Axis OFFICEBASIC User Manual
AXIS OfficeBasic
Network Print Server
User’s Manual
AXIS OfficeBasic User’s Manual 1
Safety Notices Take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the print server. Please observe all safety markings and
Important: Observe “Important:” in the text to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed until you have fully understood the
instructions when using this product.
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
Europe This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022, and the requirements
Japan This is a class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information
Australia This electronic device meets the requirements of the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard 1998
Liability Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform your
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 t hat interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele vision reception, which c an 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..
for immunity according to EN55024 residential, commercial, and light industry. Compliance is not valid for unshielded
network cables.
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.
AS/NZS CISPR22:1997. Compliance is not valid for unshielded network cables.
local Axis office, which can be found on the cover of this document. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for
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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 Print Monitor, AXIS AddPrinter.
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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 online manuals, technical support, software updates, application software, corporate
information, etc. at http://www.axis.com/techsup/
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.
USER’S MANUAL AXIS OfficeBasic
Part No: 26241, Revision 1.1
Date: March 2006 — Copyright © Axis Communications AB
This manual applies to the AXIS OfficeBasic with firmware version 7.06 or
higher.
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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
Installation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section 3 Basic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mounting the AXIS OfficeBasic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Methods for Setting the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dynamic IP Address Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Static IP Address Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adding a Network Printer to your Workstation . . . . . . 18
Section 4 Adding Printers in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 using AXIS
AddPrinter Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 using
Windows Add Printer Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adding Printers in Windows NT using the Microsoft LPR
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adding Printers in Windows using AXIS Print Monitor . 26
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows 2000 using
AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows NT using
AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adding Printers in Windows 98, Me over TCP/IP using AXIS
Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adding Printers in Windows NT over TCP/IP using AXIS Print
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me over
NetBIOS/NetBEUI using AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . 31
Section 5 Adding Printers in Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Bonjour Printing in Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installation in Mac OS X using AppleTalk . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installation of LPR printing in MAC OS X . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installation on an Mac OS 9.1 or older, using AppleTalk .
36
Choosing a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Section 6 Print Server Management Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using a Web Browser for Print Server Management . . 41
Using FTP for Print Server Management . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Section 7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Section 8 Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Upgrading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Section 9 The Test Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Section 10 Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Section 11 The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
AXIS OfficeBasic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Section 12 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4AXIS OfficeBasic User’s Manual
Section 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS OfficeBasic. 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 the AXIS OfficeBasic with firmware version
7.06 or higher, 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 “Performing a Factory
Default” on page 55.
Introduction
About Axis
Support Services
Axis increases the value of network solutions. The company is an
innovative market leader in network video and print servers. Axis'
products and solutions are focused on applications such as security,
surveillance, remote monitoring and document management. The
products are based on in-house developed chip technology, which is also
sold to third parties.
Axis was founded in 1984 and is listed on the Stockholmsbörsen
(XSSE:AXIS). Axis operates globally with offices in 14 countries and in
cooperation with distributors, system integrators and OEM partners in 70
countries. Markets outside Sweden account for more than 95 % of sales.
Information about Axis can be found at www.axis.com
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.
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Introduction
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.
• Report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your private
• Visit Axis support Web on www.axis.com/techsup
Supported Environments
Network Printing • Windows
•Macintosh
Search by product, category or phrase
support area
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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 is missing or
damaged. All packing materials are recyclable.
AXIS OfficeBasic
Hardware Model Part Number
Network Print Server
Adhesive Holder & Clip
USB Cable*
Power Adapter
The USB cable shipped with this product supports USB Low-Speed and Full-
*
Speed, Hi-Speed is
AXIS OfficeBasic print server 0244-001-01
ACC AXIS 5500 CLIPS KIT 20119
Length: 70 cm, 28 inches 20208
PS-H
not supported.
Product Overview
Media Title Part Number
CD
Warranty Sheet
Printed Material
AXIS Network Product CD 26242
Warranty Axis Servers 21681
AXIS OfficeBasic Installation Guide 25627
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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Product Overview
AXIS Network Product CD
The AXIS Network Product CD provides an easy-to-use electronic catalog,
that includes Axis software, firmware and user documentation. If your
computer is set to French, German, Italian or Spanish, the information
will automatically be presented in that language, otherwise you will see
the English version.
To read the PDF documents you need an Acrobat Reader, which can be
fetched at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html
Start-up Procedures
for Windows
Start-up Procedures
for Mac OS
Latest Versions The latest version of Axis documentation, software and firmware is
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.
Using your preferred file manager application, navigate to the CD root
directory and click index.htm
available on www.axis.com
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Physical Description
AXIS OfficeBasic
Product Overview
Parallel printer port (LPT1)
Test button
Ethernet connector
Network
Indicator
Power Adapter
connector
Power
Indicator
USB printer port (USB1)
Underside Label on
Print Server
Serial number
Serial number MAC/Ethernet address:
00408c181cf0 =
Network Connector AXIS OfficeBasic is designed for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet networks
and connect to the network via a twisted pair category 5 cable (10baseT
or 100baseTX) or better.
00-40-8c-18-1c-f0 (Windows)
00:40:8c:18:1c:f0 (Macintosh)
Printer Ports
• One Low-Speed/Full-speed USB 1.1 port. The port also works with USB
v 2.0 in Low-Speed/Full-Speed.
Note: The USB cable shipped with the product supports Low-Speed and
Full-Speed. IMPORTANT! Hi-Speed is not
supported.
• One high-speed IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port.
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Product Overview
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 the
parameters and settings to their factory default values.
See “The Test Button” on page 55 for details.
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. See
Troubleshooting, on page 50.
Printer Compatibility All printers can be used except host-based printers (also known as CAPT,
GDI, PPA or Windows-based printers).
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Installation Methods
Product Overview
Installation and
Integration
Configuration and
Management
Refer to the table below to select the appropriate installation method. All
Axis client software is available on www.axis.com
Environment Method/Client Software Description
Used for adding network printers to your workstation
in Windows 2000, XP and 2003
Used for adding network printers to your workstation
in Windows 98/Me/NT
Used for installing network printers in Macintosh
Windows
Macintosh
AXIS AddPrinter Wizard
AXIS Print Monitor
Bonjour and Macintosh
standard methods in native/classic mode
The print server can be configured and managed from its internal Web
pages, using HTTP. These Web pages offer you a platform independent
management tool that is suitable for all supported network environments.
See Using a Web Browser for Print Server Management, on page 41 for
details.
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Product Overview
Features and Benefits
Reliability The print server provides high performance and reliability combined with
Flexibility The print server supports printing in Windows and Mac OS environments.
Speed The AXIS ETRAX 100 LX chip has been specifically designed for LAN
Easy to Install The print server installs, operates and is managed in a reliable and easy
Security You can assign a password to restrict unauthorized configuration of the
low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the AXIS
ETRAX 100 LX chip, which comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor
and associated network controllers.
products.
fashion.
print server.
Monitoring The internal print server Web pages allow you to continuously monitor
printer status.
Future Proof The firmware stored in the print server’s Flash memory can be upgraded
over the internal Web pages or FTP. This allows you to quickly update
and enhance its operational features when new print server software
becomes available.
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Section 3 Basic Installation
Connecting the Hardware
AXIS OfficeBasic
Parallel printer port (LPT1)
Ethernet connector
Basic Installation
Test button
Network
Indicator
Power Adapter
connector
1. Make sure that your printer is switched off
disconnected
from the print server.
Power
Indicator
USB printer port (USB1)
and that the Power Adapter is
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 to the AXIS OfficeBasic:
• Connect the printer to the USB port using the USB cable, and/or
• Connect the printer directly to the LPT port or using a printer cable.
4. Connect the print server to the network using a twisted pair (category 5 or
better) RJ45 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. Then press the test button on the print server once. A test
page will be printed on the connected printer. The test page will show a list
of the most important parameters.
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Basic Installation
Mounting the AXIS OfficeBasic
Using the supplied clip and holder, your AXIS OfficeBasic can be
mounted in many ways, e.g. on the back of the printer or on a wall.
Adhesive
Clip
Adhesive
Holder
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:
Dynamic IP Address
Assignment
Method
AXIS
AddPrinter
Wizard
DHCP DHCP server
Auto-IP
RARP RARP server
BOOTP BOOTP server
Environment/
Server required
Windows 2000, XP
and 2003
Windows environment
Fasten to print server by peeling off adhesive
tape.
Fasten to mounting surface by peeling off
adhesive tape.
Comment
Axis software that allows you to find print
servers in your network and assign an IP address to them. See “Adding Printers in Windows
2000 / XP / 2003 using AXIS AddPrinter Wizard”
on page 20
Dynamic assignment of IP addresses. See Dynamic IP
Address Assignment, on page 16
Automatic assignment of IP addresses. See Dynamic
IP Address Assignment, on page 16
Static assignment of IP addresses. Cannot be used
over routers. See IP Address Management, on page 48
Static assignment of IP addresses. See IP Address
Management, on page 48
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Static IP Address
Assignment
Important:
Method Platform Comment
Axis software that allows you to find
print servers in your network and as-
AXIS AddPrinter Wizard
Windows 2000,
XP and 2000
sign an IP address to them. See
“Adding Printers in Windows 2000 /
XP / 2003 using AXIS AddPrinter
Wizard” on page 20
Requires the IP address for each device to be set individually. Cannot be
Windows
used over routers. See “Set the IP Ad-
dress using ARP in Windows 98/NT/
arp/ping
Me/2000/XP/2003” on page 16
Requires the IP address for each de-
vice to be set individually. Cannot be
Mac OS X
used over routers. See “Set the IP Ad-
dress with ARP in Mac OS X” on page
17
Basic Installation
• The ability to set the IP address with ARP and PING will only be enabled the first
10 minutes after restarting the print server.
• Ping operates on single network segments only, i.e. it cannot be used over routers.
• 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.
• The default host name of the print server is ’AXIS’ followed by the last 6 digits in the serial
number. e.g. AXIS181636. The host name (Print server name) can be changed in the
PS_NAME. field on the Admin | General Settings page.
• The host name limitations conclude that if you want to register the same host name at a
WINS server and a DDNS server, the host name should be no longer than 15 characters and
it should only contain the characters ‘A-Z’, ‘a-z’, ’0-9’ and ‘-’.
• Refer to your system manuals or to your network administrator for instructions on how
host name resolutions are performed on your system.
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Basic Installation
Dynamic IP Address Assignment
Obtaining an IP
Address through
DHCP
Obtaining an IP
Address through
Auto-IP
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 printed when you press the test button once. You should now be
able to access the print server’s internal Web pages as described on
“Accessing the Web Pages” on page 41.
If you are not
working in a DHCP network, you need to set the IP address
of the print server manually. See Static IP Address Assignment, below..
Auto-IP may be used to set the IP address automatically in the absence of
a DHCP server. The Auto-IP address structure is: 169.254.xxx.xxx.
Note that the Auto-IP function will only work when the DHCP parameter
is enabled in the print server. This function is enabled automatically upon
installation of a brand new print server. If you perform a Factory Default
using the test button on the print server and you do not have a DHCP
server on your network, Auto-IP will automatically set the IP address of
the print server.
The DHCP Enabled parameter is enabled/disabled in the print server’s
Web pages: Admin | Network Settings | Detailed View | TCP/IP
Network => DHCP Enabled.
Static IP Address Assignment
Set the IP Address
using ARP in
Windows 98/NT/
Me/2000/XP/2003
Example
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.
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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 timed out you need to r ebo ot the print
server and perf orm steps 1-3 abov e again. Rebooting the print serv er is done
by disconnecting and then re-connecting the print server’s Power Adapter.
4. Log in to the print server’s Web pages (see “Using a Web Browser for Print
Server Management” on page 41), select Admin | Network Settings |
Detailed View | TCP/IP Network 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 18.
• When you execute the ping command for the first time, you will experience a significantly
longer response time than is usual
• The ability to set the IP address with ARP and PING will only be enabled the first 10
minutes after restarting the print server.
.
Set the IP Address
with ARP in Mac OS X
Example
Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using arp/ping in
Macintosh
1. Open a Terminal and write:
arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address>
ping <IP address>
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00:40:8c:10:00:86
ping 192.168.3.191
2. Restart the print server by disconnecting and then re-connecting the Power
Adapter.
3. If the host returns psname is alive... or a similar message, the
IP address has been set successfully.
If the host returns Request timed out you need to r ebo ot the print
server and perf orm steps 1-3 abov e again. Rebooting the print serv er is done
by disconnecting and then re-connecting the print server’s Power Adapter.
4. Log in to the print server’s Web pages (see “Using a Web Browser for Print
Server Management” on page 41), select Admin | Network Settings |
Detailed View | TCP/IP Network and define the Default Router and Subnet
Mask.
You have now successfully set the IP address of the print server. Continue
to “Adding a Network Printer to your Workstation” on page 18.
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Notes:
• If the host name has not been mapped to an IP address, simply replace the host name entry
with the IP address.
• When you execute the ping command for the first time, you may experience a
significantly longer response time than is usual
• The ability to set the IP address with ARP and PING will only be enabled the first 10
minutes after restarting the print server
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 PC 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:
Operating system Network Protocol See...
Windows
Macintosh
TCP/IP
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
TCP/IP
AppleTalk
“Adding Printers in Windows” on page 19
“Adding Printers in Macintosh” on page 32
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Section 4 Adding Printers in Windows
Adding Printers in Windows
Overview of
Installation Methods
This section describes how to add network printers to a computer running
Windows. Refer to the table below to determine the most appropriate
installation method according to your computer environment:
Windows
Platform
Windows 2000,
XP, 2003
Windows 2000 NetBIOS/NetBEUI
Windows NT
Windows
98/Me
Printing Protocol Method/Software See...
AXIS AddPrinter
Wizard
TCP/IP (LPR)
Windows
Add Printer Wizard
AXIS Print Monitor
software
Microsoft
LPR Monitor
TCP/IP
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
AXIS Print Monitor
software
TCP/IP (LPR)
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
“Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP /
2003 using AXIS AddPrinter Wizard” on
page 20
“Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP /
2003 using Windows Add Printer Wizard” on page 23
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in
Windows 2000 using AXIS Print Monitor, on page 27
Adding Printers in Windows NT using
the Microsoft LPR Monitor, on page 25
Adding Printers in Windows NT over
TCP/IP using AXIS Print Monitor, on
page 30
“Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in
Windows NT using AXIS Print Monitor”
on page 28
“Adding Printers in Windows 98, Me
over TCP/IP using AXIS Print Monitor”
on page 29
“Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me
over NetBIOS/NetBEUI using AXIS Print
Monitor” on page 31
If you intend to use the print server in a multi-protocol environment,
refer to the chapters pertaining to the respect ive operating systems in th is
manual.
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Adding Printers in Windows
Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 using AXIS AddPrinter Wizard
AXIS AddPrinter is a Wizard that locates your network printers and helps
you install them in your Windows environment. When you have
completed the Wizard, the network printer is ready for use. To install a
network printer you must be logged in as an Administrator or be a
member of the Administrators' group.
1. Install AXIS AddPrinter Wizard on all Windows 2000, Windows XP and
Windows Server 2003 workstations that will print via the print server.
2. Before you continue, ensure that the print server is properly connected to
the printer, network and power.
3. Start AXIS AddPrinter. Click Next. The Wizard will perform an automatic
search for all Axis network printers, which is indicated by the progress bar
at the bottom of the screen.
4. Select a printer from the Select Network Printer list and click Next.
If the printer does not appear, see Easy Access to All Network Printers,
below.
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Adding Printers in Windows
5. The Wizard searches for a suitable printer driver.
If a suitable driver is not found, you will be asked to select a driver, otherwise
the Wizard suggests which Printer Model and Printer Driver to use.
Click Change driver to select another driver, or click Finish to accept and
install the suggested driver.
Easy Access to All
Network Printers
Find... If the print server is located outside your local subnet it will not appear in
Refresh If the print server has just been switched on, the printer has not had time
Set IP To set or change the IP address, select the print server and click Set IP.
The installation is complete and you can start using the network printer.
The Wizard's Select Network Printer list also provides quick and easy
access to all connected and configured network printers.
the list. This may be the case if your router blocks SLP traffic. Click Find.
Enter the IP address or host name displayed on the print server’s Test page
and click OK. Example: 192.168.3.191 or AXIS181cf0
to report its presence. This process can take a few minutes. In this case,
Printer Model is stated as No printer connected. Click Refresh to rescan
your local network segment for available print servers and update the
status. If you still do not see the expected values, click Help and select
Troubleshooting.
Decide whether you want to configure the IP settings manually or want
the Wizard to suggest a static IP address.
Example: Select Suggest... and click OK. Confirm — or modify — the
Wizard’s suggested IP settings. Click OK.
Note: The Suggest... option is only available when the computer has one
network card.
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