settings. You will be asked for the password when you update or change the settings on each setting screen. Passwords are case sensitive. No password is set by default.