Questions & Answers

Q: Which printers does the print server support?
A: All common printer models with a USB interface from all major printer manufacturers, including Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, IBM, Kyocera, Lexmark, Minolta, NEC, OKI, TEC and Xerox.
Note! Host-based printers such as the technologies GDI, CAPT and PPA are not supported.

Q: Which operating systems does the print server support?
A: Microsoft Windows and Macintosh (MacOS).

Q: What wireless protocols are supported?
A: The print server supports the IEEE 802.11b standard, which also is compatible with 802.11g (mixed mode) and other derivative protocols.

Q: Will I need network knowledge to install the print server?
A: No, the wireless print server is easy to install and there are installation software included that will guide you through the process.

Q: How do I install the print server?
A: The AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless Print Server is easy to install:

1. Connect the print server hardware.

2. Windows: Run the included installation CD, (some parameters have to be set but you are guided through the process).
   Mac: Use the built in Rendezvous support to connect the print server and printer.

3. Start printing from your client (PC or Mac).

Q: Is the user interface and user documentation available in different languages? 
A: Yes, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. The installation tool is also available in all languages.

Q: Why should I use a wireless print server?
A: To be able to share your printer without physically connecting wires between devices. There are two different methods of wireless networking, infrastructure and ad-hoc mode:

• Infrastructure mode enables you to connect the print server through a common point called access point, which acts as a base station for all wireless devices. 
  It also acts as a bridge between the wireless and traditional LAN networks.

• Ad-hoc mode, aka "Peer-to-Peer" or direct mode. The devices configured in this mode communicate directly with the print server, without any additional hardware.

Q: Is a USB cable included?
A: Yes, since many printers are supplied without a cable.