AXIS 1610 User’s Manual AXIS 1610 for Canon CAPT Printers User’s Manual
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Safety Notices Please, read through the following safety notices before installing the AXIS 1610. 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 1610 may be impaired.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 1610 for Canon CAPT printers Network Print Server. This product has been developed to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to the shared printer resources. About this manual This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the AXIS 1610. It is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the AXIS 1610.
Preface AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Network Print Servers offer a powerful and cost-efficient method for sharing printer resources in your network. They connect to any standard printer, featuring high performance, simple management and easy upgrading across the network. The print servers are available in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
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AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Contents Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Where to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 How to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 1: Introduction Section 1 AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Introduction Based on the ThinServer technology, AXIS 1610 for Canon CAPT printers allows you to share your Canon CAPT printer resources with everyone on your network. You can connect your AXIS 1610 directly to any Canon CAPT printer without any additional cabling. 1610 The AXIS 1610 Network Print Server Supported Printers The AXIS 1610 is developed to be connected with Canon CAPT printers only.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction Where to use it Supported Environments The AXIS 1610 supports printing over TCP/IP or NetBIOS/NetBEUI from the following clients: • Windows 95 • Windows 98 • Windows NT 4.0 • Windows 2000 • Windows ME • Windows XP (TCP/IP only) Management and configuration of your AXIS 1610 can be performed from the internal web pages via any standard Web browser.
Section 1: Introduction AXIS 1610 User’s Manual How to use it Installation and Integration The installation of the AXIS 1610 and its integration into the network is performed using a selection of the following client software: • AXIS IP Installer • AXIS CAPT Print Monitor • AXIS NetPilot • Canon NetSpot AXIS IP Installer, AXIS CAPT Print Monitor and AXIS NetPilot are available free of charge from the AXIS 1610 CD or from the Axis web site at www.axis.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction Features and Benefits Reliability The AXIS 1610 print server provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the improved AXIS ETRAX 100 chip, which comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers.
Section 2: Product Overview Section 2 AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 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. o AXIS 1610, part no: 0095-001-01 o AXIS 1610 CD, part.no: 18817, Rev.1.1 including: oAXIS 1610 User’s Manual, part no: 18810, Rev.1.1 o Power Supply: Part nos.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 2: Product Overview AXIS 1610 Physical Description AXIS 1610 Network Connectors The AXIS 1610 is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks and connects to the network via a twisted pair category 5 cable (10baseT and 100baseTX) or better. The AXIS 1610 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.
Section 2: Product Overview Test Button Network Indicator Power Indicator AXIS 1610 User’s Manual The test button is used for resetting the AXIS 1610 parameters to the factory default settings. Refer to Using the Test Button, on page 49, for more information. The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity. The power indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or it flashes, there is a problem with the AXIS 1610 or its power supply.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 3 Section 3: Installation Installation Connecting a printer to the Network Follow the instructions below to connect a printer to the network via the AXIS 1610 print server. Caution! ❏ Make sure that the AXIS 1610 external power supply you are using is marked with the correct voltage! 1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the AXIS 1610 external power supply. 2. Locate the serial number, found on the underside label of the AXIS 1610, and write it down.
Section 3: Installation AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Assigning an IP address To establish communication with the TCP/IP network and to enable Web browser and Netspot management, an IP address must be assigned to your AXIS 1610. Before you start System privileges You need root privileges on your UNIX system, or administrator privileges on a Windows NT server to set the IP address using RARP, BOOTP or DHCP.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Methods for setting the IP Address Section 3: Installation You can set the IP address using one of the following methods, depending on your network environment: Method Network environments See...
Section 3: Installation AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 2. Connect the AXIS 1610 to the network. Note the serial number that is located on the underside label of the AXIS 1610. 3. Start AXIS IP Installer. 4. Click the serial number of your AXIS 1610 that appears in the server list. 5. Enter the desired IP address in the designated IP address field and click the Set IP address button. 6. The IP setting process will take approximately 10 to 40 seconds.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Using ARP in Windows 95/98, ME & Windows NT, 2000 Section 3: Installation Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP: 1. Start a DOS window. Type the following commands: arp -s ping arp -d Example arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86 ping 192.168.3.191 arp -d 192.168.3.191 The host will return Reply from 192.168.3.191 ... or a similar message.
Section 3: Installation Using ARP in UNIX AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP. Type the following commands in the shell window: arp -s temp ping Example: arp -s npsname 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp ping npsname The host will return npsname is alive or a similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and that the communication is established.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 3: Installation 2. Update, if necessary, your host table and alias name databases, as required by your system. 3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically performed using the rarpd -a command. 4. Restart the AXIS 1610 to download the IP address. Note: Using BOOTP in UNIX ❏ If you are using IBM AIX, you will probably not have access to a RARP daemon. If this is the case, you can use either the ARP or BOOTP methods instead.
Section 3: Installation AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 3. If it is not already running, start the BOOTP daemon. This is typically performed using the bootpd command. 4. Restart the AXIS 1610 to download the IP address, default router address, and subnet mask. The AXIS 1610 can automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server. Just add the name of the config file and the TFTP server’s IP address to your boot table.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 3: Installation Installing Printer Ports using AXIS Print Monitor About AXIS Print Monitor AXIS Print Monitor is a Windows component that has been developed for network printing. It allows your AXIS 1610 to be connected in the same simple fashion as a local printer port and once installed, it is automatically initialized upon system startup. Printing Environment AXIS Print Monitor supports printing over TCP/IP and NetBIOS/NetBEUI.
Section 3: Installation AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Installing Printers for Printing over TCP/IP Using AXIS Print Monitor in Windows 95/98 and Windows ME Local Printer Port Follow the procedure below to install TCP/IP Ports from a Windows 95/98/Me workstation: 1. Install the AXIS Print Monitor on your workstation. The software is available on the AXIS Product Resources CD. 2. Select Settings |Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard. 3.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Remote Printer Port Section 3: Installation 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.
Section 3: Installation Using AXIS Print Monitor in Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Follow the procedure below to install TCP/IP Ports from a Windows NT, 2000 or XP workstation: 1. Install the AXIS Print Monitor on your workstation. The software is available on the AXIS Product Resources CD. 2. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings | Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon. 3.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 3: Installation 13. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users and click Next> 14. Click the checkbox if you want to print a test page and click Finish. Notes: ❏ 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.
Section 3: Installation AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Installing printers for Printing over NetBIOS/NetBEUI Using AXIS Print Monitor in Windows 95/98 and Windows ME Follow the procedures below to install NetBIOS/NetBEUI ports from a Windows 95/98 or Windows ME workstation: 1. Install the AXIS Print Monitor on your workstation. The software is available on the AXIS Product Resources CD. 2. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings | Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Using AXIS Print Monitor in Windows NT and Windows 2000 Section 3: Installation Follow the procedure below to install NetBIOS/NetBEUI Ports from a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 workstation: 1. Install the AXIS Print Monitor on your workstation. The software is available on the AXIS Product Resources CD. 2. Select Settings | Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard. 3.
Section 3: Installation AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot Follow the instructions available on the AXIS Product Resources CD to install the AXIS NetPilot software on to your computer. AXIS NetPilot runs on Windows 95/98, ME, NT 4.0 and 2000 Starting the Installation Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 1610 with AXIS NetPilot: 1. Start AXIS NetPilot by double-clicking the NetPilot icon, located in the folder where you installed AXIS NetPilot. 2.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 3: Installation The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard guides you through the installation process. The following options are available: Printer Port Name The default printer port name consists of , where is AXIS followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 1610 serial number, e.g. AXIS100086. If you want to change the default printer name, just type the new name in the available text field. The maximum length of the printer port name is 15 characters.
Section 4: Management & Configuration Section 4 AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Management & Configuration The management and configuration tools that are supported by the AXIS 1610 allow you to: Configuration Overview • Change the print server parameters, i.e.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration Using a Web browser Once you have established the AXIS 1610 in the TCP/IP environment, as described in Assigning an IP address, on page 22, you can access the AXIS 1610 Web pages from any standard Web browser. Accessing the Web Pages Follow the steps below to access the internal home page of the AXIS 1610. The browser used in the following example is Netscape Navigator 4.3. 1. Start your Web browser. 2. From the File menu, select Open Page...
Section 4: Management & Configuration AXIS 1610 User’s Manual The home page of your AXIS 1610 appears in your browser.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration Overview From the Configuration pages you can: Note: Caution! • Modify configuration parameters, including the printer port name and root password. A complete parameters list can be found in The Parameter List, on page 52. • Enable or disable any of the available networking protocols and modify their operation from the appropriate configuration pages.
Section 4: Management & Configuration AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Using Netspot The Canon NetSpot utility provides easy network management of your devices by allowing you to set up those devices and display device status and features. Installing NetSpot Viewing AXIS 1610 using NetSpot Before installing NetSpot, refer to the NetSpot user documentation, provided with the NetSpot software, with information on the installation procedure and the minimum requirements for NetSpot.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration Using AXIS NetPilot AXIS NetPilot is the recommended tool to use for configuring the AXIS 1610 in networks that support communication via the NetBIOS/NetBEUI or IPX protocols.
Section 4: Management & Configuration Changing the parameter values The Property Pages AXIS 1610 User’s Manual AXIS NetPilot provides you with two useful tools for changing parameter values: • Property pages: Use the Property pages if you have limited experience in editing config files. A user-friendly interface helps you to set the AXIS 1610 parameters. • Parameter List Editor: Use this fast and efficient tool if you have considerable experience in editing config files.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual The Parameter List Editor Section 4: Management & Configuration The Parameter List Editor is a simple editor that enables you to: • Edit the AXIS 1610 config file. • Save customized config files to your hard disk. • configure several network print servers simultaneously. Follow the instructions below to use the Parameter List Editor: 1. Choose Edit Parameter List from the Setup menu. 2.
Section 4: Management & Configuration Monitoring Printers AXIS 1610 User’s Manual To simplify printer monitoring, you can create logical groups of printers. The printer status of each printer is displayed in the AXIS NetPilot window. AXIS NetPilot’s Monitoring Window Creating a printer group Follow the instructions below to create a printer group: 1. Select the ‘Monitoring Printers’ folder. 2. Click on the New Group button on the toolbar or select New Printer Group from the File menu. 3.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration 3. The Add Printer window appears. Double-click the print server, to which the desired printer is connected and select the printer port. Click OK. Examining printers Follow the instructions below to monitor the printers: 1. Select the printer group folder, located in the ‘Monitoring Printers’ folder. The printer status appear in the right-hand frame of AXIS NetPilot. 2.
Section 4: Management & Configuration AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 3. The Add Network Print Server window appears. Select the print server and click OK. Examining Print Servers Follow the instructions below to monitor the print servers: 1. Select the print server group folder, located in the ‘AXIS Units’ folder. 2. Select the print server.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration You can also view the detailed printer information in the Summary window. AXIS NetPilot Summary window Upgrading the Print Server You can use the AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard to upgrade the AXIS 1610 software. Please refer to Section 5 Upgrading the Firmware, on page 50, for details. Additional information Refer to the AXIS NetPilot on-line help for further information about this tool.
Section 4: Management & Configuration AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Using FTP Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 1610, as described in Assigning an IP address, on page 22, you can change the AXIS 1610 parameter settings using the File Transport Protocol (FTP). Editing the config file Follow the instructions below to edit the config file using FTP: 1. Log in to the AXIS 1610 by typing: ftp or ftp in a DOS window. 2. Enter the user id and the password.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration Example: > ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 AXIS 1610 FTP Print Server v5.80 Nov 1 2001 ready. Name (npserver:thomas): root 331 User name ok, need password Password: pass (not visible) 230 User logged in ftp> 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.
Section 4: Management & Configuration Viewing the Status File AXIS 1610 User’s Manual The status command shows which printer port the logical printers are assigned to, and their current status. Follow the instructions below to view the status file using FTP: 1. Log in to the AXIS 1610 by typing: ftp or ftp in a DOS window. 2. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root and pass.) 3. Download the status file to your host by typing: get status 4.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration Using SNMP You can use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remotely monitoring and configuring the AXIS 1610. All major functions for print servers are supported. 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 1610 SNMP implementation runs in TCP/IP networks.
Section 4: Management & Configuration The AXIS MIB AXIS 1610 User’s Manual In order to make full use of the AXIS 1610 SNMP support, you are required to use NMS software that allows you to install private enterprise MIBs, like the AXIS MIB. The AXIS MIB contains a large number of objects which may be categorized as follows: • Menu objects - used for viewing and changing the AXIS 1610 configuration from the NMS program. Refer to The Parameter List, on page 52.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration Using the Test Button The test button is located on the front right hand side of the AXIS 1610 and is used for resetting the AXIS 1610 parameters to the factory default settings. Factory Default Settings Follow the instructions below to reset the AXIS 1610 to the factory default settings: 1. Remove the external power supply to switch off the AXIS 1610. 2. Press and hold down the test button, while you plug the external power supply back in.
Section 5: Upgrading the Firmware Section 5 AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Upgrading the Firmware You can upgrade the AXIS 1610 firmware in the flash memory using one of the following methods: • FTP (TCP/IP) • AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard (IPX/SPX) Note: ❏ Updating instructions are also supplied with the software update. Upgrading over the Network using FTP To upgrade over the network using FTP you will need the file with the new print server software.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 5: Upgrading the Firmware 5. Wait for the flash loading operation to finish. This normally takes 1 to 4 minutes. The unit automatically restarts with the new print server software. 6. Log out using the command quit, bye or exit depending on your FTP version. Notes: ❏ If the upgrading process fails, just repeat the instructions presented above. ❏ If you lose contact with the AXIS 1610 after an upgrading failure, just restart the AXIS 1610 to restore contact.
Appendix A: The Parameter List Appendix A AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 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. Please refer to Section 4 Management & Configuration, on page 32, for more information about how to change the parameters.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Appendix B Appendix B: Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Supported Systems Microsoft Windows: WWW: Windows 95/98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP Netscape Navigator 3.0 and above and MS Internet Explorer 3.
Appendix B: Technical Specifications AXIS 1610 User’s Manual RJ-45 connector (Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair) for 10baseT Ethernet and 100baseTX Fast Ethernet Security A Root password protects the configuration settings Parallel Printer One IEEE 1284 compliant high-speed parallel port, 36-pin Centronics connector. Sustained throughput of 800 kbytes/s (100baseTX) and 600 kBytes/s (10baseT).
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Appendix C Appendix C: Glossary Glossary BOOTP 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 Ethernet address.
Appendix C: Glossary FTP HTML HTTP IP AXIS 1610 User’s Manual File Transfer Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol used for logging in to network servers and for transferring files Hypertext Markup Language. A standard hypertext language used for creating World Wide Web pages and other hypertext documents Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The TCP/IP protocol for Web based communication Internet Protocol.
AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Appendix C: Glossary TFTP Trivial File Transport Protocol. A simpler version of the FTP protocol that is used by the print server for automatic downloading of config files URL Uniform Resource Locator. A way of specifying the location of publicly available information on the Internet WINS Windows Internet Name Service.
