AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide 1 AXIS 70/70U Network Document Server User’s Guide
AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide 2 About This Document This guide applies to the AXIS 70 and AXIS 70U Network Document Server with software release 1.00 and subsequent releases until otherwise notified. The document provides introductory information as well as instructions on how to set up and manage the AXIS 70/70U. It is intended for anyone involved in installing and using the AXIS 70/70U.
AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Physical Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 The Control Panel . . . . .
Introduction AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Introduction This document provides introductory instructions on how to set up and manage the AXIS 70/70U Network Document Server within your networking environment. For more information, please refer to the applicable parts of the AXIS 70/70U/7000 User’s Manual, which is available from the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com or in PDF format on the AXIS Network Product CD. Important! Online help is available on every page within the AXIS 70/70U web interface.
AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Product Overview Product Overview The AXIS 70 and AXIS 70U Network Document Servers, referred to in this document as the AXIS 70/70U, are easy solutions for instant digital document distribution over networks. Faster, cheaper and safer than fax, traditional mail and courier. The total cost of ownership is favorable since the distribution relies upon the fixed IP network and not fax lines, postage or courier.
Physical Description AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Physical Description The Control Panel The AXIS 70/70U Control panel has user keys (described below) and a message display that describes the selected menu options and current status of the unit. Note: When sending your document, the AXIS 70/70U always uses the currently displayed destination and scanning options, whether explicitly selected or not Add Page AXIS 70 ver: 1.00 Cancel Menu Select Send Up/Down Scans the material in the scanning device.
AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Physical Description Indicators Network Power Status Busy Indicator Indicator Indicator Indicator Status Indicator The Status indicator flashes during startup and remains lit when the AXIS 70/70U is ready for use. If the Status indicator turns off, this may indicate an error. Busy Indicator The Busy indicator turns on when the AXIS 70/70U is allocated for use and remains on during the scanning process.
Physical Description AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Connectors AXIS 70 SCSI Connector Keyboard Connector Network Connector Power Supply AXIS 70U USB Connector Keyboard Connector Network Connector Power Supply SCSI Connector (AXIS 70) A SCSI-2 connector for connection to the scanner. USB Connector (AXIS 70U) A USB connector for connection to the scanner. Keyboard Connector A mini-DIN connector for connection of a standard PC-Keyboard. Refer to the AXIS 70/70U/7000 User’s Manual for further details.
AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Basic Installation Basic Installation Installation Summary The AXIS 70/70U is installed in the following stages: • • • • • Checking the Hardware Inventory Connecting the AXIS 70/70U to a scanner Connecting the AXIS 70/70U to the network Assigning an IP address to the AXIS 70/70U Verifying the installation Checking the Hardware Inventory Unpack and check all the items using the following list. Contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged.
Basic Installation AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Connecting the Scanner to the AXIS 70/70U Caution! • Check that the power supply included with your AXIS 70/70U is marked with the correct mains voltage. AXIS 70 1. Switch off the scanning device and disconnect the AXIS 70 external power supply. The SCSI bus may become damaged if you connect or disconnect units when power is on. 2. Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the AXIS 70. 3. Connect the SCSI cable to the scanning device.
AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Basic Installation Assigning an IP Address to the AXIS 70/70U Follow the instructions below to set the IP address from the Control Panel. Important! • This section can be ignored if you are using DHCP, RARP or BOOTP, as the IP address is set automatically (DHCP is the preferred method for Windows NT networks, as it automatically sets some of the parameters as well). • A valid and unused IP address must be acquired from your Network Administrator.
Basic Installation 8. Press Select AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide to edit the default router address: 9. To change the value, repeat steps 4 - 6 above. 10. Press Menu to display the subnet mask setting: 11. Press Select to edit the subnet mask: 12.To change the value, repeat steps 4 - 6 above. 13.Press Menu to display the node address. This address is not editable. The node address should be equal the AXIS 70/70U serial number found on the underside label of the unit. 14.
AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Basic Installation Verifying the Network Settings Access the Advanced menu from the AXIS 70/70U control panel to verify that your chosen network settings are correct, as described below: 1. To access the Advanced menu, press and hold down Menu and Select simultaneously. 2. Use to find the Network Settings option. 3. Press Select to enter the submenus. 4. Use to scroll through and check the parameter settings.
Basic Installation AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Example: http://172.16.253.80 The AXIS 70/70U Home Page is displayed. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Click admin. Enter username and password. Click Profiles. Click on one of the profile names. Click Scan. Depending on the image format specified by the profile, the web browser will display the image in an associated image viewer, or ask you to save the file.
AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Configuring the AXIS 70/70U Configuring the AXIS 70/70U This section is targeted specifically to users responsible for the administration of the AXIS 70/70U. Administrator(s) are granted with high-level privileges that are denied to the ordinary user(s). The following settings must be specified by the administrator before the AXIS 70/70U can be used for distributing reproduced documents on your network: Network settings: define the parameters for TCP/IP and SMTP protocols.
Configuring the AXIS 70/70U AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide 3. Click the Admin button to display the This AXIS 70/70U web page. Enter username and password, by default set to root and pass respectively. Specifying the Network Settings Referring to the information services table below, use the Wizard to configure the TCP/IP and SMTP settings. Optionally, configure the External Address Book for the automatic retrieval and loading of e-mail addresses and/or web (HTTP) definitions: 1. Click Network Settings. 2.
AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Protocol setting E-mail SMTP External Address Book Configuring the AXIS 70/70U Purpose and function Defines the IP addresses or DNS names for primary and secondary e-mail servers, connection timeout and e-mail reply address • Enables / disables e-mail notification and copy features • Enables the SMTP authentication method and defines whether to retrieve the user identification from an external or internal account. See the help files for details.
Configuring the AXIS 70/70U AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Notes: • Click Destination Defaults to specify the destination default settings, e.g. the default profile. • Click E-mail Subjects to specify default e-mail subjects.
AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Button Edit General Date & Time User Options Authentication International View Settings Restart Server Factory Default Configuring the AXIS 70/70U Description enter Server Password and confirm enable date and time information from a time synchronization source or set manually allow/disallow privileges allowed to normal users, namely: • Add temporary e-mail destinations • Specify the sender of scanned documents • Configure network settings from the control panel • specify subje
Using the AXIS 70/70U AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Using the AXIS 70/70U The services provided to normal users are determined by the administrator when configuring the product. This section describes all services that can be made available to a user, namely: • • • • Sending to destinations Adding temporary e-mail destinations Viewing the images Specifying a sender Note: Administration instructions for setting user privileges are provided in Specifying System Settings, on page 18.
AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Using the AXIS 70/70U Note: The image will always be sent to the destination currently shown, whether explicitly selected or not. So, be careful not to transmit images to an unwanted destination!. 6. Optionally, press Menu to change the default scanning parameters. You can select temporary settings for profile, paper size and double-sided. Use to select the desired value. Note: Press the Cancel button to reset all temporary settings to the default values.
Using the AXIS 70/70U AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide Using a standard PC Keyboard Connecting a standard keyboard to your AXIS 70/70U will allow you to quickly search for any destination names within the resident list. You can do this by simply typing in the first couple of characters of the destination name you wish to search. The AXIS 70/70U message display will automatically show the destination that best matches the keyboard input. Adding a new e-mail address to the list using a keyboard 1.
AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide 1. Press Menu sage display. 2. Use Using the AXIS 70/70U repeatedly until the Sent by: prompt is shown on the mesto select any destination name as the registered sender. Notes: This does not apply when user authentication is enabled as the sender is automatically set to the logged in user and can not be changed. Administrators are referred to Specifying System Settings, on page 18 for information on how to configure normal user privileges.
AXIS 70/70U Parameter Checklist AXIS 70/70U User’s Guide AXIS 70/70U Parameter Checklist This table is a summary of the AXIS 70/70U network settings. For future reference, you can enter the unique configuration values of your document server in the “My AXIS 70/70U” column. This will also be of help in the configuration process.
