Axis Communications 540+, Ethernet Print Server 560 User Manual
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560
Network Print Servers
User’s Manual
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 1
Regulatory Information
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
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
instructions when using this product.
implications.
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 3548. Compliance is not valid for unshielded network cables.
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USERS MANUAL EN
Part No. 21399, Revision 2.1
Date: September 2004
Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2004
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction 5
About this Manual 5
Supported Environments 5
About Axis 5
Support Services 5
Section 1 Product Overview 7
Package Contents 7
AXIS Network Product CD 8
Physical Description 9
Features and Benefits 11
Section 1 Basic Installation 12
Quick overview 12
Connect the Hardware 12
Assign an IP Address to the Print Server 13
Automatic IP address assignment 14
Manual IP address assignment 15
Making Network Printers available for printing on your PC
18
Installation Methods 18
Section 2 Adding Printers in Windows 19
Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 20
Adding Printers in Windows 2000/Windows XP/2003 using
the Microsoft LPR Monitor 23
Adding Printers in Windows NT4 using the Microsoft LPR
Monitor 24
AXIS Print Monitor Software 26
Adding Printers over TCP/IP in Windows NT 4 using AXIS
Print Monitor 27
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows 2000 using
AXIS Print Monitor 28
Adding Printers over NetBIOS/NetBEUI in Windows NT 4
using AXIS Print Monitor 29
Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me over TCP/IP using
AXIS Print Monitor 30
Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me over
NetBIOS/NetBEUI using AXIS Print Monitor 31
Section 1 Adding Printers in Macintosh 33
Installation in Mac OS X 33
Installation on MacOS 9.1 or older, using AppleTalk 34
Choosing a Printer 34
Section 2 Setting Up - NetWare 38
Setup using NDPS 39
Setup using iPrint 53
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Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot 58
Advanced Installation using AXIS NetPilot 60
Basic Queue-based printing over IP 62
Section 1 Adding Printers in UNIX/Linux 65
Print Tools 65
Typical Invocation via a Windows Manager 66
Typical Invocation from a Terminal Window 67
Debian 3.0 68
Red Hat 7.3 69
SuSE 8.0 71
AXIS axinstall Script 72
Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks 74
Section 1 Updating the Firmware 76
Upgrading the Firmware 76
Obtaining the Software 78
Section 2 Management and Configuration 79
Using a Web browser 79
Using AXIS ThinWizard for Print Server Management 83
Using FTP for Print Server Management 85
Using Telnet 87
Using SNMP 90
Using Novell Utilities 93
94
Section 3 Logical Printers 95
Section 4 The Test Button 103
Section 5 Technical Specification 104
4 AXIS 540+/AXIS 560
Section 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 540+/AXIS 560. 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 540+/AXIS 560, 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 103.
Introduction
Supported Environments
About Axis
Support Services
• Windows
•NetWare
•Macintosh
•OS/2
•UNIX/Linux
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
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.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 5
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. 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/techsup
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Section 1 Product Overview
Package Contents
Verify that nothing is missing from the AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 package by using
the check list below. Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or
damaged. All packing materials are recyclable.
Hardware Model Part number Power Adapter
Product Overview
AXIS 560 0053-xxx-02
PS-H
Axis Print Server
AXIS 540+ 0058-xxx-02 PS-H
There are different versions of this product depending on the hardwar e platform. To determine which
version you have, please check the product label on the back of the print server:
AXIS 540+
version 2 - 0058-xxx-02
version 1 - 0058-xxx-01
AXIS 560
version 2 - 0053-xxx-02
version 1 - 0053-xxx-01
Power Adapter Model PS-H Part No.
Australia 19111
Europe 19108
PS-H
Korea 19112
UK 19109
USA / Japan 19110
Media Title Part Number
CD
AXIS Network Product CD rev 1.3 and up
Printed Material
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide rev 1.0 and higher
Optional
accessories
(not included in
Description Part Number
package)
Parallel Printer Cable for AXIS 560 13360
Cables
Centronics to Mini Centronics
cable for AXIS 540+
16453
Parallel Printer cable for AXIS 540+ 13522
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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 docum entation. It also contains free
Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
Start-up Procedures
for Windows
Start-up Procedures
for UNIX/Linux,
and Mac OS
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
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Physical Description
s
AXIS 540+
Ethernet
connector
Product Overview
Parallel printer port (LPT1)
AXIS 560
Network
Indicator
t button
Power Adapter
connector
Ethernet
connector
Power
indicator
Network
indicator
Power
indicator
Test button
Serial printer port (
Parallel printer
Parallel printer port (LPT2)
Power Adapter
connector
Backside label of print server
Serial number same as
MAC/Ethernet address; e.g.
00408c181cf0 =
00-40-8c-18-1c-f0 (Windows)
00:40:8c:18:1c:f0 (Unix/Mac)
Network Connector Axis Network Print Servers are designed for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet
networks and connect to the network via a twisted pair RJ45 category 5 cable
(10baseT and 100baseTX) or better.
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Product Overview
Printer Ports • AXIS 540+: Parallel port: 36-pin Centronics connector. Highspeed IEEE 1284
compliant with ECP support and throughput of 1 MB/sec.
• AXIS 560: 25-pin DSUB connector. Highspeed IEEE 1284 compliant with ECP
support and throughput of 1 MB/sec.
• Serial port: 9-pin DSUB connector, RS-232, XON/ XOFF or RTS/CTS, data rates
up to 115.200 baud
Test Button The test button is used for:
• Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer.
• Printing the parameter list showing the print server settings.
• Performing a Factory Default of the print server, which will restore most of
the parameters and settings to factory default values.
See The Test Button, on page 103 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.
Printer compatibility All printers can be used except host-based printers (also known as GDI, PPA or
Windows-based printers).
Configuration and
Management
The print server can be configured and managed from its internal Web pages,
using HTTP as well as HTTPS in the secure mode. 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 87 for details.
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Features and Benefits
Reliability The print server provides high performance and reliability combined with low
Flexibility The print server supports printing in all major computer systems and
Speed The AXIS ETRAX 100 LX chip supports data transfer rates of up to 200 Mbit/s
Easy to Install The print server installs, operates and is managed in a reliable and easy fashion.
Product Overview
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.
environments, including five different print methods in the TCP/IP environment.
The integrated IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) function allows for printing from
LAN to LAN via a WAN, such as the Internet.
(100 Mbit Ethernet full duplex).
Security You can assign a password to restrict login and printer access. It is also possible
to disable protocols and force a secure mode (https).
Monitoring The internal print server Web pages and AXIS ThinWizard (3.0 and up) allow you
to continuously monitor printer status. The Web pages are used to monitor
single Axis units while AXIS ThinWizard can be used to monitor multiple Axis
units.
Through e-mail notification, the administrator can be notified by e-mail
whenever an event that requires human intervention occurs in a printer. The email contains a short and concise description of the event.
Future Proof The firmware stored in the print server Flash memory can be upgraded over the
network. This allows you to quickly update and enhance its operational features
when new print server software becomes available.
NetWare Packet
Signature
The print server supports NetWare Packet Signature Level 1, 2, 3, which
protects servers and clients using the NetWare Core Protocol
™
services. NCP
packet signature prevents packet forgery by requiring the server and the client
to sign each NCP packet. See your Novell NetWare documentation for detailed
information.
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Basic Installation
Section 1 Basic Installation
Quick overview
Follow these steps to make your printer network ready:
1. Connect the Hardware, on page 12
2. Assign an IP Address to the Print Server, on page 13
3. Making Network Printers available for printing on your PC, on page 18
Connect the Hardware
1. Make sure that the printer is switched off and that the Power Adapter is
disconnected
from the print server.
2. Locate the serial number, found on the underside label of the print server,
and write it down. Example: S/N: 00408c181cf0
3. Connect the printer directly to a port on the print server or using an
appropriate cable.
4. Connect the AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+ to your network (Ethernet Connector),
using a twisted pair RJ45 category 5 cable.
5. Switch on the printer and make sure it is ready for printing (display showing
“Online”, “Ready”, etc.)
6. Connect the Power Adapter to the print server. The Network Indicator will
start flashing when the print server is correctly connected to the network.
7. Wait 1 minute and press the test button once. A test page will be printed
on the connected printer — keep it handy during the installation. The test
page will show the assigned IP address of the print server.
Print server’s
IP address
Note:
AXIS 540+: the test page is printed on LPT1.
AXIS 560: when all printer ports are attached to a printer, the test page is printed in this
order: LPT1, COM1, LPT2.
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Assign an IP Address to the Print Server
Basic Installation
Methods for Setting
the IP Address
Automatic IP Address
Assignment
Manual IP Address
Assignment
You can obtain an IP address for your print server by using one of the following
methods, depending on your network operating environment.
See IP Addressing, on page 1 for detailed instructions on IP address
management.
Method Server required Comment
Dynamic assignment of IP addresses. See
DHCP DHCP server
RARP RARP server
BOOTP BOOTP server
AutoIP No server required.
“Obtain an IP address with DHCP” on page
14
Static assignment of I P adresses. Cannot
be used over routers. See “Obtain an IP Ad-
dress using RARP in UNIX/Linux” on page
15
Static assignment of IP addresses. See
“Obtain an IP Address using BOOTP in
UNIX/Linux” on page 14
Automatic assignment of IP addresses.
See “Auto-IP Addressing” on page 3
When assigning an IP address manually you need to know the Ethernet address
of the print server. The Ethernet address is based on the print server’s serial
number, found on its underside label. A print server with the serial number
00408c181cf0 will have the Ethernet address 00 40 8c 18 1c f0.
Method Platform Comment See
“Set the IP Address using ARP in Windows
98/NT/
Me/2000/XP/2003” on
page 15
“Set the IP Address using ARP in UNIX/Linux
and Mac OS X” on page
16
“Set the IP Address using AXIS IP JumpStarter” on page 16
“Using AXIS ThinWizard
software for Print Server Management” on
page 94
ARP/Ping
AXIS IP JumpStarter
AXIS ThinWizard
Windows
UNIX/Mac OS X
Windows
Windows
2000/XP/2003
Requires the IP address for each
device to be downloaded
individually. Cannot be used
over routers.
You must define the Default
Router and Subnet Mask. Log
in to the print server’s web
pages and select Admin |
Network Settings | Detailed
View | TCP/IP | Default Router
and Subnet Mask. DHCP, AutoIP, BOOTP and RARP must first
be set to No.
Axis software that allows you to
find print servers in your network and assign an IP address to
them.
This software is recommended
for small offices and local networks.
Axis software that assists in setting the IP address of multiple
print servers simultaneously.
This software is recommended
for large organizations and enerprise networks.
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Basic Installation
Notes:
• The ability to set the IP address with ARP and PING will only be enabled the first 10
minutes after restarting the print server.
• You need root privileges on your UNIX, Linux and Mac OS X system, or administrator priv-
ileges on a Windows NT server to set the IP address using RARP, BOOTP, DHCP and to add
an entry to the ARP table with the command 'arp -s'.
• When assigning an IP address manually, you must utilize a unique IP address that is not
already in use in your network.
Automatic IP address assignment
Obtain an IP address
with DHCP
Obtain an IP Address
using BOOTP
in UNIX/Linux
If you have a DHCP server on your network, your print server will automatically
obtain an IP address when you connect it physically to the network. The IP
address will appear on the test page that is printed when you press the test
button once. The test button is located on the long-end side of the print server.
Below is an example of how to set the IP address of the print server using
BOOTP. Append the following entry to your boot table. This is typically
performed by editing the file:
<host name>:ht=<hardware type>:vm=<vendor magic>:\
:ha=<hardware address>:ip=<IP address>:\
:sm=<subnet mask>:gw=<gateway field>
/etc/bootptab
Example:
npsname:ht=ether:vm=rfc1048:\
:ha=00408c100086:ip=192.168.3.191:\
:sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.168.1.1
1. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases as required
by your system.
2. If it is not already running, start the BOOTP daemon. This is typically
performed using the
bootpd command.
3. Restart the print server to download the IP address, default router address,
and subnet mask. The print server 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. The config file is downloaded
immediately after the print server receives its IP address.
4. You have now successfully set the IP address of the print server. Proceed to
“Making Network Printers available for printing on your PC” on page 18.
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Basic Installation
Obtain an IP Address
using RARP in
UNIX/Linux
Note:
Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using RARP.
Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is typically
located in the
<Ethernet address> <host name>
/etc/ethers file:
Example:
00:40:8c:10:00:86 npsname
1. Update, if necessary, your host table and alias name databases as required
by your system.
2. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically
performed using the
rarpd -a command.
3. Restart the print server to download the IP address.
4. You have now set the IP address of the print server. Continue to “Making
Network Printers available for printing on your PC” on page 18.
You have to restart the print server to download the IP address.
Obtain an IP address
using Auto-IP
Auto- IP is a scheme where devices allocate themselves an IP address at
random from the industry standard subnet of 169.254.x.x. AXIS print servers
are configured to support Auto-IP by default. See also “Auto-IP Addressing” on
page 3.
Manual IP address assignment
Set the IP Address
using ARP in
Windows 98/NT/
Me/2000/XP/2003
1. Open a Command Prompt and enter the following commands:
Syntax Example
arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address>
ping <IP address>
2. The host will return
indicates that the address has been set and that communication is
established.
3. Log in to the print server’s Web pages (see Using a Web Browser for Print
Server Management, on page 87), select Admin | Network Settings |
Detailed View | TCP/IP and define Default Router and Subnet Mask. Make
sure you first set DHCP, Auto-IP, BOOTP and RARP (...Enabled) to No!
You have now set the IP address of the print server. Continue to “Making
Network Printers available for printing on your PC” on page 18.
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86
ping 192.168.3.191
reply from 192.168.3.191, or a similar message. This
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Note:
• 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 4 minutes
after restarting the print server.
• By using the arp -d command, the static entry in the arp table is removed from the
host’s cache memory.
.
Set the IP Address
using ARP in
UNIX/Linux and Mac
OS X
Notes:
1. Open a Terminal and enter the following commands:
Syntax Example
arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address>
ping <IP address>
2. The host will return
psname is alive, or a similar message. This indicates
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00:40:8c:10:00:86
ping 192.168.3.191
that the address has been set and that communication is established.
3. Log in to the print server’s Web pages (see Using a Web Browser for Print
Server Management, on page 87), select Admin | Network Settings |
Detailed View | TCP/IP and define Default Router and Subnet Mask. Make
sure you first set DHCP, Auto-IP, BOOTP and RARP (...Enabled) to No!
You have now successfully set the IP address of the print server. Continue to
“Making Network Printers available for printing on your PC” on page 18.
• If the host name has not been mapped to an IP address, simply replace the host name entry
with the IP address.
• The ARP command varies between different UNIX/Linux systems. Some BSD type systems
expect the host name and node address in reverse order. Furthermore IBM AIX systems will
require the additional argument ether.
• 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 4 minutes
after restarting the print server
.
Set the IP Address
using AXIS IP
JumpStarter
AXIS IP JumpStarter is an application that assists in assigning an IP address to
your print server and finding IP addresses already assigned to Axis servers.
1. Download and install AXIS IP JumpStarter. AXIS IP JumpStarter is
available on www.axis.com
2. For optimal use, open AXIS IPJumpstarter before you attach the print server
to the network.
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Basic Installation
3. The software will scan your network for attached print servers. Select a print
server from the serial number list:
Server
menu
4. From the Server menu, select Set IP Address. The Set IP Address dialog
appears.
5. 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.
6. Click OK to save your settings.
Note:
7. 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.
8. To verify that you have access to the print server’s Web pages, highlight the
print server in the list and select Server Home Page from the Server menu.
9. You have now finished the procedure of setting the IP address. Continue to
“Making Network Printers available for printing on your PC” on page 18.
If your print server does not appear in the serial number list, refer to the AXIS IP JumpStarter
online help files.
See Using AXIS ThinWizard for Print Server Management, on page 83 for
instructions on setting ip addresses with AXIS ThinWizard.
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Making Network Printers available for printing on your PC
Configuration
Methods
Installation Methods
Installation and
Integration
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:
Refer to the table below to select the appropriate installation method. All Axis
client software is available on www.axis.com
Environment
Windows 2000, XP,
2003, NT
Windows 98, Me
UNIX/Linux
Method/
Client Software
No software necessary,
use Windows
Add Printer Wizard
Install AXIS Print Monitor
software, then use Windows Add Printer wizard
KDE Printtool
Printconf
YaST2 Printer Configuration Tool
Description
Used for adding network printers to your computer in
Windows 2000, XP, 2003, NT
Used for adding network printers to your computer in
Windows 98, Me
Used for installing network printers in Debian and
others
Used for installing network printers in Red Hat and
others
Used for installing network printers in SuSE
Sam Used for installing network printers in HP UX
Axis script developed for installing network printers
NetWare
Pure IP
NetWare
Macintosh
axinstall
NetWare Administrator Used for installing network printers in NetWare
AXIS Gateway Configuration Utility software
AXIS NetPilot software
Macintosh standard
methods in native/classic
mode
in UNIX/Linux for ptinting over PROS, LPR, FTP or Reverse Telnet protocols
Used for installing and configuring NDPS printers in
NetWare
Tool that runs on Windows platforms that for NetWare over IPX./SPX (Queue-mode)
Used for installing network printers in Macintosh
See also “IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)” on page 2. for information on
Internet printing over Large and Wide Area Networks.
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Section 2 Adding Printers in Windows
Adding Printers in Windows
Overview of
Installation Methods
This section describes how to add network printers to a computer in Windows.
Refer to the table below to determine the most appropriate installation method
according to your computer environment:
Windows
Platform
Windows
2000, XP,
Server 2003
Windows 2000 NetBIOS/NetBEUI
Windows
NT 4
Windows
98/Me
Protocol Method See...
TCP/IP (LPR)
TCP/IP (LPR)
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
TCP/IP (LPR)
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
Windows Add Printer
Wizard
Microsoft
LPR Monitor
AXIS Print Monitor
software
Windows Add Printer
Wizard
Windows Add Printer
Wizard
AXIS Print Monitor
software
“Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows
Server 2003” on page 20
“Adding Printers in Windows
2000/Windows XP/2003 using the Microsoft LPR Monitor” on page 23
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in
Windows 2000 using AXIS Print Monitor, on page 28
Adding Printers in Windows NT4 using
the Microsoft LPR Monitor, on page 24
“Adding Printers over NetBIOS/NetBEUI
in Windows NT 4 using AXIS Print Monitor” on page 29
“Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me
over TCP/IP using AXIS Print Monitor”
on page 30
“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 respective operating systems in this manual.
Client/Server Network For client/server printing, each computer sends print jobs through a network
server computer.
The printer must first be installed on the server computer (from the Add Printer
Wizard, AXIS Print Monitor) and then shared on the network, which makes it a
network printer. It will then appear as a Network Printer (in Windows’ Add
Printer Wizard and in AXIS Print Monitor) on the client computers. Each client
computer must install the appropriate printer drivers in order to print properly.
For Windows 98 and Me, it is only necessary to install AXIS Print Monitor on a server for
client/server printing.
Peer-to-Peer Network In Peer-to-Peer networks, each computer prints directly to the network printer.
The network printer appears as a Local Printer (in Windows’ Add Printer Wizard
and in AXIS Print Monitor), and needs to be added to each client computer that
wants to print. Each client computer must install the appropriate printer drivers
in order to print properly.
In Windows 98 and Me, AXIS Print Monitor must be installed on all (printing) client
computers for Peer-to-Peer printing.
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Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003
1. Windows XP/Windows Server 2003:
Go to Start | Printers and Faxes and click the Add a Printer icon to start
the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.
Windows 2000:
Go to Start | Settings | Printers and click the Add Printer icon to start
the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.
2. In the wizard, select Local Printer attached to this computer. Make sure the
Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box is not
checked. Click Next.
3. Click the Create a new port radio button and select Standard TCP/IP Port
from the list.
Click Next and the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard starts. Click
Next.
4. Enter the IP address of the print server in the Printer Name or IP Address field
(Example: 192.168.3.191)
The Port Name field will be filled in automatically when you enter the IP
address.
Optionally, add the port you want to use as a suffix
•_LPT1
•_LPT2
• _COM1
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(Example: 192.168.3.191_LPT1)
5. In the Additional Port Information Required window, select the Device Port
you want to use;
•LPT1
•LPT2
•COM1
Click Next then Finish
.
Click Next.
6. Select Manufacturer and Printer from the driver list or from a directory/file.
Click Next. If you already have the printer’s driver installed, you will be asked
whether to keep it or replace it.
7. Click Next. Supply a name for the printer and choose whether you want to
make it your default printer. Click Next.
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8. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users, print
a test page, etc. Select the appropriate radio button and click Next and Finish.
9. Print a test page to verify your installation.
You have now completed the installation.
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Adding Printers in Windows 2000/Windows XP/2003 using the Microsoft LPR Monitor
This section describes how to set up a Windows 2000/XP/2003 server for LPR
printing over the TCP/IP protocol, using the built-in Microsoft LPR Monitor i.e.
Print Services for UNIX.
Note:
See “Alternative Method for LPR Printing” on page 24 for instructions on
how to set up printing over LPR without installing Print Services for Unix.
Basic Setup If you have not already done so, you should perform the TCP/IP basic setup
procedures prior to installing a printer for LPR printing.
Preparing for
LPR Printing
Follow the following steps to prepare for LPR printing:
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Click Add/Remove Windows Components.
4. Check Other Network File and Print Services and click Details.
5. Check Print Services for Unix and click OK.
6. Click Next and Finish.
7. Close Add/Remove Programs and the Control Panel.
Installing an LPR
printer
Follow the instructions below to use the standard Windows method for
installing an LPR printer in Windows 2000/XP/2003:
Windows XP/2003: 1. Go to Start | Printers and Faxes and click the Add a Printer icon to start
the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.
Windows 2000: 1. Go to Start | Settings | Printers and click the Add Printer icon to start
the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.
2. Select the appropriate radio button: Local Printer. Click Next.
3. Click the Create a new port radio button and select LPR Port from the list.
Click Next.
4. Enter IP address (or host name) of the print server in the field Name and
address of server providing lpr (Example: 192.168.3.191) and enter the port
you want to use in the field Name of printer or print queue on that server
(Example: LPT1, LPT2, COM1). Click OK.
5. End the wizard in the usual manner: select Manufacturer and Printer,
keep/replace driver, name the printer, make it default or not, share it or not
and finally decide whether you want to print a test page.
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Client/Server Printing Select Network printer instead of Local Printer in Step 2 above if your print
server has already been installed by the administrator on another computer.
Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard to complete the installation.
Important!
Alternative Method for
LPR Printing
• Make sure that the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer checkbox
is not checked
• Press F1 to access the Windows online help system if you need additional help when
installing a printer/print server using this method.
If you wish to print over LPR but do not wish to install Print Services for Unix
you can do this by changing the printing protocol after having installed the
printer using the Standard TCP/IP method, see “Windows 2000/Windows
XP/Windows Server 2003” on page 20 for instructions.
Once the printer is installed, follow these instructions to change the printing
protocol:
1. Go to Start | Settings | Printers.
2. Double-click the installed printer.
3. Select Properties from the Printer menu.
4. Click the Ports tab.
5. Click the Configure Port button.
6. Click the LPR radio button and enter the queue name (PR1, PR2...).
7. Click OK to finish.
Adding Printers in Windows NT4 using the Microsoft LPR Monitor
If you have not already done so, you should perform the TCP/IP basic setup
procedures prior to installing a printer for LPR printing.
Preparing for
LPR Printing
In the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. Select the Services tab. If
the TCP/IP Printing entry appears, then TCP/IP is already installed. Close the
Network folder and go on to Installing an LPR printer, below.
First, prepare for LPR printing:
1. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Network icon.
2. Select Protocols.
3. Add TCP\IP Protocol.
4. Select Services.
5. Add Microsoft TCP\IP Printing.
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Installing a Network
printer
1. Go to Start | Settings | Printers | Add Printer. Select My Computer and
click Next.
2. From the Available Ports list, choose the appropriate printer port, which will
appear as the IP address or host name of the print server. If it doesn’t appear
in the list, click Add Port.
3. Choose LPR Port from Available Printer Ports and click New Port.
4. Type the print server’s IP address (or host name) in the field Name or address
of server providing lpd (IP address example: 192.168.3.191). Enter which port
to use in the field Name of printer or print queue on that server (Example:
LPT1). Click OK and then Close.
5. The added print server will now appear in the Available Ports list. Click Next,
choose a driver and finish the installation as usual.
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AXIS Print Monitor Software
AXIS Print Monitor is the recommended tool to use for network printing in
Windows 98 and Me environments. AXIS Print Monitor is available free of
charge on www.axis.com
AXIS Print Monitor
Overview
AXIS Print Monitor allows the print server to be connected in the same simple
fashion as connecting a local printer. Once installed, it is automatically
initialized upon system startup. AXIS Print Monitor has been developed for
peer-to-peer printing, allowing your print jobs to be sent directly to the print
server.
Printing Environments AXIS Print Monitor supports printing over TCP/IP (LPR and Raw TCP) and
NetBIOS/NetBEUI. To enable printing in these environments, please ensure that
the desired printing protocols are running on your client.
Peer-to-Peer Printing The AXIS Print Monitor needs to be installed on each workstation to perform
peer-to-peer printing. Once installed, the AXIS Print Monitor allows you to
access all network printers, just as if they were connected directly to your
workstation.
Client/Server Printing AXIS Print Monitor needs only to be installed on one server to perform
client/server printing. The installed printers must be configured to be shared to
allow clients to use them. Pop-up messages should not be enabled on the
server as they will not be displayed on the client platforms.
Note:
AXIS Print Monitor can also be used for DOS printing. Please refer to the AXIS Print Monitor’s
Readme file for instructions. The Readme file is located in the same folder where AXIS Print
Monitor is installed on your PC.
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Adding Printers over TCP/IP in Windows NT 4 using AXIS Print Monitor
1. Install AXIS PrintMonitor on all workstations that will print via the print
server. AXIS PrintMonitor is available free of charge on www.axis.com
2. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings | Printers from the Start menu
and double-click the Add Printer icon.
3. The Wizard asks you to select My Computer or Network printer server. Select
My Computer, click Next.
4. Click Add Port... In the Available Ports dialog, select AXIS Port and click New
Port...
5. Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your choice of protocol and click OK.
6. Enter the IP address or the host name of your print server (Example IP address:
192.168.3.191 or host name: AXIS181636).
In the Logical Printer Name field, enter the port you wish to use; LPT1, LPT2
or COM1. Click OK, click Close.
7. Select Manufacturer, Printers, choose a printer name and if you want to use
the printer as your default printer. Choose if you want to share the printer
and print a test page. Click Finish.
8. You may now configure the port, as described below.
Configure the Port: 1. Select Settings | Printers from the Start menu and highlight the printer
you wish to configure. Select File | Properties | Ports and click Configure
Port.
2. 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.
Even if the desired printer is available in the Manufacturers and Printers lists, you are advised
to use the print driver provided with the printer. This assures you of the latest driver software.
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Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows 2000 using AXIS Print Monitor
See to it that the NetBEUI protocol is installed on your client. Follow the
procedure below to install Axis Printer Ports from a Windows 2000
workstation:
1. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings | Printers from the Start
menu and double-click the Add Printer icon. Start the installation by
clicking Next.
2. The Wizard asks you to select Local printer or Network printer. Select Local
printer. Click Next.
3. Click Create a new port. In the Available Ports dialog, select AXIS Port and
click Next.
4. Select NetBIOS/NetBEUI as your choice of network protocol and click OK.
5. Select the AXIS Port you want to add from the list of available ports. The port
appears as <name>.<port> (Example: AX100086.LP1). The <port> is taken
from the table below. Click OK.
Ports available Parallel port 1 Parallel port 2 Serial port
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Note:
6. Choose the appropriate printer driver for your printer. Click Next and proceed
directly to step 9. It is only necessary to perform steps 7 - 8 if your printer
does not appear in the list.
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.
7. 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.
8. Select the printer driver you want to install and click Next.
9. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next.
10. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users and
click Next.
11. Choose whether you want to print a test page, click Next and then Finish.
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Adding Printers over NetBIOS/NetBEUI in Windows NT 4 using AXIS Print Monitor
See to it that the NetBEUI protocol is installed on your client. Follow the
procedure below to install Axis Printer Ports from a Windows NT 4.0
workstation:
1. Install AXIS PrintMonitor on all workstations that will print via the print
server.
2. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings | Printers from the Start menu
and double-click the Add Printer icon.
3. The Wizard asks you to select My Computer or Network printer server. Select
My Computer. Click Next.
4. Click Add Port... In the Available Ports dialog, select AXIS Port and click New
Port...
5. Select NetBIOS/NetBEUI as your choice of network protocol and click OK.
6. Select the AXIS Port you want to add from the list of available ports. The port
appears as <name>.<port> (Example: AX100086.LP1). The <port> is taken
from the table below. Click OK.
Note:
Ports available Parallel port1 Parallel port 2 Serial port
AXIS 540+ LP1 — —
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7. Close the Printer Ports window.
8. Click the Configure Port... button. 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. Continue the installation by clicking Next.
9. Choose the appropriate printer driver for your printer. Click Next and proceed
directly to step 12. It is only necessary to perform steps 10-11 if your printer
does not appear in the list.
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.
10. 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.
11. Select the printer driver you want to install and click Next.
12. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next.
13. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users and
click Next.
14. Choose whether you want to print a test page and then click Finish.
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Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me over TCP/IP using AXIS Print Monitor
1. Install AXIS PrintMonitor on all workstations that will print via the Axis
print server.
2. Next, start the Windows Add Printer Wizard: select Settings | Printers from
the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.
3. After clicking Next in the first dialog, the Wizard asks you to select between
Local Printer and Network Printer. You must select Local Printer as the print
server emulates a local printer port. Click Next.
4. Choose the appropriate print driver for your printer. If the desired print driver
already appears within the displayed Manufacturers and printers lists,
highlight your selection, click Next and proceed directly to step 7. It is only
necessary to perform steps 5- 6 if your printer does not feature in the model
list.
5. Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the printer driver diskette/CD into the
appropriate disk drive of your computer.
6. Select the type of printer you want to install from the diskette/CD and click
Next. If you already have the printer’s driver installed, you will be asked
whether to keep it or to replace it.
7. Select the Printers@TCP/IP Port and click Next.
8. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and choose whether you want it
to be the default printer. Click Next.
9. In the next window, do not
10. The printer you have defined will now be displayed in the Printers Folder.
Right-click the printer object and select Properties.
11. Click the Details tab within the Properties page and then click Add Port to
display the available monitors.
12. Click the radio button “other”. Select AXIS Port and then click OK.
13. Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your choice of protocol and click OK.
14. Enter the IP address or the host name of your print server (Example IP address:
192.168.3.191 or host name: AXIS181636).
In the Logical Printer Name field, enter the port you wish to use; LPT1, LPT2
or COM1.
15. The TCP/IP port will then be added automatically to the list of available ports.
Click Apply and OK.
16. You may now configure the port, as described below. The Axis Printer Port is
now installed.
order a Test Page to be written, just click Finish.
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