Canon Printer AXIS 1610 User Manual

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AXIS 1610 User’s Manual  
AXIS 1610  
for Canon CAPT Printers  
User’s Manual  
 
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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 manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to  
set up and manage the AXIS 1610. It is intended for everyone involved in installing and  
managing the AXIS 1610. To fully benefit from the manual, you should be familiar with  
basic networking principles.  
This manual is applicable for the AXIS 1610, with software release 5.80 or later.  
About Axis  
Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for  
network-connected computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984, it has been one of the  
fastest growing companies in the market and is now a leader in its field.  
ThinServer™ Technology  
enables Axis’ products to act as intelligent file server independent ThinServer devices. A  
ThinServer device is a network server which includes “thin” embedded server software  
capable of simultaneous multiprotocol communication, scalable RISC hardware and a  
built-in Web server which allows easy access and management via any standard Web  
browser. The ThinServer technology makes it possible to connect any electronic device to  
the network, thus providing “Access to everything”.  
Mobile Access by Axis  
The Bluetooth Access Point from Axis is part of a family of network access solutions that  
create local "hot spots" of high-speed wireless connectivity areas. These areas provide a  
wireless communications link to local networks and the Internet for mobile devices  
equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology, an industry supported technology that  
provides a low-cost means for supporting short-range wireless communications between  
portable devices. Axis provides solutions that scale from network access devices to larger,  
more advanced systems to meet the range of needs for creating new mobile networks and  
services.  
 
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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 in Ethernet, Fast  
Ethernet and Token Ring versions.  
IBM Mainframe and S/3x - AS/400 Print Servers and Protocol Converters  
include a wide range of LAN, coax and twinax attached print servers for the IBM host  
environment. By emulating IBM devices, these servers provide conversion of the IPDS,  
SCS and 3270DS data streams to the major ASCII printer languages.  
Network Attached CD/DVD Servers  
provide a flexible and cost-efficient solution for sharing CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and other  
optical media across the network. They are available in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token  
Ring versions.  
Network Attached Storage Servers  
make it possible to easily make hard disk storage available in Ethernet networks. Through  
direct access by clients, yet integrating into existing security schemes, and requiring a  
minimum of maintenance they also provide a low total cost of ownership for network  
storage.  
Network Camera Servers  
provide live images using standard Internet technology, thus enabling access to live  
cameras via any standard Web browser. They offer a perfect solution for remote  
surveillance over the Internet; their sharp images can bring life into any web site. These  
servers support Ethernet as well as PSTN and GSM phone lines.  
Network Document Servers  
enable easy distribution of paper-based information across workgroups and the  
enterprise. By sending scanned documents to your destination via the Internet/intranet,  
you will reduce your faxing/mailing costs, as well as save time, thus improving your  
organization’s efficiency.  
 
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Preface  
Support Services  
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis dealer. If your  
questions cannot be answered immediately, your Axis dealer will forward your queries  
through the appropriate channels to ensure you a rapid response.  
Internet  
If you are connected to the Internet, you can find on-line manuals, technical support,  
firmware updates, application software, company information, etc from the Axis web site  
E-mail  
You can also send a support e-mail to the locations listed on the following page:  
 
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Axis support e-mail addresses  
Sweden  
Australia  
Benelux  
China  
France  
Germany  
Hong Kong  
Italy  
Japan  
Korea  
Singapore  
Spain  
Taiwan  
UK  
USA Boston  
USA Miami  
 
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Contents  
Section 1  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Where to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Section 2  
Section 3  
Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Connecting a printer to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Assigning an IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Installing Printer Ports using AXIS Print Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Installing Printers for Printing over TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Installing printers for Printing over NetBIOS/NetBEUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Section 4  
Section 5  
Management & Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Using a Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Using Netspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Using AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Using SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Using the Test Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Upgrading the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Appendix A The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Appendix B Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Appendix C Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
 
Section 1: Introduction  
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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 without any  
additional cabling.  
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The AXIS 1610 Network Print Server  
Supported Printers The AXIS 1610 is developed to be connected with Canon CAPT  
printers only.  
 
 
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Where to use it  
Supported The AXIS 1610 supports printing over TCP/IP or  
NetBIOS/NetBEUI from the following clients:  
Environments  
Windows 95  
Windows 98  
Windows NT 4.0  
Windows 2000  
Windows ME  
Windows XP (TCP/IP only)  
Management and configuration of your AXIS 1610 can be  
performed from the internal web pages via any standard Web  
browser.  
 
 
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How to use it  
Installation and The installation of the AXIS 1610 and its integration into the  
network is performed using a selection of the following client  
software:  
Integration  
AXIS IP Installer  
AXIS CAPT Print Monitor  
AXIS NetPilot  
Canon NetSpot  
AXIS IP Installer, AXIS CAPT Print Monitor and AXIS NetPilot  
are available free of charge from the AXIS 1610 CD or from the  
Configuration and Configuration and management of AXIS 1610 can be performed  
using TCP/IP, NetBIOS/NetBEUI or IPX protocols. The main  
methods are presented in the following list:  
Management  
Any standard Web Server (TCP/IP)  
Canon NetSpot (TCP/IP, IPX)  
AXIS NetPilot (NetBIOS/NetBEUI, IPX)  
Printing Protocols  
NetBIOS/NetBEUI  
TCP/IP  
 
 
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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 RISC processor and  
associated network controllers.  
Speed The AXIS ETRAX 100 chip has been specifically designed for  
LAN products and benefits users with a faster throughput than a  
direct PC-to-printer connection. With a sustained data  
throughput of 800 kbytes per second (100baseTX) and 600  
kbytes per second (10baseT), the AXIS 1610 is fast. ECP high-  
speed Centronics communication is supported.  
Easy to Install Install the AXIS 1610 in minutes, using the provided software  
utilities.  
Security You can assign a password that restricts unauthorized  
configuration of the AXIS 1610.  
Monitoring The provided AXIS NetPilot software and the internal AXIS  
1610 Web pages allow you to continuously monitor printer  
status.  
Additionally, the AXIS 1610 supports SNMP for remote  
monitoring.  
Futureproof You can upgrade the AXIS 1610 Flash memory over the  
network. This allows you to quickly update and enhance the  
operational features of your AXIS 1610 when new print server  
software becomes available.  
Pocket-sized The AXIS 1610 is equipped with one high-speed parallel port  
connector that plugs directly into the printer´s parallel port.  
 
 
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Section 2  
Product Overview  
Package Contents  
Verify that nothing is missing from the print server package by  
using the check list below. Please contact your dealer if  
anything should be missing or damaged. All packing materials  
are recyclable.  
o AXIS 1610, part no: 0095-001-01  
o AXIS 1610 CD, part.no: 18817, Rev.1.1 including: oAXIS 1610  
User’s Manual, part no: 18810, Rev.1.1  
o Power Supply:  
Part nos.  
(AXIS PS-B)  
Australia  
Europe  
Japan  
UK  
13269  
13267  
13936  
13268  
13270  
USA  
 
   
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Section 2: Product Overview  
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 AXIS 1610 is equipped with an auto-sensing function that  
detects the speed of the local network segment and varies the  
speed of its data communication accordingly, between 10 Mbps  
and 100 Mbps.  
Printer Port The AXIS 1610 print server is provided with a single high-speed  
IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port that connects directly to the  
printer, without cables.  
 
 
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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 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 1610 or its power  
supply.  
 
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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 the correct voltage!  
1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the AXIS 1610 external  
power supply.  
2. Locate the serial number, found on the underside label of the  
AXIS 1610, and write it down. You will need this number later  
during the network configuration.  
3. Connect the AXIS 1610 directly to the printer’s parallel printer  
port.  
4. Connect your AXIS 1610 to the network using a twisted pair  
cable, category 5 or better.  
5. Switch on the printer and connect the external power supply to  
the AXIS 1610. The power indicator lights up. When the network  
indicator starts to flash, the AXIS 1610 is successfully connected  
to the network.  
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network and the  
internal web pages, an IP address must be assigned to your AXIS  
1610.  
If there is a DHCP server on your network, your AXIS 1610 will  
already have received an IP address.  
If not, refer to the table below for an appropriate method to set  
the IP address of your AXIS 1610.  
 
   
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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 system, or administrator  
privileges on a Windows NT server to set the IP address using  
RARP, BOOTP or DHCP.  
Ethernet address You need to know the Ethernet address of your AXIS 1610 to  
perform the installation. The Ethernet address is based on the  
serial number of your AXIS 1610. This means, for example, that  
an AXIS 1610 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 label of the print server.  
IP address You must obtain an unused IP address from your network  
administrator, unless you have automatic IPaddress assignment  
e.g. DHCP on your network.  
Important DO NOT use the IP addresses used in the following examples  
when installing your AXIS 1610. Always consult your network  
administrator before assigning an IP address to your AXIS 1610.  
 
   
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Methods for setting You can set the IP address using one of the following methods,  
the IP Address depending on your network environment:  
Method  
IP Installer  
DHCP  
Network environments  
See...  
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME  
page 17  
page 18  
Windows NT/2000/ME, UNIX,  
NetWare 5  
ARP  
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME  
UNIX  
page 19  
page 20  
page 20  
page 21  
RARP  
UNIX  
BOOTP  
UNIX, NetWare 5  
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME  
Manual setting  
Basic Setup with AXIS  
NetPilot, on page 30  
Using Netspot, on page 36  
Note: The RARP method operate on single network segments only, i.e. it  
cannot be used over routers.  
Assigning a If you are using host names, you can map a unique host name to  
the IP address. Refer to your system manuals or to your network  
administrator for instructions on how to perform name mapping  
on your system.  
Host Name  
to the IP address  
The AXIS 1610 supports WINS (Windows Internet Name  
Service), which is recommended when you are using DHCP in a  
Windows NT network.  
Note: If the host name has not been mapped to the IP address, you can  
still perform the following instructions to download the IP  
address. In this case, simply replace the host name entry with the  
IP address wherever required.  
Using AXIS IP Installer Follow the instructions below to set the IP address of your AXIS  
1610 using the AXIS IP Installer:  
1. Download the AXIS IP Installer to your host. The software is  
available on the AXIS Product Resources CD and on the Axis  
 
 
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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 IP address in the designated IP address field  
and click the Set IP address button.  
6. The IP setting process will take approximately 10 to 40 seconds.  
Click OK in the confirmation box that appears when the IP  
address has been set.  
Notes: AXIS IP Installer uses the BOOTP and DHCP protocols to  
communicate with the AXIS 1610. Make sure that at least one of  
these protocols is enabled in your print server.  
Restart your AXIS 1610, if it does not show up in the server list.  
Using DHCP If you have a DHCP server on your network, the AXIS 1610 will  
automatically receive an IP address as soon as it is connected to  
the network.  
Notes: At least one WINS server IP address must be included in the  
DHCP scope if you are using WINS. Immediately after the IP  
address has been received, the AXIS 1610 registers its host name  
and IP address on the WINS server.  
The AXIS 1610 can automatically download a customized config  
file from a TFTP server if the name of the config file and the TFTP  
server’s IP address are added to your DHCP scope. The config file  
is downloaded immediately after the AXIS 1610 has received its  
IP address.  
 
 
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Using ARP in Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP:  
Windows 95/98, ME  
& Windows NT, 2000  
1. Start a DOS window.  
Type the following commands:  
arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address>  
ping <IP address>  
arp -d <IP address>  
Example  
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86  
ping 192.168.3.191  
arp -d 192.168.3.191  
The host will return Reply from 192.168.3.191 ... or a  
similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and  
that the communication is established.  
Notes: When using the Windows 95 implementation of ARP, change the  
first line to:  
arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> <w95host IP  
address>, where <w95host IP address> is the IP address of  
your Windows 95 host.  
When you execute the ping command for the first time, you will  
experience a significantly longer response time than usual.  
By using the arp -d command, the static entry in the arp table is  
removed from the cache memory of the host.  
 
 
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Using ARP in UNIX Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP.  
Type the following commands in the shell window:  
arp -s <host name> <Ethernet address> temp  
ping <host name>  
Example:  
arp -s npsname 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp  
ping npsname  
The host will return npsname is alive or a similar message.  
This indicates that the address has been set and that the  
communication is established.  
Notes: The ARP command varies between different UNIX 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. For example:  
arp -s ether <host name> 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp  
When you execute the ping command for the first time, you may  
experience a significantly longer response time than usual.  
Using RARP in UNIX 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  
 
   
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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 IP address.  
Note: If you are using IBM AIX, you will probably not have access to a  
RARP daemon. If this is the case, you can use either the ARP or  
BOOTP methods instead.  
Using BOOTP Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using BOOTP  
in UNIX  
1. Append the following entry to your boot table. This is typically  
performed by editing the file: /etc/bootptab  
<host name>:ht=<hardware type>:vm=<vendor magic>:\  
:ha=<hardware address>:ip=<IP address>:\  
:sm=<subnet mask>:gw=<gateway field>  
Example :  
npsname:ht=ether:vm=rfc1048:\  
:ha=00408c100086:ip=192.168.3.191:\  
:sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.168.1.1  
Notes: Enter the ht and vm fields exactly as shown in the example.  
The ha field is the Ethernet address/node address and the ip field  
is the IP address of your AXIS 1610.  
The gw and sm fields correspond to the default router address and  
subnet mask.  
2. If necessary, update 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 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 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 1610 receives its IP  
address.  
 
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Installing Printer Ports using AXIS Print Monitor  
About 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 port and  
once installed, it is automatically initialized upon system start-  
up.  
AXIS Print Monitor  
Printing Environment AXIS Print Monitor supports printing over TCP/IP and  
NetBIOS/NetBEUI. To enable printing, ensure that the TCP/IP or  
NetBIOS/NetBEUI protocol is running correctly on your client.  
You can disable the TCP/IP printing protocol or the  
NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing protocol from the internal web pages.  
Click the Configuration button and the TCP/IP or  
NetBIOS/NetBEUI link and click No to disable the protocol. Both  
protocols are enabled (set to Yes) by default.  
AXIS Print Monitor needs to be installed on each workstation  
for peer-to-peer printing. AXIS Print Monitor allows you to  
your workstation.  
Using Refer to the instructions relevant to your network on how to  
install and manage a printer using AXIS Print Monitor:  
AXIS Print Monitor  
Printing over TCP/IP  
page 24  
Using AXIS Print Monitor in Windows NT, Windows 2000 and  
Windows XP on page 26  
Printing over  
NetBIOS/NetBEUI  
Using AXIS Print Monitor in Windows 95/98 and Windows ME on  
page 28  
Using AXIS Print Monitor in Windows NT and Windows 2000 on  
page 29  
 
 
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Installing Printers for Printing over TCP/IP  
Using Follow the procedure below to install TCP/IP Ports from a  
Windows 95/98/Me workstation:  
AXIS Print Monitor  
in Windows 95/98  
and Windows ME  
Local Printer Port 1. Install the AXIS Print Monitor on your workstation. The software  
is available on the AXIS Product Resources CD.  
2. Select Settings |Printers from the Start menu and double-click  
the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard.  
3. Select Local Printer, as the AXIS 1610 emulates a local printer  
port and click Next>  
4. Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer.  
Note: If the desired driver appears in the manufacturer and  
models list dialog, highlight your selection and click Next> and  
proceed to step 7.  
5. If the desired printer driver is not available, click the Have Disk...  
button. Insert the printer driver CD that was provided with your  
printer, select the CD drive and click OK.  
6. Select the desired printer driver from the CD and click Next>  
7. Select the TCP/IP port you wish to use and click OK.  
Note: The ports will appear in the format <name>_TCP/IP: ,  
where <name> is, by default, AXIS followed by the last six digits  
of the print server’s serial number (e.g. AXIS560B35_TCP/IP:)  
Note: If you wish to install a remote TCP/IP port (i.e. if the TCP/IP  
port does not appear in the list), select the LPT1 port and follow  
the Remote Printer Port instructions below.  
8. Enter a descriptive name for your printer and click Next>  
9. Click the checkbox if you want to print a test page and click  
Finish.  
 
   
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Remote Printer Port 1. The printer you defined above is now displayed in the printers  
folder. Right-click the printer object and select Properties from  
the menu.  
2. Click the Details tab and click Add Port... to display the available  
print server monitors.  
3. Click Other, select AXIS CAPT Port and click OK.  
4. Select TCP/IP as your choice of network printing protocol and  
click OK.  
5. Enter the IP address / host name of your print server. Click Add.  
6. The port will be added to the list and highlighted. Click OK to  
return to the printer ports dialog and click Close.  
Notes: Configure Port  
If you have changed the IP address / host name of a print server  
located on a different subnet you must enter the new IP address /  
host name in the Configure AXIS CAPT Port dialog.  
The Configure AXIS CAPT Port dialog shows the port name and  
old IP address / host name of the print server. Enter the new IP  
address / host name of the print server and click OK.  
 
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Using Follow the procedure below to install TCP/IP Ports from a  
Windows NT, 2000 or XP workstation:  
AXIS Print Monitor  
in Windows NT,  
Windows 2000  
1. Install the AXIS Print Monitor on your workstation. The software  
is available on the AXIS Product Resources CD.  
and Windows XP  
2. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings | Printers from  
the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.  
3. Select My Computer, as the AXIS 1610 emulates a local printer  
port and click Next>  
4. If the TCP/IP port you want to use appears in the Available Ports  
list, you can proceed to step 7. If the port does not appear in the  
list, click Add Port / Create a new port. Select AXIS CAPT Port  
from the drop-down list and click Next>  
5. Select TCP/IP as your choice of network printing protocol and  
click OK.  
6. From the Add Port dialog, enter the IP address / host name of the  
print server and click Add.  
7. The port will be added to the list and highlighted. Click OK to  
return to the printer ports dialog and click Close.  
8. Select the TCP/IP port you wish to use and click Next>  
Note: The port will appear in the format <name>_TCP/IP:, where  
<name> is, by default, AXIS followed by the last six digits of the  
Axis print server’s serial number (e.g. AXIS560B35_TCP/IP:)  
9. Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer.  
Note: If the desired driver appears in the displayed manufacturer  
and models list dialog, highlight your selection, click Next> and  
proceed directly to step 12.  
10. If the desired printer driver is not available, click Have Disk... and  
insert the printer driver CD that was provided with your printer.  
Select the CD drive and click OK.  
11. Select the printer driver you want to install from the CD and click  
Next>  
12. Enter a descriptive name for your printer and click Next>  
 
 
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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 server  
located on a different subnet you must enter the new IP address /  
host name in the Configure AXIS CAPT Port dialog.  
The Configure AXIS CAPT Port dialog shows the port name and  
old IP address / host name of the print server. Enter the new IP  
address / host name of the print server and click OK.  
 
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Installing printers for Printing over NetBIOS/NetBEUI  
Using Follow the procedures below to install NetBIOS/NetBEUI ports  
from a Windows 95/98 or Windows ME workstation:  
AXIS Print Monitor  
in Windows 95/98  
and Windows ME  
1. Install the AXIS Print Monitor on your workstation. The software  
is available on the AXIS Product Resources CD.  
2. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings | Printers from  
the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.  
3. Click Next> in the first dialog.  
4. Select Local printer as the AXIS 1610 emulates a local printer  
port and click Next>  
5. Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer.  
Note: If the desired printer driver appears in the manufacturer  
and models list, highlight your selection, click Next> and proceed  
to step 8.  
6. If the desired printer driver is not available in the list, click the  
Have Disk... button. Insert the printer driver CD that was  
provided with your printer, select the CD drive and click OK.  
7. Select the printer driver you want to install from the CD and click  
Next>  
8. Select the port you want to use from the Available Ports list and  
click Next>.  
Note: The port name is, by default, AXIS followed by the last six  
digits of the AXIS 1610 serial number, e.g. (AXIS100086:)  
9. Enter a descriptive name for your printer and click Next>  
10. Click the checkbox if you want to print a test page and click  
Finish.  
 
   
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Using Follow the procedure below to install NetBIOS/NetBEUI Ports  
from a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 workstation:  
AXIS Print Monitor  
in Windows NT  
and Windows 2000  
1. Install the AXIS Print Monitor on your workstation. The software  
is available on the AXIS Product Resources CD.  
2. Select Settings | Printers from the Start menu and double-click  
the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard.  
3. Select My Computer, as the AXIS 1610 emulates a local printer  
port and click Next>  
4. If the port you want to use is in the Available Ports list, you can  
proceed to step 8.  
If the port does not appear in the list, click Add Port / Create a  
New Port. Select AXIS CAPT Port from the drop-down list and  
click Next>  
5. Select NetBIOS/NetBEUI as your choice of network printing  
protocol  
6. Select the AXIS Port you want to add. The port appears as  
<name>, where <name> is AXIS followed by the last six digits of  
the AXIS 1610 serial number, e.g. AXIS100086. Click OK.  
7. Close the Printer Ports window and click Next>  
8. Select the printer port from the Available Printer Ports list if it is  
not already selected. Click Next>.  
9. Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the printer driver CD that  
was provided with your printer, select the CD drive and click OK.  
10. Select the printer driver you want to install and click Next>  
11. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next>  
12. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other  
network users and click Next>  
13. Print a test page to confirm the installation and click Finish.  
 
 
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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 Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 1610 with  
AXIS NetPilot:  
Installation  
1. Start AXIS NetPilot by double-clicking the NetPilot icon, located  
in the folder where you installed AXIS NetPilot.  
2. Locate the AXIS 1610 in the ‘New Axis Units’ folder. Select it and  
click the Install button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar. If your  
network is large, it may take a few seconds before the print  
server appears in the folder.  
3. Choose the with Installation Wizard option and click OK. The  
following screen appears:  
The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard Main window  
 
 
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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 digits of the AXIS 1610  
serial number, e.g. AXIS100086. If you want to change the  
default printer name, just type the new name in the available  
text field. The maximum length of the printer port name is 15  
characters. If you enter more than 15 characters, the name will  
be truncated.  
IP address If you want to assign an IP address to your AXIS 1610, indicate  
which method the AXIS 1610 should employ for obtaining an IP  
address. DHCP, ARP, RARP and BOOTP are supported. You can  
also set the IP address manually. Refer to Assigning an IP  
address, on page 16 for more information.  
Set Configuration The final user prompt in the Installation Wizard allows you to  
Password set a password that protects the AXIS 1610 parameters and  
settings from unauthorized users.  
Notes: The parameters entered during installation are not permanent,  
they can be altered at any time according to your network  
printing requirements.  
No serious or permanent damage will be caused if you make a  
mistake during installation. If at any time you find that printing  
is not satisfactory, the parameters can easily be changed to tune  
the system to your requirements.  
 
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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 about the print jobs  
Receive printer port status  
Monitor your printers  
Reset the AXIS 1610  
Upgrade the AXIS 1610 firmware (Refer to Section 5 Upgrading  
the Firmware, on page 50)  
Configuration The method you should use to manage and configure your AXIS  
1610 is dictated by the operating system protocols of your  
network. The table below displays which method to use for  
supported network protocols:  
Overview  
Network Protocols  
Configuration/Management methods  
Web Browser - See page 33  
Netspot - See page 36  
FTP - See page 44  
TCP/IP  
SNMP - See page 47  
NetBIOS/NetBEUI  
IPX  
AXIS NetPilot - See page 37  
AXIS NetPilot - See page 37  
Netspot - See page 36  
 
     
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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 Follow the steps below to access the internal home page of the  
AXIS 1610. The browser used in the following example is  
Netscape Navigator 4.3.  
Web Pages  
1. Start your Web browser.  
2. From the File menu, select Open Page...  
3. Type the host name or the IP address of your AXIS 1610 in the  
Open Page dialog, as detailed below:  
Alternatively, type the host name or the IP address directly into  
the Web browser’s Location/Address text field.  
 
 
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The home page of your AXIS 1610 appears in your browser.  
The AXIS 1610 Home Page  
Web interface Links to the following services are available from the internal  
home page of the AXIS 1610:  
Services  
Configuration  
Management  
Status  
Account  
Printer  
Help  
Axis web site  
 
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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 any of the available networking protocols and  
modify their operation from the appropriate configuration pages.  
Note: When clicking on either Management or Configuration, you will  
be prompted to provide a user name and a password, unless you  
are using the default values root and pass.  
Caution! Any network configuration should involve the Network  
Administrator.  
From the Management page, you can reset the print server  
parameters to the factory default values. You can also view basic  
information about your AXIS 1610, e.g. the current software  
version, Ethernet address, serial number.  
From the Status page, you can view the status of the connected  
printer ports, such as the number of bytes printed for each print  
job, etc.  
The Account page maintains and displays a historical record of  
print jobs that includes the user, logical printer, protocol, file  
size, elapsed time and off-line time.  
The Printer page displays the current status and management  
information of the printer connected to the AXIS 1610,  
including printer model, printer languages, etc. The extent of  
this information is depending on the printer model.  
The Help page contains a short description of the configuration  
and management activities that can be performed via the  
internal Web pages of the AXIS 1610.  
 
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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 NetSpot user  
documentation, provided with the NetSpot software, with  
information on the installation procedure and the minimum  
requirements for NetSpot.  
Viewing AXIS 1610 As NetSpot communicates with the AXIS 1610 via the TCP/IP  
protocol (and SNMP), it is necessary to configure the TCP/IP  
settings of the AXIS 1610 as described in Assigning an IP  
address, on page 16. Alternatively, you can configure these  
settings using NetSpot as follows:  
using NetSpot  
1. Start NetSpot.  
2. From the Device menu, select New...  
3. Type the MAC address (Ethernet address) of the AXIS 1610 and  
the IP address you want to assign to the AXIS 1610, and select  
the Continue... button.  
4. Select the frame type of your TCP/IP network, and click the Add  
to List button.  
Notes: If you want to configure the TCP/IP settings of the AXIS 1610  
using NetSpot, it is necessary to use the Administrator version of  
NetSpot. See the NetSpot user documentation for more  
information.  
If you use DHCP, RARP or BOOTP for the IP address, use a  
temporary IP address in step 3 of the procedure. Reconfigure the  
TCP/IP settings after completing the procedure.  
 
   
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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 parameter values  
Modify network environment settings  
Monitor your printers on the network  
Create logical groups of print servers to simplify administration  
Upgrade the AXIS 1610  
Starting AXIS NetPilot Start AXIS NetPilot by clicking the AXIS NetPilot icon, which  
resides in the folder where you installed AXIS NetPilot.  
The main window of AXIS NetPilot  
 
 
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Changing the AXIS NetPilot provides you with two useful tools for changing  
parameter values:  
parameter values  
Property pages:  
Use the Property pages if you have lim-  
ited experience in editing config files. A  
user-friendly interface helps you to set  
the AXIS 1610 parameters.  
Parameter List Editor: Use this fast and efficient tool if you  
have considerable experience in editing  
config files.  
The Property Pages The Property pages provide an easy way to view and change the  
parameters. Each property page comprises a set of selection tabs  
that are appropriate to your operating environments. Each  
parameter can be edited by selecting the relevant box.  
Follow the instructions below to open and edit an arbitrary  
Property Page:  
1. Select the AXIS 1610 from the ‘Network Print Servers’ folder.  
2. Click the Properties button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar or  
choose Properties from the Setup menu.  
3. Select the tab that includes the parameter you want to change.  
4. Change the value.  
5. Click Apply to save the change to the print server. (If you select  
OK instead, the Property page closes automatically after the  
change has been saved).  
 
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The Parameter The Parameter List Editor is a simple editor that enables you to:  
List Editor  
Edit the AXIS 1610 config file.  
Save customized config files to your hard disk.  
configure several network print servers simultaneously.  
Follow the instructions below to use the Parameter List Editor:  
1. Choose Edit Parameter List from the Setup menu.  
2. Download a config file from a print server or from your hard disk  
by selecting from File or from Print Server.  
3. Click the Load button and the config file opens in the editor.  
4. Edit the config file.  
5. Select the appropriate radio button, To File or To Print Server.  
6. Click Save after you have made your choice, to save the modified  
config file.  
Modifying the From the Network Environment window you can modify the  
network settings for each supported network environment.  
network  
environments  
To gain access to the Network Environment window, follow the  
instructions below:  
1. Select the AXIS 1610 from the ‘Network Print Servers’ folder.  
2. Click on the Network button on the toolbar or select Network  
from the Setup menu.  
3. Select the tab corresponding to the environment that you want  
to modify.  
 
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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 Follow the instructions below to create a printer group:  
printer group  
1. Select the ‘Monitoring Printers’ folder.  
2. Click on the New Group button on the toolbar or select New  
Printer Group from the File menu.  
3. Type a printer group name in the text field and click OK.  
You can create as many printer groups as you want.  
Adding a printer Follow the instructions below to add a printer to a printer group:  
to a printer group  
1. Select the printer group folder, located in the ‘Monitoring  
Printers’ folder.  
2. Click on the Add Printer button on the toolbar or select Add  
Printer from the File menu.  
 
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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 the printer group folder, located in the ‘Monitoring  
Printers’ folder. The printer status appear in the right-hand frame  
of AXIS NetPilot.  
2. If you want the status to appear in a new window, click the  
Monitoring button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar.  
Grouping AXIS NetPilot allows you to create logical groups of print  
servers in order to simplify administration. Installed print  
servers are displayed in the ‘Network Print Servers’ folder and  
shortcuts to these print servers can be added to the print server  
groups. Management operations performed on the shortcuts  
affects the functionality of the print servers.  
logically connected  
Print Servers  
Creating a Follow the instructions below to create a print server group:  
Print Server Group  
1. Select the ‘AXIS Units’ folder.  
2. Click on the New Group button on the toolbar or select New  
Print Server Group from the File menu.  
3. Type a print server group name in the text field and click OK.  
You can create as many print server groups as you want, but  
you cannot include a print server in more than one group.  
Adding a Follow the instructions below to add a print server to a print  
Print Server to server group:  
a Print Server Group  
1. Select the print server group folder, located in the ‘AXIS Units’  
folder.  
2. Click on the Add PS button on the toolbar or select Add Print  
Server from the File menu.  
 
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3. The Add Network Print Server window appears. Select the print  
server and click OK.  
Examining Follow the instructions below to monitor the print servers:  
Print Servers  
1. Select the print server group folder, located in the ‘AXIS Units’  
folder.  
2. Select the print server.  
Printer Information Follow the instructions below to obtain detailed printer  
information from printers appearing in the monitoring window:  
Note: The extent of the detailed printer information depends on your  
printer model.  
1. Select the desired printer folder, located in the ‘Monitoring  
Printers’ folder.  
2. Click the desired printer icon and choose Printer Information  
from the File menu.  
AXIS NetPilot Printer Information window  
 
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You can also view the detailed printer information in the  
Summary window.  
AXIS NetPilot Summary window  
Upgrading the Print You can use the AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard to upgrade the  
AXIS 1610 software. Please refer to Section 5 Upgrading the  
Firmware, on page 50, for details.  
Server  
Additional Refer to the AXIS NetPilot on-line help for further information  
about this tool.  
information  
 
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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 Follow the instructions below to edit the config file using FTP:  
file  
1. Log in to the AXIS 1610 by typing:  
ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address> in a DOS window.  
2. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root  
and pass.)  
3. Download the config file to your host by typing:  
get config  
4. Edit the file using your preferred text editor.  
5. Save the config file to the AXIS 1610 by typing:  
put config CONFIG  
Note: It is important that the destination file is specified in capital  
letters. Otherwise the edits are temporary and will be lost once  
the AXIS 1610 has been powered down.  
The example on the next page shows how to edit the config file  
using FTP from a DOS window.  
 
 
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Example:  
> ftp npserver  
connected to npserver.  
220 AXIS 1610 FTP Print Server v5.80 Nov 1 2001  
ready.  
Name (npserver:thomas): root  
331 User name ok, need password  
Password: pass  
(not visible)  
230 User logged in  
ftp> get config  
200 PORT command successful.  
150 Opening data connection for config  
(192,36,253,4,13,223), (mode ascii).  
226 Transfer complete.  
8588 bytes received in 0.24 seconds (35.63 kbytes/s)  
ftp> put config CONFIG  
200 PORT command successful.  
150 Opening data connection for CONFIG  
(192,36,253,4,13,223), (mode ascii).  
226 Transfer complete.  
8588 bytes received in 0.45 seconds (19.04 kbytes/s)  
ftp> bye  
221 Goodbye.  
>
 
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Viewing The status command shows which printer port the logical  
printers are assigned to, and their current status.  
the Status File  
Follow the instructions below to view the status file using FTP:  
1. Log in to the AXIS 1610 by typing:  
ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address> in a DOS window.  
2. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root  
and pass.)  
3. Download the status file to your host by typing:  
get status  
4. View the status file using your preferred text editor.  
Viewing The account file contains data concerning the ten last print jobs.  
It specifies an internal job number, the user that initiated the  
job, the protocol and logical printer that was used, current status  
(Completed, Off-line, or Printing), number of bytes printed,  
elapsed time and off- line time.  
the Account File  
Follow the instructions below to view the account file using FTP:  
1. Log in to the AXIS 1610 by typing:  
ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address> in a DOS window.  
2. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root  
and pass.)  
3. Download the account file to your host by typing:  
get account  
4. View the account file using your preferred text editor.  
FTP Help By typing help in step 3 in the FTP instructions described  
above, a list of all available files and commands will be  
displayed.  
 
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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 network management,  
including a protocol, a database structure specification, and a set  
of data objects. The AXIS 1610 SNMP implementation runs in  
TCP/IP networks.  
The management is handled by NMS (Network Management  
System) software running on a host on your network. The NMS  
software communicates with network devices by the means of  
messages, which are references to one or more objects.  
A message can be a question or an instruction to a device, or an  
alarm triggered by a specific event in a device. Objects are  
contained in data bases called MIBs (Management Information  
Base), where MIB-II is a standard database.  
The AXIS 1610 supports the following MIBs:  
relevant parts of MIB-II  
AXIS MIB  
relevant parts of the Host Resource MIB  
relevant parts of the Printer MIB  
relevant parts of the CANON-MIB  
 
 
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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 may be  
categorized as follows:  
Menu objects - used for viewing and changing the AXIS 1610  
configuration from the NMS program. Refer to The Parameter  
List, on page 52.  
Printer status and unit administration objects - used for monitor-  
ing AXIS 1610 print jobs and storing parameter changes perma-  
nently.  
Trap objects - used for alarms at various error conditions.  
For technical details, you can view the MIB file (axis.mib) with  
any text editor. The MIB file is stored internally in the print  
server and can be retrieved via ftp.  
The AXIS MIB can also be downloaded from the Axis web site at  
 
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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 Follow the instructions below to reset the AXIS 1610 to the  
factory default settings:  
Settings  
1. Remove the external power supply to switch off the AXIS 1610.  
2. Press and hold down the test button, while you plug the external  
power supply back in. Continue to hold down the test button,  
until the network indicator begins to flash at one second  
intervals. This should take at least 5 seconds.  
3. Release the test button and wait until the network indicator  
flashes at least five times.  
4. Press and hold the test button again until the network indicator  
remains constantly lit.  
5. Restart the AXIS 1610 by disconnecting and reconnecting the  
external power supply.  
The AXIS 1610 is now reset to factory default settings.  
Note: All parameters except the IP Address (IP_ADDR.) and the DHCP  
Enable/Disable (DHCP_ENB) parameters are reset. If you want to  
change these parameters, please use any of the tools presented  
in Configuration Overview, on page 32.  
 
   
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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 the software update.  
Upgrading over the To upgrade over the network using FTP you will need the file  
with the new print server software. The name of this file is in the  
form product_version.bin, e.g. 1610_580.bin for software  
release 5.80. You can download the print server software from  
Network using FTP  
Note: You must assign the AXIS 1610 with an IP address, as described  
in Assigning an IP address, on page 22, before you can use this  
upgrading method.  
Follow the procedures below to upgrade the AXIS 1610:  
1. Log in to the AXIS 1610 with the command:  
ftp <host name>, or ftp <IP address>  
2. You will be prompted for user id and password.  
Default user id: root  
Default password: pass  
3. To change to binary transfer mode, type the command:  
binary  
4. Type the command:  
put <software name> flash  
(<software name> is the name of the new print server software,  
e.g. 1610_580.bin)  
 
   
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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: If the upgrading process fails, just repeat the instructions  
presented above.  
If you lose contact with the AXIS 1610 after an upgrading failure,  
just restart the AXIS 1610 to restore contact.  
If the network diode flashes at regular half second intervals, the  
AXIS 1610 cannot process any print jobs. In order to leave this  
state, you must repeat the instructions above.  
Upgrading using This method is recommended for upgrading the flash memory in  
networks supporting the IPX protocol. An Upgrade Wizard will  
guide you through the necessary procedures.  
AXIS NetPilot  
Follow the instructions below to upgrade your print servers:  
1. Obtain the firmware file. You can download print server  
2. Put the file in the AXIS NetPilot ‘Upgrade’ folder. This folder  
resides in the same folder as the AXIS NetPilot program and was  
created when AXIS NetPilot was installed on your client.  
3. Start the Upgrade Wizard by clicking on the Upgrade icon on the  
AXIS NetPilot toolbar.  
4. Proceed the installation by following the instructions that are  
presented to you in the Upgrade Wizard.  
If you need more information, please refer to AXIS NetPilot on-  
line help.  
 
Appendix A: The Parameter List  
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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 refer to Section 4 Management & Configuration, on page  
32, for more information about how to change the parameters.  
Note: The password parameter, ROOT_PWD, only appears when you are  
logged in to the AXIS 1610 using root.  
--- GENERAL MENU  
NETWORK_SPEED.: AUTO_SENSE  
AUTO_SENSE, 10_HALF_DX, 100_HALF_DX  
PS_NAME.  
:
AXIS100086  
Print Server Name (‘AXIS’ followed by the last six digits of the  
serial number)  
Root Password  
System Location  
System Contact  
ROOT_PWD.  
SYS_LOC.  
SYS_CONT.  
:
:
:
pass  
--- TCP/IP MENU  
TCP_ENB.  
INT_ADDR.  
DEF_ROUT.  
:
:
:
YES  
TCP/IP printing enabled  
Internet Address  
Default Router Address  
(0.0.0.0 for no router)  
Net Mask  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
NET_MASK.  
:
0
0
0
0
(e.g. 255.255.255.0 for class C, 0.0.0.0 for auto-sense)  
DHCP Enabled  
BOOTP Enabled  
RARP Enabled  
WINS Enabled  
DHCP_ENB.  
:
:
:
:
:
:
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
BOOTP_ENB.  
RARP_ENB.  
WINS_ENB.  
WINS_ADDR1.  
NBT_SCOPE ID.  
0 0  
0
0
Primary WINS server Address  
NBT Scope ID  
(Defines the NetBIOS scope to be used with WINS name  
registration)  
--- SNMP MENU  
TRAPADDR.  
:
:
:
0
0
0
0
Trap Address  
Trap Community  
System Name  
TRAP_COM.  
SYS_NAME.  
public  
--- NetBIOS/NetBEUI Menu  
LSLM_ENB. YES  
:
NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing enabled  
 
   
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Appendix B: Technical Specifications  
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/NetBEUI  
Management  
Protocols  
NetWare: IPX  
Windows: NetBIOS/NetBEUI or TCP/IP, WINS  
TCP/IP: FTP, BOOTP, ARP, RARP, DHCP ICMP, IGMP, IP, TCP, UDP,  
HTTP, SNMP, TFTP  
Network  
Management  
SNMP-MIB II compliant (over UDP/IP), private enterprise MIB,  
Host Resources MIB, Printer MIB, CANON-MIB and AXIS MIB  
included  
Hardware  
32 bit 100 MHz RISC Controller, 1 Mbyte Flash memory  
2 Mbytes DRAM  
Logical Connection  
Running simultaneously any combination of the supported  
protocols. Use of IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP and Ethernet II  
frame types simultaneously  
Attachments  
 
 
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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  
Centronics connector. Sustained throughput of 800 kbytes/s  
(100baseTX) and 600 kBytes/s (10baseT). ECP support  
Front Panel  
2 LED indicators: Power and Network  
Test button  
Power Consumption  
external power supply Maximum 200 mA at 12 VDC. (Type PS-B, 12V, 500 mA)  
Dimensions  
Height x Width x Depth  
0.9 x 2.4 x 4.8 inches (2.4 x 6.1 x 12.1 cm)  
Weight  
0.22 lb. (0.1 kg)  
Environmental  
Temperature: 40 - 105° F (5 - 40° C)  
Humidity: 10 - 95% non-condensing  
Approvals  
EMC: EN 55022/1994, EN50082-1/1992. FCC Class A  
Safety: EN 60950.  
 
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Appendix C: Glossary  
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 Table for an entry  
matching the print server's Ethernet address. If a matching entry  
is found, the daemon downloads the IP address to the print  
server  
config file A file that resides in the print server’s memory and contains all  
the parameters that determine the functionality of the AXIS  
1610. By editing the config file (i.e. changing the parameter  
settings), you can configure the AXIS 1610 to match the  
network printing requirements  
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP is available in  
Windows NT, NetWare 5 and UNIX systems, and allows for the  
automatic but temporary assignment of IP addresses from a  
central pool. DHCP causes the selected host to automatically  
allocate and download an unused IP address to the requesting  
print server. It also provides validation data that defines how  
long the IP addresses will remain valid  
To fully benefit from this method, the AXIS 1610 also supports  
the WINS host name resolution protocol, which is available in  
Windows NT networks  
Firmware Print server software that determines the functionality of the  
print server  
Flash Memory The print server software is stored in Flash Memory. The Flash  
Memory is a Non-volatile RAM that retains data content even  
after power is removed. As the memory allows its data to be  
erased and re-written, you can install software updates for your  
server as soon as they become available, without having to replace  
any parts. The new software is simply loaded into the server over  
the network  
 
     
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FTP File Transfer Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol used for logging in to  
network servers and for transferring files  
HTML Hypertext Markup Language. A standard hypertext language  
used for creating World Wide Web pages and other hypertext  
documents  
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The TCP/IP protocol for Web based  
communication  
IP Internet Protocol. The TCP/IP session-layer protocol that  
regulates packet forwarding by tracking IP addresses, routing  
outgoing messages and recognizing incoming messages  
LED Light Emitting Diode  
MIB Management Information Base. A database of network  
configuration information used by SNMP and CMIP to monitor  
or change network settings  
RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol used for  
downloading IP addresses in UNIX networks. It requires a RARP  
daemon on your system, and only operates within a single  
network segment. A request made to an active RARP daemon  
initiates a search of the Ethernet Address Table for an entry  
matching the print server's Ethernet address. If a matching entry  
is found, the daemon downloads the IP address to the print  
server  
RISC Reduced Instruction Set Computing. A processor that recognizes  
only a limited number of assembly-language instructions  
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol for  
managing and monitoring nodes on a network  
TCP Transmission Control Protocol. The connection-oriented,  
transport-level protocol used in the TCP/IP suite of protocols  
 
 
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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 the Internet  
WINS Windows Internet Name Service. A NetBIOS Name Server that  
maps NetBIOS names to dynamically assigned IP addresses  
Wizard A special form of user assistance that automates a task through  
a dialog with the user. The Wizard helps the user to accomplish  
tasks that are complex and require experience, and can help to  
speed up an operation even for an experienced user  
 
 

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