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AXIS 1650 User's Manual
AXIS 1650 User's Manual
The Network Print Server for Canon Printers and
Multifunctional Products
* Including support for the host-based printing methods
Canon Advanced Printing Technology
Canon Advanced Raster Printing System
and other printer types such as Canon BubbleJet

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  • Page 1 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual AXIS 1650 User’s Manual The Network Print Server for Canon Printers and Multifunctional Products * Including support for the host-based printing methods Canon Advanced Printing Technology Canon Advanced Raster Printing System and other printer types such as Canon BubbleJet...

  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    Safety Notices AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Safety Notices 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. Important: Observe “Important:” in the text to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed until you have fully understood the implications.

  • Page 3: Patent Information

    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 4: Table Of Contents

    About Axis ........

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this Manual This manual is applicable for the AXIS 1650 print server with firmware version 1.00 or later, providing introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the print server in various network environments.

  • Page 6: Support Services

    AXIS 1650 User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    19110 USA (230V) 19108 Network cable RJ 45 Shielded CAT5 0.5M 16283 AXIS 1650 CD rev.1.0 or higher AXIS 1650 Quick Installation Guide rev.1.0 or higher Printed Material WARRANTY AXIS SERVERS 1YR 21681 Optional accessories (not Description Part Number included in package)
  • Page 8 Power indicator connector Supported Printers AXIS 1650 is developed to network Canon printers and multifunctional products. AXIS 1650 supports host-based printing methods such as Canon Advanced Printing Technology, Canon Advanced Raster Printing System and other printer types such as Canon BubbleJet.
  • Page 9 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Product Overview Installation and Integration The installation of the AXIS 1650 and its integration into the network is performed using one of these software combinations: AXIS IP JumpStarter (for IP setting) and then AXIS CAPT Print Monitor (for printer •...
  • Page 10 One high-speed IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port that plugs directly into the printer´s parallel port. AXIS 1650 is featured with two ports for ease of integration with most Canon printers. There is however no support for handling two connected printers simultaneously.

  • Page 11: Print Server Installation

    AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Print Server Installation Section 2 Print Server Installation Follow these steps to install and configure your AXIS 1650: 1. Connect the Hardware, on page 11 2. Set the IP Address, on page 13 3. Windows Installation, on page 22 1.
  • Page 12 3. Either connect the printer to the USB port using the USB cable, or connect the printer directly to the LPT port or use a printer cable. AXIS 1650 is featured with two ports for ease of integration with most Canon printers. There is however no support for handling two connected printers simultaneously.

  • Page 13: Set The Ip Address

    It is not possible to obtain a dynamic IP address using DHCP, since DHCP is disabled by default in AXIS 1650. To enable DHCP in the print server, see DHCP Enabled, on page 46. You can, however, obtain a DHCP address for the print server via AXIS IPJumpStarter or NetSpot Device Installer.
  • Page 14 1. Install AXIS IP JumpStarter, it is available on the AXIS 1650 CD and on www.axis.com 2. Select a print server from the serial number list. All AXIS 1650 appear with the default IP address 192.168.0.90. If you are installing several AXIS 1650, check the Serial Number to locate a specific print server.
  • Page 15 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Print Server Installation 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 the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway.
  • Page 16 Print Server Installation AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Set a Static IP Address using ARP in Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 1. Open a Command Prompt and type: arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> ping -l 479 <IP address> Example: arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-18-1c-f0 ping -l 479 192.168.3.191...
  • Page 17 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Print Server Installation Set a Static IP Address using ARP in UNIX Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP. 1. Type the following commands in the shell window: arp -s <ip address> <Ethernet address> temp ping -s 479 <ip address>...

  • Page 18: Set An Ip Address With Netspot Device Installer Software

    Print Server Installation AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Set an IP Address with NetSpot Device Installer software NetSpot Device Installer is software from Canon that allows you to assign an IP address and manage Canon devices connected to your network. NetSpot Device Installer software is supplied on CD-ROM with your Canon printer and on www.canon.com...
  • Page 19 2. Select the AXIS 1650 that displays the unit’s MAC address and default IP address 196.168.0.90 The MAC address is based on the Serial Number (S/N) of your AXIS 1650 and is printed on the underside label of the print server.
  • Page 20 6. After you have finished the configuration, click OK. If you get a message reading “Resetting device”, click OK. 7. Click OK. Your printer’s protocol configuration is now finished and your AXIS 1650 has received an IP address. Continue to Windows Installation, on page 22.

  • Page 21: Ip Address Host Names

    • • The default host name of the print server is ’AXIS’ followed by the last 6 digits in the serial number. e.g. AXIS181636. The host name is changed in the Print server name field in Admin | General Settings.

  • Page 22: Windows Installation

    AXIS CAPT Print Monitor is the recommended tool for Canon printers, including CAPT, Canon Advanced Raster Printing System and BubbleJet. AXIS CAPT Print Monitor allows your AXIS 1650 to be connected in the same simple fashion as a local printer port and once installed, it is automatically initialized upon system start-up.

  • Page 23: Using Axis Capt Print Monitor In Windows 2000, Xp And Server 2003

    Print Server Installation using AXIS CAPT Print Monitor in Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003 1. Install the AXIS CAPT Print Monitor on your workstation. The software is available on the AXIS 1650 CD and on www.axis.com 2. Launch the software installation and click Next.
  • Page 24 Windows Installation AXIS 1650 User’s Manual 4. Leave this check-box unchecked* and click Next. * If you want to disable broadcast status updates and enable unicast, see Enabling Unicast Network Communication, on page 58 Windows XP/Server 2003 only: Make sure the Allow this application to process incoming network printer information on the local subnet checkbox is checked.
  • Page 25 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Windows Installation 5. Click Finish to finish the installation. 6. Windows XP/Server 2003: Go to Start | Printers and Faxes and click the Add a Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard. (Windows XP Home Edition: Start | Control Panel | Printers and Faxes | Add a Printer).
  • Page 26 Plug and Play printer check box is not checked. Click Next. 8. Click the Create a new port radio-button and select AXIS CAPT Port*. Click Next. * AXIS CAPT Port is used for all Canon printers, including CAPT, Canon Advanced Raster Printing System and BubbleJet.
  • Page 27 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Windows Installation 9. The AXIS CAPT Port pop-up window will appear. Select your AXIS 1650 from the Available network printers list and click OK. If your AXIS 1650 doesn’t appear in the Available network printers list, enter its IP address and click Add.
  • Page 28 Windows Installation AXIS 1650 User’s Manual 13. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users, print a test page, etc. Select the appropriate radio button and click Next and Finish. 14. Print a test page to verify. You have now completed the installation.

  • Page 29: Using Axis Capt Print Monitor In Windows 98 And Me

    Me Follow the procedure below to install TCP/IP Ports from a Windows 98/Me workstation: 1. Install the AXIS CAPT Print Monitor on your workstation. The software is available on the AXIS 1650 CD and on www.axis.com 2. Launch the software installation and click Next.
  • Page 30 5. Click Finish to finish the installation. 6. Select Settings |Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard. 7. Select Local Printer, as the AXIS 1650 emulates a local printer port and click Next>...
  • Page 31 10. Select the port you wish to use and click OK. • The ports will appear in the format <name>. , where <name> is, by default AXIS followed by the last six digits of the print server’s serial number Example: AXIS560B35.

  • Page 32: Using The Standard Tcp/Ip Port In Windows 2000/Xp/2003

    Windows Installation AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Print Server Installation using the Standard TCP/IP Port in Windows 2000/XP/2003 Follow the instructions below to use the Windows Standard TCP/IP Port to add a network printer in Windows 2000/ Windows XP/2003. Windows XP/ Server 2003: 1.
  • Page 33 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Windows Installation 4. In the Printer Name or IP Address field, enter the IP address of the print server (Example: 192.168.3.191) The Port Name field will be filled in automatically. Click Next. 5. Select Manufacturer and Printer from the lists. Click Next.
  • Page 34 Windows Installation AXIS 1650 User’s Manual 8. Next, from your desktop, go to Start | Printers (and Faxes). Highlight the installed printer and right-click, choose Properties, then Ports | Configure Port. 9. In the LPR Settings - Queue Name field, you will see the value "z". In the Queue Name field, type USB1 or LPT1, depending on which printer port you are using.

  • Page 35: Print Server Management And Configuration

    • Reset the AXIS 1650 Configuration Overview The method you should use to manage and configure your AXIS 1650 is dictated by your TCP/IP network. The table below displays which method to use: Configuration/Management methods • Embedded Web Pages using a Web Browser - See page 36 •...

  • Page 36: Print Server Management From The Embedded Web Pages

    Once you have established the AXIS 1650 in the TCP/IP environment, as described in 2. Set the IP Address, on page 13, you can access the AXIS 1650 Web pages from any standard Web browser.

  • Page 37: Accessing The Embedded Web Pages

    Print Server Management and Configuration Accessing the Embedded Web Pages Follow these steps to access the AXIS 1650 embedded web pages: 1. Enter the print server’s IP address (or host name) in the Location/Address field of your Web browser. Press Enter 2.

  • Page 38: Available Services From The User Mode

    AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Available Services from the User Mode The following services are available from the User mode. A link to www.axis.com is available from this mode. Most settings displayed in the User mode are modified from the Admin mode!
  • Page 39 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Print Server Management and Configuration Serial Number Every Axis device is uniquely identified by its serial number. The serial number is found on the under side label of your print server. Language English and Japanese is supported in the print server's web interface. Change the language by clicking the Change button.

  • Page 40: Available Services From The Admin Mode

    This page contains a section that allows you to view and modify the general parameter setting of the AXIS 1650, including the print server name, the node address, the password and the base URL. Management operations, like restarting the AXIS 1650 and resetting its parameters to the software default settings, are also available.
  • Page 41 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Print Server Management and Configuration System Location This parameter allows you to specify where the network printer is physically located in your organization. This enables you to find the printer to which you have sent your print jobs.
  • Page 42 Print Server Management and Configuration AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Community Name: Specify the community name for SNMP. Up to 32 alphanumeric characters can be entered. Default = public Restrictions TCP Restriction Enabled Users specified in the IP Address List are rejected or accepted, depending on TCP Restriction Mode, to send printjobs over the print server.
  • Page 43 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Print Server Management and Configuration SNMP Restriction Mode: Accept Only users specified in [SNMP restriction IP address list] are permitted to • specify/browse the settings for the device using the SNMP protocol. Reject Only users specified in [SNMP restriction IP address list] are rejected from •...
  • Page 44 Print Server Management and Configuration AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Serial Number Every Axis device is uniquely identified by its serial number. The serial number is found on the under side label of your print server. See Print Server Installation, on page 11. Parameter List Displays a list of all parameters and their current settings.

  • Page 45: Network Settings

    Network Settings From the Network Settings page you can set all parameters that control the network traffic to and from the AXIS 1650. You can enable or disable any of the supported network protocols and fine-tune the parameter settings. Detailed View...
  • Page 46 Print Server Management and Configuration AXIS 1650 User’s Manual DHCP Enabled Select the appropriate radio button to enable DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). DHCP automatically downloads the IP address to each print server at startup. Depending on how your network has been configured, other Internet-related parameters such as the default router, subnet mask, etc.
  • Page 47 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Print Server Management and Configuration Subnet Mask Specify the subnet mask used for determining when the traffic should be sent via a router. This number combined with the IP address identifies on which network the print server is located.
  • Page 48 Print Server Management and Configuration AXIS 1650 User’s Manual WINS Enabled Select the appropriate radio button to enable WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) over TCP/IP. WINS uses NetBIOS names to allow Windows-based clients to locate resources on TCP/IP networks. Default value = Yes WINS Server Address Specify the IP address of the primary WINS server.
  • Page 49 If your problems persist, the Support page allows you to produce a Server Report. The Server Report includes the settings of the AXIS 1650, information about your connected printer as well as the current network settings. The Server Report is of great value for support assistance, so please mail, email or fax it to your support channel together with a detailed problem description.
  • Page 50 Axis Web Site, offers you up-to-date information, print server manuals, FAQs, software updates and technical support, etc. Contact Information If you need to contact any Axis distributor or local office, please click the Axis distributor or office link. Statistics...

  • Page 51: Print Server Management Using Ftp

    Print Server Management and Configuration Print Server Management Using FTP Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 1650, as described in 2. Set the IP Address, on page 13, you can change the AXIS 1650 parameter settings using the File Transport Protocol (FTP).
  • Page 52 Example: How to edit the config file using FTP from a Command prompt. > ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 AXIS 1650 FTP Print Server v1. Nov 1 2004 ready. Name (npserver:thomas): root 331 User name ok. 230 User logged in ftp>...

  • Page 53: Print Server Management Using Snmp

    General Information 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 1650 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 54: The Test Button

    Node address (NODE_ADDR.) The IP address (INT_ADDR.) will be reset to default 192.168.0.90 • If the AXIS 1650 is connected to a BubbleJet printer, the test button can be used for the following operations: Print a Test Page •...

  • Page 55: Upgrading The Firmware

    Flash memory allows data to be erased and re-written, which is why you can install firmware updates in your print server as they become available, without having to replace any parts. New firmware can simply be loaded into the AXIS 1650 over the network.
  • Page 56 (type c: and press Enter). 4. Type cd Axis 5. Type dir and press Enter. The Axis directory you have created will display a list of all files. 6. Connect to the print server using ftp: Type ftp 10.13.4.105 (this example uses print server IP address 10.13.4.105)
  • Page 57 • If the upgrading process fails, just repeat the instructions presented above. • If you lose contact with the AXIS 1650 after an upgrading failure, just restart the AXIS 1650 to restore contact. • If the network LED flashes at regular half second intervals, the AXIS 1650 cannot process...

  • Page 58: Appendix A Enabling Unicast Network Communication

    In some networks where broadcast communication isn’t preferred, unicast communication can be used, which will also increase the network load. To enable unicast communication, some settings must be configured in the AXIS 1650 and in the AXIS Print Monitor during the software installation.
  • Page 59 7. Locate the parameter named USE_IP_PORT_NAME: type YES 8. Once the editing is complete, save the file as config 9. In the Command prompt window, upload the configuration file to the AXIS 1650 by typing put config CONFIG 10. To exit FTP, type...
  • Page 60 AXIS 1650 has been rebooted. 11. Install AXIS CAPT Print Monitor software on your workstation. The software is available on the AXIS 1650 CD and on www.axis.com. Click your way through the program.
  • Page 61 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual 16. Click the Create a new port radio-button and select AXIS CAPT Port. Click Next. 17. A pop-up window will appear. Enter the IP address of the AXIS 1650. 18. Select Manufacturer and Printer from the driver list. Click Next.

  • Page 62: Appendix B Internet Connection Firewall In Windows Xp Sp2

    Connection Firewall when using Broadcast communication. For Unicast comunication, the firewall can remain closed. UDP port 10260 is opened automatically in Internet Connection Firewall, if allowed during the installation of AXIS CAPT Print Monitor in Windows XP/2003, see Windows Installation, on page 22. To open the Internet Connection Firewall: 1.
  • Page 63 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual 3. Make sure On is selected. “Don’t allow exceptions” and “Off” must be unchecked! 4. Click Exceptions and highlight AXIS CAPT Port. 5. Click OK.
  • Page 64 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Note: If you accidentally delete the AXIS CAPT Port and want to recreate it, go to Exceptions | Add Port and configure the port.

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    Supported Printers AXIS 1650 is developed to network Canon printers and multifunctional products. AXIS 1650 supports host-based printing methods such as Canon Advanced Printing Technology, Canon Advanced Raster Printing System and other printer types such as Canon BubbleJet. IMPORTANT: Printers from other manufacturers than Canon are not supported.
  • Page 66 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Supported Languages English and Japanese. Logical Connection Supports NWay that provides auto-detection of network speed. Use Ethernet II frame type, full duplex. Wired Network Attachments RJ-45 connector (Category 5 shielded twisted pair cable) for 10baseT Ethernet or 100base TX Fast Ethernet.
  • Page 67 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 performing Factory Default...

  • Page 68: Index

    AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Index Adhesive Clip 12 Adhesive Holder 12 Admin 36 Assistance 6 BOOTP 44 Broadcast 62 BSD 17 BubbleJet 54 Canon Advanced Printing Technology 1, 8, 38, 45, 65 Canon Advanced Raster Printing System 1, 8, 38, 65...
  • Page 69 Windows 98, Me 29 Internet Connection Firewall 62 IP Address Automatic Assignment Methods 21 Manual Assignment Methods 21 Setting, using ARP 16, 17 Setting, using AXIS IP JumpStarter 14 Label, backside 11 Language 41 License Agreement 23 Local Printer 30 LPR Settings 34...
  • Page 70 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual Remote Printer Port 31 Restart 44 Root Password 41 Serial Number 39, 44 Setting the Internet address ARP 17 SLP enabled 48 SLP restriction enabled 42 SLP restriction IP address list 43 SLP restriction mode 43...
  • Page 71 AXIS 1650 User’s Manual TCP restriction mode Technical Assistance 6 Test Button 54 Test Page 54 TFTP 44 This Print Server 40 Time Zone 49 two connected printers 10 UDP port 10260 62 UNIX 17 User 36, 37 Installing printer ports 23, 29, 61...

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