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Epson Network Printer Setup Guide

Updated

What You’ll Need

  • Epson TM-T88V/U220 Ethernet model
  • Ethernet cable
  • Access to the same network the POS will use
  • Windows PC (for EpsonNet Config)
  • POS terminal or backend access

Step 1: Hardware Setup

  1. Connect the power cable and plug in the printer.
  2. Connect the Ethernet cable from the printer to your network switch or router.
  3. Flip the printer over and while using a screwdriver unscrew the dip switch panel
  5. Change the dip switches to the below configuration
  6. Upper DIP Switches (1 to 8):
    DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN UP
  7. Lower DIP Switches (1 to 8):
    DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN
  9. Power on the printer.

Step 2: Print the Network Status Sheet

This method helps you quickly see the printer’s current IP address (if any).

  1. Press the red "reset" button in the back of the printer with a pencil or pen.
  2. The network status sheet will print, showing:
    • IP Address
    • Subnet Mask
    • Gateway
    • MAC Address
    • Network Status (DHCP/Static)

📌 If the IP address is listed as 192.168.192.168, it's in default mode and not connected to your local DHCP network yet.

Step 3: Use EpsonNet Config to Find and Configure the Printer

  1. On your computer connected to the same network the POS and printer are on open command prompt.
    1. Type the command ipconfig
    2. Take note of the IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway

🛠️ Download EpsonNet Config

  1. Download Link (Windows)
  2. Download Link (Mac)
  3. Download and install the EpsonNet Config Utility (Windows required).

🔍 Find the Printer

This loom goes over the outlined steps below: 

  1. Launch EpsonNet Config.
  2. The tool will scan your local network for Epson printers.
  3. When the printer appears in the list, click on it.
  4. Click "Configuration" in the toolbar.

🌐 Set a Static IP

  1. Go to the TCP/IP section.
  2. Select Manual (Static) and enter:
    • A unique IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.88)
    • Subnet mask (usually 255.255.255.0)
    • Gateway (your router’s IP, e.g., 192.168.1.1)
  3. Click Transmit or Apply to save.
  4. Power cycle the printer to apply changes.

Step 4: Use EpsonNet Config to Configure Additional Required Settings

  1. Set timeout to 5

    EpsonNet Config, the timeout looks like this:


    Using a browser to navigate to the printer's IP, the timeout looks like this:

  2. Disable eth efficiency mode
  3. Disable standby mode
  4. Power cycle the printer to apply changes.

Step 5: Add Printer in POS Software

  1. Set the new static IP address to the printer in SoftPoint Dashboard - Printers
  2. Do a Quick Refresh on a POS terminal
  3. Test to ensure the printer is receiving print jobs via the POS

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Printer doesn’t appear in EpsonNet Config?
    • Ensure PC is on same subnet.
    • Try temporarily disabling firewall/antivirus.
    • Try direct Ethernet connection between PC and printer using a manual IP setup (e.g., set PC to 192.168.192.100).
  • Default IP won’t change?
    • Factory reset the printer by holding [Feed] and turning on, then pressing [Feed] again when "Initializing" appears.

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