Converting Epson U220 printer from Serial to Ethernet

To convert an Epson U220 model printer you will need an Epson compatible Connect-IT interface card.

• Enabling communication between the card and the printer
  • Turn the printer over and remove the screw holding the protection plate over the dip switchs
  • Locate the 2nd bank of dip switches
  • Set switch 2-4 to ON
  • You can then self-test the printer to see if the Serial interface has been changed. If the interface still says "Serial", set 2-4 to OFF and set 2-8 to ON. You can then power off printer and perform another self-test. With 2-8 ON, it should now show as "Parallel or other" as its interface. This may vary from older U220s to newer ones, so results may vary.
• Change your computer to the IP range of the Connect-IT Card (default IP is 192.168.192.168)
• Navigate to the default IP address
  • http://192.168.192.168
  • Under Configuration -> Network -> TCP/IP
  • Confirm & configure the following:
    • Get IP Address
      • Manual
    • Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)
      • Disabled
    • Set using PING
      • Enable
    • IP Address
      • Use the IP schema as necessary for the site. Remember all IP printers start at 192.168.X.231 and above
    • Subnet Mask
      • 255.255.255.0
      • Unless extenuating circumstances require a different IP subnet
    • Default Gateway
      • Use the sites default gateway as determined for the site.
  • Click SUBMIT
• The printer will now load its settings.
• You can confirm the configuration by pressing & holding the Connect-IT IF Card button on the card itself for 3-seconds while the printer is on.