AXIS 700 Network Scan Server The Plug-and-Play Solution for Distributing Scanned Information Across Networks User’s Guide U s e r ’ s M a n u a l
AXIS 700 User’s Guide 2 About This Document This guide applies to the AXIS 700 Network Scan Server with software release 1.10 and subsequent releases until otherwise notified. The document provides introductory information as well as instructions on how to set up and manage the AXIS 700. It is intended for anyone involved in installing and using the AXIS 700.
AXIS 700 User’s Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hardware Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AXIS Online CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview AXIS 700 User’s Guide Product Overview The AXIS 700 connects document scanners to Ethernet networks. It enables easy distribution of paper-based information across workgroups and organizations. By sending the scanned documents to the destination via the Internet/intranet, you will save time and faxing/mailing costs, and thus improve your organization efficiency. The AXIS 700 can also be integrated with workflow and document management systems.
AXIS 700 User’s Guide Product Overview AXIS Online CD The AXIS Online CD provides an easy-to-use electronic catalogue, that includes all of the AXIS product software, utilities software, white papers, user documents, technical references etc. It can be used within all of the supported Axis computing environments. Startup Procedures for Windows - The AXIS Online CD will autostart from a local CD-ROM drive on Windows 95 and NT platforms. Windows 3.
Product Overview AXIS 700 User’s Guide Front Panel Indicators Status Indicator - The Status indicator flashes during startup and turns off when the AXIS 700 is ready for use. If the Status indicator remains on, this may indicate an error. Busy Indicator - The Busy indicator turns on when the AXIS 700 is allocated for use and remains on during the scanning process. Network Indicator - The Network indicator flashes to indicate network activity.
AXIS 700 User’s Guide Basic Installation Basic Installation You install the AXIS 700 in these stages: • Connecting the AXIS 700 to the scanner • Connecting the AXIS 700 to the network • Assigning an Internet address to the AXIS 700 • Verifying the installation Connecting the AXIS 700 to the Scanner Caution! • Ensure the power supply included in the delivery is marked with the correct mains voltage. • Make sure the scanner and the AXIS 700 are switched off.
Basic Installation AXIS 700 User’s Guide Assigning an Internet Address to the AXIS 700 Important! • You must acquire a valid and unused Internet address for your AXIS 700 from the Network Administrator. • You can set the Internet address from the AXIS 700 control panel or use one of the methods DHCP, ARP, RARP or BOOTP. Refer to the AXIS 700 User’s Manual on how to use the latter methods. • If you are using DHCP, RARP or BOOTP, the Internet address will be set automatically.
AXIS 700 User’s Guide 10. Press Menu Basic Installation to display the subnet mask setting: 1HW PDVN 11. Press Enter to edit the subnet mask: (GLW QHW PDVN 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 equal the AXIS 700 serial number found on the underside label of the unit. 14. Press Menu once more to display the final instructions: 3UHVV LI \RX DUH ILQLVKHG 15.
Basic Installation AXIS 700 User’s Guide Verifying the Installation Upon successful installation, the AXIS 700 will identify the attached scanner and display the name of the detected device. If the scanner is not supported, an error message will be displayed.
AXIS 700 User’s Guide Configuring the AXIS 700 Configuring the AXIS 700 Before the AXIS 700 can be used for distributing scanned documents on your network, you must specify these settings: • Network settings Parameters for the TCP/IP and SMTP protocols, using a wizard or setting manually • Destinations E-mail addresses and file directories Note: If you used the AXIS 700 control panel, DCHP or BOOTP for downloading the Internet address, the required network settings will be set automatically.
Configuring the AXIS 700 AXIS 700 User’s Guide Example: http://172.16.253.80 The This AXIS 700 page is displayed. 3. Click Administration. You will be prompted to enter the Server password. The default password is pass. Specifying Network Settings 1. Click Network Settings. 2. Click Wizard to make the AXIS 700 guide you through the configuration procedures for each of the network protocols. This is a convenient way to set up your AXIS 700 in your network environment. 3.
AXIS 700 User’s Guide Using the AXIS 700 5. The AXIS 700 can also retrieve a list of external e-mail addresses from an LDAP server, or a list of e-mail and file destinations from an FTP server. To sepecify the appropriate settings for external e-mail addresses, click Wizard on the Network Settings page, and follow the setup procedures for External Address Book. Notes: • The Destination Name is the text that will appear in the destination list on the AXIS 700 message display.
Using the AXIS 700 AXIS 700 User’s Guide 3. If you want to send the image to more than one destination, press Enter destination: to select each 6HQG WR ✓ $FFRXQWLQJ 'HSW 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3, until all desired destinations are selected. Note: Be careful not to transmit images to an unwanted destination. The scanned image will always be sent to the destination currently shown, whether explicitly selected or not. 5. Optionally, press Menu to change the default scanning parameters.
AXIS 700 User’s Guide Using the AXIS 700 Multipage Image Files - When scanning multiple pages, you can accumulate all the pages in one image file. This applies to the TIFF and PDF formats only. To utilize this feature, you must use a scanning profile with the Multipage Documents parameter set to All pages in one file. This is the default setting. Notes: • The JPEG format always sends each page as one separate image file. • Not all TIFF viewers support multipage image files.
Using the AXIS 700 AXIS 700 User’s Guide Adding Temporary Scanning Profiles If you have tried all the available scanning profiles but are still not satisfied with the result of your scanned image, you can add a temporary scanning profile from the Web browser interface. 1. Start the Web browser. 2. Enter the name or Internet address of your AXIS 700 on the location/address line. Example: http://172.16.253.80 3. This brings you to the AXIS 700 Home Page. Click Scanning Profiles. 4.
