How do I set up my Wi-Fi enabled All-In-One on a wireless infrastructure network without the network setup cable and software CD-ROM?

RELATES TO:


  • Wireless network setup (Infrastructure Mode) using the LCD panel
  • Infrastructure network (where a wireless access point/router is used)
  • Setup without installing from the Epson software CD-ROM or using the network setup cable
  • These Wi-Fi enabled All-In-Ones:

    • Stylus SX510W, SX515W, SX610FW
    • Stylus Office BX610FW
    • Stylus Photo PX710W, PX810FW


EXPLANATION:


You can use the printer via a wireless or cable LAN by using the control panel and OS functions without having to use the bundled EpsonNet Setup. This may be useful if you have already installed the printer to be used via USB or if you no longer have the bundled Epson software CD-ROM (which contrains EpsonNet Setup) or USB network setup cable.

Note:

A wireless access point is required for Infrastructure mode wireless networking. In Infrastructure mode, the connection between the computer and printer is via an access point. To join the Wireless LAN, the access point and all wireless clients/devices must be configured to use the same SSID. Home wireless routers all feature a built-in access point to support Infrastructure mode.



Getting started: Necessary software

Before you can use the printer, you first need to install the necessary software, such as printer and scanner drivers, to your computer. When connecting the printer to a computer for the first time, install the following software from the printer software CD using EasyInstall or Software List. Alternatively, you can download and install the necessary software from the Epson website.

Make sure that you have installed the following software before proceeding to the next step:

Software Description
(Printer) Driver Printer driver
EPSON Scan Scanner driver
Epson Network Utility Using Epson Status Monitor you can monitor printers on a network
EpsonNet Print You can create and manage a print port (EpsonNet Print port).


Note:

  • The EPSON Network Utility software is available for Windows only.

  • Note for Stylus SX510W/SX515W users: If 'EPSON Network Utility' is not listed on your product's download page for Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, try installing the software from the "Network Utilities" listing for the SX610FW instead.



Getting started: Necessary information for wireless setup and connection

You will require the following information about your wireless LAN before you begin the setup:

  • SSID
  • Security Level setting mode
  • Encyption key (WEP Key or WPA passphrase). (An encyption key is not required for unsecured networks.)

    How do I find out my network settings?

    SSID



Setting up the printer on a wireless LAN - Option 1: Using the Setup Wizard

Before you begin the printer setup, verify that the access point is turned on and communication is available.

  1. Power on the printer.

    Note:

    • Do not turn off the power or unplug the printer while making settings on the control panel.
    • Setting network while accessing the memory card may interrupt access.


  2. Enter the Setup mode.

    • Stylus SX510W/SX515W: Press Setup on the printer's control panel.

    • Stylus SX610FW, Stylus Office BX610FW, Stylus Photo PX710W, Stylus Photo PX810FW: Press the Home button on the printer's control panel if necessary. Select Setup and press OK.

      Note:

      PX810FW users: As your All-In-One has a touch panel, you do not need to select "OK" to enter the Setup menu, simply press Setup on the touch panel. This will apply for most other instructions throughout this article which advise to press "OK" to enter a menu.


  3. Press the Left or Right arrow button until Network Settings is highlighted. Press the OK button to select it.


  4. In Network Settings, use the Up or Down arrow button to highlight Wireless LAN Setup and press OK.


  5. Select Setup Wizard and press OK.

    Note:

    When a memory card is inserted in the printer, a warning message may be displayed. If a message appears, check the message and then click OK.


  6. Select the SSID (network name) that you would like to connect to. This is the name of your network e.g. "JoeBloggsInternet", "MyInternetServiceProvider123".

    Note:

    If a wireless network is not found, a warning message is displayed. Check the LAN environment being used, return to Wireless LAN Setup, and try again. To enter the SSID manually, follow the steps in the next section.


  7. Enter the security key set in the router. If your network is unsecured, select None and move to the next step.

    WEP Key input WPA Key input


    Note:

    If you need help with entering the correct settings, see the above section How do I find out my network settings?



Setting up the printer on a wireless LAN - Option 2: Using the Advanced Setup (Manual)

Before you begin the printer setup, verify that the access point is turned on and communication is available.

  1. Make sure that the printer is powered on.

    Note:

    • Do not turn off the power or unplug the printer while making settings on the control panel.
    • Setting network while accessing the memory card may interrupt access.


  2. Enter the Setup mode.

    • Stylus SX510W/SX515W: Press Setup on the printer's control panel.

    • Stylus SX610FW, Stylus Office BX610FW, Stylus Photo PX710W, Stylus Photo PX810FW: Press the Home button on the printer's control panel if necessary. Select Setup and press OK.

      Note:

      PX810FW users: As your All-In-One has a touch panel, you do not need to select "OK" to enter the Setup menu, simply press Setup on the touch panel. This will apply for most other instructions throughout this article which advise to press "OK" to enter a menu.


  3. Press the Left or Right arrow button to select Network Settings. Press the OK button to select it.


  4. Select Wireless LAN Setup and press OK.


  5. Select Advanced Setup and press OK.


  6. Select Manual Setup/Manual Wireless LAN Setup and press OK. Then press OK to the establish connection prompt.

    Note:

    When a memory card is inserted in the printer, a warning message may be displayed. If a message appears, check the message and then click OK.


  7. As you connect to your network via a wireless router, select Infrastructure Mode. more information on wireless network types, see the following Related Article: Wireless Networking: Explanation of the available Wireless LAN connection methods


  8. Select Search SSID. If no SSID appears, check whether the access point is available for communication.

    Note:

    To enter the SSID manually, select Enter SSID. If the network SSID is hidden for security reasons then it will not be shown in the list; press the Back button to return to the previous step, and enter the SSID manually.

    Enter the SSID exactly, making sure you enter all characters in the correct case.

    • Use the Up or Down arrow button to assign a character (e.g. a letter or number) in each character field, using the Right arrow button to move to the next character field.
    • You can use the Menu button to change between character sets i.e. ABC, abc, 123.
    • To go back to a character input field, use the Left arrow button. Press [-] to delete a character.

    Once you have input the full SSID, press the OK button.


  9. Select the SSID (network name) that you would like to connect to. This is the name of your network e.g. "JoeBloggsInternet", "MyInternetServiceProvider123".


  10. Select the correct security method and press OK. You will see the "None" and the "WEP" options first, you may need to press the Down button to view the "WPA" options. If your network is unsecured, select None and move to the next step.


    • If you set WPA2 as the security type for the router, select either WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA-PSK (AES) as appropriate.

    • If WEP-64bit (40bit) or WEP-128bit (104bit) is selected, confirm the WEP Key Input Method.

      • Select Alphanumeric when the WEP key is 5 or 13 characters long.
      • Select Hexadecimal when the WEP key is 10 or 26 digits long.

  11. Enter the security key set in the router. If your network is unsecured, select None and move to the next step.

    WEP Key input WPA Key input

    Note:

    If you need help with entering the correct settings, see the above section How do I find out my network settings?


  12. When you see the Confirm Settings screen, press OK.


    Please wait 30 seconds for the printer to establish a wireless connection with the router. You will then need to confirm the network connection.



Confirming the network connection

  1. After 30 seconds have passed, select Confirm Settings and press OK.


  2. Here you can confirm the connection status. The information in this screen will tell you if the printer has successfully connected to the router and wireless LAN. Press the Down button to view more information. Make a note of the IP Address displayed for your printer, as you may require it later.


    If you want to print a status sheet, press Start. Press the Copy or Home button to exit Setup mode. It's not possible to print from a computer when the product is in Setup mode.



Configuring the printer driver port and scanner driver

You will need to reconfigure the printer's port setting (Windows) or re-add the printer (Mac OS X). You will also need to configure the EPSON Scan Settings so the product can be used on the network.


For Mac OS X, follow the instructions below to setup your All-In-One on the network.



For Windows, follow the instructions below on adding the EpsonNet Print Port and configuring Epson Scan.

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    Configuring Epson Event Manager to scan over the network using the push-scan button feature

    You can customise the Push-scan button feature to open a program in the Epson Event Manager to make scanning even quicker. Your All-In-One will also allow you to use the push-scan feature over the network; in order to use this feature you must check the Enable Network Scan function in Event Manager.


    1. Do one of the following to start Epson Event Manager:

      • Windows: Select the start button or Start > Programs or All Programs > Epson Software > Event Manager.

      • Mac OS X: Select \Applications\Epson Software, and double-click the Launch Event Manager icon.

    2. You see the Button Settings tab in Epson Event Manager. The button and action options you see here depend on your All-In-One model. If your product has one button, you will have one button action drop-down menu.

    3. Click on the Network Scan Settings button at the bottom of the Button Settings tab.


    4. Make sure that the check box beside Enable Network Scan is ticked. You can also change the Network Scan Name if needed. This is the name that will be displayed on the LCD screen of your All-In-One when you use one of the scan to PC functions. Check this on each computer that will access the All-In-One via the network. 

      The Network Scan Name is alphanumeric, so you must enter a name that contains both numbers and letters (the example below uses 'Epson123'). We recommend setting a unique, recognisable name on each computer that will use the All-In-One e.g. 'MaryPC1', 'Computer1', 'Computer2'. Click OK and close the Button Settings window.


    5. Restart the computer to ensure that the settings take effect.

      Windows users: If you intend to use the push-scan feature, make sure that the EPSON Event Manager icon is displayed in the notification area of the Windows taskbar/system tray before you press the push-scan button. To use the Scan to PC function(s), EPSON Event Manager needs to be ready to scan.


    6. For further information on programming the event buttons, we recommend viewing the following Related Article: How do I configure the scanner button for Epson Event Manager?

      Note:

      If you need help using Epson Event Manager, do one of the following.

      For Windows: Click the icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
      For Mac OS X: Click Help, then Epson Event Manager Help.



    Configuring the memory card slot for use over the network

    To access the memory card slot over a network, set File Sharing Setup to Enable on the printer's control panel and select Network. This setting is available via Network Settings in the Setup menu. You need to select Read Only. To make the memory card wrbtable, set the Share mode to Read/Write.

    For help with configuring the network slot for Mac OS X or Windows, please refer to your printer's HTML User's Guide; section "Configuring the Network Card Slot" in Home > Networking > Setup Using the Control Panel and OS Functions.

    Alternatively, see one of the following Related Articles for help:

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