AXIS OfficeBasic
Secure printing in wireless networks
AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G Print Server delivers a flexible solution for wireless printer sharing in small and medium-sized networks - it is the natural choice for safeguarding your printing investments and securing your network. Cabling requirements are diminished and a mobile office environment is achieved using a wireless LAN equipped laptop or Access point. This pocket-size print server supports all wireless 802.11b/g connection equipment and features standardized wireless encryption which prevents unauthorized access to your print data. An intuitive Windows installation tool and Apples Rendezvous protocol ensure easy setup and use, management and configuration is done from a multi-lingual web interface that includes extensive possibilities for print server management and configuration. With over 20 years experience of innovative printing excellence, Axis now has over 3 million network print servers installed. Free print server firmware containing the latest in network printing technology is published regularly on www.axis.com
USB Wireless G Print Server
Reliable printer sharing in 802.11b/g

wireless networks

Secure wireless data transmission with
Increased flexibility with reduced cabling Easy to setup and use with multilingual

user interface

AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G Print Server

Specifications

Supported Printers Support for printers and digital copiers from Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, IBM, Kyocera, Lexmark, Minolta, NEC, Oce, OKI, Ricoh, Sharp, Star, TEC, Toshiba, Zebra, Xerox etc. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G does not support hostbased printers, e.g. CAPT, GDI, PPA 3 LED indicators: USB, WLAN and Power Diagnostic DIP Switch Reset button to perform factory default and print test page IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g technology in ad hoc and infrastructure modes 11 Channels (U. S. & Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) USB 2.0 High speed Bi-directional support for Apple EtherTalk and Reverse Telnet ARM9-based RISC microprocessor, operating at 160 MHz Memory: 2 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM Power provided by external supply (Type PS-N, 5 V, 2 A) Maximum consumption 4 W 40-105 F (5-40 C) Humidity 0 70% Included Accessories Approvals Installation, management and maintenance Internal web pages for configuration, monitoring and firmware upgrading Easy setup using Windows installation tool or Apple Rendezvous Firmware upgrade using the print servers web pages and TFTP Microsoft Windows: 2000, XP and 2003 Apple Mac OS 9, Mac OS X version 10.x Any standard web browser (Netscape 6.x or higher and MS Internet Explorer 5.x or higher)

23823/EN/R1/0503

Front Panel
Supported Systems Supported web browsers

Network Connection

Supported languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish Supported Standards 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11i Supported Protocols TCP/IP: ARP, DHCP, BOOTP, TFTP, LPR, IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, SNMP v1, ICMP, Raw TCP, IPP, Rendezvous Apple EtherTalk: AAPR, ATP, DDP, NBP, PAP, RTMP, ZIP NetBIOS/NetBEUI WEP, WPA, WPA2 Quick Installation Guide, Power supply, Installation CD, USB cable EMC: EN 55022/1998, EN 55024:1998, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, VCCI Class B, C-TICK, FCC part 15 Subpart C, Class B Safety: EN 60950
Printer Connection Processors and Memory Power Operating conditions
Dimensions (HxWxD) 25.4 x 63.8 x 114.2 mm (1.0 x 2.5 x 4.5) 74 g (2.6 oz) and weight

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Users Manual

AXIS OfficeBasic Print Server

Safety Notices

Please take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS OfficeBasic. Caution! - must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment. Important: - must be observed to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices unless you have taken appropriate measures!
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) notices - USA
This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) notices - Europe
This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1994, and the requirements for immunity according to EN50082-1/1992 residential, commercial, and light industry (Compliance is not valid for unshielded network and printer cables).

Liability

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform us by contacting your local Axis office. 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.

Year 2000 compliance

Axis Communications warrants that the AXIS OfficeBasic, with software versions 6.00 or later, is Year 2000 compliant.

Axis Trademarks

ThinServer.
Other Trademark Acknowledgments
DOS, Ethernet, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, LAN Server, Microsoft, Netscape and Windows, are registered trademarks of the respective holders.
AXIS OfficeBasic Users Manual Part No: 16852 Copyright Axis Communications AB, 2003
Revision 1.1 Date: July 2003

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the AXIS OfficeBasic 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 OfficeBasic in various network environments. It is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the AXIS OfficeBasic. To fully benefit from the manual, you should be familiar with basic networking principles. This manual is applicable for the AXIS OfficeBasic, with software release 6.00 or later.

About Axis

Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for network-connected computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984, it has been one of the fastest growing companies in the market and is now a leader in its field. ThinServer Technology - enables Axis products to act as intelligent file server independent ThinServer devices. A ThinServer device is a network server which includes thin embedded server software capable of simultaneous multiprotocol communication, scalable RISC hardware and a built-in Web server which allows easy access and management via any standard Web browser. The ThinServer technology makes it possible to connect any electronic device to the network, thus providing Access to everything. Today, Axis Communications is offering six major ThinServer product lines consisting of: 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. IBM Mainframe and S/3x - AS/400 Print Servers and Protocol Converters - include a wide range of LAN, coax and twinax attached print servers for the IBM host environment. By emulating IBM devices, these servers provide conversion of the IPDS, SCS and 3270DS data streams to the major ASCII printer languages.

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7 Appendix A

Upgrading the Software. 52 Technical Specifications. 54

Appendix B Appendix C

The Parameter List. 1 Glossary. 3 Index. 5
Section 1: Product Overview

Section 1

Product Overview
Based on the ThinServer technology, the AXIS OfficeBasic allows you to share your available printer resources on your network. You can connect your AXIS OfficeBasic directly to any standard printer without the need of additional cabling. The AXIS OfficeBasic supports printing using the TCP/IP and NetBIOS/NetBEUI protocols from the following clients: Windows XP (requires firmware version 6.15 and up in your print server) Windows 2000 Windows NT 3.5x and up Windows 95 Windows 98

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 Print Server Model AXIS OfficeBasic Europe UK Power Supply (PS-B) Australia USA Japan Media CD Printed Materials Title AXIS OfficeBasic CD AXIS OfficeBasic Users Guide Part Numbers 0107-001-Part Numbers revision 1.0 16853
From your local dealer you can order optional accessories. The following items are available for the AXIS OfficeBasic:
Optional Accessories Cables Title Printer Cable extensions Centronics to mini-Centronics cable Self-adhesive velcro ribbons Part Numbers 13282 & 13283

Ribbons

AXIS OfficeBasic Physical Description
Plan view of the AXIS OfficeBasic

Network Connectors

The AXIS OfficeBasic 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 OfficeBasic is equipped with an autosensing 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. The AXIS OfficeBasic print server is provided with a single highspeed IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port, that connects directly to any standard printer.

Printer Port

Centronics-to-Centronics and Centronics-to-mini Centronics extension cables may be obtained from your local distributor for use with printers physically unable to accommodate the AXIS OfficeBasic. Test Button The test button is used for: Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer. Printing the parameter list showing all the AXIS OfficeBasic settings. Resetting the AXIS OfficeBasic parameters to the factory default settings.

Refer to Using the Test Button, on page 46, for more information about the test button. 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 it flashes, there is a problem with the AXIS OfficeBasic or its power supply.

The AXIS OfficeBasic CD

The AXIS OfficeBasic CD comprises all necessary AXIS OfficeBasic documentation and software. It is compatible for use within all of the supported Windows environments. The CD interface is available in HTML format, but the documentation is in pdf format. Start-up procedures The AXIS OfficeBasic CD starts automatically from a local CD drive on Windows 95/98, NT and 2000 platforms.
You can also navigate to the CD root directory and click on the index.html file from within the Windows file manager. Note: If the Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 is not installed on to your system, you can download it from the AXIS OfficeBasic CD.
Section 2: Hardware Installation and IP address assignment

Section 2

Hardware Installation and IP address assignment
In order to set up you print server and make it available for use on users workstations, follow the instructions described here: Connect the Hardware, on page 12 Assign an IP Address to the Print Server, on page 13 Adding a Network Printer to your workstation, on page 19

Connect the Hardware

1. Make sure that your printer is switched off and that the print servers Power Adapter is disconnected. 2. Locate the serial number, found on the underside label of the print server, and write it down. You will need this number to configure the print server. Example: S/N: 00408c181cf0 3. Connect the printer directly to the LPT port or using the printer cable. 4. Connect the print server to the network using a twisted pair category 5 cable, 10baseT or 100baseTX. 5. Switch on the printer and make sure it is ready for use. 6. Connect the Power Adapter to the print server. The power indicator will light up. When the network indicator starts to flash, the print server is correctly connected to the network. 7. Wait 1 minute. Press the test button on the print server once to print a test page. The test page includes a list of the most important parameters.
Assign an IP Address to the Print Server
If you have a DHCP server on your network, your print server will receive an IP address automatically. The IP address will then appear on the test page you printed above. If you are not working in a DHCP network, you need to set the IP address of the print server manually. Choose from the methods listed in the table below:

Ethernet Address: You need to know the Ethernet address of your print server in order to assign an IP address to it. The Ethernet address is based upon the serial number of your print server. This means, for example, that a print server with the serial number of 00408C100086, will have the corresponding Ethernet address of 8C 86. The serial number is located on the backside label of the print server. IP Address: Unless you are assigning an IP address using DHCP, you must obtain an unused IP address from your network administrator. Important: DO NOT use the IP addresses used in the following examples when installing your print server. Consult your network administrator before assigning an IP address to your print server. If you need more specifications for DHCP networks, see WINS, DDNS, DHCP information for System Administrators, on page 49
Methods for Setting the IP Address
The IP address of your print server can be set using one of the following methods, depending on your network operating environment:
Automatic IP Address assignment

Method DHCP

Requiredserver/environment DHCP server
Comment Dynamic assignment of IP addresses. See Assign an IP Address to the Print Server, on page 13
Manual IP Address assignment

Method

Platform
Comment Requires the IP address for each device to be downloaded individually. Cannot be used over routers. See Set the IP Address using ARP/Ping in Windows 95/98/NT/ 2000/XP, on page 15 Axis software that allows you to find print servers in your network and assign an IP address to them. See Set the IP Address using AXIS IP JumpStarter, on page 17 * Can only be used with AXIS OfficeBasic print servers containg firmware version 6.15 and above! Axis software that allows you to find print servers in your network and assign an IP address to them. See Set the ip address using IPInstaller, on page 18 Should only be used with AXIS OfficeBasic containing firmware prior to 6.15! DHCP must be enabled in the print server.

arp/ping

Windows

AXIS IP JumpStarter*

Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000

AXIS IP Installer

Windows 95, 98, NT

Important:

The ability to set the IP address with ARP/PING will only be enabled the first 4 minutes after restarting the print server. The ARP method operates on single network segments only, i.e. they cannot be used over routers.
Set the IP Address using ARP/Ping in Windows 95/98/NT/ 2000/XP
Start out with making sure that the IP address is available for use. The IP address 192.168.3.191 is used here as an example: Ping the IP address by opening a Command Prompt and writing:

ping 192.168.3.191

If the host returns Reply from 192.168.3.191. or a similar message, the IP address is already taken. You can obtain a new and unused IP address from your system administrator. Check that the IP address you want to use is not already taken and stored in the hosts cache memory. Open a Command Prompt and write:

arp -a

If the host lists the IP Address followed by the Physical Address, then the IP address is in use. You can remove the entry from the cache memory with the command:

arp -d 192.168.3.191

Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using arp/ping in Windows 1. Open a Command Prompt and write:
arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> ping -t<IP address>
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86 ping -t 192.168.3.191
2. Without interrupting the ping -t loop, restart the print server by disconnecting and then re-connecting the power supply. 3. If the host returns Reply from 192.168.3.191. or a similar message, the IP address has been set successfully. Interrupt the ping -t loop by pressing CTRL+C on your keyboard. If the host returns Request time out. you need to perform a factory default on the print server and perform steps 1-3 above again. See Factory Default, on page 52. 4. Log in to the print servers Web pages (see ), select Admin | Network Settings | Detailed View | TCP/IP and define the Default Router and Subnet Mask. You have now set the IP address of the print server. Continue to Adding a Network Printer to your workstation, on page 19.
Set the IP Address using AXIS IP JumpStarter
AXIS IP JumpStarter is Windows 95/98/NT/2000 software that allows you to assign IP addresses to your Axis servers and find Axis servers on your network. Print server firmware 6.15 and above is required. 1. Download and install AXIS IP JumpStarter. AXIS IP JumpStarter is available on www.axis.com. 2. Select a print server from the serial number list:
3. From the Server menu, select Set IP Address. The Set IP Address dialog appears. 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 Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. 5. Click OK to save your settings. 6. Enter the server root password (by default set to pass), click OK and the print server will appear in the list with the assigned IP address. 7. To verify that you have access to the print servers Web pages, highlight the print server in the list and select Server Home Page from the Server menu. 8. You have now finished the procedure of setting the IP address. Continue to Adding a Network Printer to your workstation, on page 19.

If your print server does not appear in the serial number list, refer to the AXIS IP JumpStarter online help files. 1. Download AXIS IPInstaller. It is available for free on www.axis.com 2. Start the program. 3. Restart your print server and then select it's serial number in the list on the screen. If you dont know the serial number of your print server, you can find it on the bottom label of your print server (it is the same number as the server's MAC/Ethernet-address.) If no serial numbers are displayed, try restarting your printserver by turning the power off and then on again. 4. Fill in the print server's desired IP address. You can get the IP address from your network administrator. The IP address first three fields usually already have values. (These two first fields should normally not be changed, else you are setting an IP address outside your own network range.) 5. Click the "Set IP address" button to set the IP address. You will see dialogs that inform you of what is happening. Within one minute (normally 20 seconds) the IP setting will be finished, otherwise a timeout will occur. Upon success AXIS IPInstaller will display a success statement. When a failure occurs a dialog will let you know what went wrong. 6. Click the "Close" button when you have finished setting IP addresses.
Set the ip address using IPInstaller
Adding a Network Printer to your workstation
Configuration Methods Once you have set the IP address of your print server, your network printer can be added to any computer on your network. The method that you choose should be dictated by your printing requirements and your supported network environments. Select the appropriate method from the table below:
Windows Platform Windows 2000, XP* Windows 2000

Printing Protocol

Method Standard Windows Add Printer Wizard AXIS Print Monitor
See. Adding Printers in Windows 2000 and XP over TCP/IP, on page 21 Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows 2000 using AXIS Print Monitor, on page 22 Adding Printers in Windows NT 4 Using the Microsoft LPR Monitor, on page 24 Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows NT 4 using AXIS Print Monitor, on page 25 Adding Printers in Windows 95/98 over TCP/IP using AXIS Print Monitor, on page 27 Adding Printers in Windows 95/98 over NetBIOS/NetBEUI using AXIS Print Monitor, on page 30

TCP/IP

NetBIOS/NetBEUI
TCP/IP Windows NT 4 NetBIOS/NetBEUI

Microsoft LPR Monitor

AXIS Print Monitor
Raw TCP Windows 95/98 NetBIOS/NetBEUI AXIS Print Monitor
*Windows XP support for the AXIS OfficeBasic requires firmware version 6.15 and above. You can upgrade your firmware for free on www.axis.com.

Adding Printers in Windows 95/98 over NetBIOS/NetBEUI using AXIS Print Monitor
Follow the procedures below to install Axis NetBIOS/NetBEUI printer ports on a Windows 95/98 workstation, using AXIS Print Monitor: 1. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings | Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon. 2. After clicking Next in the first dialog, the Wizard asks you to select Local printer or Network printer. Select Local printer and click Next. 3. Choose the appropriate printer driver for your printer. If the desired printer driver appears in the displayed Manufacturers and Printers lists, highlight your selection, click Next and proceed directly to step 6. It is only necessary to perform steps 4 - 5 if your printer does not appear in the model list. Note: Even if the desired printer is available in the Manufacturers and Printers lists, you are advised to use the printer driver provided with the printer. This assures you of the latest driver software. 4. Click the Have Disk. button. Insert the printer driver diskette/CD that was provided with your printer, select the appropriate diskette/CD drive and click OK. 5. Select the printer driver you want to install and click Next. 6. Select the AXIS Printer Port from the Available Ports list. The port names appears as <name>.<port>. Here, <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of the print servers serial number (e.g. AX100086) and <port> is: LP1 Click the Configure Port button.
7. Choose whether error condition pop-up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure AXIS Ports dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be displayed after retry. Click OK and Next. 8. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next. Choose whether you wish to print a test page and click Finish.
Section 4: Printing from Windows NT 3.5 (TCP/IP)
Printing from Windows NT 3.5 (TCP/IP)
This section describes how to install the AXIS OfficeBasic for TCP/IP printing on Windows NT3.5x clients.

Before you begin

Make sure that the TCP/IP protocol is enabled on your Windows client. To complete the installation you need to perform the following steps: Physically connect the AXIS OfficeBasic to your network and assign an ip address to the print server. See Hardware Installation and IP address assignment, on page 12. Install the AXIS Print Monitor software on your client. Please refer to page 33. Integrating the AXIS OfficeBasic in your network and installing the TCP/IP printer ports on your client. Please refer to page 35.

Installation Steps

Installing AXIS Print Monitor
AXIS Print Monitor is a software utility tool that has been developed for TCP/IP printing in Windows NT 3.5x environments and for NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing in Windows 95/98, Windows NT and Windows 2000 environments. It allows you to connect you AXIS Network Print Servers in the same simple fashion as a local printer port. Once installed it is automatically initialized upon system startup. AXIS Print Monitor supports peer-to-peer printing, which means that your print jobs are sent directly to the AXIS OfficeBasic.

13. From the Add LPR port dialog, enter the IP address or host name of your print server and define a printer name. Click OK to return to the Create Printer dialog. 14. Select the AXIS LPR port you wish to use from the Print to drop-down list. The port appears as <port name>@<IP address> or <port name>@<host name>, e.g. LPT1@192.36.254.101. 15. Click the Settings button. Choose whether error condition popup messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure AXIS LPR Ports dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be displayed after retry. Click OK to return to the Create Printer dialog. 16. Having selected and configured the chosen port, click Next>. 17. Select whether you want to share the printer with other network users. Click OK. The printer properties are displayed in an appropriate dialog that allows you to refine your printer setup. The Axis printer is now installed and will appear as an icon in the Print Manager.
Section 5: Printing from Windows NT 3.5 (NetBIOS/NetBEUI)
Printing from Windows NT 3.5 (NetBIOS/NetBEUI)
This section describes how to install the AXIS OfficeBasic for NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing on Windows NT 3.5x clients.
Make sure that the NetBIOS/NetBEUI protocol is enabled on your Windows client. Physically connect the AXIS OfficeBasic to your network and assign an ip address to the print server. See Hardware Installation and IP address assignment, on page 12. Installing the AXIS Print Monitor software on your client. Please refer to page 38. Installing the NetBIOS/NetBEUI printer ports on your client. Please refer to page 40.
AXIS Print Monitor is a software utility tool that has been developed for NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing in Windows 95/98, Windows NT and Windows 2000 environments and for TCP/IP printing in Windows NT 3.5x environments. It allows you to connect you AXIS Network Print Servers in the same simple fashion as a local printer port. Once installed it is automatically initialized upon system startup. AXIS Print Monitor supports peerto-peer printing, which means that your print jobs are sent directly to the AXIS OfficeBasic.
Follow the instructions below to install AXIS Print Monitor on your Windows client: 1. Insert the AXIS OfficeBasic CD in your CD-drive. When the AXIS OfficeBasic CD user interface has started, click the Install Software button. 2. Click the NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing link that is located under the Windows NT 3.5x header. 3. Select AXIS Print Monitor and click the Install link. Save the Setup.exe file and double-click it to start the AXIS Print Monitor Installation Wizard. Click Next> when the installation starts. 4. Select the destination directory where AXIS Print Monitor will be installed. If you want to change the recommended default directory, you should use the Browse. button to navigate to the desired directory. Click Next>. 5. Select the Start menu group. If you want to change the default value, you can select a group from the list or type a new group name in the appropriate field. Click Next>. 6. The last page of the installation lists all your selections. If you want to change any of your selections, just click the the <Back button until you reach the desired page. Click Install> to finish the installation.

Installing NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printer Ports
Follow the procedure below to install Axis printer ports from a Windows NT 3.5x workstation: 1. Open the Print Manager and select Create Printer from the Printer menu. 2. Enter an appropriate name in the Printer Name field. 3. Select Other. in the driver list. Insert the printer driver diskette/CD that was provided with your printer, select the appropriate diskette/CD drive and click OK. 4. Select the printer driver you want to install. 5. Select Other. in the Print to list box. 6. Select Axis Port from the list of available Print Monitors and click OK. 7. Select the AXIS Port you wish to add and then click OK. The port appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS OfficeBasic serial number, e.g. AX100086. 8. Click on Settings. Choose whether error condition pop-up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure Axis Ports dialog. Click OK. 9. Click OK.
Section 6: Management & Configuration
Management & Configuration
The following section describes how you can manage and configure the AXIS OfficeBasic. The available management and configurations operations can be performed by: using a standard Java compatible Web browser using the Test Button

Using a Web browser

Once you have established the AXIS OfficeBasic in the TCP/IP environment, you are free to access the AXIS OfficeBasic Web pages from any Java enabled Web browser. The Web interface of the AXIS OfficeBasic is divided into two modes of operation, User mode and Admin mode. User In User mode, you have no rights to change any parameter settings. However, if you have access rights to the Admin mode, you can change some of the basic parameters from User mode via the Configuration Wizard. This mode is intended for regular users who are only interested in using the print server's interface for checking print jobs or viewing printer properties. If you want to change any other of the print server's settings, you must enter the Admin mode. When in Admin mode, you have access to all the print server's parameters and you can change them to your liking. This mode is intended for network administrators and is password protected to prevent unauthorized changing of the print server parameters. If the ROOT_PWD parameter is set to pass, which is the default value, all users have access to the User mode as well as the Admin mode.

Accessing the Web Pages

Follow the steps below to access the internal home page of the AXIS OfficeBasic. 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. 3. Type the host name or the IP address of your AXIS OfficeBasic in the Open Page dialog, as detailed below:

You can alternatively type the host name or the IP address directly into the Web browsers Location text field.
The User Mode home page of your AXIS OfficeBasic appears in the browser window.
The AXIS OfficeBasic web Page - User view
4. Click the admin button to enter the Admin mode: The default user login is root The default password is pass
The AXIS OfficeBasic web Page Admin view
Available Services from the User Mode
The following services are available from the User mode. An additional link to the Axis home page is available from this mode.
The Printer Overview page contains a section that allows you to view the general parameter setting of the AXIS OfficeBasic, including the print server name and the location of the print server in your organization, if defined. If you have admin access rights you can use the Configuration Wizard to perform basic configuration of the AXIS OfficeBasic. By clicking the printer icon, a printer page opens, allowing you to view the status and the supported capabilities of the connected printer. The extent of this information is depending on the printer model. From the printer page, you can also print a test page to the printer.
From the Print Jobs page you can view the status of the current print job, including the number of printed bytes and the origin of the print job. You can also view a log of the 20 latest print jobs that includes the user, the printing protocol and the file size. A log that displays the accumulated usage of the connected printer allows you to control the usage of the connected printers.
The General Help page presents you with basic information about the AXIS OfficeBasic and the Web user interface. A short description of the Axis installation tools you should use when installing a printer on your PC, is also included.
Available Services from the Admin Mode
The following services are available from the Admin mode. An additional link to the Axis home page is available from this mode.
The This Print Server page contains a section that allows you to view and modify the general parameter settings of the AXIS OfficeBasic, including the print server name, the node address, the password and the base URL. Management operations, like restarting the AXIS OfficeBasic and resetting its parameters to the factory default settings, are also available. By clicking the printer icon, a printer page opens, allowing you to view the status and the supported capabilities of the connected printer. The extent of this information is depending on the printer model. From the printer page, you can also print a test page to the printer.

From the Print Jobs page you can view the status of the current print job, including the number of printed bytes and the origin of the print job. You can also view a log of the 20 latest print jobs that includes the user, the printing protocol and the file size. A log that displays the accumulated usage of the connected printer allows you to control the usage of the connected printers. If you want to delete an ongoing print job, a delete button is available on this page.
From the Network Settings page you can set the parameters that control the network traffic to and from the AXIS OfficeBasic. You can enable or disable any of the supported network protocols and fine-tune the parameter settings. Caution! Any network configuration should involve the Network Administrator.
From the Support page you can receive help to resolve any installation or print problems that might occur. If your problems persist, the Support page allows you to produce a Server Report. The Server Report includes the settings of the AXIS OfficeBasic, information about your connected printers 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. The Statistics page displays information about the network traffic to and from the AXIS OfficeBasic as well as information about servers and services that are connected or associated with the AXIS OfficeBasic.
The Help Contents displays a comprehensive description of the configuration and management activities that can be performed from the internal Web pages of the AXIS OfficeBasic. Theses activities include instructions on how to install the AXIS OfficeBasic in various environments and how to upgrade it with new firmware. A detailed index is also available.

Using the Test Button

The test button is located on the front right hand side of the AXIS OfficeBasic and is used for: Printing a test page, checking the connection to the printer. Printing a parameter list, showing the AXIS OfficeBasic current settings. Resetting the AXIS OfficeBasic parameters to the factory default settings.

The Test Page

Press the test button once to print a test page. If the test page prints, the parallel interface is functioning correctly. The printed test page contains basic information about the AXIS OfficeBasic. It is recommended that you print a test page every time you have connected the AXIS OfficeBasic to a printer. Press the test button twice to print a parameter list showing the current AXIS OfficeBasic settings. This list provides comprehensive details of all the parameters and their current status. Refer to Appendix Appendix B - The Parameter List, on page 1. If you want to change any of the parameters, use one of the methods that are described inUsing a Web browser, on page 41.

Obtaining the Updated firmware
Upgrading the AXIS OfficeBasic
Follow the instructions below to upgrade the AXIS OfficeBasic flash memory with an updated firmware version: 1. Log in to the AXIS OfficeBasic with the command: ftp <host name>, or ftp <IP address> 2. You will be prompted for user id and password. Use the user id root, which has the default password pass. 3. Type the command binary to change to binary transfer mode. 4. Type the command put <software name> flash, where <software name> is the name of the new print server software, e.g. office_6xx.bin 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.
If the upgrading process fails, just repeat the instructions presented above. If you lose contact with the AXIS OfficeBasic after an upgrade failure, just restart the AXIS OfficeBasic to restore contact. Should the network diode flash at half a second intervals, the AXIS OfficeBasic cannot process any print jobs. In order to leave this state, you must repeat the instructions presented above.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications

Appendix A

Supported Systems

Microsoft Windows:

Technical Specifications
Windows 2000, Windows XP (requires firmware version 6.15 and up), Windows NT ver. 3.5 and above, Windows 95, Windows 98. Raw TCP/IP, LPD, NetBIOS/NetBEUI. Netscape Navigator 4.0 and higher and MS Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher. 32 bit 100 MHz RISC Controller, 1 Mbyte Flash memory. 512 kbytes RAM. NWay support to provide auto-detection of the network speed. Running simultaneously any combination of the supported protocols. Use of IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP and Ethernet II frame types simultaneously. RJ-45 connector (Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair) for 10baseT Ethernet and 100baseTX Fast Ethernet. One IEEE 1284 compliant high-speed parallel port, 36-pin Centronics connector. Sustained throughput over 1 Mbyte/s using NetWare. Bidirectional support for Reverse Telnet. ECP support. 2 LED indicators: Power and Network. Test button for information printouts. Power provided by external supply: Maximum 200 mA at 12 VDC. (Type PS-B, 12V, 500 mA).

Print Methods:

Hardware

Logical Connection

Attachments

Parallel Printer

Front Panel

Power Consumption

Dimensions
Height x Width x Depth 0.9 x 2.4 x 4.8 inches (2.4 x 6.1 x 12.1 cm)

Weight

--- SNMP MENU READ_COM. : public WRT_COM. : pass TRAPADDR. : TRAP_COM. : public SYS_NAME. : SNMP_AUT. : DISABLE TRAP_PRT. : DISABLE
(DISABLE, ENABLE) (DISABLE, ENABLE)
Read Community Read/Write Community Trap Address Trap Community System Name Authentication Failure Trap Printer Failure Trap
--- IPX MENU FR_802_3. FR_ETH_2. FR_802_2. FR_SNAP.

: : : :

YES YES YES YES
IEEE 802.3 Frame Type Enabled Ethernet II Frame Type Enabled IEEE 802.2 Frame Type Enabled SNAP Frame Type Enabled
--- NetBIOS/NetBEUI MENU LSLM_ENB. : YES NB_FR_TYPE. : FR_AUTO (FR_AUTO, FR_802_2, FR_DIX) LPRINT_1. : AX100086.LP1
NetBIOS/NetBEUI Enabled NetBIOS Frame Type (Requires Restart) Name Printer 1 (100086 are the last six characters of the serial number)
--- LPT1 Menu L1_CENTR. L1_BSYTM. L1_COMMENT. : HISPEED (IBM_PC, STNDRD, FAST, HISPEED) : 60 :
Centronics Interface Timing LPT1 Busy Status Time-Out LPT1 (All status reporting disabled if set to 0) Optional user comment describing the printer at LPT1

Appendix C: Glossary

Appendix C

config file

Glossary
This is a file that resides in the print servers memory and contains all the parameters that determine the AXIS OfficeBasic functionality. By editing the config file (changing the parameter settings), you can configure the AXIS OfficeBasic to meet the printing needs of your network. Domain Name Service. Reflects the server names and addresses within a network. The print server software is stored in Flash Memory. This memory is provided by a silicon chip that like any other ROM device, retains data content even after power is removed. However, Flash Memory is unique because it allows its data to be erased and re-written. This means that 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. 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. The TCP/IP session-layer protocol that regulates packet forwarding by tracking IP addresses, routing outgoing messages and recognizing incoming messages. Light Emitting Diode. Reduced Instruction Set Computing. A processor that recognizes only a limited number of assembly-language instructions.