Network Installation Guide
Epson Stylus® NX510 Series
Choose Your Connection Type
Wireless To connect the printer wirelessly, see page 4.
Note:
If you want to print wirelessly but do not have an access point or router, see “Create an
Ad-Hoc Wireless Connection” on page 16.
Wired To connect the printer using an Ethernet cable, see page 22.
Choose Your Connection Type
3
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 WPA passphrase. Write down your network and security information
in the space provided below:
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Network name (SSID): _________________________________________
WEP key or WPA passphrase: ____________________________________
Note:
If your WPA passphrase contains upper- or lowercase letters, be sure to note it
correctly.
If you don’t know your wireless network name (SSID), WEP key, or WPA passphrase,
contact the person who set up your wireless network before you begin.
Connect Wirelessly Using the Setup Wizard
Follow the steps below to connect to your wireless network.
1. Press the
F
Setup button on the printer’s control panel.
2. Press l or r to select Network Settings, then press OK
.
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Wireless Network Installation
3. Press OK to select Wireless LAN Setup
.
4. Press OK to select Setup Wizard
.
5. Press u or d to select the name of your wireless network, then press OK
.
If your network name isn’t listed, try the following:
■
Make sure that your wireless router or access point is turned on and
working correctly. Press the Back button to return to the previous
screen, press OK to select Setup Wizard, then repeat step 5.
y
■
If you still can’t find the network name in the list, your router or access
point is not broadcasting its network name. Press the Back button, then
see “Connect Wirelessly Using Advanced Setup” on page 8.
y
6. Do one of the following:
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If your wireless network doesn’t have security enabled, continue
with step 9.
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If your wireless network has security enabled, continue with step 7.
Wireless Network Installation
5
7. Use the arrow buttons on the printer’s control panel to enter your WEP key or
WPA passphrase. Press the Menu button to switch between uppercase,
x
lowercase, or numeric/special characters.
Indicates current selection. Press the
x
Menu
button to switch between uppercase, lowercase,
or numeric/special characters.
From the printer’s control panel:
Press u or d to select a character.
Press l or r to move the cursor.
Press – to delete a character.
Press OK when done.
Important:
WPA passphrases and WEP keys in ASCII format are case-sensitive. Be sure to
enter upper- or lowercase letters as necessary.
■
Press
x
Menu to switch between uppercase (ABC), lowercase (abc), or
numeric/special (123) characters.
■
■
■
Press u or d until you see the character you want.
Press l or r to move the cursor.
Press to delete a character.
–
8. When you’re done entering your WEP key or WPA passphrase, press OK
.
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Wireless Network Installation
9. When you see a screen like this one, verify that the settings are correct. If you
need to change a setting, press
change.
y
Back until you see the setting you need to
10. Once you have verified that your network settings are correct, press OK to save
the settings and return to the Network Settings menu.
11. Press the
r
Copy button to exit the Network Settings Menu.
12. Wait for the printer to connect to your wireless network (this can take up to
90 seconds).
Once it’s connected, you see a green WiFi light on the printer’s control panel.
WiFi light
13. Continue with “Install Software” on page 23.
Note:
If the printer doesn’t connect to your wireless network after 90 seconds, the WEP key
or WPA passphrase may have been entered incorrectly. See “Connect Wirelessly Using
the Setup Wizard” on page 4 to select your network settings again.
If the printer still doesn’t connect to your wireless network, see “The printer cannot
find or connect to the wireless router or access point” on page 31.
Wireless Network Installation
7
Connect Wirelessly Using Advanced Setup
Use this setup method if your access point or router isn’t broadcasting its network
name (SSID).
1. Press the
F
Setup button on the printer’s control panel.
2. Press l or r to select Network Settings, then press OK
.
3. Press OK to select Wireless LAN Setup
.
4. Press u or d to select Advanced Setup, then press OK
.
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Wireless Network Installation
5. Press u or d to select Manual Setup, then press OK
.
6. When you see this screen, press OK
.
7. Press u or d to select Infrastructure Mode, then press OK
.
8. Press u or d to select Enter SSID, then press OK
.
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9. Use the arrow buttons on the printer’s control panel to enter your wireless
network name (SSID). Press the Menu button to switch between
uppercase, lowercase, or numeric/special characters.
x
Indicates current selection. Press the
x
Menu
button to switch between uppercase, lowercase,
or numeric/special characters.
From the printer’s control panel:
Press u or d to select a character.
Press l or r to move the cursor.
Press – to delete a character.
Press OK when done.
Important:
Network names are case-sensitive. Be sure to enter upper- or lowercase letters as
necessary.
■
Press
x
Menu to switch between uppercase (ABC), lowercase (abc), or
numeric/special (123) characters.
■
■
■
Press u or d until you see the character you want.
Press l or r to move the cursor.
Press to delete a character.
–
10. When you’re done entering your wireless network name, press OK
.
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11. Press u or d to select the security mode that your wireless network is using,
then press OK
.
Note:
If your wireless network doesn’t have security enabled, select None, then
press OK.
12. Do one of the following:
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■
■
If your wireless network uses WPA as the security mode, continue with
“Select WPA Security Settings” on page 12.
If your wireless network uses WEP as the security mode, continue with
“Select WEP Security Settings” on page 13.
If your wireless network doesn’t have security enabled, continue with
“Confirm Your Network Settings” on page 14.
Wireless Network Installation 11
Select WPA Security Settings
1. Use the arrow buttons on the printer’s control panel to enter your WPA
passphrase. Press the
x
Menu button to switch between uppercase, lowercase,
or numeric/special characters.
Indicates current selection. Press the
x
Menu
button to switch between uppercase, lowercase,
or numeric/special characters.
From the printer’s control panel:
Press u or d to select a character.
Press l or r to move the cursor.
Press – to delete a character.
Press OK when done.
Important:
WPA passphrases are case-sensitive. Be sure to enter upper- or lowercase letters
as necessary.
■
Press
x
Menu to switch between uppercase (ABC), lowercase (abc), or
numeric/special (123) characters.
■
■
■
Press u or d until you see the character you want.
Press l or r to move the cursor.
Press to delete a character.
–
2. When you’re done entering the WPA passphrase, press OK
.
3. Continue with “Confirm Your Network Settings” on page 14.
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Select WEP Security Settings
1. Press u or d to select Alphanumeric if your WEP key is ASCII, or select
Hexadecimal if your WEP key is in hexadecimal format.
Note:
If the WEP key is 5 or 13 characters, it’s ASCII. If the WEP key is 10 or 26
characters, it’s hexadecimal.
2. Use the arrow buttons on the printer’s control panel to enter your WEP key.
Press the
x
Menu button to switch between uppercase, lowercase, or numeric
characters.
Indicates current selection. Press the
x
Menu
button to switch between uppercase, lowercase,
or numeric characters.
From the printer’s control panel:
Press u or d to select a character.
Press l or r to move the cursor.
Press – to delete a character.
Press OK when done.
Important:
WEP keys in ASCII format are case-sensitive. Be sure to enter upper- or lowercase
letters as necessary.
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■
Press
x
Menu to switch between uppercase (ABC), lowercase (abc), or
numeric (123) characters.
■
■
■
Press u or d until you see the character you want.
Press l or r to move the cursor.
Press to delete a character.
–
3. When you’re done entering the WEP key, press OK
.
4. Continue with the next section.
Confirm Your Network Settings
1. When you see a screen like this one, verify that the settings are correct. If you
need to change a setting, press
change.
y
Back until you see the setting you need to
2. Once you have verified that your network settings are correct, press OK to save
the settings and return to the Network Settings menu.
3. Press the
r
Copy button to exit the Setup menu.
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4. Wait for the printer to connect to your wireless network (this can take up to
90 seconds).
Once it’s connected, you see a green WiFi light on the printer’s control panel.
WiFi light
5. Continue with “Install Software” on page 23.
Note:
If the printer doesn’t connect to your wireless network after 90 seconds, the SSID,
WEP key, or WPA passphrase may have been entered incorrectly. See “Connect
Wirelessly Using Advanced Setup” on page 8 to select your network settings again.
If the printer still doesn’t connect to your wireless network, see “The printer cannot
find or connect to the wireless router or access point” on page 31.
Wireless Network Installation 15
Create an Ad-Hoc Wireless Connection
Use this setup method if you want to print wirelessly but do not have an access
point or router.
Important:
For Windows® users: If your computer is connected to a network with an Ethernet
cable, you need to disconnect it before installing software. When setup is complete,
reconnect your computer’s Ethernet cable.
For Macintosh® users: If your computer is connected to a network with an Ethernet
cable, you cannot set up your printer this way. See “Connect Wirelessly Using the
Setup Wizard” on page 4 or “Wired (Ethernet) Installation” on page 22 to set up your
printer.
1. Press the
F
Setup button on the printer’s control panel.
2. Press l or r to select Network Settings, then press OK
.
3. Press OK to select Wireless LAN Setup
.
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4. Press u or d to select Advanced Setup, then press OK
.
5. Press u or d to select Manual Setup, then press OK
.
6. When you see this screen, press OK
.
7. Press u or d to select Ad Hoc Mode, then press OK
.
8. Press u or d to select Enter SSID, then press OK
.
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9. Use the arrow buttons on the printer’s control panel to create a unique
network name (SSID) to identify your printer. Press the Menu button to
switch between uppercase, lowercase, or numeric/special characters.
x
Indicates current selection. Press the
x
Menu
button to switch between uppercase, lowercase,
or numeric/special characters.
From the printer’s control panel:
Press u or d to select a character.
Press l or r to move the cursor.
Press – to delete a character.
Press OK when done.
Important:
Network names are case-sensitive. Be sure to enter upper- or lowercase letters as
necessary.
■
Press
x
Menu to switch between uppercase (ABC), lowercase (abc), or
numeric/special (123) characters.
■
■
■
Press u or d until you see the character you want.
Press l or r to move the cursor.
Press to delete a character.
–
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10. Press OK to select the default channel for your Ad Hoc network.
11. Continue with the next section.
Choose Security Settings
1. Press u or d to select the security mode you want to use for the Ad Hoc
wireless network, then press OK
.
Note:
If you don’t want to enable security for your Ad Hoc network, select None, then
press OK.
2. Do one of the following:
■
If you selected None as the security mode, continue with “Confirm Your
Settings and Connect to the Network” on page 21.
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If you selected WEP as the security mode, continue with step 3.
3. Create a WEP key for the Ad Hoc network. The WEP key can be in
alphanumeric (ASCII) format (recommended) or hexadecimal format.
Note:
An alphanumeric WEP key must be 5 or 13 characters. A hexadecimal WEP key
must be 10 or 25 characters.
4. Press u or d to select Alphanumeric if your WEP key is ASCII, or select
Hexadecimal if your WEP key is in hexadecimal format.
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5. Use the arrow buttons on the printer’s control panel to enter your WEP key.
Press the Menu button to switch between uppercase, lowercase, or numeric
x
characters.
Indicates current selection. Press the
x
Menu
button to switch between uppercase, lowercase,
or numeric characters.
From the printer’s control panel:
Press u or d to select a character.
Press l or r to move the cursor.
Press – to delete a character.
Press OK when done.
Important:
WEP keys in ASCII format are case-sensitive. Be sure to enter upper- or lowercase
letters as necessary.
■
Press
x
Menu to switch between uppercase (ABC), lowercase (abc), or
numeric (123) characters.
■
■
■
Press u or d until you see the character you want.
Press l or r to move the cursor.
Press to delete a character.
–
6. When you’re done entering the WEP key, press OK
.
7. Continue with the next section.
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Confirm Your Settings and Connect to the Network
1. When you see a screen like this one, verify that the settings are correct. If you
need to change a setting, press
change.
y
Back until you see the setting you need to
2. Once you have verified that your network settings are correct, press OK to save
the settings and return to the Network Settings menu.
3. Press the
r
Copy button to exit the Setup menu.
4. On your computer, connect to the wireless network name you created on
page 18 (see your computer or wireless adapter’s documentation for details).
5. Continue with “Install Software” on page 23.
Wireless Network Installation 21
Wired (Ethernet) Installation
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.
Note:
If you’re switching from a wireless to a wired network connection, you need to
disable the wireless adapter using the printer’s control panel. Press the F Setup
button on the printer’s control panel, select Network Settings > Wireless LAN
Setup > Advanced Setup > Disable Wireless LAN. Select Yes, then press OK.
3. Continue with the next section to install software.
22 Wired (Ethernet) Installation
Install Software
Follow the steps in this section for each computer you want to use with your
printer over the network.
1. Insert the printer software CD.
2. Windows Vista®: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run SETUP.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
.
4. When you see this screen, select Install driver for network connection and
click Next
.
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5. When you see this screen, click Next to start network setup.
6. Make sure that your printer is turned on and connected to your network.
7. When you see the Firewall Warning screen, click Next
.
Note:
If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to let EpsonNet Setup
continue. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block.
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8. Wait while EpsonNet Setup configures your printer for the network.
9. Do one of the following:
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If you see the Installation Complete screen, continue with “Finish the
Installation” on page 28.
Install Software 25
■
If no available printers are found on your network, see “EpsonNet Setup
was unable to find my printer on the network” on page 32.
■
If EpsonNet Setup finds more than one printer on your network, select
the printer you want to configure, then click Next. When you see the
Installation Complete screen, continue with “Finish the Installation” on
page 28.
26 Install Software
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If you are installing the printer in Ad Hoc mode and you see this screen,
make sure that your computer’s wireless adapter is set to acquire an IP
address automatically. Then select Acquire the IP Address
Automatically using DHCP (Recommended) and click Next. When
you see the Installation Complete screen, continue with “Finish the
Installation” on page 28.
Install Software 27
Finish the Installation
Follow the steps for your operating system:
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■
“Windows” below
“Macintosh” on page 29
Windows
1. Print a test page, then click Finish
.
2. Follow the prompts on the screen to install bonus software and finish the
installation.
3. When installation is complete, restart your computer.
You’re ready to scan and print. See your printed documentation and on-screen
Epson Information Center for details.
28 Finish the Installation
Macintosh
1. Click Save to install an application that allows you to access the printer’s
memory card slots over the network.
2. Select where you would like install the application, then click Save
.
3. Click Finish
.
Finish the Installation 29
4. When you see this screen, click Add Printer
.
5. Follow the steps on the right side of the screen to add your EPSON TCPIP
printer.
Note:
It may take up to 90 seconds for your computer to find the EPSON TCPIP printer
on the network.
6. Follow the prompts on the screen to print a test page, install bonus software,
and finish the installation.
7. When installation is complete, restart your computer.
You’re ready to scan and print. See your printed documentation and on-screen
Epson Information Center for details.
30 Finish the Installation
Troubleshooting
If you have problems setting up or using your product on a network, check these
sections for help:
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■
■
“Setup Problems” below
“Printing Problems” on page 33
“Scanning Problems” on page 34
This section also explains how to print a Network Status Sheet (see page 34).
Setup Problems
The printer cannot find or connect to the wireless router or access point
■
Try connecting to the wireless router or access point with your computer or
another device to confirm that it is working correctly.
■
■
Make sure that the printer is within range of your router or access point.
Avoid placing the printer near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or
large metal object such as a filing cabinet.
■
Make sure there aren’t any access restrictions (such as MAC address filtering)
set on the wireless router or access point. If access restrictions are set, register
the printer’s MAC address on the router or access point. Print a Network
Status Sheet (see page 34) to obtain the MAC address. Then see your router or
access point’s documentation for instructions.
■
If your wireless router or access point doesn’t broadcast its network name
(SSID), see “Connect Wirelessly Using Advanced Setup” on page 8 for
instructions on connecting to your wireless network. If your wireless router or
access point has wireless security enabled, you will also need to know what
kind of security it is using.
■
■
If the printer doesn’t connect to your wireless network, the WEP key or WPA
passphrase may have been entered incorrectly. See “Wireless Network
Installation” on page 4 to select your network settings again.
The printer is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g. If your router or access
point supports 802.11n (Wireless N), makes sure that it is set to compatibility
mode to allow 802.11b and 802.11g devices to connect to it.
Troubleshooting 31
EpsonNet Setup was unable to find my printer on the network
1. If you see a screen like this one, do one of the following:
■
■
■
If you connected the printer wirelessly, verify that the printer is turned on
and the green WiFi light on the printer’s control panel is on. Select Wi-Fi
setup using the printer’s control panel, then click Next
.
If you connected the printer to your network with an Ethernet network
cable, verify that the printer is turned on and connected to your network.
Select Wired Network (Ethernet) setup, then click Next
.
If you created an Ad-Hoc wireless connection, do one of the following:
■
■
For Windows users: If your computer is connected to a network
with an Ethernet cable, disconnect it. When setup is complete,
reconnect your computer’s Ethernet cable.
For Macintosh users: If your computer is connected to a network
with an Ethernet cable, you cannot set up your printer this way. See
page 4 or page 22 to set up your printer.
■
If you’re switching from a wireless to a wired network connection, you
need to disable the wireless adapter using the printer’s control panel. Press
the
F
Setup button on the printer’s control panel, select Network
Settings Wireless LAN Setup Advanced Setup Disable
Wireless LAN. Select Yes, then press OK
>
>
>
.
2. Continue clicking Next until EpsonNet Setup begins to search for your
printer. Then continue with step 9 on page 25.
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Software installation failed
Make sure that the printer is connected to your network (see page 4 for wireless or
page 22 for Ethernet). Then remove and reinsert the CD to reinstall the printer
software.
Cannot communicate on a wired LAN
If you’re switching from a wireless to a wired network connection, you need to
disable the wireless adapter using the printer’s control panel. Press the
button on the printer’s control panel, select Network Settings
Setup Advanced Setup Manual Setup Disable Wireless LAN. Select
Yes, then press OK
F
Setup
>
Wireless LAN
>
>
>
.
The printer does not appear in the Add Printer window (Mac OS X)
Make sure the printer driver was installed correctly and that your computer’s
TCP/IP settings are configured correctly.
Printing Problems
Cannot print over the network
■
For wireless connections, print a Network Status Sheet (see page 34). If the
Link Status is Disconnected, make sure the wireless router or access point is
turned on and the settings are correct for your wireless network.
■
For wired connections, print a Network Status Sheet (see page 34) and make
sure the settings are correct for your network.
If the Network Status is Disconnected, try the following:
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■
Make sure the Ethernet cable is securely connected to both the printer
and your router, access point, switch, or hub.
Try connecting to another port on your router, access point, switch, or
hub.
■
■
Try connecting the printer to another router, access point, switch or hub.
Try connecting the printer to your router, access point, switch, or hub
with another Ethernet cable.
■
When using TCP/IP, make sure the printer’s IP address is set correctly for your
network. If your network does not assign IP addresses using DHCP, you need
to set the IP address manually.
Troubleshooting 33
Printing is slow or the print is cut off
For wireless connections, print a Network Status Sheet (see below) and check the
Signal Strength. If it’s poor, try moving the printer closer to your wireless router or
access point. Avoid placing the printer next to a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz
cordless phone, or large metal objects such as a filing cabinet.
A dial-up connection dialog box appears when printing with EpsonNet
Print
If you use a dial-up connection for Internet access, you will see this message every
time you print. Try connecting to the Internet using a LAN connection or set your
dial-up connection to dial manually (Never dial a connection).
Scanning Problems
Cannot find the scanner or start Epson Scan
■
If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan, exit
Epson Scan, and restart it after a few seconds. If Epson Scan cannot restart,
turn the printer off and back on, and then try restarting Epson Scan. Check
the Timeout Setting in EPSON Scan Settings. For details, see the Epson
Scan Help.
■
■
If you have a firewall or Internet security software installed, the search feature
in EPSON Scan Settings may not work correctly. In this case, print a
Network Status Sheet (see below), click EPSON Scan Settings
Enter address, and enter the IP address manually.
>
Add
>
If you are scanning a large document at high resolution, a communication
error may occur. If the scan did not complete, lower the resolution.
Print a Network Status Sheet
1. If necessary, press the
the Setup menu.
F
Setup button on the printer’s control panel to enter
2. Select Network Settings
3. Select Confirm Settings
4. Press the x Start button to print a network status sheet.
.
.
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