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If it's ran directly to your computer, ensure you have both the machine and your computer set up for static IP addresses and that both are on the same subnet (IE: 192.168.0.X, X being a unique number between 1 and 254 for the machine and computer). I'm sure VersaWorks will require the machine to be detected before it goes any further, but if you've somehow gotten around that and told it you had a VP540 anyway, you may need to go to "Printer" then "Printer Settings" in VersaWorks and then specify the IP address of the machine.
My problem is with my xp network setting I believe. I have no idea what I'm doing with this part. My network iis saying "LAN not connected, network cable unplugged" .
I was using my 1 and only ethernet outlet for the internet. I am just unpluggin that cord, then inserting the crossover cable in the slot. I'm going to go back up to my shop and see if I can get to where I set up for static ip addresses.
Good thing I live right around the corner from my shop.
You may unfortunately have a bad cable, but try setting to static IP and see what occurs. I believe Windows should say "Limited or no connectivity" if the proper cable is used between both your computer and the Roland and you DO NOT have a static IP assigned. That error should go away once a static IP is assigned.
You may want to invest in a cheapo Dlink or Linksys 4 port router for like $20-$25 so as not to keep unplugging and plugging the network cables in. You'll break the tabs on the cables pretty quickly and it will save you some headache down the road, especially when you start adding more computers. You also won't need a crossover cable then, even though you should be able to use the crossover cable to connect to the router, as most of them are "auto-switching" now.
I went back to the shop and tried some other stuff. I dont know how to set static ip add., also I did manage to get a connection, (in windows it says lan connected) but no communication in versaworks using the ip address that is on the menu on the roland and inputting same ip address into the versaworks set-up.
I am completely lost, so damned frustrating grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!
weird never had to do all that crap Ha honestly took be 2 minutes ; )
on printer you click down on sub menus and will give you IP address for printer and you put that in versa works and tada you done
You got another computer to try? Might be issue with the computer having a virus or something..
Make sure ethernet wire is good because I once bought a new one and was busted from radio shack
You can check if works by connecting to internet modem directly
Roland VP 540 
