Epson EcoTank ET-4550 User Manual

Network GuideNPD5040-01 EN

BFor Windows 7: Click Start, Computer, and then Network.For Windows Vista: Click Start and then Network.CRight-click the product icon, then click Inst

Mac OS XConnecting the product to a networkFor Mac OS X, download the software from the Epson Web site.Note:❏ Complete initial settings such as chargi

BLaunch Epson iPrint, and then search for and set up the product you want to use.Note:For more information on Epson iPrint settings, see the Help prov

WPS push buttonYou can setup by pushing the WPS button on a wireless router (access point). Use this method if you have alreadyconnected other Wi-Fi e

Wi-Fi Direct mode (peer-to-peer connection): In this mode, connection is established by identifying the product as a group owner or a client. If your

ASetup Wi-Fi Direct on your printer.For more details on this step, click the Wi-Fi Direct link.BConnect your smartphone or tablet to the printer using

Note:❏ Even if you have a Wi-Fi connection, the product and the computer may not be able to communicate in yourenvironment. You should still be able t

GSee the following table to make your settings, and then click Next.aNetwork name (SSID): enter a name using any of the following characters.012345678

CRight-click Wireless Network Connection, select Properties, and then click the Wireless Networks tab.Note:If you are using a utility that was supplie

bSecurity type: select WEP.cSecurity key: enter a word using 5 or 13 ASCII characters (e.g., epson), or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters.d(Windows XP)T

ContentsIntroductionNotices... 3About this manual... 3Caution, Important and Note... 3O

CSelect AirPort, and then click Turn AirPort On.DFrom the Network Name list, select Create Network.EEnter a network name, and then select the Require

TroubleshootingTips for Solving Network ProblemsNetwork problems may be caused by the network environment, computer, and product. To help resolve prob

Disabling and initializing the Wi-Fi settingsNetwork problems may be resolved by disabling or initializing the Wi-Fi settings, and then making the set

Before using the Ping command, you need to confirm the IP addresses set on the computer and product.For more details about operating the computer, ref

Setup ProblemsConnecting to Wi-FiCannot find SSID❏ Is the wireless router/access point connectable? Use your computer or other devices to confirm whet

Connecting to Wi-Fi DirectCannot access the internet when connecting a product to a computer which hasmultiple network interfaces by using Wi-Fi Direc

Connecting to EthernetCannot connect to Ethernet❏ Is Wi-Fi disabled on the control panel? If this is set to enabled, you cannot connect to an Ethernet

Connecting to Wi-Fi or EthernetCannot connect to network❏ Is the message “The combination of IP address and subnet mask is invalid.” displayed? Soluti

❏ Is the product correctly connected to the access point (wireless router, etc.)? If disconnected, check the following.The access point (wireless rout

Scanning ProblemsConnecting to Wi-Fi or EthernetCannot start, set or scan with EPSON Scan❏ Was the connection test successful? If it fails, verify tha

IntroductionNoticesAbout this manualThis Network Guide is a common manual for products equipped with network functions. Note the following whenusing t

Standard TCP/IP Port v4/v6 v4/v6 v4/v6 v4 -EpsonNet Print Port v4 v4 v4 v4 -WSD Port v4/v6 v4/v6 v4/v6 - -Bonjour Printing - - - - v4/v6AirPrint Print

Cannot stop printing even though the print job was cancelled from thecomputer❏ Was the print job sent from a network computer running Mac OS X v10.6.x

Software ProblemsA dial-up connection dialog box appears when printing with EpsonNet Print❏ Is the Internet connection set to dial-up connection? Prin

Other ProblemsThe product cannot set up network services or suddenly cannot use network services❏ Has the product's root certificate expired? If

Copyrights and Licenses for Network FeaturesCopyrights, Trademarks, and LicensesMicrosoft®, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of

3. Altered versions--including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with newgraphical interfaces, versions with modifie

❏ Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XPProfessional.❏ Mac OS X v10.9.x refers to OS X Mave

Infrastructure mode (To communicate through the access point)In the Infrastructure mode, both wireless and wired computers can communicate through an

If the product has a Wi-Fi Direct function, you can connect the product wirelessly without using an access point.For more details, see “Wi-Fi Direct”

Hardware necessary for a wired networka. productb. Ethernet cablec. Ethernet HUBd. Computer with LAN porte. Router(f. Internet access) Network Gui

Using the Product over a NetworkThis section describes how to use the product over a network and how to change the product's connection methodfro

Note:❏ Before beginning setup for a computer, check that your network devices such as the router, wireless adapter, or hub areworking properly and rem