Administrator's Guide

Contents
Administrator's Guide................................................................................................................................. 7
Using Web Config Network Configuration Software ................................................................................ 8
About Web Config ................................................................................................................................ 8
Accessing Web Config ......................................................................................................................... 8
Restricting Features Available for Users .............................................................................................. 9
User Feature Restriction................................................................................................................ 10
Configuring User Feature Restrictions........................................................................................... 10
Changing the Administrator Password in Web Config ................................................................... 12
Using Your Product on a Secure Network .......................................................................................... 13
Configuring SSL/TLS Communication........................................................................................... 14
Configuring SSL/TLS Settings .................................................................................................. 14
Configuring a Server Certificate for the Product........................................................................ 15
Configuring IPsec/IP Filtering ........................................................................................................ 16
About IPsec/IP Filtering ............................................................................................................ 16
Configuring Default IPsec/IP Filtering Policy............................................................................. 16
Configuring Group IPsec/IP Filtering Policies ........................................................................... 17
IPsec/IP Filtering Policy Settings .............................................................................................. 19
IPsec/IP Filtering Configuration Examples................................................................................ 24
Configuring an IPsec/IP Filtering Certificate ............................................................................. 25
Configuring SNMPv3 Protocol Settings ......................................................................................... 26
SNMPv3 Settings...................................................................................................................... 27
Configuring S/MIME Settings ........................................................................................................ 28
Configuring S/MIME Basic Settings .......................................................................................... 28
S/MIME Settings ....................................................................................................................... 29
Configuring a Certificate for S/MIME......................................................................................... 31
Importing the Encryption Certificate to an Email Destination .................................................... 32
Connecting the Product to an IEEE 802.1X Network ..................................................................... 33
Configuring an IEEE 802.1X Network ....................................................................................... 34
IEEE 802.1X Network Settings ................................................................................................. 35
Configuring a Certificate for an IEEE 802.1X Network .............................................................. 36

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 IEEE 802.1X Network Status .................................................................................................... 37
Using a Digital Certificate .............................................................................................................. 37
About Digital Certification.......................................................................................................... 38
Obtaining and Importing a CA-signed Certificate ...................................................................... 38
CSR Setup Settings .................................................................................................................. 40
CSR Import Settings ................................................................................................................. 41
Deleting a CA-signed Certificate ............................................................................................... 42
Updating a Self-signed Certificate............................................................................................. 42
Using an LDAP Server................................................................................................................... 43
Configuring the LDAP Server and Selecting Search Settings ................................................... 44
LDAP Server Settings ............................................................................................................... 45
LDAP Search Settings .............................................................................................................. 47
Checking the LDAP Server Connection .................................................................................... 48
LDAP Connection Report Messages ........................................................................................ 48
Configuring Protocols in Web Config ............................................................................................. 49
Protocol Settings....................................................................................................................... 49
Using an Email Server ................................................................................................................... 54
Configuring an Email Server ..................................................................................................... 54
Email Server Settings ............................................................................................................... 55
Checking the Email Server Connection .................................................................................... 56
Email Server Connection Report Messages ............................................................................. 56
Configuring Email Notification................................................................................................... 58
Using EpsonNet Config Network Configuration Software..................................................................... 60
Installing EpsonNet Config ................................................................................................................. 60
Configuring a Product IP Address Using EpsonNet Config ................................................................ 60
Using Epson Device Admin Configuration Software ............................................................................. 62
Setting Up Universal Print (Microsoft) ..................................................................................................... 63
Encrypting Passwords.............................................................................................................................. 64
Setting Up Password Encryption (WF-C878R)................................................................................... 64
Setting Up Password Encryption (WF-C879R)................................................................................... 65
Restoring the Password Encryption Key (WF-C879R) ....................................................................... 66

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Managing Data Retention ......................................................................................................................... 67
Erasing All Data from the Product (WF-C878R) ................................................................................. 67
Erasing All Data from the Product (WF-C879R) ................................................................................. 68
Changing the Auto Erase Settings (WF-C879R) ................................................................................ 69
Solving Problems ...................................................................................................................................... 71
Scanning Error Messages .................................................................................................................. 71
Solving Network Software Usage Problems....................................................................................... 73
Cannot Access Web Config........................................................................................................... 74
The "Out of Date" Message Appears............................................................................................. 74
"The name of the security certificate does not match" Message Appears ..................................... 74
Model Name or IP Address Not Displayed in EpsonNet Config ..................................................... 75
Solving Network Security Problems ................................................................................................... 75
Pre-Shared Key was Forgotten ..................................................................................................... 75
Cannot Communicate with the Product Using IPsec Communication ........................................... 75
Communication was Working, but Stopped ................................................................................... 76
Cannot Create the Secure IPP Printing Port.................................................................................. 76
Cannot Connect After Configuring IPsec/IP Filtering..................................................................... 77
Cannot Access the Product After Configuring IEEE 802.1X .......................................................... 77
Solving Digital Certificate Problems ................................................................................................... 77
Digital Certificate Warning Messages............................................................................................ 77
Cannot Import a Digital Certificate ................................................................................................. 79
Cannot Update a Certificate or Create a CSR ............................................................................... 79
Deleted a CA-signed Certificate .................................................................................................... 79
Where to Get Help.............................................................................................................................. 79
Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... 81
Trademarks ........................................................................................................................................ 81
Copyright Notice................................................................................................................................. 81
Copyright Attribution ...................................................................................................................... 82

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Administrator's Guide
Welcome to the Administrator's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

Note: Not all features mentioned in this Administrator's Guide are available with every product model.

You can use two software utilities to configure your product's advanced network settings: Web Config
and EpsonNet Config. This guide covers Web Config in detail; for information on using EpsonNet Config,
see the EpsonNet Config help utility.
The available network functions vary by product. (Unavailable functions are not displayed on the
product’s control panel or software settings screen.) Epson products support the following system
administration functions:
• SSL/TLS communication: use Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security to encrypt traffic and
avoid spoofing between the product and a computer
• IPsec/IP filtering: control access and secure communications between the product and a network
gateway
• Individual protocol control: enable and disable single services
• Remote configuration of scan and fax destinations: use an LDAP server to look up fax and email
contacts
• User feature restriction: allow or deny access to printing, scanning, faxing, and copying on a per user
basis
• Import and export printer settings: migrate settings from product to product

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Using Web Config Network Configuration Software
Follow the instructions in these sections to configure your product's administrator network settings using
the Web Config software.

Note: Before you can configure system administration settings, connect the product to a network. See
the product's Start Here sheet and User's Guide for instructions.

About Web Config

Accessing Web Config
Restricting Features Available for Users
Using Your Product on a Secure Network

About Web Config

Web Config is a browser-based application you can use to configure a product's settings. Basic and
advanced setting pages are available.

Note: Before you can configure system administration settings, connect the product to a network. See
the product's Start Here sheet and User's Guide for instructions.

You can lock the settings you select by setting up an administrator password for your product. See the
product's User's Guide for instructions.
Parent topic: Using Web Config Network Configuration Software

Accessing Web Config

You can access Web Config from your browser using HTTP or HTTPS.
By default, you access Web Config for the first time using HTTP. If you continue to use HTTP, Web
Config will not display all available menus.
1. Print a network status sheet for your product and identify the product IP address. See the product's
User's Guide for instructions.
2. Start your web browser and make sure JavaScript is enabled.
3. Type the product IP address into the browser as follows, depending on the protocol you are using:
• IPv4: [Link] IP address

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 • IPv6: [Link] IP address]/
The Status page appears:

4. To use HTTPS, configure your browser to use HTTPS for the address.
A message warning about the self-signed certificate appears.
To access Web Config after configuring HTTPS, enter https:// before the product IP address, shown in
step 3.

Note: If the product name is registered with the DNS server, you can use the product name instead of
the product IP address to access Web Config.

Parent topic: Using Web Config Network Configuration Software

Restricting Features Available for Users

Follow the instructions in these sections to restrict users from using certain product features and create
an administrator password to lock the restrictions using the Web Config software.
User Feature Restriction
Configuring User Feature Restrictions
Changing the Administrator Password in Web Config

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 Parent topic: Using Web Config Network Configuration Software

User Feature Restriction

You can restrict available product features for up to 10 individual users, with different features available
to each user. This requires users to log into the product control panel with their user name and password
before they can use control panel features.
With Windows, you can also restrict printing and scanning from the product software. This requires users
to log into the printing or scanning software, and allows the software to authenticate the users before
printing or scanning proceeds. For instructions on setting up software restrictions, see the help utility in
the printing or scanning software.
Parent topic: Restricting Features Available for Users

Configuring User Feature Restrictions

You can create up to 10 user accounts and restrict access to control panel features separately for each
one.
1. Access Web Config and select the Product Security tab.
You see a window like this:

2. Select the Enables Access Control checkbox.

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3. If you have configured the product for an LDAP server or IEEE 802.1x network, you can deselect the
Allows printing and scanning without authentication information from a computer checkbox
to prevent the product from receiving jobs sent from these sources:
• The default operating system driver
• A PCL or PostScript printer driver
• Web services such as Epson Connect
• Smartphones and other mobile devices
4. Click OK.
5. Select User Settings.
6. Click Add.
You see a window like this:

7. Enter a name for a user in the User Name field following the guidelines on the screen. Use ASCII
(0x20-0x7E) characters.
8. Enter a password for the user in the Password field following the guidelines on the screen.

Note: If you need to reset a password, leave the password field blank.

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 9. Select the checkbox for each function you want the user to be able to perform, and deselect the
checkbox for each function you want to restrict access to.
10. Click Apply.

Note: When you edit a completed user account, you see a Delete option. Click it to delete a user, if
necessary.

Note: You can import and export a list of user features using EpsonNet Config. See the help utility in the
software for instructions.

Parent topic: Restricting Features Available for Users

Changing the Administrator Password in Web Config

You can set an administrator password using your product's control panel, Web Config, or EpsonNet
Config. You use the same administrator password in all cases.

Note: See your product's User's Guide for instructions on setting an administrator password using the
control panel. If you forget your administrator password, contact Epson for support, as described in the
product's User's Guide.

1. Access Web Config and select the Product Security tab.

2. Select Change Administrator Password.

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 You see a window like this:

3. Enter a user name, if necessary.

4. Do one of the following:
• If you have set an administrator password before, enter the current password, then enter and
confirm the new password in the fields provided.
• If you have not set an administrator password before, enter a new password and confirm it in the
fields provided.
5. Click OK.
Parent topic: Restricting Features Available for Users

Using Your Product on a Secure Network

Follow the instructions in these sections to configure security features for your product on the network
using the Web Config software.
Configuring SSL/TLS Communication
Configuring IPsec/IP Filtering
Configuring SNMPv3 Protocol Settings
Configuring S/MIME Settings

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 Connecting the Product to an IEEE 802.1X Network
Using a Digital Certificate
Using an LDAP Server
Configuring Protocols in Web Config
Using an Email Server
Parent topic: Using Web Config Network Configuration Software

Configuring SSL/TLS Communication

Follow the instructions in these sections to configure SSL/TLS communication using Web Config.
Configuring SSL/TLS Settings
Configuring a Server Certificate for the Product
Parent topic: Using Your Product on a Secure Network
Configuring SSL/TLS Settings
If your product supports HTTPS, you can configure SSL/TLS to encrypt communications with your
product.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.
2. Under SSL/TLS, select Basic.
You see a window like this:

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 3. Select one of the options for the Encryption Strength setting.
4. Select Enable or Disable as the Redirect HTTP to HTTPS setting as necessary.
5. Click Next.
You see a confirmation message.
6. Click OK.
Parent topic: Configuring SSL/TLS Communication
Configuring a Server Certificate for the Product
You can configure a server certificate for your product.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.
2. Under SSL/TLS, select Certificate.
You see a window like this:

3. Select one of the following options:

• CA-signed Certificate: Select Import if you have obtained a CA-signed certificate. Choose the
file to import and click OK.
• Self-signed Certificate: Select Update if you have not obtained a CA (Certificate Authority)-
signed certificate and want the product to generate a self-signed certificate.

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 4. Click Next.
You see a confirmation message.
5. Click OK.
Parent topic: Configuring SSL/TLS Communication

Configuring IPsec/IP Filtering

Follow the instructions in these sections to configure IPsec/IP traffic filtering using Web Config.
About IPsec/IP Filtering
Configuring Default IPsec/IP Filtering Policy
Configuring Group IPsec/IP Filtering Policies
IPsec/IP Filtering Policy Settings
IPsec/IP Filtering Configuration Examples
Configuring an IPsec/IP Filtering Certificate
Parent topic: Using Your Product on a Secure Network
About IPsec/IP Filtering
You can filter traffic to the product over the network based on IP address, service, and port by
configuring a default policy that applies to every user or group connecting to the product. For control of
individual users or user groups, you can configure group policies.

Note: IPsec is supported only by computers running Windows Vista or later, or Windows Server 2008 or
later.

Parent topic: Configuring IPsec/IP Filtering

Configuring Default IPsec/IP Filtering Policy
You can configure the default policy for IPsec/IP traffic filtering using Web Config.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.
2. Under IPsec/IP Filtering, select Basic.

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 You see a window like this:

3. Select Enable to enable IPsec/IP filtering.

4. Select the filtering options you want to use for the default policy.
5. Click Next.
You see a confirmation message.
6. Click OK.
Parent topic: Configuring IPsec/IP Filtering
Configuring Group IPsec/IP Filtering Policies
You can configure group policies for IPsec/IP traffic filtering using Web Config.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.
2. Under IPsec/IP Filtering, select Basic.
3. Click a tab number for the policy number you want to configure.

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 You see a window like this:

4. Select the Enable this Group Policy checkbox.

5. Select the filtering options you want to use for this group policy.
6. Click Next.
You see a confirmation message.
7. Click OK.
8. If you want to configure additional group policies, click the next tab number and repeat the
configuration steps as necessary.
Parent topic: Configuring IPsec/IP Filtering

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IPsec/IP Filtering Policy Settings

Default Policy Settings

Setting Options/Description
Access Control Permit Access to permit IP packets to pass through
Refuse Access to prevent IP packets from passing
through
IPsec to permit IPsec packets to pass through
IKE Version Select the version of the Internet Key Exchange (IKE)
protocol that matches your network environment
Authentication Method Select an authentication method, or select Certificate if
you have imported a CA-signed certificate
Pre-Shared Key If necessary, enter a pre-shared key between 1 and 127
characters long
Confirm Pre-Shared Key Confirm the pre-shared key you entered
ID Type If you selected IKEv2 as the IKE Version setting, select
the ID type from the list.
ID If you selected IKEv2 as the IKE Version setting, enter
the necessary ID information
Encapsulation If you selected IPsec as the Access Control option,
select one of these encapsulation modes:
Transport Mode: if you are using the product on the
same LAN; IP packets of layer 4 or later are encrypted
Tunnel Mode: if you are using the product on an Internet-
capable network, such as IPsec-VPN; the header and
data of IP packets are encrypted
Remote Gateway(Tunnel Mode) If you selected Tunnel Mode as the Encapsulation
option, enter a gateway address between 1 and 39
characters long

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Setting Options/Description
Security Protocol If you selected IPsec as the Access Control option,
select one of these security protocols:
ESP: to ensure the integrity of authentication and data,
and encrypt data
AH: to ensure the integrity of authentication and data; if
data encryption is prohibited, you can use IPsec
Algorithm Settings Select the encryption algorithm settings for the security
protocol you selected

Group Policy Settings

Setting Options/Description
Access Control Permit Access to permit IP packets to pass through
Refuse Access to prevent IP packets from passing
through
IPsec to permit IPsec packets to pass through
Local Address(Printer) Select an IPv4 or IPv6 address that matches your network
environment; if the IP address is assigned automatically,
select Use auto-obtained IPv4 address
Remote Address(Host) Enter the device's IP address (between 0 and 43
characters long) to control access, or leave blank to
control all addresses; if the IP address is assigned
automatically, such as by DHCP, the connection may be
unavailable, so configure a static address instead
Method of Choosing Port Select the method you want to used for specifying ports
Service Name If you selected Service Name as the Method of
Choosing Port option, select a service name option here;
see the next table for more information

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Setting Options/Description
Transport Protocol If you selected Port Number as the Method of Choosing
Port option, select one of these encapsulation modes:
Any Protocol
TCP
UDP
ICMPv4
See the Group Policy Guidelines table for more
information.
Local Port If you selected Port Number as the Method of Choosing
Port option, and TCP or UDP for the Transport Protocol
option, enter the port numbers that control receiving
packets (up to 10 ports), separated by commas, for
example 25,80,143,5220; leave this setting blank to
control all ports; see the next table for more information
Remote Port If you selected Port Number as the Method of Choosing
Port option, and TCP or UDP for the Transport Protocol
option, enter the port numbers that control sending
packets (up to 10 ports), separated by commas, for
example 25,80,143,5220; leave this setting blank to
control all ports; see the next table for more information
IKE Version Select IKEv1 or IKEv2 depending on the device that the
product is connected to
Authentication Method If you selected IPsec as the Access Control option,
select an authentication method here
Pre-Shared Key If you selected Pre-Shared Key as the Authentication
Method option, enter a pre-shared key between 1 and
127 characters long here and in the Confirm Pre-Shared
Key field
ID Type If you selected IKEv2 as the IKE Version setting, select
the ID type from the list
ID If you selected IKEv2 as the IKE Version setting, enter
the necessary ID information

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Setting Options/Description
Encapsulation If you selected IPsec as the Access Control option,
select one of these encapsulation modes:
Transport Mode: if you are using the product on the
same LAN; IP packets of layer 4 or later are encrypted
Tunnel Mode: if you are using the product on an Internet-
capable network, such as IPsec-VPN; the header and
data of IP packets are encrypted
Remote Gateway(Tunnel Mode) If you selected Tunnel Mode as the Encapsulation
option, enter a gateway address between 1 and 39
characters long
Security Protocol If you selected IPsec as the Access Control option,
select one of these security protocols:
ESP: to ensure the integrity of authentication and data,
and encrypt data
AH: to ensure the integrity of authentication and data; if
data encryption is prohibited, you can use IPsec
Algorithm Settings Select the encryption algorithm settings for the security
protocol you selected

Group Policy Guidelines

Service name Protocol type Local/Remote port Controls these operations

number
Any — — All services
ENPC UDP 3289/Any port Searching for a product from
applications such as printer or
scanner drivers, or EpsonNet Config
SNMP UDP 161/Any port Acquiring and configuring MIB from
applications such as printer or
scanner drivers, or EpsonNet Config
LPR TCP 515/Any port Forwarding LPR data
RAW (Port9100) TCP 9100/any port Forwarding RAW data

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Service name Protocol type Local/Remote port Controls these operations
number
IPP/IPPS TCP 631/Any port Forwarding AirPrint data (IPP/IPPS
printing)
WSD TCP Any port/5357 Controlling WSD
WS-Discovery UDP 3702/Any port Searching for a product from WSD
Network Scan TCP 1865/Any port Forwarding scan data from
Document Capture Pro
Network Push Scan TCP Any port/2968 Acquiring job information on push
scanning from Document Capture
Pro
Network Push Scan UDP 2968/Any port Searching for a computer during
Discovery push scanning from Document
Capture Pro
FTP Data (Local) TCP 20/Any port Forwarding FTP printing data to FTP
server
FTP Control (Local) TCP 21/Any port Controlling FTP printing to FTP
server
FTP Data (Remote) TCP Any port/20 Forwarding scan data and received
fax data to FTP client; controls only
an FTP server that uses remote port
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FTP Control TCP Any port/21 Forwarding scan data and received
(Remote) fax data to FTP client
CIFS (Local)* TCP 445/Any port Sharing a network folder on CIFS
server
CIFS (Remote)* TCP Any port/445 Forwarding scan data and received
fax data to a folder on CIFS server

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 Service name Protocol type Local/Remote port Controls these operations
number
NetBIOS Name UDP 137/Any port Sharing a network folder on CIFS
Service (Local) server
NetBIOS Datagram UDP 138/Any port
Service (Local)
NetBIOS Session TCP 139/Any port
Service (Local)
NetBIOS Name UDP Any port/137 Forwarding scan data and received
Service (Remote) fax data to a folder on CIFS server
NetBIOS Datagram UDP Any port/138
(Remote)
NetBIOS Session TCP Any port/139
Service (Remote)
HTTP (Local) TCP 80/Any port Forwarding Web Config and WSD
data to a HTTP or HTTPS server
HTTPS (Local) TCP 443/Any port
HTTP (Remote) TCP Any port/80 Communicating with Epson Connect,
firmware update, and root certificate
HTTPS (Remote) TCP Any port/443
update on a HTTP or HTTPS client

* To control forwarding of scan and received fax data, share a network folder, or receive fax data from
PC-Fax, select Port Number as the Method of Choosing Port option and specify the port numbers for
CIFS and NetBIOS.
Parent topic: Configuring IPsec/IP Filtering
IPsec/IP Filtering Configuration Examples
You can configure IPsec and IP filtering in a variety of ways, as shown in the examples here.

Receiving IPsec Packets Only

Use this example only for configuring a default policy.
• IPsec/IP Filtering: Enable
• Access Control: IPsec
• Authentication Method: Pre-Shared Key

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 • Pre-Shared Key: Enter a key up to 127 characters long

Receiving Printing Data and Printer Settings

Use this example to allow communication of printing data and printer settings from specified services.
Default policy:
• IPsec/IP Filtering: Enable
• Access Control: Refuse Access
Group policy:
• Access Control: Permit Access
• Remote Address(Host): Client IP address
• Method of Choosing Port: Service Name
• Service Name: Select ENPC, SNMP, HTTP (Local), HTTPS (Local), and RAW (Port9100)

Receiving Access from Only a Specified Address for Product Access

In these examples, the client will be able to access and configure the product in any policy configuration.
Default policy:
• IPsec/IP Filtering: Enable
• Access Control: Refuse Access
Group policy:
• Access Control: Permit Access
• Remote Address (Host): Administrator's client IP address
Parent topic: Configuring IPsec/IP Filtering
Configuring an IPsec/IP Filtering Certificate
You can configure a certificate for IPsec/IP traffic filtering using Web Config.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.
2. Under IPsec/IP Filtering, select Client Certificate.

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 You see a window like this:

3. Click Import to add a new client certificate and enter any necessary settings.
4. Click OK.
Parent topic: Configuring IPsec/IP Filtering
Related tasks
Obtaining and Importing a CA-signed Certificate

Configuring SNMPv3 Protocol Settings

If your product supports the SNMPv3 protocol, you can monitor and control access to your product using
that protocol.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.

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 You see a window like this:

2. Scroll down and select the Enable SNMPv3 checkbox to enable SNMPv3 settings.
3. Select the settings you want in SNMPv3 Settings section.
4. Click Next.
You see a confirmation message.
5. Click OK.
SNMPv3 Settings
Parent topic: Using Your Product on a Secure Network
SNMPv3 Settings
You can configure these SNMPv3 settings in Web Config.

Setting Options/Description
User Name Enter a user name from 1 to 32 characters long in
ASCII
Authentication Settings
Algorithm Select the algorithm for authentication

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 Setting Options/Description
Password Enter a password from 8 to 32 characters long in
ASCII
Confirm Password Enter the authentication password again
Encryption Settings
Algorithm Select the algorithm for encryption
Password Enter a password from 8 to 32 characters long in
ASCII
Confirm Password Enter the encryption password again
Context Name Enter a context name from 1 to 32 characters long
in ASCII

Parent topic: Configuring SNMPv3 Protocol Settings

Configuring S/MIME Settings

Follow the instructions in these sections to configure S/MIME settings using Web Config (WF-C879R).
Configuring S/MIME Basic Settings
S/MIME Settings
Configuring a Certificate for S/MIME
Importing the Encryption Certificate to an Email Destination
Parent topic: Using Your Product on a Secure Network
Configuring S/MIME Basic Settings
You can configure the email encryption and digital signature attachment to emails as necessary (WF-
C879R).
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.
2. Under S/MIME, select Basic.

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 You see a window like this:

3. Select a setting for each option.

4. Click Next.
You see a confirmation message.
5. Click OK.
Parent topic: Configuring S/MIME Settings
S/MIME Settings

Mail Encryption
You need to import an encryption certificate for each destination registered in the contacts list.
Unencrypted emails are sent to destinations that do not have an imported encryption certificate.

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Setting Options/Description
Scan to Email Select settings for scanning to email
Encrypt: to configure email encryption
Do not encrypt: scan to an email destination without
encryption
Select at runtime: decide whether or not to encrypt the
email before you send it
Default at runtime: select the default action when Select
at runtime is selected
Box to Email Select settings for uploading files to email
Encrypt: configure email encryption
Do not encrypt: upload a file to an email destination
without encryption
Select at runtime: decide whether or not to encrypt the
email before you send it
Default at runtime: select the default action when Select
at runtime is selected
Fax to Email Configure email encryption when sending a fax to email
Algorithm Select the algorithm for email encryption

Digital Signature
You need to configure the client certificate to include a digital signature.

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 Setting Options/Description
Scan to Email Select settings for scanning to email
Add signature: add a digital signature to emails
Do not add signature: scan to an email destination
without a digital signature
Select at runtime: decide whether or not to add a digital
signature to the email before you send it
Default at runtime: select the default action when Select
at runtime is selected
Box to Email Select settings for uploading files to email
Add signature: add a digital signature to emails
Do not add signature: upload a file to an email
destination without a digital signature
Select at runtime: decide whether or not to add a digital
signature to the email before you send it
Default at runtime: select the default action when Select
at runtime is selected
Fax to Email Configure the digital signature when sending a fax to
email
Algorithm Select the algorithm for the digital signature

Parent topic: Configuring S/MIME Settings

Related tasks
Importing the Encryption Certificate to an Email Destination
Configuring a Certificate for S/MIME
Configuring a Certificate for S/MIME
You can configure a client certificate to use the S/MIME signature feature (WF-C879R).
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.
2. Under S/MIME, select Client Certificate.

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 You see a window like this:

3. Select one of the following options:

• CA-signed Certificate: Select Import if you have obtained a CA-signed certificate. Choose the
file to import and click OK.
• Self-signed Certificate: Select Update if you have not obtained a CA (Certificate Authority)-
signed certificate and want the product to generate a self-signed certificate.
4. Click Next.
You see a confirmation message.
5. Click OK.
Parent topic: Configuring S/MIME Settings
Importing the Encryption Certificate to an Email Destination
You need to import an encryption certificate for each email destination registered in the contacts list
(WF-C879R).
1. Access Web Config and select the Scan/Copy or Fax tab.
2. Select Contacts.
3. Select the destination number you want to import the encryption certificate to, and click Edit.

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 You see a window like this:

4. Select Email as the Type setting.

5. Click Browse to select the encryption certificate you want to use.
6. Select any other settings as necessary.
7. Click Apply when you are finished.
A key icon is displayed next to the destination on the contacts list.
Parent topic: Configuring S/MIME Settings
Related references
S/MIME Settings

Connecting the Product to an IEEE 802.1X Network

Follow the instructions in these sections to connect the product to an IEEE 802.1X network using Web
Config.
Configuring an IEEE 802.1X Network
IEEE 802.1X Network Settings
Configuring a Certificate for an IEEE 802.1X Network
IEEE 802.1X Network Status

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Configuring an IEEE 802.1X Network
If your product supports IEEE 802.1X, you can use it on a network with authentication provided by a
RADIUS server with a hub as an authenticator using Web Config.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.
2. Under IEEE802.1X, select Basic.
You see a window like this:

3. Select Enable as the IEEE802.1X (Wired LAN) setting.

4. To use the product on a Wi-Fi network, enable your product's Wi-Fi settings. See your product's
User's Guide for instructions.
The status of the connection is shown as the IEEE802.1X (Wi-Fi) setting.

Note: You can share the network settings for Ethernet and Wi-Fi networking.

5. Select the IEEE 802.1X setting options you want to use.

6. Click Next.
You see a confirmation message.

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 7. Click OK.
Parent topic: Connecting the Product to an IEEE 802.1X Network
Related references
IEEE 802.1X Network Settings
IEEE 802.1X Network Settings
You can configure these IEEE 802.1X network settings in Web Config.

Setting Options/Description
Connection Method Displays the current network connection method
EAP Type Select one of these authentication methods for connections
between the product and a RADIUS server:
EAP-TLS or PEAP-TLS: You must obtain and import a CA-
signed certificate
PEAP/MSCHAPv2 or EAP-TTLS: You must configure a
password
User ID Enter an ID between 1 and 128 ASCII characters for
authentication on a RADIUS server
Password Enter a password between 1 and 128 ASCII characters for
authentication of the product. If you are using Windows as a
RADIUS server, enter up to 127 ASCII characters.
Confirm Password Enter the authentication password again
Server ID Enter a server ID between 1 and 128 ASCII characters for
authentication on a specified RADIUS server; server ID is
verified in the subject/subjectAltName field of a server
certificate sent from the RADIUS server
Certificate Validation Select a valid certificate regardless of the authentication
method; import the certificate using the CA Certificate option
Anonymous Name If you selected EAP-TTLS, PEAP-TLS or PEAP/MSCHAPv2
as the Authentication Method setting, you can configure an
anonymous name between 1 and 128 ASCII characters
instead of a user ID for phase 1 of a PEAP authentication

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 Setting Options/Description
Encryption Strength Select one of the following encryption strengths:
High for AES256/3DES
Middle for AES256/3DES/AES128/RC4

Parent topic: Connecting the Product to an IEEE 802.1X Network

Configuring a Certificate for an IEEE 802.1X Network
If your product supports IEEE 802.1X, you can configure a certificate for the network using Web Config.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.
2. Under IEEE802.1X, select Client Certificate.
You see a window like this:

3. Click Import to add a new client certificate.

4. Click OK.
Parent topic: Connecting the Product to an IEEE 802.1X Network

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IEEE 802.1X Network Status
You can check the status of the IEEE 802.1X network settings by printing a status sheet from your
product. See the product's User's Guide for instructions on printing a network status sheet.
The network status sheet displays the information in this table for IEEE 802.1X networks.

Status ID Status description

Disable IEEE 802.1X is disabled
EAP Success IEEE 802.1X authentication is confirmed and the network connection is
available
Authenticating IEEE 802.1X authentication in progress
Config Error Authentication failed because the user ID was not set
Client Certificate Error Authentication failed because the client certificate is out of date
Timeout Error Authentication failed because there is no answer from the RADIUS server
and/or authenticator
User ID Error Authentication failed because the product's user ID and/or certificate
protocol is incorrect
Server ID Error Authentication failed because the server ID on the server certificate and
the server's ID do not match
Server Certificate Error Authentication failed because the server certificate is out of date or the
chain of the server certificate is incorrect
CA Certificate Error Authentication failed because the CA certificate is incorrect, not imported,
or out of date
EAP Failure Authentication failed because the client certificate is incorrect (EAP-TLS
or PEAP-TLS), or the user ID or password is incorrect (PEAP/MSCHAPv2
or EAP-TTLS)

Parent topic: Connecting the Product to an IEEE 802.1X Network

Using a Digital Certificate

Follow the instructions in these sections to configure and use digital certificates using Web Config.
About Digital Certification
Obtaining and Importing a CA-signed Certificate

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 CSR Setup Settings
CSR Import Settings
Deleting a CA-signed Certificate
Updating a Self-signed Certificate
Parent topic: Using Your Product on a Secure Network
About Digital Certification
You can configure the following digital certificates for your network using Web Config:
CA-signed Certificate
You can ensure secure communications using a CA-signed certificate for each security feature. The
certificates must be signed by and obtained from a CA (Certificate Authority).
Self-signed Certificate
A self-signed certificate is issued and signed by the product itself. You can use the certificate for only
SSL/TLS communication, however security is unreliable and you may see a security alert in the
browser during use.
Parent topic: Using a Digital Certificate
Obtaining and Importing a CA-signed Certificate
You can obtain a CA-signed certificate by creating a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) using Web
Config and submitting it to a certificate authority. The CSR created in Web Config is in PEM/DER format.
You can import one CSR created from Web Config at a time.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.
2. Under one of the following network security options, select the corresponding certificate:
• SSL/TLS and Certificate
• IPsec/IP Filtering and Client Certificate
• IEEE802.1X and Client Certificate
3. In the CSR section, select Generate.

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 You see a window like this:

4. Select the CSR setting options you want to use.

5. Click OK.
You see a completion message.
6. Select the Network Security tab again, and select your network security option and the
corresponding certificate.
7. In the CSR section, click the Download option that matches the format specified by your certificate
authority to download the CSR.

Caution: Do not generate another CSR or you may not be able to import a CA-signed certificate.

8. Submit the CSR to the certificate authority following the format guidelines provided by that authority.
9. Save the issued CA-signed certificate to a computer connected to the product.
Before proceeding, make sure the time and date settings are correct on your product. See the
product's User's Guide for instructions.
10. Select the Network Security tab again, and select your network security option and the
corresponding certificate.
11. In the CA-signed Certificate section, click Import.

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 You see a window like this:

12. Select the format of the certificate as the Server Certificate setting.
13. Select the certificate import settings as necessary for the format and the source from which you
obtained it.
14. Click OK.
You see a confirmation message.
15. Click Confirm to verify the certificate information.
Parent topic: Using a Digital Certificate
Related references
CSR Setup Settings
CSR Import Settings
CSR Setup Settings
You can select these settings when setting up a CSR in Web Config.

Note: The available key length and abbreviations vary by certificate authority, so follow the rules of that
authority when entering information in the CSR.

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 Setting Options/Description
Key Length Select a key length for the CSR
Common Name Enter a name or static IP address from 1 to 128
characters long; for example, Reception printer
or [Link]
Organization, Organizational Unit, Locality, Enter information in each field as necessary, from
State/Province 0 to 64 characters long in ASCII; separate any
multiple names with commas
Country Enter a two-digit country code number as specified
by the ISO-3166 standard
Sender's Email Address Enter the sender's email address for the mail
server setting

Parent topic: Using a Digital Certificate

CSR Import Settings
You can configure these settings when importing a CSR in Web Config.

Note: The import setting requirements vary by certificate format and how you obtained the certificate.

Certificate format Setting descriptions

PEM/DER format obtained from Web Config Private Key: Do not configure because the
product contains a private key
Password: Do not configure
CA Certificate 1/CA Certificate 2: Optional
PEM/DER format obtained from a computer Private Key: Configure a private key
Password: Do not configure
CA Certificate 1/CA Certificate 2: Optional
PKCS#12 format obtained from a computer Private Key: Do not configure
Password: Optional
CA Certificate 1/CA Certificate 2: Do not
configure

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 Parent topic: Using a Digital Certificate
Deleting a CA-signed Certificate
You can delete an imported CA-signed certificate with Web Config when the certificate expires or if you
have no more need for an encrypted connection.

Note: If you obtained a CA-signed certificate from Web Config, you cannot import a deleted certificate;
you must obtain and import a new certificate.

1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.

2. Under one of the following network security options, select the corresponding certificate:
• SSL/TLS and Certificate
• IPsec/IP Filtering and Client Certificate
• IEEE802.1X and Client Certificate
• S/MIME and Client Certificate (WF-C879R)
3. Click Delete.
You see a completion message.
4. Click OK.
Parent topic: Using a Digital Certificate
Updating a Self-signed Certificate
If your product supports the HTTPS server feature, you can update a self-signed certificate using Web
Config.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.
2. Under one of the following network security options, select the corresponding certificate:
• SSL/TLS and Certificate
• S/MIME and Client Certificate (WF-C879R)

Note: When you update a self-signed certificate for S/MIME, you cannot change the sender's
email address on the Network > Email Server > Basic tab. You must change all signature
settings to Do not add signature on the Network Security > S/MIME > Basic tab, and then
delete the self-signed certificate for S/MIME.

3. Under Self-signed Certificate, click Update.

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 You see a window like this:

4. Enter an identifier for your product from 1 to 128 characters long in the Common Name field.

Note: You can add up to 5 IPv4 addresses, IPv6 addresses, host names, or FQDNs; separated by
commas. The first value is assigned to the Common Name field, and the rest are added to the Alias
field of the certificate subject. You cannot enter a space before or after a comma.

5. Select a validity period for the certificate as the Certificate Validity (year) setting.
6. Click Next.
You see a completion message.
7. Click OK.
8. Click Confirm to verify the certificate information.
Parent topic: Using a Digital Certificate

Using an LDAP Server

Follow the instructions in these sections to use an LDAP server to provide fax and email destination
information using Web Config.
Configuring the LDAP Server and Selecting Search Settings

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 LDAP Server Settings
LDAP Search Settings
Checking the LDAP Server Connection
LDAP Connection Report Messages
Parent topic: Using Your Product on a Secure Network
Configuring the LDAP Server and Selecting Search Settings
You can configure the LDAP server and select search settings for it using Web Config.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network tab.
2. Under LDAP Server, select Basic.

Note: You can select the primary or secondary server as necessary.

You see a window like this:

3. Select Use as the Use LDAP Server setting.

4. Select the LDAP server settings.
5. Click OK.
6. Select the Network tab, if necessary.

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 7. Under LDAP Server, select Search Settings (Contacts).
You see a window like this:

8. Select the LDAP search settings you want to use.

9. Click OK.
Parent topic: Using an LDAP Server
Related references
LDAP Server Settings
LDAP Search Settings
LDAP Server Settings
You can configure these LDAP server settings in Web Config.

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Setting Options/Description
LDAP Server Address Enter the address of the LDAP server as necessary,
depending on the format of the server:
• IPv4 or IPv6 format: Enter from 1 to 255 characters
• FQDN format: Enter from 1 to 255 alphanumeric characters
in ASCII; you can use "-", except at the beginning or end of
the address
LDAP server Port Number Enter an LDAP server port number between 1 and 65535
Secure Connection Select the encryption method for connecting to the LDAP
server
Certificate Validation Select Enable to validate the certificate when connecting to
the LDAP server
Search Timeout (sec) Enter a search time interval before timeout from between 5
and 300 seconds
Authentication Method Select one of the available authentication methods listed
Kerberos Realm to be Used If you selected Kerberos Authentication as the
Authentication Method option, select the correct realm of
Kerberos authentication from the realms defined under the
Kerberos Settings menu entry.
Administrator DN/User Name Leave this blank or enter a user name for the LDAP server
from 0 to 128 characters long in Unicode (UTF-8); do not use
control characters such as 0x00-0x1F or OX7F (not available
when you selected Anonymous Authentication as the
Authentication Method option)
Password Leave this blank or enter a password from 1 to 128 characters
long in Unicode (UTF-8) for LDAP server authentication; do
not use control characters such as 0x00-0x1F or OX7F (not
available when you selected Anonymous Authentication as
the Authentication Method option)
Kerberos Settings

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 Setting Options/Description
Realm (Domain) If you selected Kerberos Authentication as the
Authentication Method option, enter the realm of Kerberos
authentication from 0 to 255 characters long in ASCII; you can
define up to 10 realms with associated addresses and port
numbers
KDC Address Leave this blank or, if you selected Kerberos Authentication
as the Authentication Method option, enter the Kerberos
server address from 0 to 255 characters long in IPv4, IPv6, or
FQDN format
Port Number (Kerberos) Leave this blank or, if you selected Kerberos Authentication
as the Authentication Method option, enter the Kerberos
server port number between 1 and 65535

Parent topic: Using an LDAP Server

LDAP Search Settings
You can configure these LDAP search settings in Web Config.

Setting Options/Description
Search Base (Distinguished Name) Leave blank or search for an arbitrary domain name on the
LDAP server using 1 to 128 characters Unicode (UTF-8)
Number of search entries Specify the maximum number of search entries before an
error message appears, from 1 to 500
User name Attribute Enter the attribute name to display when searching for users
names from 1 to 255 characters long in Unicode (UTF-8); the
first character must be a-z, or A-Z
User name Display Attribute Leave blank or enter the attribute name to display as the user
name from 1 to 255 characters long in Unicode (UTF-8); the
first character must be a-z, or A-Z
Fax Number Attribute Enter the attribute name to display when searching for fax
numbers from 1 to 255 characters long using A-Z, a-z, 0-9,
and "-" in Unicode (UTF-8); the first character must be a-z, or
A-Z

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 Setting Options/Description
Email Address Attribute Leave blank or enter the attribute name to display when
searching for email addresses from 1 to 255 characters long in
Unicode (UTF-8); the first character must be a-z, or A-Z
Arbitrary Attribute 1 through Leave blank or specify other arbitrary attributes to search for
Arbitrary Attribute 4 from 1 to 255 characters long in Unicode (UTF-8); the first
character must be a-z, or A-Z

Parent topic: Using an LDAP Server

Checking the LDAP Server Connection
You can test the LDAP server connection and view a connection report using Web Config.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network tab.
2. Under LDAP Server, select Connection Test.

Note: You can select the primary or secondary server as necessary.

3. Click Start.
Web Config tests the connection and displays the connection report when it is finished.
Parent topic: Using an LDAP Server
LDAP Connection Report Messages
You can review the connection report messages to diagnose LDAP connection problems in Web Config.

Message Description
Connection test was successful. Connection to the server is successful
Connection test failed. Check the One of the following occurred:
settings.
• The LDAP server address or port number is incorrect
• A timeout occurred
• You selected Do Not Use as the Use LDAP Server setting
• If you selected Kerberos Authentication as the
Authentication Method setting, the Kerberos server
settings are incorrect

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 Message Description
Connection test failed. Check the Connection failed because the time settings for the product
date and time on your printer or and the LDAP server do not match
server.
Authentication failed. Check the Authentication failed because the User Name and Password
settings. settings are incorrect or, if you selected Kerberos
Authentication as the Authentication Method setting, the
time and date are not configured correctly
Cannot access the printer until The product is busy
processing is complete.

Parent topic: Using an LDAP Server

Configuring Protocols in Web Config

You can enable or disable protocols using Web Config.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network Security tab.
2. Select or deselect the checkbox next to the service name to enable or disable a protocol.
3. Configure any other available protocol settings.
4. Click Next.
5. Click OK.
After the protocols restart, the changes are applied.
Protocol Settings
Parent topic: Using Your Product on a Secure Network
Protocol Settings

Protocols

Name Description
Bonjour Bonjour is used to search for devices and AirPrint
iBeacon Enable the iBeacon setting to search for the product from
iBeacon-enabled devices

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Name Description
SLP SLP is used for push-scanning and network searching in
EpsonNet Config
WSD Add WSD devices, or print and scan from the WSD port
LLTD Displays the product on the Windows network map
LLMNR Use name resolution without NetBIOS even if you cannot use
DNS
LPR Print from to the LPR port
RAW(Port9100) Print from the RAW port (Port 9100)
RAW(Custom Port) Print from the RAW port (custom port)
IPP Print over the Internet, including AirPrint
FTP Print over FTP
SNMPv1/v2c Remotely set up and monitor your product
SNMPv3 Remotely set up and monitor your product with the SNMPv3
protocol

Bonjour Settings

Setting Options/Description
Use Bonjour Search for or use devices through Bonjour (you cannot use
AirPrint if disabled)
Bonjour Name Displays the Bonjour name
Bonjour Service Name Displays the Bonjour service name
Location Displays the Bonjour location name
Top Priority Protocol Selects the protocol that is the top priority for Bonjour printing
Wide-Area Bonjour Enables the Wide-Area Bonjour protocol; register all products
on the DNS server to locate them over the segment

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iBeacon Settings

Setting Options/Description
Enable iBeacon Transmission Enable the iBeacon transmission function

SLP Settings

Setting Options/Description
Enable SLP Enable the SLP function to use the Push Scan function and
network searching in EpsonNet Config

WSD Settings

Setting Options/Description
Enable WSD Enable adding devices using WSD, and printing and scanning
from the WSD port
Printing Timeout (sec) Enter the communication timeout value for WSD printing
between 3 and 3,600 seconds
Scanning Timeout (sec) Enter the communication timeout value for WSD scanning
between 3 and 3,600 seconds
Device Name Displays the WSD device name
Location Displays the WSD location name

LLTD Settings

Setting Options/Description
Enable LLTD Enable LLTD to display the product in the Windows network
map
Device Name Displays the LLTD device name

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LLMNR Settings

Setting Options/Description
Enable LLMNR Enable LLMNR to use name resolution without NetBIOS, even
if you cannot use DNS

LPR Settings

Setting Options/Description
Allow LPR Port Printing Allow printing from the LPR port
Printing Timeout (sec) Enter the timeout value for LPR printing between 0 and 3,600
seconds

RAW (Port9100) Settings

Setting Options/Description
Allow RAW (Port9100) Printing Allow printing from the RAW port (Port 9100)
Printing Timeout (sec) Enter the timeout value for RAW port (Port 9100) printing
between 0 and 3,600 seconds

RAW (Custom Port) Settings

Setting Options/Description
Allow RAW (Custom Port) Printing Allow printing from the RAW port (custom port)
Port Number Enter the port number for RAW printing between 1024 and
65535 (except 9100, 1865, and 2968)
Printing Timeout (sec) Enter the timeout value for RAW port (custom port) printing
between 0 and 3,600 seconds

IPP Settings

Setting Options/Description
Enable IPP Enable IPP communication for products that support IPP are
displayed (you cannot use AirPrint if disabled)

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Allow Non-secure Communication Allow the printer to communicate without any security
measures (IPP)
Communication Timeout (sec) Enter the timeout value for IPP printing between 0 and 3,600
seconds
Require PIN Code when using IPP Select whether or not to require a PIN code when using IPP
printing printing. If you select Yes, IPP print jobs without PIN codes
are not saved in the product.
URL(Network) Displays IPP URLs (http and https) when the product is
connected using wired LAN or Wi-Fi (the URL is a combined
value of the product’s IP address, Port number, and IPP
printer name)
URL(Wi-Fi Direct) Displays IPP URLs (http and https) when the product is
connected using Wi-Fi Direct (the URL is a combined value of
the product’s IP address, Port number, and IPP printer name)
Printer Name Displays the IPP printer name
Location Displays the IPP location

FTP Settings

Setting Options/Description
Enable FTP Server Enable FTP printing for products that support FTP printing
Communication Timeout (sec) Enter the timeout value for FTP communication between 0
and 3,600 seconds

SNMPv1/v2c Settings

Setting Options/Description
Enable SNMPv1/v2c Enable SNMPv1/v2c for products that support SNMPv3
Access Authority Set the access authority when SNMPv1/v2c is enabled to
Read Only or Read/Write
Community Name (Read Only) Enter 0 to 32 ASCII characters
Community Name (Read/Write) Enter 0 to 32 ASCII characters

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 SNMPv3 Settings

Setting Options/Description
Enable SNMPv3 Enable SNMPv3 for products that support SNMPv3
User Name Enter 1 to 32 characters
Authentication Settings Select an algorithm and set a password for authentication
Encryption Settings Select an algorithm and set a password for encryption
Context Name Enter 1 to 32 characters

Parent topic: Configuring Protocols in Web Config

Related references
SNMPv3 Settings

Using an Email Server

Follow the instructions in these sections to use an email server to send scan and fax data by email, or
use email notification using Web Config.
Configuring an Email Server
Email Server Settings
Checking the Email Server Connection
Email Server Connection Report Messages
Configuring Email Notification
Parent topic: Using Your Product on a Secure Network
Configuring an Email Server
You can configure an email server using Web Config.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network tab.
2. Under Email Server, select Basic.

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3. Select the email server settings.

4. Click OK.
Parent topic: Using an Email Server
Related references
Email Server Settings
Email Server Settings
You can configure these email server settings in Web Config.

Setting Options/Description
Authentication Method Select the authentication method that matches your email
server
Authenticated Account Enter the authenticated account name from 1 to 255
characters long in ASCII
Authenticated Password Enter the authenticated password from 1 to 20 characters long
in ASCII using A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and these characters:
!#$%'*+-./=?^_{!}~@

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 Setting Options/Description
Sender's Email Address Enter the sender's email address from 1 to 255 characters
long in ASCII; do not use a period (.) as the first character or
use these characters: ( ) < > [ ] ;
SMTP Server Address Enter the SMTP server address from 1 to 255 characters long
using A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and "-" in IPv4 or FQDN format
SMTP Server Port Number Enter the SMTP server port number between 1 and 65535
Secure Connection Select the security method for the email server; available
choices depend on the Authentication Method setting
Certificate Validation Enable checking for a valid certificate; recommended value is
Enable
POP3 Server Address Enter the POP server address from 1 to 255 characters long
using A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and "-" in IPv4 or FQDN format
POP3 Server Port Number Enter the POP server port number between 1 and 65535

Parent topic: Using an Email Server

Checking the Email Server Connection
You can test the email server connection and view a connection report using Web Config.
1. Access Web Config and select the Network tab.
2. Under Email Server, select Connection Test.
3. Click Start.
Web Config tests the connection and displays the connection report when it is finished.
Parent topic: Using an Email Server
Email Server Connection Report Messages
You can review the connection report messages to diagnose email server connection problems in Web
Config.

Message Description
Connection test was successful. Connection to the server is successful

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Message Description
SMTP server communication error. One of the following has occurred:
Check the following - Network
• Product is not connected to a network
Settings
• SMTP server is down
• Network connection is disrupted while communicating
• Received incomplete data
POP3 server communication error. One of the following has occurred:
Check the following - Network
• Product is not connected to a network
Settings
• POP3 server is down
• Network connection is disrupted while communicating
• Received incomplete data
An error occurred while connecting One of the following has occurred:
to SMTP server. Check the following
• DNS resolution failed
- SMTP Server Address - DNS Server
• Name resolution for an SMTP server failed
An error occurred while connecting One of the following has occurred:
to POP3 server. Check the following
• DNS resolution failed
- POP3 Server Address - DNS Server
• Name resolution for a POP3 server failed
SMTP server authentication error. SMTP server authentication failed
Check the following - Authentication
Method - Authenticated Account -
Authenticated Password
POP3 server authentication error. POP3 server authentication failed
Check the following - Authentication
Method - Authenticated Account -
Authenticated Password
Unsupported communication The communication protocol is unsupported
method. Check the following - SMTP
Server Address - SMTP Server Port
Number
Connection to SMTP server failed. There is an SMTP mismatch between a server and a client, or
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 Message Description
Connection to SMTP server failed. There is an SMTP mismatch between a server and a client, or
Change Secure Connection to the server requests an SSL/TLS connection for SMTP
SSL/TLS.
Connection to SMTP server failed. There is an SMTP mismatch between a server and a client, or
Change Secure Connection to when the server requests a STARTTLS connection for SMTP
STARTTLS.
The connection is untrusted. Check The product’s date and time setting is incorrect or the
the following - Date and Time certificate has expired
The connection is untrusted. Check The product has a root certificate mismatch or a CA Certificate
the following - CA Certificate has not been imported
The connection is not secured. The certificate is damaged
SMTP server authentication failed. Authentication method mismatch between a server and a
Change Authentication Method to client. The server does not support SMTP AUTH.
SMTP-AUTH.
SMTP server authentication failed. Authentication method mismatch between a server and a
Change Authentication Method to client. The server does not support SMTP AUTH.
POP before SMTP.
Sender's Email Address is incorrect. The specified sender’s Email address is wrong
Change to the email address for
your email service.
Cannot access the printer until The product is busy
processing is complete.

Parent topic: Using an Email Server

Configuring Email Notification
You can configure email notifications using Web Config so you can receive alerts by email when certain
events occur on the product, such as running out of paper. You can register up to 5 email addresses and
select the events for which you want to be notified.
1. Access Web Config and select the Device Management tab.

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 You see a window like this:

2. Enter an email address in the Address 1 field.

3. Select the language in which you want to receive the email notifications from the drop-down menu
for the first email address.
4. Enter additional email addresses in each field as necessary, and select a language for each.
5. Select the checkboxes to indicate the events for which you want to receive email notifications.
6. Click OK.
Parent topic: Using an Email Server

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Using EpsonNet Config Network Configuration Software
Follow the instructions in these sections to configure your product's administrator network settings using
the EpsonNet Config software.
With Windows, you can configure network settings in a batch operation. See the EpsonNet Config help
utility for instructions.

Note: Before you can configure system administration settings, connect the product to a network. See
the product's Start Here sheet and User's Guide for instructions.

Installing EpsonNet Config

Configuring a Product IP Address Using EpsonNet Config

Installing EpsonNet Config

To install EpsonNet Config, download the software from the product's support page at
[Link]/support (U.S.), [Link]/support (Canada), or [Link]/support (Caribbean) and follow
the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Using EpsonNet Config Network Configuration Software

Configuring a Product IP Address Using EpsonNet Config

You can configure the product's IP address using EpsonNet Config.
1. Turn on the product.
2. Connect the product to a network using an Ethernet cable.
3. Do one of the following to start EpsonNet Config:
• Windows 10: Click > All Apps > EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config.
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config.

• Windows (other versions): Click or Start and select All Programs or Programs. Select
EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config.
• Mac: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select EpsonNet >
EpsonNet Config > EpsonNet Config.
After a few moments, the program displays the connected products.

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4. Double-click the product you are configuring.

Note: If several products of the same model are connected, you can identify them by their MAC
address.

5. From the menu on the left, under TCP/IP, select Basic.

You see a window like this:

6. Select Manual.
7. Enter the product's IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway settings in the fields provided.

Note: To connect the product to a secure network, enter a static IP address. You can also configure
the DNS settings by selecting DNS, and enter proxy settings by selecting Internet from the TCP/IP
menu.

8. Select Send.
9. Enter the current administrator password if necessary, and click OK.
Parent topic: Using EpsonNet Config Network Configuration Software

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Using Epson Device Admin Configuration Software
With Windows, you can discover and monitor remote devices, and configure network settings in a batch
operation. See the Epson Device Admin help for instructions.
To install Epson Device Admin, download the software from the support page at [Link]/support
(U.S.), [Link]/support (Canada), or [Link]/support (Caribbean) and follow the on-screen
instructions.

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Setting Up Universal Print (Microsoft)
You can set up your product for use with Universal Print if you are using Microsoft 365 and Azure Active
Directory.

Note: This feature is supported on Windows 10 2004 (20H1) or later. Visit the Microsoft website for more
information.

1. Access Web Config and select the Network tab.

2. Select Universal Print.
3. Select Register.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your product.
Related topics
Using Web Config Network Configuration Software

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Encrypting Passwords
Follow the instructions in these sections to encrypt confidential information stored in the product, such as
passwords and private keys for your certificates.
Setting Up Password Encryption (WF-C878R)
Setting Up Password Encryption (WF-C879R)
Restoring the Password Encryption Key (WF-C879R)

Setting Up Password Encryption (WF-C878R)

You can set up password encryption to protect confidential information stored in the product.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings > General Settings > System Administration > Security Settings.
You see a screen like this:

3. Select Password Encryption.

4. Select On.
A message appears about restarting the product.
5. Select OK.

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6. Turn the product off and then on again to apply the password encryption setting.

Note: The product may take longer than usual to turn on. This is normal.

Parent topic: Encrypting Passwords

Setting Up Password Encryption (WF-C879R)

You can set up password encryption to protect confidential information stored in the product. You can
also back up the encryption key that is stored in your product's Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip to a
USB flash drive.

Note: Make sure you have a USB flash drive with at least 1MB of storage space to back up the
encryption key.

Caution: If the TPM chip fails, you cannot replace it or access any confidential information stored on
your product. Printer functions are still available, but the password encryption feature cannot be used.
Contact Epson for support.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings > General Settings > System Administration > Security Settings.
You see a screen like this:

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 3. Select Password Encryption.
4. Select On.
A message appears about restarting the product. Select OK.
5. Select Proceed to Backup.
You see the encryption key backup screen.
6. Insert your USB flash drive into the external USB port on the front of the product.
7. Select Start Backup.
The product begins backing up the encryption key to the USB flash drive. Any previously stored
encryption key is overwritten.
8. When the backup completion message appears, select Close.
9. Turn the product off and then on again to apply the password encryption setting.

Note: The product may take longer than usual to turn on. This is normal.

Parent topic: Encrypting Passwords

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Restoring the Password Encryption Key (WF-C879R)

Restoring the Password Encryption Key (WF-C879R)

If the TPM chip fails, you can restore the encryption key from its backup stored on your USB flash drive.
1. If you see a message on the control panel that the TPM has been replaced when you turn on the
product, select Restore from Backup. Enter the administrator password, if necessary.
2. Insert your USB flash drive containing the stored encryption key into the external USB port on the
front of the product.
3. Select Restore from Backup.
The stored encryption key is restored to the TPM chip.
4. When the completion message appears, select OK.
The product restarts.
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Managing Data Retention
Follow the instructions in these sections to configure your product's data retention settings or to erase
any stored data from the product.
Erasing All Data from the Product (WF-C878R)
Erasing All Data from the Product (WF-C879R)
Changing the Auto Erase Settings (WF-C879R)

Erasing All Data from the Product (WF-C878R)

If you are giving away or disposing of your product, we recommend that you erase all data from the
product.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings > General Settings > System Administration > Restore Default Settings.
You see a screen like this:

3. Select Clear All Data and Settings.

4. Select Yes.
When all settings have been cleared, a message appears about restarting the product, and the
System Administration screen returns.

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 5. Select Clear Internal Memory Data > Delete All Internal Memory Jobs > Yes.
When the memory has been cleared, a completion message appears.
6. Press the home button to return to the home screen.
7. Turn the product off and on again to ensure the data is erased.
Parent topic: Managing Data Retention

Erasing All Data from the Product (WF-C879R)

If you are giving away or disposing of your product, we recommend that you erase all data from the
product.
1. Press the home button, if necessary.
2. Select Settings > General Settings > System Administration > Restore Default Settings.
You see a screen like this:

3. Select Clear All Data and Settings.

4. Select Yes.
When all settings have been restored, a message appears about restarting the product, and the
System Administration screen returns.
5. Select Clear Internal Memory Data > Delete All Internal Memory Jobs > Yes.

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 When the memory has been cleared, a completion message appears.
6. Select the back arrow.
7. Select HDD Erase Settings > Erase All Memory.
8. Do one of the following:
• Select High Speed to perform a quick format on the encrypted hard drive. Data recovery is still
possible if you select this option.
• Select Overwrite to perform a full format on the encrypted hard drive and rewrite all data with
zeroes. This process takes approximately 2.5 hours and data recovery is not possible. Select this
option to fully erase anything you have stored, such as sensitive data.
• Select Triple Overwrite to erase all data with a dedicated erase command. This process takes
approximately 2.5 hours and data recovery is not possible. Select this option to perform an
additional level of data erasure.
9. Select Yes to continue.
10. Press the home button to return to the home screen.
11. Turn the product off and on again to ensure the data is erased.
Parent topic: Managing Data Retention

Changing the Auto Erase Settings (WF-C879R)

Your product can automatically delete data after it completes a print or copy job with the Auto Erase
Memory Setting option. The following data is erased after each job:
• Copy buffer
• Printing buffer
• User Authenticated print area

Note: Enabling this option may affect the performance of your product.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings > General Settings > System Administration > HDD Erase Settings.

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3. Select the Auto Erase Memory Setting field to turn the setting on.
4. Press the home button to return to the home screen.
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Solving Problems
Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have with the network configuration software.
Scanning Error Messages
Solving Network Software Usage Problems
Solving Network Security Problems
Solving Digital Certificate Problems
Where to Get Help

Scanning Error Messages

If you see an error message when scanning images to a shared folder, check for solutions in this table.

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Message Solution
DNS error. Check DNS settings. Try the following:
• Make sure the address in the contacts list on the
printer and the address of the shared folder are
the same.
• If the computer's IP address is static or set
manually, change the computer name in the
network path to the IP address. For example,
change \\EPSON02\SCAN to
\\[Link]\SCAN.
• Make sure your computer is turned on and not
running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep
or standby. If your computer is in sleep mode,
you cannot save scanned images to the shared
folder.
• Temporarily disable your computer's firewall and
security software. If this clears the error, check
the settings in the security software.
• You cannot save scanned images to a shared
folder when using a public network.
• If the IP address changes when reconnecting
using DHCP on a laptop, obtain the IP address
again.
• Check the DNS on your product and on the
server, computer, or router.
• Make sure the computer name and IP address
are correct.
Authentication error. Check the authentication Try the following:
method, authenticated account, and authenticated
• If user restrictions have been enabled, make
password
sure you enter in the correct user name and
password. Also, make sure that the password
has not expired.
• Check the Location settings.

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 Message Solution
Communication error. Check the Wi-Fi/network Try the following:
connection.
• Make sure MS Network is enabled.
• Make sure the address in the contacts list on the
printer and the address of the shared folder are
the same.
• Access rights for the user in the contacts list
should be added to the Sharing and Security
tabs of the shared folder's properties. Access
permissions should also be enabled for the user.
• Check the Location settings.
• Print a network connection report to check if the
printer is connected to the network.
The file name is already in use. Rename the file Check if there is a file with the same name as the
and scan again. file you want to save in the shared folder. Delete
the saved file or select a different file name.
Scanned file(s) are too large. Only XX page(s) Try the following:
have been sent. Check if the destination has
• Increase the storage space in the specified
enough space.
folder.
• Reduce the number of documents.
• Lower the scanning resolution or increase the
compression ratio to reduce the size of the
scanned image.

Parent topic: Solving Problems

Solving Network Software Usage Problems

Check these sections if you have problems using the network software.
Cannot Access Web Config
The "Out of Date" Message Appears
"The name of the security certificate does not match" Message Appears
Model Name or IP Address Not Displayed in EpsonNet Config
Parent topic: Solving Problems

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Cannot Access Web Config
If you cannot access Web Config on your product, try these solutions:
• Make sure your product is turned on and connected to your network using the correct IP address.
Verify the connection using your product control panel or print a network status sheet. See your
product's User's Guide for instructions.
• If you selected High as the Encryption Strength setting in Web Config, your browser must support
AES (256-bit) or 3DES (168-bit) encryption. Check your browser's encryption support or select a
different Encryption Strength option.
• If you are using a proxy server with your product, configure the browser's proxy settings as follows:
• Windows 10: Click > Settings > Network and Internet > Proxy. Scroll down and set Use a
proxy server to On. Select Don't use proxy server for local (Intranet) addresses.
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select PC Settings > Network > Proxy. Scroll
down and set Use a proxy server to On. Select Don't use proxy server for local (Intranet)
addresses.

• Windows (other versions): Click or Start and select Control Panel > Network and Internet >
Internet Options > Connections > LAN settings > Proxy server > Bypass proxy server for
local addresses.
• Mac: Select System Preferences > Network > Advanced > Proxies. Register the local address
under Bypass proxy settings for these Hosts & Domains. For example, 192.168.1.*: Local
address [Link], subnet mask [Link].
Parent topic: Solving Network Software Usage Problems

The "Out of Date" Message Appears

If the "Out of Date" message appears when you access Web Config using SSL communication (HTTPS),
the certificate is out of date. Make sure that the product date and time are configured correctly, and
obtain a new certificate.
Parent topic: Solving Network Software Usage Problems

"The name of the security certificate does not match" Message Appears
If a message beginning with "The name of the security certificate does not match . . ." appears when you
access Web Config using SSL communication (HTTPS), the product's IP address on the CSR or self-
signed certificate does not match what you entered in the browser. Change the IP address you entered
for the Common Name setting, and obtain and import a certificate again, or change the product name.
Parent topic: Solving Network Software Usage Problems

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Model Name or IP Address Not Displayed in EpsonNet Config
If the product model name and/or IP address is not displayed in EpsonNet Config, try these solutions:
• If you selected the block, cancel, or shut down option on a Windows security or firewall screen, the IP
address and model name cannot display in EpsonNet Config. Register EpsonNet config as an
exception in your firewall or security software, or close the security software and try running EpsonNet
Config again.
• The operation may have timed out. Select Tools, select Options, select Timeout, and increase the
time option for the Communication Error setting. This may cause EpsonNet Config to run slower,
however.
Parent topic: Solving Network Software Usage Problems

Solving Network Security Problems

Check these sections if you have problems using the network security features.
Pre-Shared Key was Forgotten
Cannot Communicate with the Product Using IPsec Communication
Communication was Working, but Stopped
Cannot Create the Secure IPP Printing Port
Cannot Connect After Configuring IPsec/IP Filtering
Cannot Access the Product After Configuring IEEE 802.1X
Parent topic: Solving Problems

Pre-Shared Key was Forgotten

If you forget a pre-shared key, change the key using Web Config for the default or group policy.
Parent topic: Solving Network Security Problems

Cannot Communicate with the Product Using IPsec Communication

Make sure your computer is using one of these supported algorithms for communicating with the
product:

Security method Supported algorithms

IKE encryption algorithm AES-CBC-128, AES-CBC-192, AES-CBC-256, AES-GCM-128*, AES-
GCM-192*, AES-GCM-256*, 3DES

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 Security method Supported algorithms
IKE authentication SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, MD5
algorithm
IKE key exchange DH Group1, DH Group2, DH Group5, DH Group14, DH Group15, DH
algorithm Group16, DH Group17, DH Group18, DH Group19, DH Group20, DH
Group21, DH Group22, DH Group23, DH Group24, DH Group25, DH
Group26, DH Group27*, DH Group28*, DH Group29*, DH Group30*
ESP encryption algorithm AES-CBC-128, AES-CBC-192, AES-CBC-256, AES-GCM-128, AES-
GCM-192, AES-GCM-256, 3DES
ESP authentication SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, MD5
algorithm
AH authentication
algorithm

* Available for IKEv2 only

Parent topic: Solving Network Security Problems

Communication was Working, but Stopped

If network communication was working, but suddenly stopped, the product's and/or computer's IP
address may have changed or is invalid. Try these solutions:
• Disable IPsec using the product control panel.
• If DHCP is out of date, or the IPv6 address is out of date or was not obtained, you may not be able to
find the IP address registered in Web Config.
• If that does not solve the problem, enter a static IP address using Web Config.
Parent topic: Solving Network Security Problems

Cannot Create the Secure IPP Printing Port

If you cannot create the secure IPP printing port, try these solutions:
• Make sure you specified the correct server certificate for SSL/TLS communication using Web Config.
• If you are using a CA certificate, make sure it is imported to the computer that is accessing the
product.
Parent topic: Solving Network Security Problems

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Cannot Connect After Configuring IPsec/IP Filtering
The set value may be incorrect. Disable IPsec/IP filtering from the product’s control panel. Connect from
the computer and configure the IPsec/IP Filtering settings again.
Parent topic: Solving Network Security Problems

Cannot Access the Product After Configuring IEEE 802.1X

If you cannot access the product after configuring it for IEEE 802.1X, disable IEEE 802.1X and Wi-Fi
using the product control panel. Then connect the product to a computer and configure IEEE 802.1X
using Web Config again.
Parent topic: Solving Network Security Problems

Solving Digital Certificate Problems

Check these sections if you have problems using a digital certificate.
Digital Certificate Warning Messages
Cannot Import a Digital Certificate
Cannot Update a Certificate or Create a CSR
Deleted a CA-signed Certificate
Parent topic: Solving Problems

Digital Certificate Warning Messages

If you see a warning message when using a digital certificate, check for solutions in this table.

Message Solution
Enter a Server Certificate. Select a certificate file and click Import.
CA Certificate 1 is not entered. Import CA certificate 1 before importing additional
certificates.
Invalid value below. Remove any unsupported characters in the file
path and password.
Invalid date and time. Set the date and time on the product using Web
Config, EpsonNet Config, or the product control
panel.
Invalid password Enter the password that matches the password set
for the CA certificate.

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Message Solution
Invalid file Try the following:
• Import only certificate files in X509 format sent
by a trusted certificate authority.
• Make sure the file size is 5KB or less and is not
corrupted or fabricated.
• Make sure the chain in the certificate is valid;
check the certificate authority's website.
Cannot use the Server Certificates that include Import certificate files in PKCS#12 format that
more than three CA certificates. contains one or two CA certificates, or convert
each certificate to PRM format and import them
again.
The certificate has expired. Check if the certificate Make sure the product time and date are set
is valid, or check the date and time on your printer. correctly and, if the certificate is out of date, obtain
and import a new certificate.
Private key is required. Do one of the following to pair a private key with
the certificate:
• For PEM/DER format certificates obtained from
a CSR using a computer, specify the private key
file.
• For PKCS#12 format certificates obtained from
a CSR using a computer, create a file containing
the private key.
If you re-imported a PEM/DER format certificate
obtained from a CSR using Web Config, you can
only import it once. You must obtain and import a
new certificate.
Setup failed. Make sure the computer and product are
connected, and the certificate file is not corrupted,
then import the certificate file again.

Parent topic: Solving Digital Certificate Problems

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Cannot Import a Digital Certificate
If you cannot import a digital certificate, try these solutions:
• Make sure the CA-signed certificate and the CSR have the same information. If they do not match,
import the certificate to a device that matches the information or use the CSR to obtain the CA-signed
certificate again.
• Make sure the CA-signed certificate file size is 5KB or less.
• Make sure you are entering the correct password.
Parent topic: Solving Digital Certificate Problems

Cannot Update a Certificate or Create a CSR

If you cannot update a self-signed certificate or create a CSR for a CA-signed certificate, try these
solutions:
• Make sure that you entered a Common Name setting in Web Config.
• Make sure the Common Name setting does not contain unsupported characters or is divided by a
comma. Correct the setting and update the certificate again.
Parent topic: Solving Digital Certificate Problems

Deleted a CA-signed Certificate

If you accidentally deleted a CA-signed certificate, try these solutions:
• If you retained a backup file, import the CA-signed certificate again.
• If you obtained the certificate using a CSR created in Web Config, you cannot import a deleted
certificate. Create a new CSR and obtain a new certificate.
Parent topic: Solving Digital Certificate Problems

Where to Get Help

If you need to contact Epson for technical support services, use the following support options.

Internet Support
Visit Epson's support website at [Link]/support (U.S.), [Link]/support (Canada), or
[Link]/support (Caribbean) and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can
download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your
questions.

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Speak to a Support Representative
Before you call Epson for support, please have the following information ready:
• Product name
• Product serial number (located on a label on the product)
• Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase
• Computer configuration
• Description of the problem
Then see your product's User's Guide for contact information.
Parent topic: Solving Problems

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Notices
Check these sections for important notices.
Trademarks
Copyright Notice

Trademarks
EPSON® is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko
Epson Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

Parent topic: Notices

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applied to other products.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third
parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of:
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maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any
options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson
Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

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interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson
approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
This information is subject to change without notice.
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Parent topic: Notices

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