Philips AXIS 5900 User Manual
AXIS 5900
Network Print Servers
User’s Manual
AXIS 5900 User’s Manual 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
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.
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. 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.
Liability Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform your
Axis’ Trademarks AXIS ThinWizard, axinstall, AXIS Print Monitor, AXIS AddPrinter.
Other Trademark Acknowledgments Adobe Acrobat Reader, Aix, Apple, Debian, Ethernet, EtherTalk, IBM, LAN Manager, LAN Server, Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft,
Support Services Should you require technical assistance, please contact your Axis dealer. If your questions cannot be answered immediately,
Patent information Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product that is described in this document. In
Software Acknowledgments This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit.
local Axis office, which can be found on the cover of this document. 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.
Novell NetWare, OS/2, OS/400, AS/400, Red Hat, Solaris, SuSe, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, are registered trademarks of the
respective holders.
your Axis dealer will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure you a rapid response. On the Internet
you can find online manuals, technical support, software updates, application software, corporate information, etc..
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 5900 EN
Part No. 23000, Revision 2.0a
Date: August 2005 - Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2005
This manual applies to the AXIS 5900 with firmware version 7.00 or higher.
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Radio Transmission Regulatory
Information
Approvals The Axis Network Print Server is approved for use in the US, EU member states, Switzerland and Japan.
The channel must be set according to the radio frequency requirements in your country:
Country Frequency Available Channels Default Channel
Europe 2.412-2.472 GHz 1-13 11
France 2.457-2.472 GHz 10-13 (indoor use) * 11
Japan 2.484 GHz 14 14
USA/Canada 2.412-2.462 GHz 1-11 11
* (France) outdoor use permitted on private property with prior authorization
Tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE.
This product must be installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions given in the user documentation. The Axis
Network Print Server complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards:
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity. This device complies with the requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with
essential test suites as per standards
• EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment:
• ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment
• ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment
USA - Federal Communications Commission FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Supported Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AXIS Network Product CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Latest Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section 3 Basic Installation (Wired & Wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuring the Axis Network Print Server for Wireless
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configuring your Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Section 4 Adding Printers in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 using AXIS
AddPrinter Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 using
Windows Add Printer Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 using the
Microsoft LPR Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adding Printers in Windows NT using the Microsoft LPR
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
AXIS Print Monitor Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adding Printers over TCP/IP in Windows NT using AXIS Print
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows 2000 using
AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adding Printers over NetBIOS/NetBEUI in Windows NT
using AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me over TCP/IP using
AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me over
NetBIOS/NetBEUI using AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . 41
Section 5 Adding Printers in Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Bonjour Printing in Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Installation in Mac OS X using AppleTalk . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installation of LPR printing in Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installation on Mac OS 9.1 or older, using AppleTalk . . 45
Choosing a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Section 6 Adding Printers in NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setup using NDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Setup using iPrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Advanced Installation using AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . 71
Basic Queue-based Printing over IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Section 7 Adding Printers in UNIX/Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Print Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Typical Invocation via a Windows Manager . . . . . . . . . 78
Typical Invocation from a Terminal Window . . . . . . . . 78
Debian 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Red Hat 7.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
SuSE 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
AXIS axinstall Script . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Section 8 Adding Printers in OS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
TCP/IP Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printing in OS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Section 9 Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Upgrading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Obtaining the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Section 10 Management and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Using a Web Browser for Print Server Management . . 92
Print Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Using Logical Printers to Customize your Printing . . . . 99
Using AXIS ThinWizard for Print Server Management 107
Using FTP for Print Server Management . . . . . . . . . . 110
Using Telnet for Print Server Management . . . . . . . . 112
Using SNMP for Print Server Management . . . . . . . . 114
Enabling Secure Web Services — SSL/TLS . . . . . . . . . . 115
Enabling the SNMPv3 Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Using Novell Utilities for Print Server Management . . 119
NetWare Packet Signature Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
TCP/IP Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Section 11 IPP - Internet Printing Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Section 12 IP Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Section 13 The Test Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Section 14 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Section 15 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Section 16 The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
SNMP Device Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Section 17 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
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Introduction
Section 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 5900. This product has been
developed to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing
all network users access to shared printer resources.
The AXIS 5900 can be installed either as an IEEE 802.11b wireless print
server or as an Ethernet attached print server.
About this Manual
This manual is applicable for the AXIS 5900 with firmware version 7.00
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.
Supported Environments
About Axis
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 134.
• Windows
•NetWare
•Macintosh
•OS/2
•UNIX/Linux
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
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Support Services
Introduction
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/techsup
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Product Overview
Section 2 Product Overview
Package Contents
Verify that nothing is missing from the AXIS 5900 print server 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 Numbers
Axis Print Server AXIS 5900 0158-001-01
Media Title Part Numbers
CD AXIS Network Product CD 22965
Warranty Sheet Warranty Axis Servers 21681
Printed Material User’s Guide AXIS 5900 19091
Power Adapter Model PS-H Part Number
Australia 19111
Europe 19108
PS-H
Korea 19112
UK 19109
USA / Japan 19110
Optional Accessories (not included in box) Part Numbers
Parallel Printer Cable 13360
Self-adhesive velcro ribbons 13282 & 13283
Caution!
Ensure that the print server’s Power Adapter is marked with the correct
voltage! Refer to the tables above for details.
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
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.
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Product Overview
Start-up procedures
for UNIX, OS/2
and Mac OS
Latest Versions
Physical Description
AXIS 5900
Using your preferred file manager application, navigate to the CD root
directory and click index.htm
The latest version of Axis documentation, software and firmware is
available on www.axis.com
LPT1
9
LPT2
Power Adapter
Connector
Ethernet
Connector
Power Indicator
Network Indicator
Test Button
Underside label of print server
Serial number same as
MAC/Ethernet number; e.g.
00408c181cf0 =
00-40-8c-18-1c-f0 (Windows)
00:40:8c:18:1c:f0 (Unix/Mac)
Note: “S/N” can also appear as “Ser. No.” or “Serial no.”
Network Connector The AXIS 5900 can be installed as an IEEE 802.11b wireless print server
or as an Ethernet attached print server and connects to the network
wirelessly or via a twisted pair category 5 cable (10baseT and 100baseTX)
or better.
Printer Ports The Axis Network Print Server print server is equipped with two high-
speed IEEE 1284 compatible parallel ports (LPT1, LPT2). Any standard
printer can be connected to any of the ports for network printing. Print
data can be directed to any of the two ports simultaneously, which means
that two different printers can be used at the same time, regardless of
protocol.
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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 most
of the parameters and settings to factory default values.
See The Test Button, on page 134 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 it
flashes, there is a problem with the Axis Network Print Server or its
Power Adapter.
Antenna The Axis Network Print Server is equipped with a built-in 802.11b PC-
Card with an internal antenna.
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 92 for details.
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Features and Benefits
Reliability The AXIS 5900 print server provides high performance and reliability
Flexibility The AXIS 5900 print server supports printing over the WLAN or printing
Product Overview
combined with 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.
over the wired network. The print server supports printing in all major
computer systems and environments, including five different print
methods in the TCP/IP environment. It also allows you to print on two
printers simultaneously.
The Axis Network Print Server works in both wired (LAN) and wireless
(WLAN) networks in ad hoc (computer to computer) mode or
infrastructure mode (AirPort network).
The integrated IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) function allows for
printing from LAN to LAN via a WAN, such as the Internet.
Cable Speed The AXIS ETRAX 100 LX chip supports data transfer rates of up to 200
Mbit/s (100 Mbit Ethernet full duplex).
Wireless Speed The Axis Network Print Server supports the IEEE 802.11b wireless
standard with a data rate of up to 11 Mbps over a WLAN.
Multi-language
Support
Easy to Install Install the Axis Network Print Server for wired or wireless network
Security You can assign passwords to restrict both login and printer access. It is
The print server’s Web interface and Help pages are available in English,
French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. The default language is
English. See Language Setting, on page 97.
printing in just a few minutes. AXIS 5900 installs, operates and is
managed in the same reliable and easy way as other Axis network print
servers.
also possible to disable protocols and to configure a secure mode (https).
AXIS 5900 supports data encryption and access control using WEP
(Wired Equivalent Privacy).
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Product Overview
Monitoring The internal Axis Network Print Server Web pages and the AXIS
Future proof The firmware stored in the print server Flash memory can be upgraded
ThinWizard software allow you to continuously monitor printer status.
The Web pages are used to monitor single Axis units and AXIS
ThinWizard can be used to monitor multiple Axis units.
The AXIS 5900 supports SNMP for remote monitoring.
Through e-mail notification, the printer administrator can be notified by
e-mail whenever an event that requires human intervention occurs in a
printer. The e-mail contains a short and concise description of the event.
over the network. This allows you to quickly update and enhance its
operational features when new print server software becomes available.
NetWare Packet
Signature
AXIS 5900 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 “NetWare Packet Signature Levels” on
page 121.
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Basic Installation (Wired & Wireless)
Section 3 Basic Installation (Wired & Wireless)
Connecting the Hardware
1. Make sure that your printer is switched off and that the Power Adapter
external 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 set the IP address.
3. Connect the printer to the LPT1 or the LPT2 port on the Axis Network Print
Server using an appropriate printer cable.
4. Connect the Axis Network Print Server to the wired network using a twisted
pair category 5 cable, 10baseT and 100baseTX, or better.
Note:
You can install this Axis Network Print Server without using a network cable,
simply skip step 4 in these instructions.
.
Notes:
5. Switch on the printer and connect the Power Adapter to the Axis Network
Print Server. The Power indicator will light up. When the Network indicator
starts to flash, the Axis Network Print Server is successfully connected to the
network.
6. Wait 1 minute. Press the test button on the Axis Network Print Server to
print a test page. The test page includes a list of the most important
parameters, including the network speed, firmware version number and IP
address of the print server.
The Axis Network Print Server uses high-speed Centronics Communication.
For use with older printers not supporting high speed, this function can be
disabled by using a standard Web browser. Please refer to “Management and
Configuration” on page 92, for more information.
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Basic Installation (Wired & Wireless)
Installation Overview
Select the appropriate method to establish a connection between the
workstation / laptop and the Axis Network Print Server. The following
descriptions provide an overview of the installation procedures:
Setting up Using the
Ethernet Interface
“Setting up Using the Ethernet Interface”
•
•
“Setting up over the WLAN”
• To establish communication with the network, an IP address must be
assigned to your Axis Network Print Server. See
Address to the Print Server”
• Once the connection has been established, proceed with creating a
certificate. See
Printing
• Next, enable https in the print server for secure Web services. See
, on page 23.
Configuring the Axis Network Print Server for Wireless
on page 15
on page 16.
Configuring the Axis Network Print Server for Wireless Printing
23.
•Set the WLAN Network Mode and enter the SSID, WLAN channel and
WEP keys according to your network, see
Network Print Server for Wireless Printing”
• The Axis Network Print Server must be restarted for the WLAN settings
to take effect. On power up, the Axis Network Print Server will
automatically select WLAN communication if there is no Ethernet cable
connected. Disconnect the network cable and disconnect and reconnect
the Axis Network Print Server power supply.
on page 14
“Assigning an IP
, on page
“Configuring the Axis
on page 23
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Basic Installation (Wired & Wireless)
Setting up over the
WLAN
Before you begin, configure the WLAN settings on your workstation /
laptop as described below (refer to the user documentation of your WLAN
network interface for instructions):
•Select ad hoc mode.
•Set the SSID to AXIS followed by the last 6 digits of the serial number
which is found on the underside label of the Axis Network Print Server
(example: AXIS181636). The SSID is case sensitive and must be entered
exactly as stated, i.e. in upper-case letters.
•Set the WLAN channel to 11 (channel 14 in Japan).
• Disable the WEP parameter.
Proceed with the following:
• To establish communication with the network, an IP address must be
assigned to your Axis Network Print Server. See
Address to the Print Server”
• Once the connection has been established, proceed with creating a
certificate. See
Printing
• Next, activate https in the print server for secure Web services, such as
WEP. See
Printing
•Set the WLAN Network Mode and enter the SSID, WLAN channel and
WEP keys according to your network. See
, on page 23.
, on page 23.
Configuring the Axis Network Print Server for Wireless
Configuring the Axis Network Print Server for Wireless
on page 16.
Network Print Server for Wireless Printing”
• The Axis Network Print Server must be restarted for the WLAN settings
to take effect. Disconnect and reconnect the Axis Network Print Server
Power Adapter to restart the AXIS 5900.
“Assigning an IP
“Configuring the Axis
on page 23.
Note:
Once the print server’s connection to the network has been
established and verified, you can reset the workstation / laptop to
its original settings i.e. the network mode, SSID, WLAN channel
and WEP keys.
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Basic Installation (Wired & Wireless)
Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server
Before you Start 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 earlier.
If you are not
of the print server manually.
Follow these instructions in order to assign an IP address to your Axis
Network Print Server.
System Privileges You need root privileges on your UNIX system, or administrator
privileges on a Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 to:
• set the IP address using RARP, BOOTP, DHCP
• add an entry to the ARP table with the command 'arp -s'
Ethernet Address You need to know the Ethernet address of your Axis Network Print Server
in order to assign an IP address to it. The Ethernet address is based upon
the serial number of your Axis Network Print Server. This means, for
example, that an Axis Network Print Server with the serial number of
00408C100086, will have the corresponding Ethernet address of 00 40 8C
10 00 86. The serial number is located on the underside label of the print
server.
IP Address Unless you are downloading the IP address using DHCP or Auto-IP, you
must obtain an unused IP address from your network administrator.
working in a DHCP network, you need to set the IP-address
Important:
DO NOT use the IP addresses used in the following examples when installing
your Axis Network Print Server. Consult your network administrator before
assigning an IP address to your Axis Network Print Server.
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Basic Installation (Wired & Wireless)
Methods for Setting
the IP Address
Notes:
You can set the IP address of your Axis Network Print Server using one of
the following methods, depending on your network operating
environment:
Method Network environments See ...
AXIS
AddPrinter
Wizard
DHCP*
ARP
RARP* UNIX
BOOTP* UNIX, NetWare
Auto-IP*
Windows 2000, XP, 2003
Windows NT, Me 2000, XP,
2003, UNIX, NetWare
Windows 95, 98, NT Me,
2000, XP, 2003
UNIX, Mac OS X
Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP,
2003
“Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 using
AXIS AddPrinter Wizard”
“Setting the IP Address using DHCP”
“Setting the IP Address using ARP/Ping in Windows
95, 98, NT, Me, 2000, XP, 2003”
“Setting the IP Address using ARP in UNIX and Mac
OS X”
on page 20
“Setting the IP Address Using RARP in UNIX”
21
“Using BOOTP in UNIX/Linux”
“Setting the IP Address using Auto-IP”
on page 28
on page 18
on page 19
on page
on page 22
on page 18
* The IP address of the print server will be set automatically using these
methods.
• The ARP and RARP methods operate on single network segments only, that is they cannot
be used over routers.
• The ability to set the IP address with ARP and PING will only be enabled the first 10
minutes after rebooting the print server
• Refer to “Setting Parameters” on page 47 for information about setting the IP address in
the Macintosh environment.
Registering and
Resolving
Host Names
WINS Host Name
Rules
DDNS Host Name
Rules
In order to register the host name of the Axis Network Print Server in
networks with dynamic IP address settings, WINS (Windows Internet
Name Service) and DDNS (Dynamic Domain Naming System) are
supported. It is recommended that at least one of these methods should be
used if you are setting the IP address of the Axis Network Print Server
using DHCP.
The host name of the Axis Network Print Server is specified by the
PS_NAME parameter. Refer to the “The Parameter List” on page 142.
WINS only supports 15 character long host names. If your host name is
longer than 15 characters, the Axis Network Print Server truncates the
host name to 15 characters when registering with a WINS server. You can
view the Axis Network Print Server host name that is registered at a
WINS server, in the print server’s Web interface. Refer to “Management
and Configuration” on page 92.
DDNS supports 47 character long host names and can only consist of the
characters ‘A-Z’, ’a-z’, ’0-9’ and ‘-’. If your host name consists of any
other characters, they are converted to ‘-’, when registering with a DDNS
server. You can view the Axis Network Print Server host name that is
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registered at a DDNS server, in the print server’s Web interface. Refer to
“Management and Configuration” on page 92.
If the host name matches another entry in the DDNS data base, the Axis
Network Print Server deletes that entry before registering.
Notes:
• The default host name of the Axis Network 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 Print Server 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.
Setting the IP Address
using DHCP
Follow the instructions below to download the IP address using DHCP:
1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP daemon. The
entries included in this scope should contain the following parameters:
• range of IP addresses
• subnet mask
• default router IP address
• WINS server IP address(es) or DDNS server IP address(es)
• lease duration
2. Activate the scope. The Axis Network Print Server automatically downloads
the DHCP parameters. If you are using WINS or DDNS, you should include
at least one WINS or DDNS server IP address in the DHCP scope. Immediately
after the IP address has been received, the Axis Network Print Server
registers its host name and IP address on the WINS alternatively DDNS
server. Refer to “Registering and Resolving Host Names” on page 17 for
more information. The Axis Network 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 DHCP scope. The
config file is downloaded immediately after the Axis Network Print Server
receives its IP address.
3. You have now successfully set the IP address of your Axis Network Print
Server. Continue to “Configuring your Print Server” on page 26.
Note:
You have to restart the Axis Network Print Server to download the IP
address.
Setting the IP Address
using Auto-IP
Auto-IP sets the IP address automatically in the absence of a DHCP server.
If you have a DHCP server running on your network, the Axis Network
Print Server will receive an IP address immediately after you have
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connected it to the network. In the absence of a DHCP server, your Axis
Network Print Server will automatically be assigned an IP address
through integrated Auto-IP. The Auto-IP address structure is:
169.254.xxx.xxx.
The Auto-IP function will only work when DHCP is enabled in your Axis
print server. This function is enabled automatically upon installation of a
brand new print server.
The easiest way to make sure DHCP and Auto-IP are enabled is to reset
your print server (Factory Default). See “The Test Button” on page 134 for
instruction on how to do this.
If you perform a Factory Default on the Axis Network 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.
Setting the IP
Address using
ARP/Ping in
Windows 95, 98, NT,
Me, 2000, XP, 2003
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 host’s 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.
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 Adapter.
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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 perform a Factory Default on the print server and perform steps
1-3 above again. See Performing a Factory Default, on page 134.
4. Log in to the print server’s Web pages (see Using a Web Browser for Print
Server Management, on page 92), 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
Configuring the Axis Network Print Server for Wireless Printing, on page
23.
Important:
• The ability to set the IP address with ARP and PING will only be enabled the first 10
minutes after restarting the print server.
• When you execute the ping command for the first time, you will experience a significantly
longer response time than usual.
Setting the IP Address
using ARP in UNIX
and Mac OS X
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 Terminal 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 host’s cache memory.
Open a Terminal 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.
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1. Open a Terminal 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 psname is
alive ... 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 perform a factory default on the print server and perform steps
1-3 above again.
See Performing a Factory Default, on page 134.
4. Log in to the print server’s Web pages (see Using a Web Browser for Print
Server Management, on page 92), select Admin | Network Settings |
Detailed View | TCP/IP Network and define the Default Router and Subnet
Mask.
Important:
Setting the IP Address
Using RARP in UNIX
You have now set the IP address of the print server. Continue to
Configuring the Axis Network Print Server for Wireless Printing, on page
23
• The ability to set the IP address with ARP and PING will only be enabled the first 10
minutes after restarting the print server.
• When you execute the ping command for the first time, you will experience a significantly
longer response time than usual.
• 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.
Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using RARP.
1. Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is typically
located in the
/etc/ethers file:
<Ethernet address> <host name>
Example:
00:40:8c:10:00:86 npsname
2. Update, if necessary, your host table and alias name databases, as required
by your system.
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3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically
performed using the
4. Restart the AXIS 5900 to download the IP address.
rarpd -a command.
Using BOOTP
in UNIX/Linux
Below is an example of how to set the IP address of the Axis Network
Print Server using BOOTP:
1. 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
2. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases, as required
by your system.
3. If it is not already running, start the BOOTP daemon. This is typically
performed using the
bootpd command.
4. Restart the Axis Network Print Server to download the IP address, default
router address, and subnet mask. The Axis Network 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 Axis Network
Print Server receives its IP address.
5. You have now successfully set the IP address of the Axis Network Print
Server. Proceed to “Configuring your Print Server” on page 26.
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Configuring the Axis Network Print Server for Wireless Printing
1. Start your Web browser.
2. In the Location/Address field, type the host name or the IP address of your
AXIS 5900.
Note:
3. Click Admin to enter the administrator’s pages.
In a new and unconfigured you do not have to enter a User name/Password
combination to enter Admin mode.
It is highly recommended that the default password is changed to prevent
unauthorized access to the print server’s configuration pages. This is done
from the Admin | General Settings | General tab in the Root Password
field.
4. Create a certificate. See Enabling Secure Web Services — SSL/TLS, on page
115 for a detailed description on how to fill out the certificate.
5. Click Admin | Network Settings | Detailed View | TCP/IP Network => HTTPS
Enabled | Yes and then OK.
6. Click Admin | General Settings and select Auto Sense or WLAN from the
Network Mode drop down list to enable wireless communication (enabled
by default).
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7. To access the WLAN settings page, click Admin | Network Settings |
Detailed View | TCP/IP Network | WLAN
WLAN Parameters Refer to the table below for a description of the WLAN parameter settings
used to configure the Axis Network Print Server for wireless printing.
WLAN Parameters Description
The WLAN node address that is identical to the Axis Network Print
Server serial number which is found on the underside label on the print
WLAN Node Address
WLAN Network Speed
WLAN Network Mode
WLAN SSID
WLAN Channel
WLAN Fragmentation Threshold
WLAN RTS Threshold
server, e.g.
Ser.No: 00:40:8C:10:00:86
WLAN Node Address: 00 40 8C 10 00 86
Select the appropriate network speed according to your network
environment or select Auto Sense
Select Ad Hoc mode for peer to peer printing or Infrastructure mode for
wireless communication via an access point.
Note: The WLAN Network Mode must match the mode of the
workstation / laptop. This is set using the computer’s wireless
configuration software.
The default SSID (service set identifier) in the Axis Network Print Server
is ’AXIS’ followed by the last six digits of the serial number, e.g.
AXIS100086
Note: the SSID must match the SSID of the WLAN network interface.
This is set using the computer’s wireless configuration software.
The default setting is channel 11 (Japan = channel 14) See
Specifications”
These parameters are used to optimize the data transmission in
accordance with the IEEE 802.11b standard.
on page 138 for more information
“Technical
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Edit WEP Parameters
Basic Installation (Wired & Wireless)
Click the Edit WEP Parameters button. You will be prompted for the root
password (default pass). Enter the WEP keys and click OK to save your
settings.
WLAN Parameters Description
Edit WEP Parameters Click the button to access the WEP parameter settings
WEP Encryption Level
Active WEP key
WEP key x
Enforce WEP
WEP security. The default setting is that WEP encryption is disabled.
Select 64 Bit or 128 Bit security level. 128 Bit encryption level is the
highest level of security but may reduce the performance level.
Select the appropriate WEP key as specified by the network
administrator
Enter the WEP keys (as ASCII or as hexadecimal values) specified by the
network administrator
When enabled, the print server will not allow access to clients without a
WEP key
Notes:
Once you have clicked the OK button, the WEP parameter settings will be
saved and cannot be cancelled by clicking Cancel on the WLAN page.
When you have entered the WLAN settings to match your network, click
OK to save your settings.
Proceed to “Configuring your Print Server” on page 26 to set up your Axis
Network Print Server and the connected printers for printing.
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Configuring your Print Server
Configuration
Methods
Once you have set the IP address of your Axis Network Print Server print
server, it can be managed and configured over the LAN or WLAN using a
number of different methods. 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:
TCP/IP See
Windows
NetWare
Macintosh AppleTalk See
UNIX/Linux
NetBIOS/NetBEUI See
IPP Proceed with
IP/IPX
in PSERVER mode
IP/IPX
in Remote Printer
mode
TCP/IP Proceed with
IPP Proceed with
“Adding Printers in Windows”
“Adding Printers in Windows”
“IPP - Internet Printing Protocol”
See
“Setup using NDPS”
“Queue-based Printing Methods”
See
“Setup using NDPS”
“Queue-based Printing Methods”
“Adding Printers in Macintosh”
“Adding Printers in UNIX/Linux”
“IPP - Internet Printing Protocol”
on page 50 and then
on page 50 and then
on page 27
on page 27
on page 123
on page 74
on page 74
on page 42
on page 76
on page 123
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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 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
Windows
98/Me
Protocol Method See...
“Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP /
2003 using AXIS AddPrinter Wizard” on
page 28
“Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP /
2003 using Windows Add Printer Wizard” on page 30
“Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP /
2003 using the Microsoft LPR Monitor”
on page 33
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in
Windows 2000 using AXIS Print Monitor, on page 38
Adding Printers in Windows NT using
the Microsoft LPR Monitor, on page 34
“Adding Printers over NetBIOS/NetBEUI
in Windows NT using AXIS Print Monitor” on page 39
“Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me
over TCP/IP using AXIS Print Monitor”
on page 40
“Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me
over NetBIOS/NetBEUI using AXIS Print
Monitor” on page 41
TCP/IP (LPR)
TCP/IP (LPR)
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
TCP/IP (LPR)
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
AXIS AddPrinter
software
Windows Add Printer
Wizard
Microsoft
LPR Monitor
AXIS Print Monitor
software
Windows Add Printer
Wizard
Windows Add Printer
Wizard
AXIS Print Monitor
software
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
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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.
SNMP Device Index When using the TCP/IP protocol (and if the printer driver permits), the
print server can use SNMP Status to find out if the printer is ready to
accept a new job. See “SNMP Device Index” on page 147.
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 / XP / 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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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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Go Straight to the
Print Server’s Web
Interface
Right-click on a printer in the Select Network Printer list and select Print
server home page to configure the print server from its embedded Web
pages.
Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 using Windows Add Printer Wizard
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.
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