Canon AXIS 1610- Manuals

Page 2 - Safety Notices; Caution; - implies that if not followed the operation of the AXIS 1610 may be; Liability; December

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 2 Safety Notices Please, read through the following safety notices before installing the AXIS 1610. Caution ! - implies that if not followed you may lose data or damage your equipment. Important: - implies that if not followed the operation of the AXIS 1610 may be impaired. D...

Page 3 - Preface; About this manual; ThinServerTM Technology; the network, thus providing “Access to everything”.; Mobile Access by Axis; The

3 AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 1610 for Canon CAPT printers Network Print Server. This product has been developed to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to the shared printer resources. About this manual This ...

Page 4 - Network Print Servers; servers support Ethernet as well as PSTN and GSM phone lines.; Network Document Servers; organization’s efficiency.

Preface AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 4 Network Print Servers offer a powerful and cost-efficient method for sharing printer resources in your network. They connect to any standard printer, featuring high performance, simple management and easy upgrading across the network. The print servers are available...

Page 8 - Section 1: Introduction; Section 1; Based on the ThinServer technology, AXIS 1610 for Canon; Supported Printers

Section 1: Introduction AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 8 Section 1 Introduction Based on the ThinServer technology, AXIS 1610 for Canon CAPT printers allows you to share your Canon CAPT printer resources with everyone on your network. You can connect your AXIS 1610 directly to any Canon CAPT printer withou...

Page 9 - Where to use it; Supported; The AXIS 1610 supports printing over TCP/IP or

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction 9 Where to use it Supported Environments The AXIS 1610 supports printing over TCP/IP or NetBIOS/NetBEUI from the following clients: • Windows 95 • Windows 98 • Windows NT 4.0 • Windows 2000 • Windows ME • Windows XP (TCP/IP only) Management and configu...

Page 10 - How to use it; Installation and; The installation of the AXIS 1610 and its integration into the; Configuration and; methods are presented in the following list:; Printing Protocols

Section 1: Introduction AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 10 How to use it Installation and Integration The installation of the AXIS 1610 and its integration into the network is performed using a selection of the following client software: • AXIS IP Installer • AXIS CAPT Print Monitor • AXIS NetPilot • Canon ...

Page 11 - Features and Benefits

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction 11 Features and Benefits Reliability The AXIS 1610 print server provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the improved AXIS ETRAX 100 chip, which comprises an integrated 32 bit R...

Page 12 - Section 2: Product Overview; Section 2; Package Contents; Verify that nothing is missing from the print server package by; User’s Manual

Section 2: Product Overview AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 12 Section 2 Product Overview Package Contents Verify that nothing is missing from the print server package by using the check list below. Please contact your dealer if anything should be missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable. o ...

Page 13 - AXIS 1610 Physical Description; Network Connectors; The AXIS 1610 is equipped with an auto-sensing function that; Printer Port; The AXIS 1610 print server is provided with a single high-speed

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 2: Product Overview 13 AXIS 1610 Physical Description AXIS 1610 Network Connectors The AXIS 1610 is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks and connects to the network via a twisted pair category 5 cable (10baseT and 100baseTX) or better. The...

Page 14 - Test Button; The test button is used for resetting the AXIS 1610 parameters to; 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,

Section 2: Product Overview AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 14 Test Button The test button is used for resetting the AXIS 1610 parameters to the factory default settings. Refer to Using the Test Button , on page 49, for more information. Network Indicator The network indicator flashes to indicate network ac...

Page 15 - Section 3; Connecting a printer to the Network; Follow the instructions below to connect a printer to the

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 3: Installation 15 Section 3 Installation Connecting a printer to the Network Follow the instructions below to connect a printer to the network via the AXIS 1610 print server. Caution! ❏ Make sure that the AXIS 1610 external power supply you are using is marked with t...

Page 16 - Section 3: Installation; Assigning an IP address; must be assigned to your AXIS 1610.; Before you start; System privileges; You need root privileges on your UNIX system, or administrator; Ethernet address; You need to know the Ethernet address of your AXIS 1610 to; IP address

Section 3: Installation AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 16 Assigning an IP address To establish communication with the TCP/IP network and to enable Web browser and Netspot management, an IP address must be assigned to your AXIS 1610. Before you start System privileges You need root privileges on your UNIX s...

Page 17 - Methods for setting; Assigning a; Using AXIS IP Installer; Download the AXIS IP Installer to your host. The software is

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 3: Installation 17 Methods for setting the IP Address You can set the IP address using one of the following methods, depending on your network environment: Note: ❏ The RARP method operate on single network segments only, i.e. it cannot be used over routers. Assigning ...

Page 18 - Set IP address; If you have a DHCP server on your network, the AXIS 1610 will

Section 3: Installation AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 18 2. Connect the AXIS 1610 to the network. Note the serial number that is located on the underside label of the AXIS 1610. 3. Start AXIS IP Installer. 4. Click the serial number of your AXIS 1610 that appears in the server list. 5. Enter the desired I...

Page 19 - Using ARP in; Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP:

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 3: Installation 19 Using ARP in Windows 95/98, ME & Windows NT, 2000 Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP: 1. Start a DOS window. Type the following commands: Example The host will return Reply from 192.168.3.191 ... or a similar message. ...

Page 20 - Using ARP in UNIX; When you execute the; command for the first time, you may; Using RARP in UNIX; Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is

Section 3: Installation AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 20 Using ARP in UNIX Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP. Type the following commands in the shell window: Example: The host will return npsname is alive or a similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and t...

Page 21 - Using BOOTP; Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using BOOTP

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 3: Installation 21 2. Update, if necessary, your host table and alias name databases, as required by your system. 3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically performed using the rarpd -a command. 4. Restart the AXIS 1610 to download the I...

Page 22 - If it is not already running, start the BOOTP daemon. This is; Restart the AXIS 1610 to download the IP address, default router

Section 3: Installation AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 22 3. If it is not already running, start the BOOTP daemon. This is typically performed using the bootpd command. 4. Restart the AXIS 1610 to download the IP address, default router address, and subnet mask. The AXIS 1610 can automatically download a c...

Page 23 - Installing Printer Ports using AXIS Print Monitor; About; AXIS Print Monitor is a Windows component that has been; Printing Environment; AXIS Print Monitor supports printing over TCP/IP and; Configuration; access all network printers, as if they were connected directly to; Using; Printing over; Using AXIS Print Monitor in Windows 95/98 and Windows ME

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 3: Installation 23 Installing Printer Ports using AXIS Print Monitor About AXIS Print Monitor AXIS Print Monitor is a Windows component that has been developed for network printing. It allows your AXIS 1610 to be connected in the same simple fashion as a local printer...

Page 24 - Installing Printers for Printing over TCP/IP; Follow the procedure below to install TCP/IP Ports from a

Section 3: Installation AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 24 Installing Printers for Printing over TCP/IP Using AXIS Print Monitor in Windows 95/98 and Windows ME Follow the procedure below to install TCP/IP Ports from a Windows 95/98/Me workstation: Local Printer Port 1. Install the AXIS Print Monitor on you...

Page 27 - Choose whether you want to share the printer with other; Finish; Configure AXIS CAPT Port; dialog shows the port name and

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 3: Installation 27 13. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users and click Next> 14. Click the checkbox if you want to print a test page and click Finish . Notes: ❏ Configure Port If you have changed the IP address / host name of a print...

Page 28 - Installing printers for Printing over NetBIOS/NetBEUI; Follow the procedures below to install NetBIOS/NetBEUI ports; Start

Section 3: Installation AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 28 Installing printers for Printing over NetBIOS/NetBEUI Using AXIS Print Monitor in Windows 95/98 and Windows ME Follow the procedures below to install NetBIOS/NetBEUI ports from a Windows 95/98 or Windows ME workstation: 1. Install the AXIS Print Mon...

Page 29 - Follow the procedure below to install NetBIOS/NetBEUI Ports

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 3: Installation 29 Using AXIS Print Monitor in Windows NT and Windows 2000 Follow the procedure below to install NetBIOS/NetBEUI Ports from a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 workstation: 1. Install the AXIS Print Monitor on your workstation. The software is available o...

Page 30 - Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot; Starting the; Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 1610 with; Install

Section 3: Installation AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 30 Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot Follow the instructions available on the AXIS Product Resources CD to install the AXIS NetPilot software on to your computer. AXIS NetPilot runs on Windows 95/98, ME, NT 4.0 and 2000 Starting the Installation Follow th...

Page 31 - Printer Port Name; Assigning an IP; Set Configuration

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 3: Installation 31 The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard guides you through the installation process. The following options are available: Printer Port Name The default printer port name consists of <name>, where <name> is AXIS followed by the last six dig...

Page 32 - The management and configuration tools that are supported by; The method you should use to manage and configure your AXIS

Section 4: Management & Configuration AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 32 Section 4 Management & Configuration The management and configuration tools that are supported by the AXIS 1610 allow you to: • Change the print server parameters, i.e. editing the config file • Receive extended information abo...

Page 33 - Using a Web browser; Accessing the; File; Type the host name or the IP address of your AXIS 1610 in the

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration 33 Using a Web browser Once you have established the AXIS 1610 in the TCP/IP environment, as described in Assigning an IP address , on page 22, you can access the AXIS 1610 Web pages from any standard Web browser. Accessing the Web Pa...

Page 34 - The home page of your AXIS 1610 appears in your browser.; Web interface; Links to the following services are available from the internal

Section 4: Management & Configuration AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 34 The home page of your AXIS 1610 appears in your browser. The AXIS 1610 Home Page Web interface Services Links to the following services are available from the internal home page of the AXIS 1610: • Configuration • Management • Stat...

Page 35 - Overview; The Parameter List; and

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration 35 Overview From the Configuration pages you can: • Modify configuration parameters, including the printer port name and root password. A complete parameters list can be found in The Parameter List , on page 52 . • Enable or disable a...

Page 36 - Using Netspot; display device status and features.; Installing NetSpot; Before installing NetSpot, refer to the NetSpot user; using NetSpot; As NetSpot communicates with the AXIS 1610 via the TCP/IP; New; Type the MAC address (Ethernet address) of the AXIS 1610 and; Add

Section 4: Management & Configuration AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 36 Using Netspot The Canon NetSpot utility provides easy network management of your devices by allowing you to set up those devices and display device status and features. Installing NetSpot Before installing NetSpot, refer to the Net...

Page 37 - Using AXIS NetPilot; AXIS NetPilot allows you to:

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration 37 Using AXIS NetPilot AXIS NetPilot is the recommended tool to use for configuring the AXIS 1610 in networks that support communication via the NetBIOS/NetBEUI or IPX protocols. AXIS NetPilot allows you to: • Change the AXIS 1610 par...

Page 38 - AXIS NetPilot provides you with two useful tools for changing; that are appropriate to your operating environments. Each; Properties

Section 4: Management & Configuration AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 38 Changing the parameter values AXIS NetPilot provides you with two useful tools for changing parameter values: • Property pages: Use the Property pages if you have lim-ited experience in editing config files. A user-friendly interfa...

Page 39 - The Parameter List Editor is a simple editor that enables you to:; Modifying the; From the Network Environment window you can modify the

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration 39 The Parameter List Editor The Parameter List Editor is a simple editor that enables you to: • Edit the AXIS 1610 config file. • Save customized config files to your hard disk. • configure several network print servers simultaneousl...

Page 40 - Monitoring Printers

Section 4: Management & Configuration AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 40 Monitoring Printers To simplify printer monitoring, you can create logical groups of printers. The printer status of each printer is displayed in the AXIS NetPilot window. AXIS NetPilot’s Monitoring Window Creating a printer group ...

Page 41 - Follow the instructions below to monitor the printers:; Grouping; AXIS NetPilot allows you to create logical groups of print

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration 41 3. The Add Printer window appears. Double-click the print server, to which the desired printer is connected and select the printer port. Click OK . Examining printers Follow the instructions below to monitor the printers: 1. Select...

Page 42 - OK; Follow the instructions below to monitor the print servers:; Follow the instructions below to obtain detailed printer; Printer Information

Section 4: Management & Configuration AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 42 3. The Add Network Print Server window appears. Select the print server and click OK . Examining Print Servers Follow the instructions below to monitor the print servers: 1. Select the print server group folder, located in the ‘AXI...

Page 43 - You can also view the detailed printer information in the; Upgrading the Print; You can use the AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard to upgrade the; Additional

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration 43 You can also view the detailed printer information in the Summary window. AXIS NetPilot Summary window Upgrading the Print Server You can use the AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard to upgrade the AXIS 1610 software. Please refer to Secti...

Page 44 - Using FTP; Editing the; file; Follow the instructions below to edit the; config; Edit the file using your preferred text editor.; The example on the next page shows how to edit the

Section 4: Management & Configuration AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 44 Using FTP Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 1610, as described in Assigning an IP address , on page 22, you can change the AXIS 1610 parameter settings using the File Transport Protocol (FTP). Editing the config file Follo...

Page 46 - Status; status; Account; account

Section 4: Management & Configuration AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 46 Viewing the Status File The status command shows which printer port the logical printers are assigned to, and their current status. Follow the instructions below to view the status file using FTP: 1. Log in to the AXIS 1610 by typi...

Page 47 - Using SNMP; General Information; relevant parts of MIB-II

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration 47 Using SNMP You can use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remotely monitoring and configuring the AXIS 1610. All major functions for print servers are supported. General Information SNMP refers to a set of standards for ...

Page 48 - The AXIS MIB; The Parameter

Section 4: Management & Configuration AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 48 The AXIS MIB In order to make full use of the AXIS 1610 SNMP support, you are required to use NMS software that allows you to install private enterprise MIBs, like the AXIS MIB. The AXIS MIB contains a large number of objects which...

Page 49 - Using the Test Button; to the factory default settings.; Factory Default; Follow the instructions below to reset the AXIS 1610 to the

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 4: Management & Configuration 49 Using the Test Button The test button is located on the front right hand side of the AXIS 1610 and is used for resetting the AXIS 1610 parameters to the factory default settings. Factory Default Settings Follow the instructions bel...

Page 50 - Section 5: Upgrading the Firmware; Section 5; You can upgrade the AXIS 1610 firmware in the flash memory; Upgrading over the; form; binary; is the name of the new print server software,

Section 5: Upgrading the Firmware AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 50 Section 5 Upgrading the Firmware You can upgrade the AXIS 1610 firmware in the flash memory using one of the following methods: • FTP (TCP/IP) • AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard (IPX/SPX) Note: ❏ Updating instructions are also supplied with th...

Page 51 - Upgrading using; This method is recommended for upgrading the flash memory in; Upgrade

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Section 5: Upgrading the Firmware 51 5. Wait for the flash loading operation to finish. This normally takes 1 to 4 minutes. The unit automatically restarts with the new print server software. 6. Log out using the command quit, bye or exit depending on your FTP version. Notes:...

Page 52 - Appendix A: The Parameter List; Appendix A The Parameter List

Appendix A: The Parameter List AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 52 Appendix A The Parameter List The left-hand column shows the parameters and their default values as they appear in the config file and the right-hand column shows the name of the parameters as they appear in the internal Web pages. Please ref...

Page 53 - Appendix B Technical Specifications

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Appendix B: Technical Specifications 53 Appendix B Technical Specifications Supported Systems Microsoft Windows: Windows 95/98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP WWW: Netscape Navigator 3.0 and above and MS Internet Explorer 3.0 and above Printing Protocols Windows: TCP/IP, NetBIOS/Net...

Page 54 - Appendix B: Technical Specifications; 0baseT Ethernet and 100baseTX Fast Ethernet

Appendix B: Technical Specifications AXIS 1610 User’s Manual 54 RJ-45 connector (Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair) for 10baseT Ethernet and 100baseTX Fast Ethernet Security A Root password protects the configuration settings Parallel Printer One IEEE 1284 compliant high-speed parallel port, 36-pin...

Page 55 - Appendix C Glossary; BOOTP; DHCP; server software is stored in Flash Memory.

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Appendix C: Glossary 55 Appendix C Glossary BOOTP A TCP/IP protocol, used for downloading start-up information such as the IP address to hosts on the network. BOOTP requires a BOOTP daemon on your system. A request made to an active BOOTP daemon initiates a search of the Boot...

Page 57 - TFTP; Trivial File Transport Protocol. A simpler version of the FTP; URL; Windows Internet Name Service. A NetBIOS Name Server that; Wizard; A special form of user assistance that automates a task through

AXIS 1610 User’s Manual Appendix C: Glossary 57 TFTP Trivial File Transport Protocol. A simpler version of the FTP protocol that is used by the print server for automatic downloading of config files URL Uniform Resource Locator. A way of specifying the location of publicly available information on t...