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							3. Click the Properties tab.
4. In the left navigation panel, scroll down to Security and select Administrator Settings.
5. Select Enabled for Administrator Mode.
6. In the Administrator Login ID field, enter a name for the administrator.
Note:
The default ID and password are both blank (NULL).
7. In the Administrator Password and Re-enter Password fields, enter a password for the
administrator.
8. In the Maximum Login Attempts field, enter the number of login attempts allowed.
9. Click Apply. Your new password has been set and anyone with the administrator name and
password can log in and change the printer configuration and settings.
Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)
The Printer Setting Utility allows you to view or specify the system settings. You can also diagnose the
system settings by using the Printer Setting Utility.
The Printer Setting Utility consists of the Printer Settings Report, Printer Maintenance, and
Diagnosis tabs.
The Printer Setting Utility is installed with your Epson print driver.
Note:
The Password dialog box appears the first time you try to change settings on Printer Setting Utility when
Panel Lock is set on the printer. In this case, enter the password you specified, and click OK to apply the
settings.
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							Status Monitor (Windows Only)
You can check the printer status with Status Monitor. Double-click the Status Monitor printer icon on
the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen. The Select Printer window appears, which displays the
printer name, printer connection port, and printer status. Check the column Status to know the
current status of your printer.
Status Setting button: Displays the Status Settings screen and allows you to modify the Status
Monitor settings.
Click the name of the desired printer listed on the Select Printer window. The Status Monitor
window appears.
The Status Monitor window alerts you when there is a warning or when an error occurs, for example,
when a paper jam occurs or toner is running low.
By default, the Status Monitor window launches automatically when printing starts. You can specify
the conditions for starting the Status Monitor window in Auto start setup.
To change the pop-up settings for the Status Monitor window:
The following procedure uses Microsoft
® Windows® XP as an example.
1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — Status Monitor — Activate Status Monitor.
The Select Printer window appears.
2. Click Status Setting.
The Status Settings dialog box appears.
3. Select the Pop up setting tab, and then select the type of the pop-up from Auto start setup.
You can also check the toner level of your printer and the job information on the Status Monitor
window.
The Status Monitor is installed with your Epson print driver.
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							Launcher (Windows Only)
Using the Launcher window, you can open the Status Window and Printer Setting Utility.
To use the Launcher, select to install the Launcher when you install the Epson print driver.
The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.
To open the Launcher window:
1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — EPSON Printer Software — Launcher.
The Launcher window appears.
2. The Launcher window provides two buttons; Status Window and Printer Setting Utility.
To exit, click the X button at the top-right of the window.
For details, click the Help button/icon of each application.
Status WindowClick to open the Status Monitor window.
See also:
“Status Monitor (Windows Only)” on page 22
Printer Setting UtilityClick to open the Printer Setting Utility.
See also:
“Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)” on page 21
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							Chapter 4
Network Basics
Overview of Network Setup and Configuration
To set up and configure the network:
1. Connect the printer to the network using the recommended hardware and cables.
2. Turn on the printer and the computer.
3. Print the Printer Settings page and keep it for referencing network settings.
4. Install the driver software on the computer from the Software Disc. For information on driver
installation, see the section in this chapter for the specific operating system you are using.
5. Configure the printer’s TCP/IP address, which is required to identify the printer on the network.
❏Microsoft
® Windows® operating systems: Run the Installer on the Software Disc to
automatically set the printer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address if you connect the printer to an
established TCP/IP network. You can also manually set the printer’s IP address on the
operator panel.
❏Mac OS
® X systems: Manually set the printer’s TCP/IP address on the operator panel.
6. Print a Printer Settings page to verify the new settings.
See Also:
“Printing a Printer Settings Page” on page 125
Connecting Your Printer
Your Epson AcuLaser C1750 series interconnection cables must meet the following requirements:
Connection Type Connection Specifications
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX compatible
USB USB 1.1/2.0 compatible
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							Connection Type Connection Specifications
Wireless (Epson AcuLaser
C1750W only)IEEE 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n
1
2
1USB Port
2Ethernet Port
Connecting Printer to Computer or Network
Connect the printer via Ethernet or USB. A USB connection is a direct connection and is not used for
networking. An Ethernet connection is used for networking. Hardware and cabling requirements
vary for the different connection methods. Ethernet cable and hardware are generally not included
with your printer and must be purchased separately.
The available feature for each connection type is shown in the following table.
Connection Type Available Feature
USB When connected via USB, you can instruct print jobs from a computer.
Ethernet When connected via Ethernet, you can instruct print jobs from a computer on
the network.
USB Connection
A local printer is a printer which is directly attached to your computer using the USB cable. If your
printer is attached to a network instead of your computer, skip this section and go to “Network
Connection” on page 27.
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							The following operating systems support USB connection:
❏Windows XP
❏Windows XP 64-bit Edition
❏Windows Server
® 2003
❏Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
❏Windows Server 2008
❏Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition
❏Windows Server 2008 R2
❏Windows Vista
®
❏Windows Vista 64-bit Edition
❏Windows 7
❏Windows 7 64-bit Edition
❏Mac OS X 10.3.9/10.4.11/10.5.8 -10.6
To attach the printer to a computer:
1. Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged
from the power source/outlet.
2. Connect the smaller USB connector into the USB port at the back of the printer and the other end
of the cable into a USB port of the computer.
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							* USB port
Note:
Do not connect the printer USB cable to the USB connector available on the keyboard.
Network Connection
To connect the printer to a network:
1. Ensure that the printer, computer and any other connected devices have been turned off and all
cables have been disconnected.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port at the rear of the printer, and the other
end to a LAN drop or hub.
* Ethernet port
Note:
Connect the Ethernet cable, only if you need to setup a wired connection.
See Also:
“Configuring Wireless Settings (Epson AcuLaser C1750W Only)” on page 39
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							Setting the IP Address
TCP/IP and IP Addresses
I f  y o u r  c o m p u t e r  i s  o n  a  l a r g e  n e t w o r k ,  c o n t a c t  your network administrator for the appropriate TCP/
IP addresses and additional system settings information.
If you are creating your own small Local Area Network or connecting the printer directly to your
computer using Ethernet, follow the procedure for automatically setting the printer’s IP address.
Computers and printers primarily use TCP/IP protocols to communicate over an Ethernet network.
W i t h  T C P / I P  p r o t o c o l s ,  e a c h  p r i n t e r  a n d  c o m p u t e r  m u s t  h a v e  a  u n i q u e  I P  a d d r e s s .  I t  i s  i m p o r t a n t  t h a t
the addresses are similar, but not the same; only the last digit needs to be different. For example, your
printer can have the address 192.168.1.2 while your computer has the address 192.168.1.3. Another
device can have the address 192.168.1.4.
Many networks have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. A DHCP server
automatically programs an IP address into every computer and printer on the network that is
configured to use DHCP. A DHCP server is built into most cable and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
routers. If you use a cable or DSL router, see your router’s documentation for information on IP
addressing.
Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address
If the printer is connected to a small established TCP/IP network without a DHCP server, use the
installer on the Software Disc t o  d e t e c t  o r  a s s i g n  a n  IP address to your printer. For further instructions,
insert the Software Disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive. After the Installer launches, follow the
prompts for installation.
Note:
For the automatic installer to function, the printer must be connected to an established TCP/IP network.
Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address
There are two protocols available for dynamically setting the printer’s IP address:
❏DHCP (enabled by default)
❏AutoIP
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							You can turn on/off both protocols using the operator panel, or use EpsonNet Config to turn on/off
DHCP.
Note:
You can print a report that includes the printer’s IP address. On the operator panel, press the 
 (Menu)
button, select Information Pgs, press the 
 button, select Printer Settings, and then press the
 button. The IP address is listed on the Printer Settings page.
Using the Operator Panel
To turn on/off either the DHCP or AutoIP protocol:
1. On the operator panel, press the 
 (Menu) button.
2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the 
 button.
3. Select Network Setup, and then press the 
 button.
4. Select TCP/IP, and then press the 
 button.
5. Select IPv4, and then press the 
 button.
6. Select Get IP Address, and then press the 
 button.
7. Select DHCP/AutoIP, and then press the 
 button.
Using EpsonNet Config
To turn on/off the DHCP protocol:
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key.
3. Select Properties.
4. Select TCP/IP from the Protocol Settings folder on the left navigation panel.
5. In the Get IP Address field, select the DHCP / Autonet option.
6. Click the Apply button.
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							Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)
Note:
❏When you assign an IP address manually in IPv6 mode, use the EpsonNet Config. To display the
EpsonNet Config, use the link local address. To check a link local address, see “Printing and Checking
the Printer Settings Page” on page 33.
❏Assigning an IP address is considered as an advanced function and is normally done by a system
administrator.
❏Depending on the address class, the range of the IP address assigned may be different. On Class A, for
example, an IP address in the range from 0.0.0.0 to 127.255.255.255 will be assigned. For
assignment of IP addresses, contact your system administrator.
You can assign the IP address by using the operator panel or using the Printer Setting Utility.
The Operator Panel
1. Turn on the printer.
Ensure that Ready message appears on the LCD panel.
2. On the operator panel, press the 
 (Menu) button.
3. Select Admin Menu, and then press the 
 button.
4. Select Network Setup, and then press the 
 button.
5. Select TCP/IP, and then press the 
 button.
6. Select IPv4, and then press the 
 button.
7. Select Get IP Address, and then press the 
 button.
8. Ensure that Panel is selected, and then press the 
 (Back) button.
9. Ensure that Get IP Address is selected.
10. Select IP Address, and then press the 
 button.
The cursor is located at the first digit of the IP address.
11. Enter the value of the IP address using the 
 or  button.
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