Axis AXIS USB User manual
AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Manual 1
AXIS OfficeBasic USB
User’s Manual
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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.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC)
USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
- consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with this unit to
ensure compliance with the class B limits..
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. Compliance is not valid for unshielded
network cables.
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. Compliance is not valid for unshielded
network cables.
Australia This electronic device meets the requirements of the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard 1998
AS/NZS 3548. Compliance is not valid for unshielded network cables.
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, which can be found on the cover of this document. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for
any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior
notice. Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document,
including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis
Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the
furnishing, performance or use of this material.
Axis’ Trademarks AXIS IP JumpStarter, AXIS Print Monitor.
Other Trademark
Acknowledgments
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple, ARP, Ethernet, Internet Explorer, Macintosh, Microsoft, Mozilla, NetScape, Windows, are
registered trademarks of the respective holders.
Support Services Should you require technical assistance, please contact your Axis dealer. If your questions cannot be answered immediately,
your Axis dealer will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure you a rapid response. If you are
connected to the Internet, you can find on-line manuals, technical support, software updates, application software,
corporate information, etc. at http://www.axis.com/techsup/
Patent information Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product that is described in this document. In
particular, and without limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the patents listed at
http://www.axis.com/patent.htm and one or more additional patents or pending patent applications in the US and other
countries.
Software Acknowledgments This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit.
USERS MANUAL AXIS OB USB Part No: 20426
Revision 1.0
Date: May 2003 Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2003
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction ............................................................................ 5
About this Manual ............................................................... 5
About Axis ........................................................................... 5
Support Services .................................................................. 5
Supported Environments ..................................................... 6
Section 2 Product Overview .................................................................... 7
Package Contents ................................................................ 7
AXIS Network Product CD ................................................... 8
Physical Description ............................................................ 9
Mounting the Print Server ................................................. 10
Installation Methods ......................................................... 11
Features and Benefits ........................................................ 12
Section 3 Basic Installation ................................................................... 13
Connecting the Hardware .................................................. 13
Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server ....................... 14
Adding a Network Printer to your workstation .................. 19
Section 4 Adding Printers in Windows .................................................. 20
Adding Printers in Windows 2000 and XP over TCP/IP ....... 21
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows 2000 using AXIS
Print Monitor ............................................................... 23
Adding Printers in Windows NT 4 Using the Microsoft LPR
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 .............................................. 28
Section 5 Adding Printers in Macintosh ................................................ 29
Installation in Mac OS X .................................................... 29
Installation on an Older Mac, using AppleTalk ................... 29
Choosing a Printer ............................................................. 30
Section 6 Print Server Management Methods ....................................... 34
Using a Web Browser for Print Server Management .......... 35
Using FTP for Print Server Management ............................ 39
Section 7 Configuration Possibilities ..................................................... 42
Autodetect Printer Type ..................................................... 42
AutoIP ............................................................................... 42
Network Speed .................................................................. 42
Section 8 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 44
Section 9 Updating the Firmware .......................................................... 47
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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
Introduction
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Section 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS OfficeBasic USB. This product has
been developed to connect your printers anywhere in your network,
allowing all network users access to shared printer resources.
About this Manual
This manual is applicable for an AXIS OfficeBasic USB with firmware
version 6.40 or later, providing introductory information as well as
detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the print server in
various network environments. It is intended for everyone involved in
installing and managing the print server. To fully benefit from this
manual, you should be familiar with basic networking principles.
These instructions are based on the settings in a new and unconfigured
print server.To reload the default parameters, you can perform a Factory
Default, which will restore most of the settings. See “Factory Default” on
page 49.
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:
• Download user documentation and firmware updates
• Find answers to previously resolved problems in the FAQ database.
Search by product, category or phrase
• Report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your private
support area
• Visit the Axis support Web at www.axis.com
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Supported Environments
Network Printing • Windows
•Macintosh
Product Overview
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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
Hardware Model Part Number
Network Print Server
AXIS OfficeBasic USB print server 0171-001
Adhesive Holder & Clip
ACC CLIPS K 20119
USB Cable
Length: 70 cm, 28 inches 20208
Power Adapter
Model PS-H Part No.
Australia 19111
Europe 19108
Korea 19112
UK 19109
USA / Japan 19110
Media Title Part Number
CD
AXIS Network Product CD rev 1.3 and up
Printed Material
AXIS OfficeBasic USB User’s Guide 20144
Ensure that the print server’s Power Adapter is marked with the correct
voltage! Refer to the tables above for details.
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AXIS Network Product CD
The AXIS Network Product CD provides an easy-to-use electronic catalog,
that includes Axis software, firmware and user documentation. It also
contains free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
Start-up Procedures
for Windows
If your computer is configured to autostart CDs, the AXIS Network
Product CD will start automatically when inserted into a local CD drive on
Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000 and XP platforms. You can also navigate to
the CD root directory and start the index.htm file from within the
Windows file manager.
Start-up Procedures
for Mac OS
Using your preferred file manager application, navigate to the CD root
directory and click index.htm
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Physical Description
AXIS OfficeBasic USB
Backside of print server
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.
Power Adapter
connector
Ethernet
connector
Network
indicator
Power
indicator
Test button
USB printer port (USB1)
Test button
ss)
example
MAC address
(Ethernet address)
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Test Button The test button is used for:
•printing a test page to check the connection to the printer
•printing the parameter list showing the print server settings
•performing a Factory Default of the print server, which will restore
most of the parameters and settings to factory default values
Network Indicator The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity.
Power Indicator The power indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or if it
flashes, there is a problem with the print server or its 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. It can be placed behind the printer or next to a hub.
Adhesive Holder Fasten to mounting surface with screw or by peeling off adhesive tape.
Adhesive Clip Fasten to print server by peeling off adhesive tape.
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