Axis 1611 User Manual

AXIS 1611 User’s Manual

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

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.

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 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

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 Preface

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 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:

• 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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Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

How to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

AXIS 1611 Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Section 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 1: Install the hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 2: Assign an IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 3: Install AXIS CAPT Print Monitor Software and Add Printers 22

Section 4 Management & Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Accessing the Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Managing the print server using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Managing the print server using SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Section 5 Upgrading the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Section 6 The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Section 7 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Section 8 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.

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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 Me

Windows 2000

Windows XP

Windows 98

Windows Me

Windows 2000

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Printing Protocols • NetBIOS/NetBEUI

•TCP/IP

Management and

Configuration

Management and configuration of your AXIS 1611 can be performed from the internal web pages via any standard Web browser. See Management & 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:

• AXIS CAPT Print Monitor

Located on the AXIS 1611 CD and Axis Communications Web.

Network Printer

Management

You can manage your network printers from:

• Any standard Web browser (TCP/IP)

• Canon’s NetSpot Device Installer Software (TCP/IP), provided with your Canon CAPT Printer.

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Features and Benefits

Reliability The AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card provides high

Speed The AXIS ETRAX 100LX chip has been specifically designed for

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.

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 & Configuration, on page 30.

Monitoring The internal AXIS 1611 Web pages allow you to continuously

monitor printer status.

Additionally, 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.

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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

Power

Supply

LED

Network

LED

Connector

Serial Number Display Label

(MAC address)

Network

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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 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. These cables can be used:

10 BaseT Network 100 BaseT Network

UTP or STP category 3, 4 or 5 cable (Unshielded or Shielded Twisted Pair with RJ 45 connector on both ends)

UTP or STP category 5 cable (Unshielded or Shielded Twisted 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

Label

Indicates the Serial number of the network interface card. The 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

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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 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.

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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:

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3. With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws from the expansion board slot, and remove the protection board. Keep the screws handy.

Caution!

4. Insert the AXIS 1611 Network Interface Card into the expansion board slot until it snaps firmly into place:

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.

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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.

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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.

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Step 2: Assign an 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.

• If there is a DHCP server on your network and you are working from Windows 98/2000/Me or XP, your AXIS 1611 will automatically receive an IP address when you physically connect it to the network (described above).

• If 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.

Before you start

System privileges You need root privileges on your Windows NT server to set the

IP address using DHCP.

MAC address 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 d0. The serial number is located on the underside label of the print server.

IP address You must obtain an unused IP address from your network

administrator, unless you have automatic IP address assignment e.g. DHCP on your network.

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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

the IP Address

Assigning a

Host Name

to the IP address

Note:

You can set the IP address using one of the following methods, depending on your network environment:

Method Network environments See... DHCP Windows 98/2000/Me/XP page 17 NetSpot Device

Installer software ARP/Ping Windows 98/2000/Me/XP page 21

Windows 98/2000/Me/XP page 17

If you are using host names, you can map a unique host name to the IP address. Refer to your system manuals or to your network 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.

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.

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