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1 Introduction

The Octopus 600 can be used as a standalone Perimeter, or within the EyeSuite network. For printing the report files, different ways to access the printer are possible:

If the Octopus 600 is used within an EyeSuite network, the printing of the report files can be done over the printer connected to the network. This is the most stable and efficient setup.

If the Octopus 600 is used as a standalone Perimeter, (e.g. not connected to a computer network), Haag-Streit recommends the usage of a network capable printer. The network capable printer must support standard protocols (e.g. PCL5e, PCL6, Postscript, or alike). These printers can be connected over the Ethernet connector to the Octopus 600. This connecter is not used for a network connection. Nowadays, many affordable printers are network capable.

The third solution is the usage of a USB printer, which is connected over the USB connector with the Octopus 600. Even though most drivers for common printers are available on the system, it is not possible to support all of the available printers and drivers. It can happen that certain USB printers will not work. The manual installation of specific printer drivers by the end user is not possible due to regulatory guidelines.

A list of the recommended and tested USB printers can be found in Appendix A of this application note.

In the following, the set up procedures for these three options are described:

C) Printing using a USB printer

B) Printing using a network capable printer

Ethernet cable*

USB cable

A) Printing through an Ethernet Network (networked printer/printer connected to a server)

LAN Connection*

LAN Connection*

> 1.5m

*Use a crossed Ethernet cable

for direct connection to a printer (case B) or a straight Ethernet cable using a network switch (case A).


2 Set up Instructions

2.1 Printing through an Ethernet network

Proceed as follows to configure a printer in a network. The IP address of the printer needs to be known:

Open

> tools > preferences

Select

> operation system settings

Click

> printer manager on “tools” tab

Click

> add

Select

> find network printer

Fill in

> IP address of the printer into the field host: i.e. 172.16.28.24 (address must be a fixed ip address)

Click

> find

After the network printer is found, click

> Forward

Wait, this can take up to 2 minutes


Select

> printer make of your printer

Select

> your printer model driver from the list on the right hand side

(if your printer is not listed, choose the driver model that is closed to your printer)

Click

> forward

Click

> apply

Print ‘Test page’


Click

> ok

Check

> if green tick is shown on your default printer

(if not, click right mouse button and select printer as default printer)

Further, a variety of instructional videos, also on how to connect network printers through windows servers, are available in the Login section (Technical Support / Octopus / Octopus 600 / Instructional Videos) of the Haag-Streit website.


2.2 Printing using a network capable Printer

A network capable printer is connected over the Ethernet port with the Octopus 600. Proceed as follows to configure the IP addresses of the printer and Octopus 600.

a. Set up the Octopus 600 with a fixed IP address

Open


Select

> operating system settings

Click

> network manager on tools tab

Click

> edit

Select

> manual

Click

> add

Fill in

> IP address


Fill in

> netmask (i.e.255.255.255.0)

Click

> save

Click

> close

b. Set up the printer connected via Ethernet cable

Note: The printer must have a fixed IP address. In order to set up the printer with a fixed IP-address contact the “instruction for use” of your printer or contact your network administrator.

Open



Select


Click


Click

> add

Select

> find network printer

Fill in

> IP address of the printer into the field host: i.e. 172.16.28.24 (address must be a fixed ip address)

Click

> find

Click

> forward

(AppSocket / HP JetDirect is selected automatically, this should not be changed)


Wait, this can take up to 2 minutes

Select

> printer make of your printer

Select

> your printer model driver from the list on the right hand side


Click

> forward

Click

> apply



Click

> ok

Check




2.3 Printing using a USB Printer

A USB printer is connected over the USB ports with the Octopus 600. Proceed as follows to configure/add a USB printer:

Open


Select


Click


> Wait for 2 minutes minutes until the driver is installed automatically and the printer icons appear

If the driver is not automatically installed:

Click

> add

Wait until the Printer Manager detects the printer and adds it to the “Devices” list.


Select the printer in the list and click “Forward”.

A dialog “Searching for drivers” appears. This step might take a moment until a suitable driver is Found

Verify that the correct make has been selected. Then click “Forward”. If the Printer Manager chooses a “Generic” driver, choose the printer make instead.


Verify that the correct model has been selected.


Click

> forward

Click

> apply


Check

The printer will then appear in the Printer Manager and is ready to use.



Be aware that it can be that your selected USB printer might not be supported by the system. Appendix A shows a list of USB printers that are tested to work with the Octopus 600.

We suggest the usage of a network capable printer.

Further, a variety of instructional videos, also on how to connect USB printers, are available in the Login section (Technical Support / Octopus / Octopus 600 / Instructional Videos) of the Haag-Streit website.


Appendix A: List of tested and recommended USB printers

Samsung Laser Color C410W

HP Officejet 6100

Epson WF-2010 (use driver for Epson Stylus C84)

HP Laserjet Pro 300

HP Deskjet 3545

Lexmark CS510de

Lexmark CS410 (use printer driver from Lexmark CS510, set tray to 1, set duplex to inactive, set memory to 256MB)

HP6230 (use printer driver from HP office jet 6100)

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