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  • Page 1 AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Monitor ................ 23 Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows NT 4 using AXIS Print Monitor ............... 25 Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me over TCP/IP using AXIS Print Monitor ............... 26 Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me over NetBIOS/NetBEUI using AXIS Print Monitor ..........
  • Page 4 Upgrading the Firmware ............ 47 Obtaining the firmware ............. 48 Section 10 The Test Button ..............49 Section 11 Technical Specification ............50 Section 12 The Parameter List ..............52 Section 13 Glossary ................. 56 AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • 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 the Axis support Web at www.axis.com...

  • Page 6: Supported Environments

    Introduction Supported Environments Network Printing • Windows • Macintosh AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Section 2 Product Overview Package Contents Verify that nothing is missing from the AXIS OfficeBasic USB package by using the check list below. Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable. AXIS OfficeBasic USB...

  • Page 8: Axis Network Product Cd

    Axis software, firmware and user documentation. It also contains free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. Start-up Procedures If your computer is configured to autostart CDs, the AXIS Network for Windows Product CD will start automatically when inserted into a local CD drive on Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000 and XP platforms.

  • Page 9: Physical Description

    MAC address example (Ethernet address) Network Connector AXIS OfficeBasic USBs are designed for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet networks and connect to the network via a twisted pair category 5 cable (10baseT and 100baseTX) or better. Printer Ports AXIS OfficeBasic USB is USB 1.1 low and full speed compliant. Sucessfully tested with USB 2.0 printers.

  • Page 10: Mounting The Print Server

    Power Adapter. Mounting the Print Server Using the supplied clips, your AXIS OfficeBasic USB can be mounted in many ways, e.g. on the back of the printer, on the side of the printer or on a wall.

  • Page 11: Installation Methods

    Product Overview Installation Methods Installation and Refer to the table below to select the appropriate installation method. All Integration Axis client software is available on the AXIS Network Product CD or from Axis’ Web site. Method/ Environment Description Client Software...

  • Page 12: Features And Benefits

    TCP/IP environment. Speed The AXIS ETRAX 100 LX chip has been specifically designed for LAN products and benefits users with a faster throughput than a direct PC-to- printer connection. Easy to Install The print server installs, operates and is managed in a reliable and easy fashion.

  • Page 13: Basic Installation

    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. AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Assigning An Ip Address To The Print Server

    ARP table with the command 'arp -s' Ethernet Address You need to know the Ethernet address of your AXIS OfficeBasic USB in order to assign an IP address to it. The Ethernet address is based upon the serial number of your print server.
  • Page 15 Basic Installation Methods for Setting You can set the IP address of your AXIS OfficeBasic USB using one of the the IP Address following methods, depending on your network operating environment: Automatic IP Address Assignment Method Server required Comment Dynamic assignment of IP addresses. See...
  • Page 16 Notes: • The default host name of the AXIS OfficeBasic USB is ’AXIS’ followed by the last 6 digits in the serial number. e.g. AXIS181636. The host name (Print server name) can be changed in the PS_NAME.
  • Page 17 Web pages (see Using a Web Browser for Print Server Management, on page 35), select Admin | Network Settings | Detailed View | TCP/IP and define Default Router and Subnet Mask. AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 18 Axis servers. 1. Download and install AXIS IP JumpStarter. AXIS IP JumpStarter is available on the AXIS Network Product CD and from the Axis Web site. 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.

  • Page 19: Adding A Network Printer To Your Workstation

    Basic Installation Note: If your print server does not appear in the serial number list, refer to the AXIS IP JumpStarter online help files. Adding a Network Printer to your workstation Configuration Once you have set the IP address of your print server, your network Methods printer can be added to any computer on your network.

  • Page 20: Adding Printers In Windows

    Windows “Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in NT 4 NetBIOS/NetBEUI AXIS Print Monitor Windows NT 4 using AXIS Print Moni- tor” on page 25 “Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me Raw TCP over TCP/IP using AXIS Print Monitor” on page 26...

  • Page 21: Adding Printers In Windows 2000 And Xp Over Tcp/Ip

    • Make sure that the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer checkbox is not checked. • Press F1 to access the Windows online help system if you need additional help when installing a printer/print server using this method. AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 22 3. Select Properties from the Printer menu. 4. Click the Ports tab. 5. Click the Configure Port button. 6. Click the LPR radio button and enter the queue name (PR1, PR2...). 7. Click OK to finish. AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Adding Netbios/Netbeui Printers In Windows 2000 Using Axis Print Monitor

    Next. 4. Select NetBIOS/NetBEUI as your choice of network protocol and click OK. 5. Select the AXIS Port you want to add from the list of available ports. The port appears as <name>.<port> AX100086.US1. The port is US1. 6. Choose the appropriate printer driver for your printer. Click Next and proceed directly to step 9.
  • Page 24 Name of printer or print queue on that server: USB1. Click OK and then Close. 6. The added print server will now appear in the Available Ports list. 7. Click Next, choose an appropriate driver and finish the installation in the normal manner. AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Adding Netbios/Netbeui Printers In Windows Nt 4 Using Axis Print Monitor

    Port... 4. Select NetBIOS/NetBEUI as your choice of network protocol and click OK. 5. Select the AXIS Port you want to add from the list of available ports. The port appears as <name>.<port> (Example: AX100086.US1). The <port> is US1. Click OK.

  • Page 26: Adding Printers In Windows 98 And Me Over Tcp/Ip Using Axis Print Monitor

    Note: AXIS Print Monitor can also be used for DOS printing. Please refer to the AXIS Print Monitor’s Readme file for instructions. The Readme file is located in the same folder where AXIS Print Monitor is installed on your PC.
  • Page 27 Click Next. 8. In the next window, do not order a Test Page to be written, just click Finish. 9. AXIS Print Monitor now informs you that the printer has to be connected to another port. Click OK.

  • Page 28: Adding Printers In Windows 98 And Me Over Netbios/Netbeui Using Axis Print Monitor

    5. Select the printer driver you want to install and click Next. 6. Select the AXIS Printer Port from the Available Ports list. The port names appears as <name>.<port>. Here, <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of the print server’s serial number (e.g.

  • Page 29: Adding Printers In Macintosh

    Adding Printers in Macintosh Section 5 Adding Printers in Macintosh Having connected the AXIS OfficeBasic USB to your network, this section now describes how to set up your print server for printing in Mac OS X and earlier Macintosh environments using AppleTalk.

  • Page 30: Choosing A Printer

    3. If your network has more than one zone click on the zone you want. (If your network does not have any zones, this box will not appear.) 4. Click the name of the printer you want — the ports are shown as <host name>_<port>. Example: AXIS100086_USB1. AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 You simply need to print a document from the Macintosh computer to verify communication to the chosen printer. The basic installation can be considered complete if the print test is satisfactory. The AXIS OfficeBasic USB is now ready for use.
  • Page 32 Auto Detect Printer Type | Yes). • Some printers, e.g. Epson InkJet printers, can not be used when TBCP is enabled. Setting Parameters In AppleTalk, you can change a limited number of the parameters of the AXIS OfficeBasic USB. You can: •...
  • Page 33 8. Open the Chooser and select the printer port you wish to use for printing documents. 9. Close the Chooser. Note: The _CFG port disappears 60 minutes after the AXIS OfficeBasic USB has been powered on. If you want it to reappear, you must restart your print server. AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Print Server Management Methods

    Web browser - See page 35 AppleTalk, pre-MacOSX Chooser - See page 29 Note: TFTP are powerful tools for configuring the AXIS OfficeBasic USB. Refer to the documentation for the TFTP server on your system for specific information. AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Using A Web Browser For Print Server Management

    If the ROOT_PWD. parameter is set to pass (which is the default value), you have access to the User mode as well as the Admin mode. root **** pass AXIS OfficeBasic USB web interface AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 Print Server Management Methods Accessing the Follow the steps below to access the internal home page of the AXIS Web Pages OfficeBasic USB. 1. Start your Web browser. 2. In the Location/Address field, type the host name or the IP address of your print server.
  • Page 37 The following services are available from the Admin mode. An additional from the Admin Mode link to the Axis home page is available from this mode. This Print Server The This Print Server page contains a section that allows you to view and modify the general parameter settings of the AXIS OfficeBasic USB, including print server name, node address, password and base URL.
  • Page 38 Will reset all print server parameters and settings to their factory default values except • Node Address (NODE_ADDR.) • IP Address (INT_ADDR.) • DHCP enabled or disabled (DHCP_ENB.) Firmware Upgrade Upgrades the print server’s internal software. AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Using Ftp For Print Server Management

    • It is important that the destination file is specified in capital letters. Otherwise the edits are temporary and will be lost once the AXIS OfficeBasic USB has been powered down. • To edit the config file on a older MacOS verions (pre-MacOSX) you will need FTP support such as MacTCP, Fetch or Anarchie.
  • Page 40 Print Server Management Methods Example: > ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 Axis OffceBasic USB FTP Network Print Server vx.xx March 19 2003 ready. Name (npserver:thomas): root 331 User name ok, need password (not visible) Password: pass 230 User logged in ftp>...
  • Page 41 (Completed, Off-line, or Printing), number of bytes printed, elapsed time and off-line time. Follow the instructions below to view the account file using FTP: 1. Log in to the AXIS OfficeBasic USB by typing: in a Windows Command ftp <host name>...

  • Page 42: Configuration Possibilities

    Configuration Possibilities Section 7 Configuration Possibilities This section describes some special features offered by the AXIS OfficeBasic USB: Autodetect Printer Type, on page 42 AutoIP, on page 42 Network Speed, on page 42 Autodetect Printer Type The print server can automatically detect the type of printer you are using if you enable Autodetect Printer Type.
  • Page 43 This is the default value where the print server detects which speed is op- AUTO_SENSE timal for each network package you transfer. 10_HALF__DX 10 Half Duplex 10_FULL_DX 10 Full Duplex 100_HALF_DX 100 Half Duplex 100_FULL_DX 100 Full Duplex AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    FAQ database or to fill in and submit a Support question. General The USB port in an AXIS OfficeBasic USB only supports USB printers. If any other USB device has been connected to this port, the print server must be restarted before it can function properly again.
  • Page 45 Ping Ping can determine whether that IP address is accessible. Ping can also help you to determine IP address conflicts with your AXIS OfficeBasic USB and troubleshoot TCP/IP problems on the network. Follow the instructions below to diagnose your problem.
  • Page 46 3. Save the Server report as an HTML file (with an .html file extension) and go to the Axis Web site. 4. Choose Support and report your case, attaching the Server Report. Please visit the Axis Web site for more support and additional help through the FAQ database. USB port:...

  • Page 47: Updating The Firmware

    Be careful not to interrupt the file transfer. If the transfer is interrupted, the AXIS OfficeBasic USB may have to be re-initialized by your dealer. 1. From a DOS command prompt, log in to the AXIS OfficeBasic USB with the command: ftp <host name>...

  • Page 48: Obtaining The Firmware

    Obtaining the firmware You can obtain all the print server firmware as well as the latest utility software from the following locations: • http://www.axis.com • AXIS Network Product CD • your local dealer AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: The Test Button

    The Test Button Section 10 The Test Button The test button is located on the front right hand side of the AXIS OfficeBasic USB and is used for: • Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer.

  • Page 50: Technical Specification

    802.2, IEEE 802.3, SNAP and Ethernet II frame types simultaneously, full duplex. Wired Network Attachments Ethernet: RJ-45 connector (Category 5 twisted pair cable) for 10baseT Ethernet or 100base TX Fast Ethernet. Printer Ports One USB printer port. AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 55022:1998 (CISPR 22:1997) Class B. Safety EN 60950, approved power supplies for all countries. Hardware 32-bit 100 MHz AXIS ETRAX 100LX RISC Controller, 2 MB Flash memory, 8 MB RAM. Front Panel 2 LED indicators for Power and Network. Test button for information printouts.

  • Page 52: The Parameter List

    This section provides an overview of the AXIS OfficeBasic USB print server parameters. Please refer to the Axis Communications Technical Reference for a complete description of the parameters. Alternatively, you can access the Axis Web site where you can download the latest technical information. config...

  • Page 53: Appletalk Menu

    Net Mask (e.g. 255 255 255 0 for class C; 0 0 0 0 for NET_MASK. x x x x auto-sense) LPD_BANN. OFF (OFF, AUTO, LAST) LPD banner page mode DHCP_ENB. YES (YES, NO) DHCP Enabled AUTOIP_ENB. YES (YES, NO) AutoIP Enabled BOOTP_ENB. YES (YES, NO) BOOTP Enabled AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 54 Primary DNS server address DNS_ADDR2. x x x x Secondary DNS server address Domain name, defining the domain to which this AXIS DOMAIN_NAME. OfficeBasic USB belongs Defines the SLP scope to which this print server be- SLP_SCOPE_LIST.
  • Page 55 USB1. Parameter Default value (Possible values) Comments U1_MGM_INFO. AUTO (DISABLE, AUTO) Printer Management Information USB1 U1_COMMENT. Optional user comment describing the printer at USB1 U1_BIDIR. AUTO (DISABLE, AUTO) USB1 Read-back information U1_READT. USB1 Read-back time-out AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Glossary

    IP addresses will remain valid. To fully benefit from this method, the AXIS OfficeBasic USB also supports the DDNS, which is available in Windows 2000 networks. Domain Name System. Resolves host names into ip addresses.
  • Page 57 A special form of user assistance that automates a task through a dialog with the user. Wizards help the user to accomplish tasks that are complex and require experience, and even for the experienced user can help to speed up an operation. AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 58 Glossary AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 Description 9 DNS 56 Dynamic DNS 56 Ethernet Address 14 Factory Default 38 Firmware 56 Upgrade 38 Flash Loading over the Web 47 Flash Memory 56 FTP 39, 56 Help 36, 37 Host Name 15 AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 60 Checking, using Ping 45 Manual Assignment Methods 15 Setting - Macintosh 32 Setting, using ARP 17 Setting, using AutoIP 16 Setting, using AXIS IP JumpStarter 18 Setting, using DHCP 16 Setting, using RARP 16 LAN 57 Language Settings 36 LED 44, 57...
  • Page 61 SNMP 57 Statistics 37 Support 5, 37, 46 TCP 57 Technical Assistance 5, 46 Test Button 10, 49 Test Page 49 TFTP 34, 57 Troubleshooting 44 Upgrading 47 URL 57 USB 57 WINS 15 Wizard 57 AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual...

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