Axis 16852 User manual

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User’s Manual
AXIS OfficeBasic
Print Server
User’s Manual

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Safety Notices
Please take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS
OfficeBasic.
Caution! - must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment.
Important: - must be observed to avoid operational impairment.
Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices unless you have taken appropriate measures!
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) notices - USA
This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) notices - Europe
This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1994, and the
requirements for immunity according to EN50082-1/1992 residential, commercial, and light industry (Compliance is not valid
for unshielded network and printer cables).
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform us by
contacting your local Axis office. AXIS Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical
errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. Axis Communications AB makes
no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible
for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
Year 2000 compliance
Axis Communications warrants that the AXIS OfficeBasic, with software versions 6.00 or later, is Year 2000 compliant.
Axis’ Trademarks
ThinServer.
Other Trademark Acknowledgments
DOS, Ethernet, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, LAN Server, Microsoft, Netscape and Windows, are registered trademarks of
the respective holders.
AXIS OfficeBasic User’s Manual Revision 1.1
Part No: 16852 Date: July 2003
Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2003

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User’s Manual
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS OfficeBasic Print Server. This product has been
developed to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network users
access to the shared printer resources.
About this manual
This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set
up and manage the AXIS OfficeBasic in various network environments. It is intended for
everyone involved in installing and managing the AXIS OfficeBasic. To fully benefit from
the manual, you should be familiar with basic networking principles.
This manual is applicable for the AXIS OfficeBasic, with software release 6.00 or later.
About Axis
Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for network-connected
computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984, it has been one of the fastest growing
companies in the market and is now a leader in its field.
ThinServer™ Technology - enables Axis’ products to act as intelligent file server
independent ThinServer devices. A ThinServer device is a network server which includes
“thin” embedded server software capable of simultaneous multiprotocol communication,
scalable RISC hardware and a built-in Web server which allows easy access and management
via any standard Web browser. The ThinServer technology makes it possible to connect any
electronic device to the network, thus providing “Access to everything”.
Today, Axis Communications is offering six major ThinServer product lines consisting of:
Network Print Servers - offer a powerful and cost-efficient method for sharing printer
resources in your network. They connect to any standard printer, featuring high performance,
simple management and easy upgrading across the network. The print servers are available in
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
IBM Mainframe and S/3x - AS/400 Print Servers and Protocol Converters - include a
wide range of LAN, coax and twinax attached print servers for the IBM host environment. By
emulating IBM devices, these servers provide conversion of the IPDS, SCS and 3270DS data
streams to the major ASCII printer languages.

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Network Attached Optical Media Servers - provide a flexible and cost-efficient solution
for sharing CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and other optical media across the network. They are
available in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
Network Camera Servers - provide live images using standard Internet technology, thus
enabling access to live cameras via any standard Web browser. They offer a perfect solution
for remote surveillance over the Internet; their sharp images can bring life into any web site.
These servers support Ethernet as well as PSTN and GSM phone lines.
Network Scan Servers - enable easy distribution of paper-based information across
workgroups and the enterprise. By sending scanned documents to your destination via the
Internet/intranet, you will reduce your faxing/mailing costs, as well as save time, thus
improving your organization’s efficiency.
Support services
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis dealer. If your
questions cannot be answered immediately, your Axis dealer will forward your queries
through the appropriate channels to ensure you a rapid response.
If you are connected to Internet, you can find on-line manuals, technical support, firmware
updates, application software and company information on the addresses listed below.
WWW: http://www.axis.com
FTP server: ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axis

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User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Section 1 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AXIS OfficeBasic Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The AXIS OfficeBasic CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 2 Hardware Installation and IP address assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adding a Network Printer to your workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Section 3 Printing from Windows 95/98/NT4/2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adding Printers in Windows 2000 and XP over TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows 2000 using AXIS Print
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adding Printers in Windows NT 4 Using the Microsoft LPR Monitor 24
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows NT 4 using AXIS Print
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adding Printers in Windows 95/98 over TCP/IP using AXIS Print
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adding Printers in Windows 95/98 over NetBIOS/NetBEUI using AXIS
Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Section 4 Printing from Windows NT 3.5 (TCP/IP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installing TCP/IP Printer Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Section 5 Printing from Windows NT 3.5 (NetBIOS/NetBEUI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Installing AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Installing NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printer Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Section 6 Management & Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using a Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the Test Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
WINS, DDNS, DHCP information for System Administrators . . . . . 49
Section 7 Upgrading the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Appendix A Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Appendix B The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Appendix C Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Section 1 Product Overview
Based on the ThinServer technology, the AXIS OfficeBasic allows
you to share your available printer resources on your network. You
can connect your AXIS OfficeBasic directly to any standard printer
without the need of additional cabling.
The AXIS OfficeBasic supports printing using the TCP/IP and
NetBIOS/NetBEUI protocols from the following clients:
• Windows XP (requires firmware version 6.15 and up in your
print server)
• Windows 2000
• Windows NT 3.5x and up
•Windows95
•Windows98

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Package Contents
Verify that nothing is missing from the print server package by
using the check list below. Please contact your dealer if anything
should be missing or damaged. All packing materials are
recyclable.
From your local dealer you can order optional accessories. The
following items are available for the AXIS OfficeBasic:
Hardware Model Part Numbers
Print Server AXIS OfficeBasic 0107-001-01
Power Supply
(PS-B)
Europe 13267
UK 13268
Australia 13269
USA 13270
Japan 13936
Media Title Part Numbers
CD AXIS OfficeBasic CD revision 1.0
Printed Materials AXIS OfficeBasic User’s Guide 16853
Optional Accessories Title Part Numbers
Cables
Printer Cable extensions 13522
Centronics to mini-Centronics
cable 16453
Ribbons Self-adhesive velcro ribbons 13282 & 13283

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AXIS OfficeBasic Physical Description
Plan view of the AXIS OfficeBasic
Network Connectors The AXIS OfficeBasic is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100
Mbps Fast Ethernet networks and connects to the network via a
twisted pair category 5 cable (10baseT and 100baseTX) or better.
The AXIS OfficeBasic is equipped with an autosensing function
that detects the speed of the local network segment and varies the
speed of its data communication accordingly, between 10 Mbps and
100 Mbps.
Printer Port The AXIS OfficeBasic print server is provided with a single high-
speed IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port, that connects directly to
any standard printer.

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Centronics-to-Centronics and Centronics-to-mini Centronics
extension cables may be obtained from your local distributor for use
with printers physically unable to accommodate the AXIS
OfficeBasic.
Test Button The test button is used for:
• Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer.
• Printing the parameter list showing all the AXIS OfficeBasic
settings.
• Resetting the AXIS OfficeBasic parameters to the factory
default settings.
Refer to Using the Test Button, on page 46, for more information
about the test button.
Network Indicator The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity.
Power Indicator The power indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or it
flashes, there is a problem with the AXIS OfficeBasic or its power
supply.
The AXIS OfficeBasic CD
The AXIS OfficeBasic CD comprises all necessary AXIS
OfficeBasic documentation and software. It is compatible for use
within all of the supported Windows environments.
The CD interface is available in HTML format, but the
documentation is in pdf format.
Start-up procedures The AXIS OfficeBasic CD starts automatically from a local CD
drive on Windows 95/98, NT and 2000 platforms.

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You can also navigate to the CD root directory and click on the
index.html file from within the Windows file manager.
Note: ❏If the Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 is not installed on to your
system, you can download it from the AXIS OfficeBasic CD.

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Section 2 Hardware Installation and IP address
assignment
In order to set up you print server and make it available for use on
user’s workstations, follow the instructions described here:
Connect the Hardware, on page 12
Assign an IP Address to the Print Server, on page 13
Adding a Network Printer to your workstation, on page 19
Connect the Hardware 1. Make sure that your printer is switched off and that the print
server’s Power Adapter is disconnected.
2. Locate the serial number, found on the underside label of the
print server, and write it down. You will need this number to
configure the print server. Example: S/N: 00408c181cf0
3. Connect the printer directly to the LPT port or using the printer
cable .
4. Connect the print server to the network using a twisted pair
category 5 cable, 10baseT or 100baseTX.
5. Switch on the printer and make sure it is ready for use.
6. Connect the Power Adapter to the print server. The power
indicator will light up. When the network indicator starts to
flash, the print server is correctly connected to the network.
7. Wait 1 minute. Press the test button on the print server once to
print a test page. The test page includes a list of the most
important parameters.

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Assign an IP Address
to the Print Server
•If you have a DHCP server on your network, your print server
will receive an IP address automatically. The IP address will then
appear on the test page you printed above.
•If you are not working in a DHCP network, you need to set the
IP address of the print server manually. Choose from the
methods listed in the table below:
Notes
Important:
If you need more specifications for DHCP networks, see WINS,
DDNS, DHCP information for System Administrators, on page
49
Ethernet Address:
You need to know the Ethernet address of your print server in
order to assign an IP address to it.
The Ethernet address is based upon the serial number of your print
server.
This means, for example, that a print server with the serial number
of 00408C100086, will have the corresponding Ethernet address
of 00 40 8C 10 00 86.
The serial number is located on the backside label of the print
server.
IP Address:
Unless you are assigning an IP address using DHCP, you must
obtain an unused IP address from your network administrator.
DO NOT use the IP addresses used in the following examples when
installing your print server. Consult your network administrator
before assigning an IP address to your print server.

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Methods for Setting
the IP Address
The IP address of your print server can be set using one of the
following methods, depending on your network operating
environment:
Automatic IP Address
assignment
Manual IP Address
assignment
Method Requiredserver/environment Comment
DHCP DHCP server
Dynamic assignment of IP addresses. See
Assign an IP Address to the Print Server, on
page 13
Method Platform Comment
arp/ping Windows
Requires the IP address for each device to
be downloaded individually. Cannot be
used over routers. See Set the IP Address
using ARP/Ping in Windows 95/98/NT/
2000/XP, on page 15
AXIS IP JumpStarter* Windows 95, 98, NT,
2000
Axis software that allows you to find print
servers in your network and assign an IP
address to them.
See Set the IP Address using AXIS IP
JumpStarter, on page 17
* Can only be used with AXIS OfficeBasic
print servers containg firmware version
6.15 and above!
AXIS IP Installer Windows 95, 98, NT
Axis software that allows you to find print
servers in your network and assign an IP
address to them.
See Set the ip address using IPInstaller, on
page 18
Should only be used with AXIS OfficeBasic
containing firmware prior to 6.15!
DHCP must be enabled in the print server.

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Important:
Set the IP Address
using ARP/Ping in
Windows 95/98/NT/
2000/XP
Start out with making sure that the IP address is available for use.
The IP address 192.168.3.191 is used here as an example:
• Ping the IP address by opening a Command Prompt and writing:
If the host returns Reply from 192.168.3.191 ...
or a similar message, the IP address is already taken.
You can obtain a new and unused IP address from your system
administrator.
• Check that the IP address you want to use is not already taken
and stored in the host’s cache memory. Open a Command Prompt
and write:
If the host lists the IP Address followed by the Physical Address,
then the IP address is in use.
You can remove the entry from the cache memory with the
command:
Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using arp/ping
in Windows
1. Open a Command Prompt and write:
• The ability to set the IP address with ARP/PING will only be enabled
the first 4 minutes after restarting the print server.
• The ARP method operates on single network segments only, i.e. they
cannot be used over routers.
ping 192.168.3.191
arp -a
arp -d 192.168.3.191
arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address>
ping -t<IP address>

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2. Without interrupting the “ping -t” loop, restart the print server
by disconnecting and then re-connecting the power supply.
3. If the host returns Reply from 192.168.3.191 ...
or a similar message, the IP address has been set successfully.
Interrupt the “ping -t” loop by pressing CTRL+C on your
keyboard.
If the host returns Request time out...
you need to perform a factory default on the print server and
perform steps 1-3 above again. See Factory Default, on page 52.
4. Log in to the print server’s Web pages (see ), select Admin |
Network Settings | Detailed View | TCP/IP and define the
Default Router and Subnet Mask.
You have now set the IP address of the print server. Continue to
Adding a Network Printer to your workstation, on page 19.
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86
ping -t 192.168.3.191

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Set the IP Address
using AXIS IP
JumpStarter
AXIS IP JumpStarter is Windows 95/98/NT/2000 software that
allows you to assign IP addresses to your Axis servers and find Axis
servers on your network.
Print server firmware 6.15 and above is required.
1. Download and install AXIS IP JumpStarter. AXIS IP JumpStarter is
available on www.axis.com.
2. Select a print server from the serial number list:
3. From the Server menu, select Set IP Address. The Set IP Address
dialog appears.
4. Click the radio button that corresponds to your choice of IP
setting method (static or dynamic using DHCP).
When assigning a static IP address you also have to define
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway.
5. Click OK to save your settings.
6. Enter the server root password (by default set to pass), click OK
and the print server will appear in the list with the assigned IP
address.
7. To verify that you have access to the print server’s Web pages,
highlight the print server in the list and select Server Home Page
from the Server menu.
8. You have now finished the procedure of setting the IP address.
Continue to Adding a Network Printer to your workstation, on
page 19.

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Note: If your print server does not appear in the serial number list, refer to
the AXIS IP JumpStarter online help files.
Set the ip address
using IPInstaller
1. Download AXIS IPInstaller. It is available for free on
www.axis.com
2. Start the program.
3. Restart your print server and then select it's serial number in the
list on the screen.
If you don’t know the serial number of your print server, you can
find it on the bottom label of your print server (it is the same
number as the server's MAC/Ethernet-address.)
If no serial numbers are displayed, try restarting your printserver
by turning the power off and then on again.
4. Fill in the print server's desired IP address. You can get the IP
address from your network administrator.
The IP address first three fields usually already have values.
(These two first fields should normally not be changed, else you
are setting an IP address outside your own network range.)
5. Click the "Set IP address" button to set the IP address. You will
see dialogs that inform you of what is happening. Within one
minute (normally 20 seconds) the IP setting will be finished,
otherwise a timeout will occur. Upon success AXIS IPInstaller will
display a success statement.
When a failure occurs a dialog will let you know what went
wrong.
6. Click the "Close" button when you have finished setting IP
addresses.

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Adding a Network Printer to your workstation
Configuration
Methods
Once you have set the IP address of your print server, your network
printer can be added to any computer on your network. The method
that you choose should be dictated by your printing requirements and
your supported network environments.
Select the appropriate method from the table below:
*Windows XP support for the AXIS OfficeBasic requires firmware
version 6.15 and above. You can upgrade your firmware for free on
www.axis.com.
Windows
Platform Printing Protocol Method See...
Windows
2000, XP* TCP/IP
Standard Win-
dows
Add Printer Wizard
Adding Printers in Windows 2000
and XP over TCP/IP, on page 21
Windows
2000 NetBIOS/NetBEUI AXIS Print Monitor
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in
Windows 2000 using AXIS Print
Monitor, on page 22
Windows
NT 4
TCP/IP Microsoft
LPR Monitor
Adding Printers in Windows NT 4
UsingtheMicrosoftLPR Monitor, on
page 24
NetBIOS/NetBEUI AXIS Print Monitor
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in
Windows NT 4 using AXIS Print
Monitor, on page 25
Windows
95/98
Raw TCP
AXIS Print Monitor
Adding Printers in Windows 95/98
over TCP/IP using AXIS Print Moni-
tor, on page 27
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
Adding Printers in Windows 95/98
over NetBIOS/NetBEUI using AXIS
Print Monitor, on page 30

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Section 3 Printing from Windows
95/98/NT4/2000/XP
Overview of
Installation Methods
Once you have connected the print server to your Ethernet network,
you can proceed with making networked printers available from user
workstations.
This section describes how to add network printers to a computer in
Windows. Refer to the table below to determine the most appropriate
installation method according to your computer environment:
Windows
Platform Printing Protocol Method See...
Windows
2000, XP TCP/IP Standard Windows
Add Printer Wizard
Adding Printers in Windows 2000 and
XP over TCP/IP, on page 21
Windows 2000 NetBIOS/NetBEUI AXIS Print Monitor
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in
Windows 2000 using AXIS Print Moni-
tor, on page 22
Windows
NT 4
TCP/IP Microsoft
LPR Monitor
Adding Printers in Windows NT 4 Using
the Microsoft LPR Monitor, on page 24
NetBIOS/NetBEUI AXIS Print Monitor
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in
Windows NT 4 using AXIS Print Monitor,
on page 25
Windows
95/98
Raw TCP
AXIS Print Monitor
Adding Printers in Windows 95/98 over
TCP/IP using AXIS Print Monitor, on
page 27
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
Adding Printers in Windows 95/98 over
NetBIOS/NetBEUI using AXIS Print
Monitor, on page 30