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How to connect an Epson TM Series Printer with a Wireless Adapter

Overview

Installing Adapter

Network Setup

Checking Adapter Settings

Configuring Router

Configuring Computer

Configuring Adapter

Installing Driver

Troubleshooting

Overview

Wireless connection allows you to locate the printer anywhere where there's power - no need to worry about printer

cables.

A wireless printer replaces the traditional data cable with wireless adapters on the computer and printer, linked with a

radio signal. Once a wireless connection is established it offers a way to print documents without a direct connection.

Required Components

Epson POS Printer with Connect-It wireless adapter (UB-

R02, UB-R03 or equivalent)

Windows computer with wireless adapter or wireless

router

Epson Printers Covered

TM-T88III

TM-T88IV

TM-T88V

TM-U220

TM-U230

TM-U590

TM-U675

TM-H6000III

Installing and Setting the Connect-It Wireless Adapter

Install the Connect-It wireless adapter into the Epson TM series printer

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The adapter can replace the existing adapter and is held in place by 2 screws.

Note: the wireless adapter requires more power than other types of adapters (serial, parallel). If the printer fails to work

after installing the wireless adapter, try a different power supply (such as the Epson PS-180).

If changing a printer to wireless you must change the specific dip switch on the Epson printer to allow for the wireless

card.

(Key: DIP SW2-8 On: refers to the switch number 8, on switch bank 2, is turned On)

Network Setup

The wireless adapter can be "connected" via a wireless adapter installed in a computer or through a wireless router. To

set the settings on the adapter you must first connect to the adapter using its current settings. Configuration of the

adapter is is done from a computer using the TMNet utility.

Outline of the Process:

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Getting Initial Printer and Wireless Adapter Settings

Get the initial settings of the wireless adapter. Run the printer self test (hold down the feed button while turning on the

printer). The printer will print a list of initial settings including SSID (network ID), Mode (Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure), current

IP address (default: 192.168.192.168)

A similar test can them be done on the UB-RO2 adapter by inserting a paperclip through the small hole in the adapter for

3 seconds.

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A sheet will print showing the MAC address, SSID, mode, wireless channel number, authorization method (None, WEP),

Gateway (GW), IP address and IP assignment method.

The network specific settings have been highlighted above.

Resetting Card to Default Values

You can reset the card to the default settings by:

1. Turn off power on the printer

2. Hold the push button on the wireless card down

3. Turn on power to the printer

4. Count to 5

Check that the settings are reset by running the wireless card self-test, above.

Parameter Initial Value Setting Instructions

Network

Mode AdHoc Infrastructure / AdHoc

SSID EpsonNetIBSS Set this according to the system or leave as

is.

IP-Address 192.168.192.168 Set this according to your network.

Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Set this according to your network or use

default.

Gateway

address 0.0.0.0 Set this according to your network.

IP-Address Auto / Manual. set this according to the way

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setting

Manual

IP addresses are assigned on your network.

Use WEP

key None None / 64-bit / 128-bit

WEP Key None set this if key is used

Channel 11

Channels 1-11. When using Ad-Hoc mode,

set

the channel directly. When using in the

infrastructure mode, it is set automatically.

Configuring a Computer or Router

There is no way to change the settings on the wireless adapter directly. You first must connect to a computer and then

change any settings using the Epson TMnet utility. This means that you must modify your computer's or router's

wireless settings to work with the adapter to make changes on the wireless adapter to work on your network. After the

changes are made you can reset your network to its original settings.

Tip: It may be less disruptive to configure the wireless adapter using a different computer or network from the one it is to

be installed on.

The wireless adapter defaults to Ad-Hoc mode, with a SSID of EpsonNETIBSS, IP address of 192.168.192.168 and no

encryption.

Configuring a Wireless Router

If you are using a wireless router to connect with the printer:

Select AD-Hoc mode

Set the subnet to work in the address range of the wireless adapter (192.168.191.xxx if using default value)

Make sure the wireless broadcast is on

Turn off encryption or WEP

Turn off firewalls and filtering

Configuring a Computer with a Wireless Adapter

If you are using a wireless adapter installed in a computer to connect with the printer:

1. Install the wireless adapter on the computer if not already installed

2. Change the wireless adapter to Ad-Hoc. Open up the Wireless Adapter tab and press Advanced. Then change the

Networks to access to ad-hoc.

3. Open the Wireless Adapter Properties in the Network Connections of the Windows Control Panel. If the first three

numbers of your IP Address are 192.168.192 (assuming the wireless adapter is set at the default IP address of

192.168.192.168) then you do not need to reconfigure your computer’s IP Address. If the first three numbers of

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your IP Address are not 192.168.192, (Ex. 192.168.1), then you need to change your computer's IP address to an

address in the same subnet. Change the IP address to a static IP address. Then make the IP address of the

adapter different than the wireless adapter (like 192.168.192.2). Do not set the computer to the same address as

the wireless adapter on the printer.

4. Disable the computer's wired network adapter (Local Area Connection) if installed (The TMnet utility doesn't seem

to work when there is also a live wired network card enabled)

Making the Initial Connection from the Computer to the Printer

If you are using a wireless adapter installed in a computer to connect with the printer you can now make the initial

connection to the printers.

Open up the View Wireless Networks in the Wireless Adapter properties.

The printer will be visible as EpsonNETIBSS as a "unsecured computer-to-computer network" (with the default settings).

Click on the connection to connect to the printer:

This should establish the connection between the printer and the computer.

Verifying the Connection from the Router to the Printer

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If you are using a wireless router then you should verify that the printer is connected to the router.

Turn the printer on

Log onto the router administration from a computer on the network.

Check the wireless device status

Verify that the printer is communicating with the router by finding the IP address or MAC address of the printer in

the wireless device connection list on the router. If the device is not listed see the troubleshooting steps below.

Look for IP or MAC address of adapter on router

Pinging the Printer

You can verify the printer is connected to the computer by pinging the printer from the computer.

Open up a command window and enter:

ping <IP_address>

where <IP_address> is the IP address of the printer (i.e. 192.168.192.168).

The printer should reply to ping requests. Repeated timeouts indicate that the printer is not connected. If the printer does

not reply verify the IP address of the printer and the Ping setting on the Wireless adapter properties.

Configuring the Adapter with TMNet

Running the TMNet configuration utility on the Computer

You can run the TMNet configuration utility on your computer to view or change the settings on the wireless card. This

utility will scan for the wireless printers on your network and allow you to make changes to the adapter's settings.

To obtain the TMNet configuration utility from Epson's website:

1. You may have to re-enable your wired LAN port to download the EpsonTMNetWinConfig utility.

2. Download and Install Epson’s TMNetWinConfig available from www.epsonexpert.com

3. You WILL be REQUIRED to log in to access these drivers.

4. If you do not have a log in, you will be required to register for this service (this is free and takes

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5. Click on TECHNICAL RESOURCES

6. Select WIRELESS INTERFACES under the CONNECT-IT INTERFACES

7. Click the download icon for the TMNetWinConfig

8. For detailed installation instructions, click here.

The utility will scan for and will list the wireless printers.

Select the printer and press Configuration to view or change settings.

When you make changes and press 'OK' the utility sends the new settings to the printer and resets the printer. Note: the

default password is <blank>. Don't forget to make the same changes on the computer side to maintain connectivity.

Installing the Printer Driver in Windows

The printer drivers are available directly from the Epson Expert site (see the instructions above). Select the printer you are

using to get the drivers to work with wireless adapter. The printer should be visible in the printers folder of the Windows

Control Panel.

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Configuring the Printer in Windows

You need to make a few changes in the printer settings to get it to work with the wireless adapter. Specifically you need

to configure the port you are using. Open the printer in the Windows Printer Folder. Select the Ports Tab. Turn off

bidirectional support, if enabled.

You must now add the port as s TCP/IP port. Press "Add Port" and select "Standard TCP/IP Port" , then select "New

Port". This will open up the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard". Enter the IP address of the wireless adapter

(default: 192.168.192.168). The utility will then locate the printer on the wireless network and create the port. This port

(IP_...) will now be selected fro use with this printer.

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Testing the Printer

You should now be ready to test the printer by printing some text.

Troubleshooting

Connectivity Problems

The wireless adapter has not been configured to work on your local network. Confirm network settings using the

adapter self test.

There is no wireless device for the adapter to talk to. Check for the adapter's presence by looking for its IP

address or MAC address on the computer's wireless adapter or wireless router's listing of active connections.

The computer is unable to connect to the printer over the network. Test connectivity with ping and/or TMNet.

The IP address of the adapter has changed. Check IP settings.

IP address setting is not correct. Confirm that the IP address assigned by the network is set for the wireless

adapter.

Subnet mask setting is not correct. Confirm that the subnet mask assigned by the network is set for the wireless

adapter.

The IP address is set redundantly. When the same IP address is used for more than one device in the network,

communication is not possible. Confirm the settings for the other devices. The same default IP address is set for

all wireless adapter units as the factory setting. Do not use more than one printer with the wireless adapter on the

same network without changing the IP address.

The Epson printer driver has not been installed for the wireless adapter and printer in use.

The network mode is not correct. If the computer is in the AdHoc mode, the wireless adapter must be in the

AdHoc mode. If the computer is in the Infrastructure mode, the wireless adapter must be in the Infrastructure

mode.

The network name (SSID) is not correct. In the AdHoc mode, set the same value for the names of all PCs in the

network and the network name (SSID) for the wireless adapter. In the Infrastructure mode, set the same value for

the network name (SSID) as the name of the host computer in the network. When the network authentication is

set, set it to the same setting as that of the host computer.

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