Epson WF-7840 Series User Manual

Connecting the Printer to the Network
You can connect the printer to the network in several ways.
❏ Connect by using advanced settings on the control panel.
❏ Connect by using the installer on the website or on the soware disc.
is
section explains the procedure to connect the printer to the network using the printer's control panel.
Before Making Network Connection
To connect to the network, check the connection method and setting information for connection in advance.
Gathering Information on the Connection Setting
Prepare the necessary setting information to connect. Check the following information in advance.
Divisions Items Note
Device connection
method
❏ Ethernet
❏ Wi-Fi
Decide how to connect the printer to the network.
For Wired LAN, connects to the LAN switch.
For Wi-Fi, connects to the network (SSID) of the access point.
LAN connection
information
❏ IP address
❏ Subnet mask
❏ Default gateway
Decide the IP address to assign to the printer.
When you assign the IP address statically, all values are required.
When you assign the IP address dynamically using the DHCP function,
this information is not required because it is set automatically.
Wi-Fi connection
information
❏ SSID
❏ Password
These are the SSID (network name) and the password of the access
point that the printer connects to.
If MAC address ltering has been set, register the MAC address of the
printer in advance to register the printer.
See the following for the supported standards.
“Wi-Fi Specications” on page 330
DNS server information ❏ IP address for
primary DNS
❏ IP address for
secondary DNS
These are required when specifying DNS servers. The secondary DNS
is set when the system has a redundant conguration and there is a
secondary DNS server.
If you are in a small organization and do not set the DNS server, set
the IP address of the router.
Proxy server
information
❏ Proxy server name Set this when your network environment uses the proxy server to
access the internet from the intranet, and you use the function that
the printer directly accesses to the internet.
For the following functions, the printer directly connects to the
internet .
❏ Epson Connect Services
❏ Cloud services of other companies
❏ Firmware updating
Administrator Information > Connecting the Printer to the Network > Before Making Network Connection
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Epson WF-7840 Series Specifications

General

Print Resolution	4800 x 2400 dpi
Max Print Size	13" x 19"
Duplex Printing	Yes
Scanner Type	Flatbed, ADF
Scan Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
Display	4.3" Color Touchscreen
Category	Printer
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Maximum Paper Size	13" x 19"
Input Paper Capacity	250 sheets
ADF Capacity	50 sheets
Print Technology	PrecisionCore
Print Speed Black	25 ppm
Print Speed Color	12 ppm
Paper Capacity	250 sheets
Printing Technology	PrecisionCore
Mobile Printing	Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Epson Connect
Paper Sizes	A4, A5, Letter, Legal
Paper Capacity Maximum	500 sheets
Monthly Duty Cycle	50, 000 pages
Product Type	All-in-One Printer