AXIS OfficeBasic Network Print Server User's Manual AXIS OfficeBasic User's Manual 1 Safety Notices Important: Take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the print server. Please observe all safety markings and instructions when using this product. Observe "Important:" in the text to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed until you have fully understood the implications. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - reorient or relocate the receiving antenna - increase the separation between the equipment and receiver - connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected - consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the class B limits.. This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022, and the requirements for immunity according to EN55024 residential, commercial, and light industry. Compliance is not valid for unshielded network cables. This is a class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Compliance is not valid for unshielded network cables. This electronic device meets the requirements of the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard 1998 AS/NZS CISPR22:1997. Compliance is not valid for unshielded network cables. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform your local Axis office, which can be found on the cover of this document. 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. AXIS Print Monitor, AXIS AddPrinter. Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple, Ethernet, Internet Explorer, Macintosh, Microsoft, Mozilla, NetScape, Windows, are registered trademarks of the respective holders. Should you require 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 the Internet, you can find online manuals, technical support, software updates, application software, corporate information, etc. at http://www.axis.com/techsup/ Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product that is described in this document. In particular, and without limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the patents listed at http://www.axis.com/patent.htm and one or more additional patents or pending patent applications in the US and other countries. Europe Japan Australia Liability Axis' Trademarks Other Trademark Acknowledgments Support Services Patent information USER'S MANUAL AXIS OfficeBasic Part No: 26241, Revision 1.1 Date: March 2006 -- Copyright © Axis Communications AB This manual applies to the AXIS OfficeBasic with firmware version 7.06 or higher. 2 AXIS OfficeBasic User's Manual Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supported Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 5 5 6 Section 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 AXIS Network Product CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Basic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting the AXIS OfficeBasic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Methods for Setting the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dynamic IP Address Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Static IP Address Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding a Network Printer to your Workstation . . . . . . 13 13 14 14 16 16 18 Section 3 Section 4 Adding Printers in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 using AXIS AddPrinter Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 using Windows Add Printer Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Adding Printers in Windows NT using the Microsoft LPR Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Adding Printers in Windows using AXIS Print Monitor . 26 Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows 2000 using AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows NT using AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Adding Printers in Windows 98, Me over TCP/IP using AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Adding Printers in Windows NT over TCP/IP using AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me over NetBIOS/NetBEUI using AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . 31 Adding Printers in Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonjour Printing in Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation in Mac OS X using AppleTalk . . . . . . . . . . . Installation of LPR printing in MAC OS X . . . . . . . . . . . Installation on an Mac OS 9.1 or older, using AppleTalk 36 Choosing a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 32 35 35 . 36 3 Section 5 AXIS OfficeBasic User's Manual Section 6 Print Server Management Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using a Web Browser for Print Server Management . . 41 Using FTP for Print Server Management . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Upgrading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 The Test Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 AXIS OfficeBasic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 Section 11 Section 12 4 AXIS OfficeBasic User's Manual Introduction Section 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AXIS OfficeBasic. This product has been developed to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to shared printer resources. About this Manual This manual is applicable for the AXIS OfficeBasic with firmware version 7.06 or higher, providing introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the print server in various network environments. It is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the print server. To fully benefit from this manual, you should be familiar with basic networking principles. These instructions are based on the settings in a new and unconfigured print server. To reload the default parameters, you can perform a Factory Default, which will restore most of the settings. See "Performing a Factory Default" on page 55. About Axis Axis increases the value of network solutions. The company is an innovative market leader in network video and print servers. Axis' products and solutions are focused on applications such as security, surveillance, remote monitoring and document management. The products are based on in-house developed chip technology, which is also sold to third parties. Axis was founded in 1984 and is listed on the Stockholmsbörsen (XSSE:AXIS). Axis operates globally with offices in 14 countries and in cooperation with distributors, system integrators and OEM partners in 70 countries. Markets outside Sweden account for more than 95 % of sales. Information about Axis can be found at www.axis.com Support Services Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your Axis reseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response. AXIS OfficeBasic User's Manual 5 Introduction If you are connected to the Internet, you can: · · · · Download user documentation and firmware updates Find answers to previously resolved problems in the FAQ database. Search by product, category or phrase Report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your private support area Visit Axis support Web on www.axis.com/techsup Supported Environments Network Printing · · Windows Macintosh 6 AXIS OfficeBasic User's Manual Product Overview Section 2 Package Contents Product Overview Verify that nothing is missing from the print server package by using the check list below. Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable. AXIS OfficeBasic Hardware Network Print Server Adhesive Holder & Clip USB Cable* Power Adapter Model AXIS OfficeBasic print server ACC AXIS 5500 CLIPS KIT Length: 70 cm, 28 inches PS-H Part Number 0244-001-01 20119 20208 * The USB cable shipped with this product supports USB Low-Speed and FullSpeed, Hi-Speed is not supported. Media CD Warranty Sheet Printed Material Title AXIS Network Product CD Warranty Axis Servers AXIS OfficeBasic Installation Guide Part Number 26242 21681 25627 Ensure that the print server's Power Adapter is marked with the correct voltage! Refer to the tables above for details. AXIS OfficeBasic User's Manual 7 Product Overview AXIS Network Product CD The AXIS Network Product CD provides an easy-to-use electronic catalog, that includes Axis software, firmware and user documentation. If your computer is set to French, German, Italian or Spanish, the information will automatically be presented in that language, otherwise you will see the English version. To read the PDF documents you need an Acrobat Reader, which can be fetched at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html Start-up Procedures for Windows If your computer is configured to autostart CDs, the AXIS Network Product CD will start automatically when inserted into a local CD drive on Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000 and XP platforms. You can also navigate to the CD root directory and start the index.htm file from within the Windows file manager. Using your preferred file manager application, navigate to the CD root directory and click index.htm The latest version of Axis documentation, software and firmware is available on www.axis.com Start-up Procedures for Mac OS Latest Vers ...