AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card for Canon CAPT printers
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1. SNMP MENU SYS_NAME System Name NetBIOS NetBEUI Menu LSLM_ENB YES NetBIOS NetBEUI printing enabled 46 Technical Specifications AXIS 1611 User s Manual Section 7 Supported Systems Microsoft Windows WWW Printing Protocols Windows Management Protocols Windows TCP IP Network Management Hardware Technical Specifications Windows 98 Me 2000 and XP Netscape Navigator 4 7 and above and MS Internet Explorer 4 0 and above TCP IP NetBIOS NetBEUI NetBIOS NetBEUI or TCP IP WINS FTP BOOTP ARP RARP DHCP ICMP IGMP IP TCP UDP HTTP SNMP SNMP MIB II compliant over UDP IP private enterprise MIB Host Resources MIB Printer MIB CANON MIB and AXIS MIB included 32 bit 100 MHz RISC Controller 1 Mbyte Flash memory 8Mbytes SDRAM AXIS 1611 User s Manual Technical Specifications 47 Logical Connection Attachments Security Printer Interface Front Panel Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Environmental Running simultaneously any combination of the supported protocol Use of IEEE802 2 IEEE802 3 SNAP and II frame types simultaneously Category 5 UTP or STP cable with RJ45 connector for 10baseT and 100baseTX network A Root password protects the configuration settings Default user name root Default password pass One JEEE 1284 compliant high speed printer port 52 pin connector Sustained throughp2. TCP IP on page 23 e AXIS CAPT Print Monitor in Windows 2000 and Windows XP over TCP IP on page 25 e AXIS CAPT Print Monitor in Windows 98 and Windows Me over NetB OS NetBEUI on page 28 e AXIS CAPT Print Monitor in Windows 2000 over NetB OS NetBEUI on page 29 Follow the procedure below to add printers from a Windows 98 Me workstation over TCP IP 1 Install the AXIS CAPT Print Monitor on your workstation The software is available on the AXIS 1611 CD under Software 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 gt 4 Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer Note If the desired driver appears in the manufacturer and models list dialog highlight your selection and click Next gt and proceed to step 7 24 Installation AXIS 1611 User s Manual 5 Ifthe desired printer driver is not available click the Have Disk button Insert the printer driver CD that was provided with your printer select the CD drive and click OK 6 Select the desired printer driver from the CD and click Next gt 7 Select the TCP IP port you wish to use and click OK Note The ports will appear in the format lt name gt _TCP IP where lt name gt is by default AXIS followed by the last six digits of the print server s serial number e g AXIS1817d0_ TCP IP Note
3. product bin e g 1611 bin You can download the firmware from the Axis web site http www axis com 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 Follow the procedures below to upgrade the AXIS 1611 1 Log into the AXIS 1611 with the command ftp lt host name gt orftp lt IP address gt 2 You will be prompted for user id and password Default user id root Default password pass 3 To change to binary transfer mode type the command binary 4 Type the command put lt software name gt flash lt software name gt is the name of the new firmware e g 1611 bin AXIS 1611 User s Manual Notes Upgrading the Firmware Wait for the flash loading operation to finish This normally takes 1 minute The AXIS 1611 automatically restarts with the new software Log out using the command quit bye or exit depending on your FTP version elf the upgrading process fails just repeat the instructions presented above elf you lose contact with the AXIS 1611 after an upgrading failure just restart the AXIS 1611 to restore contact lf the Network LED flashes at regular half second intervals the AXIS 1611 cannot process any print jobs In order to leave this state you must repeat the instructions above 43 44 The Parameter List Section 6 Note AXIS 1611 User s Manual
4. CAPT Print Monitor is a Windows component that has AXIS CAPT Print been developed for network printing It allows your AXIS 1611 Monitor to be connected in the same simple fashion as a local printer port and once installed it is automatically initialized upon system start up Printing Environment AXIS CAPT Print Monitor supports printing over TCP IP and NetBIOS NetBEUI To enable printing ensure that the TCP IP or NetBIOS NetBEUI protocol is running correctly on your client Notes You can disable the TCP IP printing protocol or the NetBIOS NetBEUI printing protocol from the internal web pages Click the Configuration button and the TCP IP or NetBIOS NetBEUI link and click No to disable the protocol Both protocols are enabled set to Yes by default See Management amp Configuration on page 30 AXIS CAPT Print Monitor needs to be installed on each workstation for peer to peer printing AXIS CAPT Print Monitor allows you to access all network printers as if they were connected directly to your workstation AXIS 1611 User s Manual Installation 23 How to print using AXIS CAPT Print Monitor Printing over TCP IP Printing over NetBIOS NetBEUI AXIS CAPT Print Monitor in Windows 98 and Windows Me over TCP IP Local Printer Port Refer to the instructions relevant to your network on how to install and manage a printer using AXIS CAPT Print Monitor e AXIS CAPT Print Monitor in Windows 98 and Windows Me over
5. a cap on top DO NOT TOUCH O lt q 3 pin jumper THESE PINS with cap AXIS 1611 User s Manual Management amp Configuration 41 5 Remove the cap from Position A and place it firmly in Position Position A Position B Normal Setting 6 Slide the network interface card into the expansion board slot until it snaps firmly into place 7 Turn ON the printer s power supply switch 8 Wait 30 seconds 9 Turn OFF the printers power supply switch 10 Pull out the network interface card from the expansion board slot 11 Remove the cap from Position B and place it firmly in Position A 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 The factory default is now complete 42 Upgrading the Firmware AXIS 1611 User s Manual Section 5 Note Upgrading over the Network using FTP Note Upgrading the Firmware You can upgrade the AXIS 1611 firmware in the flash memory using FTP over TCP IP Updating instructions are also supplied with the software update To upgrade over the network using FTP you will need the file with the new firmware The name of this file is in the form
6. applicable for the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card with firmware release 5 92 or later About Axis Axis develops solutions for user friendly and secure communication over wired and wireless networks The company is a worldwide market leader in network connectivity with products for the office facility and industrial environments More 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 If you are connected to the Internet you can e Download user documentation and firmware updates e Find answers to previously resolved problems in the FAQ database Search by product category or phrase e Report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your private support area Visit the Axis support web at www axis com AXIS 1611 User s Manual Section 1 Introduction aissi n AS Beh A Nd A ae ote ae 5 HOW AO USCA esris ea edad cabled wea eda sweden beets s 6 Features and Benefits 0 00 7 Section 2 Product Overview 2 0 cece cee ene paa 8 Package Contents 0 ccc cect teen eens 8 AXIS 1611 Physical Description 0 00 c eee eee 8 Section 3 Installation uee ets 4 tad ay Aaa eka cath Mae aA 10 Step 1 Install the hardware 00 cece eee eens
7. configuration of your AXIS 1611 can be Configuration performed from the internal web pages via any standard Web browser See Management amp 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 e AXIS CAPT Print Monitor Located on the AXIS 1611 CD and Axis Communications Web Network Printer You can manage your network printers from Management 4 Any standard Web browser TCP IP e Canon s NetSpot Device Installer Software TCP IP provided with your Canon CAPT Printer AXIS 1611 User s Manual 7 Features and Benefits Reliability The AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption The electronic circuits are based on the AXIS ETRAX 100LX chip which comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers Speed The AXIS ETRAX 100LX chip has been specifically designed for LAN products With a sustained data throughput of 2 MB per second 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 amp Configuration on page 30 Monitoring The internal AXIS 1611 Web pages allow you to continuously monitor printer status A
8. 11 Step 2 Assign an IP address 0 ccc cee nee 15 Step 3 Install AXIS CAPT Print Monitor Software and Add Printers 22 Section 4 Management amp Configuration 0 cece ee eens 30 Accessing the Web Pages 0 ccc ence een ne ees 31 Managing the print server using FTP 00005 34 Managing the print server using SNMP 02 05 37 Section 5 Upgrading the Firmware 00 cece cece eee nen 42 Section 6 The Parameter List 0 20 eee eect ene anes 44 Section 7 Technical Specifications 0 00 0 ccc cece 46 Section 8 Glossa Mei elas at Rad asd stead anise Wed ay And he eae ee Sa 49 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 AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card Supported Printers The AXIS 1611 is developed for the Canon LBP 2410 See your Canon dealer for upcoming supported CAPT printer models Supported Environments TCP IP NetBIOS NetBEUI Windows 98 Windows 98 Windows Me Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows 2000 Windows XP AXIS 1611 User s Manual Printing Protocols NetBIOS NetBEUI e TCP IP Management and Management and
9. 11 serial number e g AXIS1817d0 9 Enter a descriptive name for your printer and click Next gt 10 Click the checkbox if you want to print a test page and click Finish AXIS 1611 User s Manual Installation 29 AXIS CAPT Print Monitor in Windows 2000 over NetBIOS NetBEUI Follow the procedure below to install add printers from a Windows 2000 workstation over NetBIOS NetBEUI l Install the AXIS CAPT Print Monitor on your workstation The software is available on the AXIS 1611 CD Select Settings Printers from the Start menu and double click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard Select Local Printer as the AXIS 1611 emulates a local printer port and click Next gt 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 Select AXIS CAPT Port from the drop down list and click Next gt Select NetBIOS NetBEUI as your choice of network printing protocol and click OK From the Add AXIS NetBIOS NetBEUI CAPT Port dialog select the AXIS 1611 The port appears as lt name gt where lt name gt is AXIS followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 1611 serial number e g AXIS1817d0 Click OK Select the printer port from the Available Printer Ports list if it is not already selected Click Next gt Select the printer driver you want to install and click Next gt If the Drive
10. AXIS 1611 User s Manual 1 AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card for Canon CAPT printers User s Manual AXIS 1611 User s Manual Safety Notices Please read through the following safety notices before installing the AXIS 1611 Caution implies that if not followed you may lose data or damage your equipment Important implies that if not followed the operation of the AXIS 1611 may be impaired Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices unless you have taken appropriate measures Electromagnetic Compatibility and VCCI CE 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 gen erates 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 equipmen
11. 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 27 28 Installation AXIS 1611 User s Manual AXIS CAPT Print Follow the procedures below to add printers from a Windows 98 Monitor in or Windows Me workstation over NetBIOS NetBEUI Windows 98 and 1 Install the AXIS CAPT Print Monitor on your workstation The Windows Me over software is available on the AXIS 1611 CD NetBlOS NetBEUI 2 To start the Add Printer Wizard select Settings Printers from the Start menu and double click the Add Printer icon 3 Click Next gt in the first dialog 4 Select Local printer as the AXIS 1611 emulates a local printer port and click Next gt 5 Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer Note If the desired printer driver appears in the manufacturer and models list highlight your selection click Next gt and proceed to step 8 6 Ifthe desired printer driver is not available in the list click the Have Disk button Insert the printer driver CD that was provided with your printer select the CD drive and click OK 7 Select the printer driver you want to install from the CD and click Next gt 8 Select the port you want to use from the Available Ports list and click Next gt Note The port name is by default AXIS followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 16
12. IG 192 36 253 4 13 223 mode ascii 226 Transfer complete 8588 bytes received in 0 45 seconds 19 04 kbytes s ftp gt bye 221 Goodbye gt 35 36 Management amp Configuration AXIS 1611 User s Manual Viewing the Status File Viewing the Account File FTP Help The status command shows the current sttus of he printer ports Follow the instructions to view the status file using FTP 1 Log into the AXIS 1611 by typing ftp lt host name gt or ftp lt IP address gt in a DOS window 2 Enter the user id and password The default entries are root and pass 3 Download the status file to your host by typing get status 4 View the status file using your preferred text editor The account file contains data concerning the ten last print jobs It specifies an internal job number the user that initiated the job the protocol used current status Completed Off line or Printing number of bytes printed elapsed time and off line time Follow the instructions to view the account file using FTP 1 Log into the AXIS 1611 by typing ftp lt host name gt or ftp lt IP address gt in a DOS window 2 Enter the user id and the password The default entries are root and pass 3 Download the account file to your host by typing get account 4 View the account file using your preferred text editor By typing help in step 3 in the FTP instructions described above a list of all availab
13. If you wish to install a remote TCP IP port i e if the TCP IP port does not appear in the list select the LPT1 port and follow the Remote Printer Port instructions below 8 Enter a descriptive name for your printer and click Next gt 9 Click the checkbox if you want to print a test page and click Finish Remote Printer Port 1 The printer you defined above is now displayed in the printers folder Right click the printer object and select Properties from the menu 2 Click the Details tab and click Add Port to display the available print server monitors 3 Click Other select AXIS CAPT Port and click OK 4 Select TCP IP as your choice of network printing protocol and click OK 5 Enter the IP address host name of your print server Click Add 6 The port will be added to the list and highlighted Click OK to return to the printer ports dialog and click Close AXIS 1611 User s Manual Installation 25 Notes AXIS CAPT Print Monitor in Windows 2000 and Windows XP over TCP IP Note Configure Port If you have changed the IP address host name of a print server located on a different subnet you must enter the new 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 Follow the procedure below to add pr
14. S1817d0_TCP IP The IP address of the AXIS 1611 will appear in the right hand column Click OK CI x Available AXIS TCP IP CAPT Ports Cancel AXIS1817d0_TCP IP 192 168 3 191 Help If your printer port is not in the list enter the IP address or host name of the print server rr Add AXIS 1611 User s Manual Installation Important Notes 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 7 Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer Note If the desired driver appears in the displayed manufacturer and models list dialog highlight your selection click Next gt and proceed directly to step 10 If the desired printer driver is not available click Have Disk and insert the printer driver CD that was provided with your printer Select the CD drive and click OK Select the printer driver you want to install from the CD and click Next gt Enter a descriptive name for your printer and click Next gt Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users and click Next gt Click the checkbox if you want to print a test page and click Finish Configure Port If you have changed the IP address host name of a print server located on a different subnet you must enter the new IP address host name in the Configure
15. The Parameter List The left hand column shows the parameters and their default values as they appear in the config file and the right hand column shows the name of the parameters as they appear in the internal Web pages The AXIS 1611 parameterlist can be viewed from the internal web pages Click Configuration List Please refer to Section 4 Management amp Configuration on page 30 for more information about how to change the parameters 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 PS_NAME AXIS100086 Print Server Name AXIS followed by the last six digits of the serial number ROOT_PWD pass Root Password sys_LOc E System Location SYS_CONT System Contact TCP IP MENU TCP_ENB YES TCP IP printing enabled INT_ADDR 192 168 0 90 Default Internet Address DEF_ROUT 0000 Default Router Address 0 0 0 0 for no router NET_MASK gt 0000 Net Mask e g 255 255 255 0 for class C 0 0 0 0 for auto sense DHCP_ENB YES DHCP Enabled BOOTP_ENB YES BOOTP Enabled RARP_ENB YES RARP Enabled WINS_ENB YES WINS Enabled WINS_ADDR1 0000 Primary WINS server Address NBT_SCOPE ID NBT Scope ID Defines the NetBIOS scope to be used with WINS name registration AXIS 1611 User s Manual The Parameter List 45
16. angles The AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card contains components that are sensitive to static electricity Minimize static electricity when handling the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card by following these guidelines Avoid touching material that generates static electricity when handling the 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 Keep the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card in its protective bag until installation The protective bag should be used when removing the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card from the printer and should not be discarded AXIS 1611 User s Manual Installation 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 Ser no 00408C466133 MAC address example 2 Make sure the Canon CAPT printer s power supply switch is turned OFF Disconnect the printer s power cables from the power supply source 12 Installation AXIS 1611 User s Manual 3 With a Phillips screwdriver remove the two screws from the expansion board slot and remove the pr
17. anon CAPT printer into the CD ROM drive of your computer In Windows Explorer double click the CD ROM drive icon Double click nsdisetup exe A license agreement will be shown in the window Check the contents and click Yes Specify the program destination folder and click OK The installation will launch If you check Add to Start menu you can add NetSpot Device Installer to your Window s Start menu When the installation is finished click OK You have now completed the installation 18 Installation AXIS 1611 User s Manual Important DO NOT launch nsdi_ipx exe AXIS 1611 does not support NetSpot Device Installer over IPX Set the IP address Follow these instructions to set the IP address using NetSpot using NetSpot Device Device Installer installs 1 Start the program The main window will open After a while a list will appear of devices detected on the network 2 Choose the AXIS 1611 which will appear as showing the AXIS 1611 MAC address in the Device Name list Canon NetSpot Device Installer TCP IP Device View Options Help ie 00 40 8c 18 17 d0 Not Configured Unknown 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 Device View Options Help New ctre f ProductName locati IP Add
18. browser Follow the steps below to access the AXIS 1611 internal web pages 1 Start your Web browser 2 Type the print server s host name or the IP address directly into the Web browser s Location Address text field A AXIS 1611 IP address 10 13 16 145 Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q ax X x a X Search she Favortes meda amp 2 A X Address http 10 13 16 145 Pe Edt View Pavrtes Tous Hep O O dG Dua fere Sue O S I LB Eo w AXIS 1611 Network Print Server More mformanon Vinit Axs om the net take a company tour o Ans Network Pnet Server oo lne services up to date efvematce manuals software updates ad techtecal support The AXIS 1611 Web page from Microsoft Internet Explorer 32 Management amp Configuration AXIS 1611 User s Manual Web interface Links to the following services are available from the internal Services home page of the AXIS 1611 e Configuration e Management e Status e Account e Printer e Help e Axis web site Overview From the Configuration pages you can e Modify configuration parameters e 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 EE w Pesca ype yous voes nama ard pao Ste e Check the AXIS 1611 parameter list e Enable or disable any of the available networking protocols and mod
19. ch the network printing requirements Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP allows for the automatic but temporary assignment of IP addresses from a central pool DHCP causes the selected host to automatically allocate and download an unused IP address to the requesting print server It also provides validation data that defines how long the IP addresses will remain valid Built in print server software that determines the functionality of the print server The print server software is stored in Flash Memory The Flash Memory is a Non volatile RAM that retains data content even after power is removed As the memory allows its data to be erased and re written you can install software updates for your server as soon as they become available without having to replace any parts The new software is simply loaded into the server over the network File Transfer Protocol A TCP IP protocol used for logging in to network servers and for transferring files 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 IP Internet Protocol The TCP IP session layer protocol that regulates packet forwarding by tracking IP addresses routing outgoing messages and recognizing incoming messages LED Light Emitting Diode MIB Management Information Base A
20. database of network configuration information used by SNMP and CMIP to monitor or change network settings RISC Reduced Instruction Set Computing A processor that recognizes only a limited number of assembly language instructions SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A TCP IP protocol for managing and monitoring nodes on a network TCP Transmission Control Protocol The connection oriented transport level protocol used in the TCP IP suite of protocols URL Uniform Resource Locator A way of specifying the location of publicly available information on the Internet WINS Windows Internet Name Service A NetBIOS Name Server that maps NetBIOS names to dynamically assigned IP addresses Wizard A special form of user assistance that automates a task through a dialogue with the user The Wizard helps the user to accomplish tasks that are complex and require experience and can help to speed up an operation even for an experienced user AXIS 1611 User s Manual Index A Account file 36 AXIS MIB 38 B Basic setup TCP IP 15 C config file 30 Configuration methods FTP 34 SNMP 37 Web browser 31 Configure AXIS CAPT Port 25 27 Configure Port 25 D Default IP address 44 E ETRAX 1007 F factory default 33 Factory default settings 39 FTP 34 H Host Name 16 I Installing printers in Windows 2000 over NetBIOS NetBEUI 29 Installing printers in Windows 2000 over TCP IP 25 Installing printers in Windows 98 over NetBIOS NetBEUI 28 Installing pri
21. dditionally the AXIS 1611 supports SNMP for remote monitoring Futureproof You can upgrade the AXIS 1611 Flash memory over the network using FTP This allows you to quickly update and enhance the operational features of your AXIS 1611 when new print server software becomes available See Upgrading the Firmware on page 42 AXIS 1611 User s Manual Section 2 Product Overview 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 Hardware Model Part Number AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card AXIS 1611 0168 001 01 Media Title Part Number cD AXIS 1611 CD 19973 rev 1 0 Printed Material Warranty sheet 18975 AXIS 1611 Physical Description Printer Connector Serial Number Display Label MAC address Network LED Connector Network TOP BOTTOM AXIS 1611 User s Manual 9 Printer Connector 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 These cables can be used 10 BaseT Network 100 BaseT Network UTP or STP category 3 4 or 5 cable UTP or STP category 5 cable U
22. ettings The AXIS 1611 is now reset to factory default 40 Management amp Configuration AXIS 1611 User s Manual Performing a Hard If you cannot access the AXIS 1611 internal web pages you can Factory Default perform a hard factory default by following these steps Caution Please follow these precautions when handling the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card Be cautious when handling the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card as it contains sharp components and angles The AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card contains components that are sensitive to static electricity Minimize static electricity when handling the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card by following these guidelines 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 Keep the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card in its protective bag until installation The protective bag should be used when removing the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card from the printer and should not be discarded 1 Turn OFF the printer 2 Remove the network cable from the AXIS 1611 network connector 3 Remove the 2 screws from the expansion board slot 4 Pull out the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card from the slot Locate the 3 pin jumper with
23. hical 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 Trademarks ThinServer AXIS CAPT Print Monitor Other Trademark Acknowledgments Canon Canon CAPT DOS Internet Explorer Microsoft Netscape NetSpot Windows are registered trademarks of the respective holders AXIS 1611 User s Manual Part no 2001 Revision 1 1 Date June 2003 Copyright Axis Communications AB 1999 2003 This manual applies to the AXIS 1611 with firmware version 5 92 and up AXIS 1611 User s Manual Preface 3 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 It is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the AXIS 1611 To fully benefit from the manual you should be familiar with basic networking principles This manual is
24. ify their operation from the appropriate configuration pages e Modify the network speed AXIS 1611 User s Manual Management amp Configuration Notes yf Management w Status i Account When clicking on either Management or Configuration you will be prompted to provide a user name and a password unless you are using the default values root and pass Any network configuration should involve the Network Administrator 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 The Account page maintains and displays a historical record of print jobs that includes the user protocol file size and elapsed time The Printer page displays the current status and management information of the printer connected to the AXIS 1611 including printer model version etc The Help page contains a short description of the configuration and management activities that can be performed via the internal Web pages of the AXIS 1611 33 34 Management amp Configuration AXIS 1611 User s Manual Managing the print server using FTP Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 1611 as described in Assig
25. ins a large number of objects which may be categorized as follows e Menu objects used for viewing and changing the AXIS 1611 configuration from the NMS program Refer to The Parameter List on page 44 e Printer status and unit administration objects used for monitor ing AXIS 1611 print jobs and storing parameter changes perma nently e Trap objects used for alarms at various error conditions The AXIS MIB can be downloaded from the Axis web site http www axis com AXIS 1611 User s Manual Management amp Configuration 39 Factory Default Settings Important From the Internal web pages From NetSpot Device Installer Follow the instructions below to reset the AXIS 1611 to the factory default settings All parameters except the IP Address INT_ADDR and the DHCP Enable Disable DHCP_ENB parameters are reset when performing a factory default If you want to change these parameters please use any of the tools presented in Configuration Overview on page 30 1 From the AXIS 1611 web page click the Management button 2 Click Set Defaults and follow the instruction on the screen to complete the factory default 1 Install NetSpot Device Installer if you have not already done so This software is supplied with your Canon CAPT printer on a CD ROM 2 From the NetSpot Device Installer main window highlight the device you wish to reset 3 From the Device menu choose Restore to Default S
26. inters from a Windows 2000 or XP workstation over TCP IP 1 Install the AXIS CAPT Print Monitor on your workstation The software is available on the AXIS 1611 CD 2 To start the Add Printer Wizard select Settings Printers from the Start menu and double click the Add Printer icon 3 Select Local Printer as the AXIS 1611 emulates a local printer port and click Next gt Make sure that the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer checkbox is not checked 26 Installation AXIS 1611 User s Manual 4 Ifthe 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 gt Add Printer Wizard Select the Printer Port Computers communicate with printers through ports Select the port you want your printer to use If the port is not listed you can create a new port Use the following port Note Most computers use the LPT1 port to communicate with a local printer Create a new port Type AXIS CAPT Port ne lt Back Cercei _ 5 Select TCP IP as your choice of network printing protocol and click OK 6 From the Add AXIS TCP IP CAPT Port dialog select the AXIS 1611 It will appear as AXIS followed by the last six digits of the print server s serial number with TCP IP as a name suffix e g AXI
27. le files and commands will be displayed AXIS 1611 User s Manual Management amp Configuration Managing the print server using SNMP General Information You can use SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol for remotely monitoring and configuring the AXIS 1611 All major functions for print servers are supported 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 The NMS software communicates with network devices by the means of messages which are references to one or more objects A message can be a question or an instruction to a device or an alarm triggered by a specific event in a device Objects are contained in data bases called MIBs Management Information Base where MIB II is a standard database The AXIS 1611 supports the following MIBs e relevant parts of MIB II e AXIS MIB e relevant parts of the Host Resource MIB e relevant parts of the Printer MIB e relevant parts of the CANON MIB 37 38 Management amp 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 The AXIS MIB conta
28. ning an IP address on page 22 you can change the AXIS 1611 parameter settings using the File Transport Protocol FTP Editing the config Follow the instructions below to edit the config file using FTP nls 1 Log in to the AXIS 1611 by typing ftp lt host name gt or ftp lt IP address gt in a DOS window 2 Enter the user id and the password The default entries are root and pass 3 Download the config file to your host by typing get config 4 Edit the file using your preferred text editor 5 Save the config file to the AXIS 1611 by typing put config CONFIG 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 using FTP from a DOS window AXIS 1611 User s Manual Example Management amp Configuration gt 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 Password pass not visible 230 User logged in ftp gt get config 200 PORT command successful 150 Opening data connection for config 192 36 253 4 13 223 mode ascii 226 Transfer complete 8588 bytes received in 0 24 seconds 35 63 kbytes s ftp gt put config CONFIG 200 PORT command successful 150 Opening data connection for CONF
29. nshielded or Shielded Twisted Pair Unshielded or Shielded Twisted with RJ 45 connector on both ends Pair with RJ 45 connector on both ends Network LED Shows the status of the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card If the lamp blinks when the network cable is disconnected the network interface card may be defective Power Supply LED This light will be lit when the printer is turned on If the light is unlit even though the printer is turned on the network interface card may be defective Serial number Display Indicates the Serial number of the network interface card The Label AXIS 1611 MAC address is based on its serial number Example An AXIS 1611 with Serial number 00408C100086 will have the corresponding MAC address 00 40 8C 10 00 86 10 Installation AXIS 1611 User s Manual Section 3 Installation The installation of the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card involves the following steps Step 1 Install the hardware on page 11 Step 2 Assign an IP address on page 15 Step 3 Install AXIS CAPT Print Monitor Software and Add Printers on page 22 Caution Please follow these precautions when handling the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card The printer must be turned off and all cabling must be disconnected when installing the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card to minimize the risk of electric shock Be cautious when handling the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card as it contains sharp components and
30. nters in Windows 98 over TCP IP 23 Installing printers in Windows Me over NetBIOS NetBEUI 28 Installing printers in Windows Me over TCP IP 23 Installing printers in Windows XP over TCP IP 25 IP address 15 L LED 9 Index AXIS 1611 User s Manual M MAC Address 15 N Network connectors 9 Network LED 9 O OS 2 Systems 5 P Parameter List 44 pass 33 password 33 Password web page 33 34 Physical description 8 Power supply LED 9 Printer Connector 9 R root 33 S Serial number 9 Serial number display label 9 Setting the Internet address ARP 21 DHCP 17 SNMP 37 Support services 3 Supported printers 5 U user name 33 Ww WINS 16 17
31. onnect it to the network described above e f you do not have a DHCP server on your network refer to Methods for setting the IP Address on page 16 for an appropriate method to set the IP address of your AXIS 1611 You need root privileges on your Windows NT server to set the IP address using DHCP 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 dO The serial number is located on the underside label of the print server You must obtain an unused IP address from your network administrator unless you have automatic IP address assignment e g DHCP on your network 16 Installation 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 the IP Address depending on your network environment Method Network environments See DHCP Windows 98 2000 Me XP page 17 NetSpot Device Windows 98 2000 Me XP page 17 Installer software ARP Ping Windows 98 2000 Me XP page 21 Assigning a Ifyou are using host names you can map a unique host name to Host Name the IP address Refer to you
32. otection 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 Hold the metal panel portion of the card when handling AXIS 1611 User s Manual Installation 13 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 aR 14 Installation AXIS 1611 User s Manual 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 AXIS 1611 User s Manual Installation 15 Step 2 Assign an IP address Before you start System privileges MAC address IP address To establish communication with the TCP IP network and the internal web pages an IP address must be assigned to your AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card e f there is a DHCP server on your network and you are working from Windows 98 2000 Me or XP your AXIS 1611 will automati cally receive an IP address when you physically c
33. r does not appear in the list click the Have Disk button Insert the printer driver CD that was provided with your printer select the CD drive and click OK Enter an appropriate name for your printer or the name suggested by the Wizard and click Next gt Choose if you want to share the printer with other network users and click Next gt Print a test page if you want to confirm the installation and click Finish 30 Management amp Configuration AXIS 1611 User s Manual Section 4 Configuration Overview Management amp Configuration The management and configuration tools that are supported by the AXIS 1611 allow you to e Change the print server parameters i e editing the config file e Receive extended information about the print jobs e Receive printer port status e Monitor your printers e Reset the AXIS 1611 e Upgrade the AXIS 1611 firmware Refer to Section 5 Upgrading the Firmware on page 42 The table below displays which method to use for TCP IP Network Protocol Configuration Management methods Web Browser See page 31 NetSpot Device Installer See page 39 FTP See page 34 SNMP See page 37 TCP IP AXIS 1611 User s Manual Management amp Configuration 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
34. r system manuals or to your network to the IP address administrator for instructions on how to perform name mapping on your system The AXIS 1611 supports WINS Windows Internet Name Service which is recommended when you are using DHCP in a Windows NT network Note If the host name has not been mapped to the IP address you can still perform the following instructions to download the IP address In this case simply replace the host name entry with the IP address wherever required AXIS 1611 User s Manual Installation 17 Set the IP address using DHCP Note NetSpot Device Installer software Install NetSpot Device Installer Note If you have a DHCP server on your network the AXIS 1611 will automatically receive an IP address as soon as it is connected to the network At least one WINS server IP address must be included in the DHCP scope if you are using WINS Immediately after the IP address has been received the AXIS 1611 registers its host name and IP address on the WINS server NetSpot Device Installer is a utility software from Canon that allows you to make network protocol settings for Canon devices connected to your network NetSpot Device Installer software is supplied on CD ROM with your Canon CAPT printer Follow these instructions to install NetSpot Device Installer l In Windows 2000 XP log on as an Administrator before installing Insert the CD ROM supplied with your C
35. ress Batch Settings Initial Settings IP Address Settings Protocol Settings Device Information TCP IP Port Information Chande Password AXIS 1611 User s Manual Installation 19 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 Initial Settings xj MAC Address 00 40 8 18 17 d0 Subnet Product Type LASER SHOT LBP 2410 7 Physical inisitace LASER SHOT LBP 1210 LASER SHOT LBP 2410 AXIS 1611 LBP 810 800 PC1200D AiR 1200G4iC D600 iR1200 1300 lt B i 20 Installation AXIS 1611 User s Manual 5 Next configure the TCP IP protocol Initial Settings lt 00 40 8c 18 1 7 d0 gt TCP IP Frame Type Ethemet Il 7 Enter Frame Type used Enter method of setting IP address IP Address Setting with Manual Setting 7 Manual Setting Enter IP Address of the AXIS 1611 IP Address DHCP Enter Gateway Address used _ Gateway Address o 0 0 0 Enter Subnet Mask used _1 Subnet Mask EE The Broadcast Address is t Broadcast Address U Mans 0 filled in automatically IPX Frame Type Disabled y Preferred Frame Type Disabled w AppleT alk Phase Type Disabled z F Use Token Ring Source Routing lt Back ox Cancel Note elf yo
36. t 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 EMC Europe 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 VCCI Japan 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 Note for the use of USB cable This is a Class A product based on the a standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI when connecting a USB cable to a printer If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance may arise When such trouble occurs the user may be required to take corrective actions VCCI Australia This electronic device meets the requirements of the Radio communications Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard 1998 AS NZS 3548 Liability Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions please inform your local Axis office Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typograp
37. u choose Disable for Frametype your AXIS 1611 will not be recognized on your network lf you choose DHCP IP address Gateway address Subnet mask and Broadcast address cannot be specified lf you can t use DHCP choose Manual Configuration 6 After you have finished the configuration click OK Note If you get a message reading Resetting device click OK 7 Click OK Your printer s protocol configuration is now finished and your AXIS 1611 has received an IP address AXIS 1611 User s Manual Installation 21 Set the IP address Follow these instructions to set the IP address using ARP using ARP in f g 1 Start a DOS window vindos 38 ME Type the following commands 2000 XP yP 8 i arp s lt IP address gt lt MAC address gt ping lt IP address gt arp d lt IP address gt Example arp s 192 168 3 191 00 40 8c 18 17 d0 ping 192 168 3 191 arp d 192 168 3 191 The host will return Reply from 192 168 3 191 ora similar message This indicates that the address has been set and that the communication is established Notes When you execute the ping command for the first time you will experience a significantly longer response time than usual By using the arp a command the static entry in the arp table is removed from the cache memory of the host 22 Installation AXIS 1611 User s Manual Step 3 Install AXIS CAPT Print Monitor Software and Add Printers About AXIS
38. ut of 2MB s 100baseTX ECP support 2 LED indicators Power and Network Maximum 400 mA at 3 3 VDC Height x Width x Depth 27 6x 126 5x 75mm 1 08 x 4 99 x 2 95 in 0 25 lb 70 grams Temperature 40 105 F 5 40 C Humidity 20 80 non condensing 48 Technical Specifications AXIS 1611 User s Manual Approvals EMC EN 55 024 1998 EN 55 022 1998 Al 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 FCC part 15 subpart B Class B demonstrated by compliance with EN 55022 1998 CISPR 22 1997 Class B EN 60950 All specifications are subject to change without prior notice AXIS 1611 User s Manual Glossary 49 Section 8 BOOTP config file DHCP Firmware Flash Memory FTP Glossary A TCP IP protocol used for downloading start up information such as the IP address to hosts on the network BOOTP requires a BOOTP daemon on your system A request made to an active BOOTP daemon initiates a search of the Boot Table for an entry matching the print server s address If a matching entry is found the daemon downloads the IP address to the print server 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 mat
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