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  • Page 1 AXIS 1611 User’s Manual AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card for Canon CAPT printers User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    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.
  • Page 3 AXIS 1611 User’s Manual Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card, a print server that has been developed for making printers from the Canon CAPT-family network ready. About this manual This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Package Contents ......... . 8 AXIS 1611 Physical Description ......8 Section 3 Installation .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    AXIS 1611 User’s Manual Section 1 Introduction The AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card is a print server that integrates with printers from the Canon CAPT-family and makes them network ready. Based on the ThinServer technology, the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card allows you to share printing resources with everyone on your network.

  • Page 6: How To Use It

    Web browser. See Management & Configuration, on page 30. How to use it Required software The installation of the AXIS 1611 and its integration into the network is performed using the following client software: • AXIS CAPT Print Monitor Located on the AXIS 1611 CD and Axis Communications Web.

  • Page 7: Features And Benefits

    (100baseTX), the AXIS 1611 is fast. ECP high-speed communication is supported. Security A password can be assigned that restricts unauthorized configuration of the AXIS 1611. This is done from the AXIS 1611 internal web pages, see Management & Configuration, on page 30. Monitoring The internal AXIS 1611 Web pages allow you to continuously monitor printer status.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Please contact your dealer if anything should be missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable. Hardware Model Part Number AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card AXIS 1611 0168-001-01 Media Title Part Number AXIS 1611 CD 19973 rev.
  • Page 9 Connects to the printer. Do not touch directly with hands. Network Connector The AXIS 1611 is designed for 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks. The AXIS 1611 is equipped with an auto- sensing 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.

  • Page 10: Installation

    AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card, such as a computer display. - Do not touch printed wiring and connectors on the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card with your fingers, hold the metal panel portion of the card when handling.

  • Page 11: Step 1: Install The Hardware

    Follow the instructions below to make your Canon CAPT printer network ready: 1. Locate the Serial number (Ser. no.), found on the underside label of the AXIS 1611, and write it down. You will need this number during the network configuration. Prod. no. 0168-001-01 MAC address Ser.no.
  • Page 12 3. With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws from the expansion board slot, and remove the protection board. Keep the screws handy. 4. Insert the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card into the expansion board slot until it snaps firmly into place: Caution! Avoid touching printed wiring and connectors on the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card with your fingers.
  • Page 13 AXIS 1611 User’s Manual Installation 5. Secure the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card with the two screws. 6. Connect a network cable to the Network Connector on the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card: 7. Connect the network cable to your network.
  • Page 14 8. Connect the power supply cables to the power supply source and make sure it is firmly connected to the printer. 9. Turn ON the printer’s power supply switch. 10. Check that the power supply LED of the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card is lit.

  • Page 15: Step 2: Assign An Ip Address

    IP address using DHCP. MAC address You need to know the MAC address of your AXIS 1611 to perform the installation. The MAC address is based on the AXIS 1611 serial number. For example, an AXIS 1611 with the serial number of 00408C1817d0, will have the corresponding MAC address of 00 40 8C 18 17 d0.
  • Page 16 AXIS 1611 User’s Manual Important: DO NOT use the IP addresses used in the following examples when installing your AXIS 1611. Always consult your network administrator before assigning an IP address to your AXIS 1611. Methods for setting You can set the IP address using one of the following methods,...
  • Page 17 AXIS 1611 User’s Manual Installation Set the IP address If you have a DHCP server on your network, the AXIS 1611 will using DHCP automatically receive an IP address as soon as it is connected to the network. Note: At least one WINS server IP address must be included in the DHCP •...
  • Page 18 AXIS 1611 MAC address in the Device Name list: AXIS 1611 MAC address Note: The MAC address is based on the Serial Number (Ser. no.) of your AXIS 1611 and is printed on the underside label of the network card. 3. From the Device menu, choose Initial Settings:...
  • Page 19 AXIS 1611 User’s Manual Installation 4. From the Initial Settings dialogue box, choose your Canon CAPT printer (e.g. “LASER SHOT LBP-2410 + AXIS 1611”) from the Product Type drop-down list and click Next. + AXIS 1611...
  • Page 20 Enter Subnet Mask used The Broadcast Address is filled in automatically Note: If you choose Disable for Frametype, your AXIS 1611 will not be • recognized on your network. If you choose DHCP, IP address, Gateway address, Subnet mask and •...
  • Page 21 AXIS 1611 User’s Manual Installation Set the IP address Follow these instructions to set the IP address using ARP: using ARP in 1. Start a DOS window. Windows 98, Me, Type the following commands: 2000, XP arp -s <IP address> <MAC address>...

  • Page 22: Step 3: Install Axis Capt Print Monitor Software And Add Printers

    Installation AXIS 1611 User’s Manual Step 3: Install AXIS CAPT Print Monitor Software and Add Printers About AXIS CAPT Print Monitor is a Windows component that has AXIS CAPT Print been developed for network printing. It allows your AXIS 1611...
  • Page 23 2. Select Settings |Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard. 3. Select Local Printer, as the AXIS 1611 emulates a local printer port and click Next> 4. Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer.
  • Page 24 7. Select the TCP/IP port you wish to use and click OK. Note: The ports will appear in the format <name>_TCP/IP., where <name> is, by default, AXIS followed by the last six digits of the print server’s serial number (e.g.
  • Page 25 IP address / host name in the Configure AXIS CAPT Port dialog. The Configure AXIS CAPT Port dialog shows the port name and old IP • address / host name of the print server. Enter the new IP address / host name of the print server and click OK.
  • Page 26 Installation AXIS 1611 User’s Manual 4. If the AXIS CAPT port you want to use appears in the Select the Printer Port window, select it and proceed to step 7. If the port does not appear in the list, click Create a new port. Select AXIS CAPT Port from the drop-down list and click Next>...
  • Page 27 Installation Important: If your AXIS 1611 is located on a different subnet it will not appear in the list in the Add AXIS TCP/IP CAPT Port dialogue. Enter the IP address of your AXIS 1611 in the empty field and click Add.
  • Page 28 Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon. 3. Click Next> in the first dialog. 4. Select Local printer as the AXIS 1611 emulates a local printer port and click Next> 5. Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer.
  • Page 29 3. Select Local Printer, as the AXIS 1611 emulates a local printer port and click Next> 4. If the AXIS CAPT port you want to use appears in the Select the Printer Port window, select it and proceed to step 8. If the port does not appear in the list, click Create a new port.

  • Page 30: Management & Configuration

    Receive printer port status • Monitor your printers • Reset the AXIS 1611 • Upgrade the AXIS 1611 firmware (Refer to Section 5 Upgrading the Firmware, on page 42) Configuration The table below displays which method to use for TCP/IP: Overview Network Protocol Configuration/Management methods •...

  • Page 31: Accessing The Web Pages

    Once you have established the AXIS 1611 in the TCP/IP environment, as described in Methods for setting the IP Address, on page 16, you are free to access the AXIS 1611 web pages from any standard web browser. Follow the steps below to access the AXIS 1611 internal web pages.
  • Page 32 Axis web site Overview From the Configuration pages you can: • Modify configuration parameters. • Password-protect access to the AXIS 1611 by changing the root password. The default user name is root and the default pass- word is pass. root pass •...
  • Page 33 From the Management page, you can reset the print server parameters to the factory default values. You can also view basic information about your AXIS 1611, e.g. the current software version, MAC address (Hardware address), Serial number. From the Status page, you can view the status of the connected printer port, such as the number of bytes printed for each print job, etc.

  • Page 34: Managing The Print Server Using Ftp

    Notes: It is important that the destination file is specified in capital letters. Otherwise the edits are temporary and will be lost once the AXIS 1611 has been powered down. The example on the next page shows how to edit the config file...
  • Page 35 AXIS 1611 User’s Manual Management & Configuration Example: > ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 AXIS 1611 FTP Print Server v5.92 Nov 1 2003 ready. Name (npserver:thomas): root 331 User name ok, need password (not visible) Password: pass 230 User logged in ftp>...
  • Page 36 File Follow the instructions to view the status file using FTP: 1. Log in to the AXIS 1611 by typing: ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address> in a DOS window. 2. Enter the user id and password. The default entries are root and pass.

  • Page 37: Managing The Print Server Using Snmp

    SNMP refers to a set of standards for network management, including a protocol, a database structure specification, and a set of data objects. The AXIS 1611 SNMP implementation runs in TCP/IP networks. The management is handled by NMS (Network Management System) software running on a host on your network.
  • Page 38 Management & Configuration AXIS 1611 User’s Manual The AXIS MIB In order to make full use of the AXIS 1611 SNMP support, you are required to use NMS software that allows you to install private enterprise MIBs, like the AXIS MIB.
  • Page 39 AXIS 1611 User’s Manual Management & Configuration Factory Default Follow the instructions below to reset the AXIS 1611 to the Settings factory default settings: Important: All parameters except the IP Address (INT_ADDR.) and the DHCP Enable/Disable (DHCP_ENB) parameters are reset when performing a factory default.
  • Page 40 - Avoid touching material that generates static electricity when handling the AXIS 1611 Net- work Interface Card, such as a computer display. - Do not touch printed wiring and connectors on the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card with your fingers, hold the metal panel portion of the card when handling.
  • Page 41 12. Slide the network interface card into the expansion board slot until it snaps firmly into place. 13. Secure the AXIS 1611 with the two screws. 14. Connect the network cable to the AXIS 1611 Network Connector. 15. Turn ON the printer’s power supply switch.

  • Page 42: Upgrading The Firmware

    You can download the firmware from the Axis web site http://www.axis.com Note: You must assign the AXIS 1611 with an IP address, as described in Step 2: Assign an IP address, on page 15, before you can use this upgrading method.
  • Page 43 If the upgrading process fails, just repeat the instructions presented • above. If you lose contact with the AXIS 1611 after an upgrading failure, just • restart the AXIS 1611 to restore contact. If the Network LED flashes at regular half second intervals, the AXIS •...

  • Page 44: The Parameter List

    The password parameter, ROOT_PWD, only appears when you are logged in to the AXIS 1611 using root. --- GENERAL MENU NETWORK_SPEED.: AUTO_SENSE AUTO_SENSE, 10_HALF_DX, 100_HALF_DX Print Server Name (‘AXIS’ followed by the last six digits of the PS_NAME. : AXIS100086 serial number) Root Password ROOT_PWD.
  • Page 45 AXIS 1611 User’s Manual The Parameter List SNMP MENU System Name SYS_NAME. NetBIOS/NetBEUI Menu NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing enabled LSLM_ENB. : YES...

  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    FTP, BOOTP, ARP, RARP, DHCP ICMP, IGMP, IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, SNMP Network SNMP-MIB II compliant (over UDP/IP), private enterprise MIB, Management Host Resources MIB, Printer MIB, CANON-MIB and AXIS MIB included Hardware 32 bit 100 MHz RISC Controller, 1 Mbyte Flash memory 8Mbytes SDRAM...
  • Page 47 AXIS 1611 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Logical Connection Running simultaneously any combination of the supported protocol. Use of IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP and II frame types simultaneously Attachments Category 5 (UTP or STP) cable with RJ45 connector for 10baseT and 100baseTX network Security A Root password protects the configuration settings.
  • Page 48 Technical Specifications AXIS 1611 User’s Manual Approvals EMC: EN 55 024:1998 EN 55 022:1998 + A1 (CISPR 22:1997 + A1) Class B EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1 VCCI: 2002 Class B ITE (CISPR 22:1997 + A1:2000, Class B) C-tick AS/NZS 3548...

  • Page 49: Glossary

    A file that resides in the print server’s memory and contains all the parameters that determine the functionality of the AXIS 1611. By editing the config file (i.e. changing the parameter settings), you can configure the AXIS 1611 to match the...
  • Page 50 Glossary AXIS 1611 User’s Manual HTML Hypertext Mark-up Language. A standard hypertext language used for creating World Wide Web pages and other hypertext documents HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The TCP/IP protocol for Web based communication Internet Protocol. The TCP/IP session-layer protocol that...
  • Page 51 Basic setup TCP/IP 15 config file 30 Configuration methods FTP 34 SNMP 37 Web browser 31 Configure AXIS CAPT Port 25, 27 Configure Port 25 Default IP address 44 ETRAX 100 7 factory default 33 Factory default settings 39 FTP 34...
  • Page 52 Index AXIS 1611 User’s Manual MAC Address 15 Network connectors 9 Network LED 9 OS/2 Systems 5 Parameter List 44 pass 33 password 33 Password, web page 33, 34 Physical description 8 Power supply LED 9 Printer Connector 9 root 33...

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