Page 2 - Read me First; Connecting the printer to the Network, on page 7.; Management and Configuration
AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide Read me First 1 Ne tW ar e UN IX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Read me First To get your print server quickly up and running, follow the instructions below: 1. Connect the AXIS 560/660 to your network and to your printer as described in Connecting the printer to the Network...
Page 3 - Safety notices; Other Trademark Acknowledgments -
Safety notices AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide 2 Safety notices Take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS 560/660. Please observe all safety markings and instructions when using this product. Caution! - must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment. ...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide Table of Contents 3 Table of Contents Read me First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Management and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety notices . ...
Page 5 - Introduction; AXIS Online CD; . From this site you can access late product
Introduction AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide 4 Introduction This document describes how to set up and manage the AXIS 560/660 in various network environments. Should you require more information, please refer to the AXIS 560/660 User’s Manuals, which is available on the AXIS Online CD. Unless stated other...
Page 6 - Product Overview; The AXIS 560 Print Server
AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide Product Overview 5 Product Overview The AXIS 560 Print Server The AXIS 660 Print Server Note: The AXIS 660 does not support Apple TokenTalk. LPT1 Print erConnector L PT2 Pri nt erConnector External PowerSuppl y Connector Ethernet Connector 10base2 Ethernet10baseTConnector C...
Page 7 - Basic Installation; Hardware Inventory
Basic Installation AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide 6 Basic Installation Hardware Inventory Unpack and check all the items using the following check list. Contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable. Hardware Model Variants Part Numbers Print Server AXIS 560 ...
Page 8 - Connecting the printer to the Network; power supply is disconnected.
AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide Basic Installation 7 Connecting the printer to the Network Follow the instructions below to connect a printer to the network via the AXIS 560/660 print server: Caution! 1. Make sure that the printer is switched off and that the AXIS 560/660 external power supply is disconne...
Page 9 - Assigning an IP Address; Host Name Resolution
Assigning an IP Address AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide 8 Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d o w s OS /2 Ma ci n tosh Assigning an IP Address To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, an IP address must be assigned to your AXIS 560/660. Choose an appropriate method from the table below: Note: All methods ar...
Page 11 - tW; Setup for NetWare; NetWare Using NDPS over IP
Setup for NetWare AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide 10 Ne tW ar e Setup for NetWare NetWare Using NDPS over IP Important: Note: Having assigned an IP address to the AXIS 560/660 as described in, Assigning an IP Address, on page 8, you are now ready to install the AXIS 560/660 for NDPS printing over IP. Foll...
Page 12 - NetWare Using NDPS over IPX; Installing the AXIS 560/660 as a Public Access printer:; Use the AXIS NetPilot to set the HP_JETADMIN parameter of the AXIS
AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide Setup for NetWare 11 NetWare Using NDPS over IPX Installing the AXIS 560/660 as a Public Access printer: 1. Make sure that the NDPS Gateway is configured to automatically create a Public Access printer. 2. Connect the AXIS 560/660 to the NetWare network, if it is not alread...
Page 13 - Network Printer; and browse to the queue you have just created. Alternatively,; Local Printer; and select the queue you have just captured.
Setup for NetWare AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide 12 Queue-based NetWare Printing (Pure IP) Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 560/660 in the NetWare Pure IP environment: 1. Start the Configuration Wizard from the User mode in the AXIS 560/660 Web interface. 2. Click your way through the Wi...
Page 14 - Connecting additional print queues
AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide Setup for NetWare 13 Queue-based NetWare Printing (IPX) AXIS NetPilot is the recommended tool you should use when you are installing the AXIS 560/660 in the NetWare (IPX) environment. Install the AXIS NetPilot software if you have not already done so. It is supplied on the ...
Page 15 - TCP/IP Printing using AXIS Print System; . Once installed, the AXIS Print System is automatically
Setup for Windows 95/98 & NT AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide 14 Setup for Windows 95/98 & NT TCP/IP Printing using AXIS Print System AXIS Print System is the preferred utility for installing TCP/IP printer ports in Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 environments. It allows you to locate and...
Page 16 - NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printing using AXIS Print Monitor; . Once installed, the AXIS Print Monitor is
AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide Setup for Windows 95/98 & NT 15 NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printing using AXIS Print Monitor For peer-to-peer printing, AXIS Print Monitor must be installed on all printing clients, while it is only necessary to install it on the server for client-server printing. Install the AXIS...
Page 17 - NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printing; AX
Setup for Windows 3.1 & WfW AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide 16 Setup for Windows 3.1 & WfW TCP/IP Printing To enable TCP/IP printing in Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups environments, it is recommended that you use a shareware LPR spooler that can be downloaded from ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axi...
Page 18 - Share; box for your
AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide Setup for Windows 3.1 & WfW 17 Notes: Client-server printing - This print method is suitable for larger networks and requires only one user to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software onto their workstation. The setup procedure is described below: 1. Install ...
Page 20 - Setup for Macintosh; Ma
AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide Setup for Macintosh 19 Setup for Macintosh Note: Follow the instructions below to choose a printer: 1. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2. Click the LaserWriter , alternatively the LaserWriter 8.0 Icon. 3. If your network has more than one zone, click the name of the d...
Page 21 - Setting the IP address
Setup for Macintosh AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide 20 Setting the IP address Follow the step-by-step procedure below to set the IP address, enabling access to the AXIS 560 via any standard Web browser: 1. Open the Chooser and select a network printer driver, any LaserWriter will do. 2. Select the Axis pr...
Page 22 - Setup for UNIX; axinstall; axinstall; axinstall; UN
AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide Setup for UNIX 21 Setup for UNIX Before you start: Having performed the basic TCP/IP setup procedures, you are now able to print in interactive mode using FTP or Reverse Telnet protocols. However, if you want to integrate the AXIS 560/660 into your host spooler, you can use...
Page 23 - Using IPP; address scheme (which is used in the IPP
Using IPP AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide 22 Using IPP (only for AXIS 660) You can use IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) for printing over any LAN or WAN that supports TCP/IP. The Axis Print Server IPP functionality is platform-independent and is automatically activated upon installation. Note: The Axis pr...
Page 24 - Follow the instructions below to use AXIS ThinWizard:; Log in
AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide Management and Configuration 23 Management and Configuration Using any standard Web browser Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 560/660, you can configure and manage your print server from any standard Web browser. Access your AXIS 560/660, simply by entering the hos...
Page 25 - Using AXIS NetPilot
Management and Configuration AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide 24 Using AXIS NetPilot The AXIS NetPilot configuration software provides an alternative tool for conveniently configuring and monitoring of the AXIS 560/660. It can be installed on Windows platforms running NetBIOS/NetBEUI or NetWare clients run...
Page 26 - Using FTP
AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide Management and Configuration 25 Using FTP Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 560/660, as described in Assigning an IP Address, on page 8, you can use FTP for configuring your print server. Follow the instructions below to edit the config file using FTP: 1. Log in to...
Page 27 - Using the Test Button; Printing a test page:; • Press the test button once to print a test page.; Printing the parameter list:; • Press the test button twice to print the parameter list.
Management and Configuration AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide 26 Using the Test Button The following operations can be performed by pressing the test button in different sequences. Please refer to Product Overview, on page 5, to identify the location of the test button. Printing a test page: • Press the te...
Page 28 - Using SNMP; The AXIS MIB can be downloaded from:; Using HP Administration Tools
AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide Management and Configuration 27 Using SNMP You can use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remote monitoring and configuration of the AXIS 560/660. All major functions applicable to print servers are supported. The AXIS 560/660 supports all relevant parts of MIB-I...
Page 29 - Using Novell Utilities; These tools allow you to:
Management and Configuration AXIS 560/660 User’s Guide 28 Using Novell Utilities After installing the AXIS 560/660 into the NetWare environment, with AXIS NetPilot, you can manage your AXIS 560/660 using Novell’s NetWare Administrator or PCONSOLE. These tools allow you to: • restart the AXIS 560/660...
