AXIS tcpmon Upgrade Utility

AXIS tcpmon Upgrade Utility is a script that aids Windows in recognizing Axis print server ports (e.g. the USB port).

Once installed on your computer, the script upgrades the tcpmon.ini file (in the system32 directory) to add the new Axis print server ports to the Available ports list in the Add Printer Wizard. It will not affect any other information.

The old tcpmon.ini will be saved as tcpmon.ini_bak in the same directory.  You have to be logged in as the administrator to use this program.

• Click here to install AXIS tcpmon Upgrade Utility
• Proceed with adding network printers to your workstation as described below:

1. Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 - Go to Start | Printers and Faxes and click the Add a Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.
Windows 2000 - Go to Start | Settings | Printers and click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.

In the wizard, select Local Printer attached to this computer.
Make sure the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box is not checked. Click Next.

2. Click the Create a New Port radio button and select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list.  Click Next and the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard starts. Click Next.

3. Enter the IP address of the print server (Example: 192.168.3.191) in the Printer Name or IP Address field, the Port Name field will be filled in automatically when you enter the IP address. Optionally, add the port you want to use as a suffix, e.g. : 

• _USB1 for the USB port. (Example: 192.168.3.191_USB1)
• _LPT1 for the parallel port (Example: 192.168.3.191_LPT1) 

Click Next.

4. In the Additional Port Information Required window, enter the Device Port you want to use:  select LPT1, LPT2, USB1 or COM1.  Click Next. Click Finish.

5. Select Manufacturer and Printer from the driver list. Click Next. 
Choose whether you want to keep the existing driver or to replace it. Click Next. 

6. Supply a name for the printer and choose whether you want to make it your default printer. Click Next.

7. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users, print a test page, etc. 

Select the appropriate radio button and click Next and Finish. 

8. Print a test page to verify your installation. You have now completed the installation.