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2 AXIS 540/640 User’ s Manual Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform us at the address on the back cover. Axis Com munications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the rig...
Tabl e of Contents AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 3 Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Where to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Section 1: Introduction AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 5 Section 1 Introduction The AXIS 540/640 series is a range of plug-in network print servers for use in Ethernet and Token Ring environments. The AXIS 540/640 server plugs directly into the printer’s paral lel port and provides all network users wi...
Section 1: Introd uction 6 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual The AXIS 640/642 models are suitable for Token Ring network environments. The AXIS 640 has a network connector for Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling, while the AXIS 642 has a network connector for Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cabling. How it W...
Section 1: Introduction AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 7 The AXIS NetPilot software, which is supplied on the AXIS Utilities diskette, makes the job of installation and configuration quick and convenient. AXIS NetPilot runs on Windows platforms, and provides a quick installation facility so that the AX...
Section 1: Introd uction 8 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Where to use it The AXIS 540/640 can communicate with all the major computer systems and network protocols. The supported protocols can be handled simultaneously making the AXIS 540/640 the ideal print server solution for a mixed systems environm...
Section 1: Introduction AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 9 In Print Server Mode the AXIS 540/640 emulates a NetWare print server, while in Remote Printer Mode it emulates a workstation running RPRINTER or NPRINTER. Logical printers are su pported in both bindery and NDS modes for both PSERVER and NPRINTE...
Section 1: Introd uction 10 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Macintosh Environment (AXIS 540+/542+ only) The printer connected to the AXIS 540+/542+ will appear as a LaserWriter printer connected to an AppleTalk network. Once selected from the Chooser window in the Apple menu, the printers can be accessed...
Section 1: Introduction AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 11 Security You may set up passwords for all users, restricting both log in and printer access. Monitoring The AXIS NetPilot software provided allows you to continuously monitor printer status. The AXIS 540/640 also supports SNMP for remote monitor...
Section 2: Basic Install ation AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 13 Section 2 Basic Installation Checking and Identifying the Hardware 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. The AXIS 540/64...
Section 2: Basic Install ation 14 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Optional accessories o Self-adhesive velcro ribbons, part no: 13282 and 13283 o BNC T-adaptor (AXIS 542 only), part no: 12839 o Printer cable extension, part no: 13522
Section 2: Basic Install ation AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 15 AXIS 540/542 Connectors P lan view of the AXIS 540/542 Test Button The test button is used for: • Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer. • Printing the parameter list showing all the AXIS 540/542 settings. • Resettin...
Section 2: Basic Install ation AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 17 Connecting Printers to the AXIS 540/640 Caution M Make sure that the external power supply is marked with the correct mains voltage. Connect a Printer: 1. Switch off the printer. 2. Connect the AXIS 540/640 to the printer, either directly...
Section 2: Basic Install ation 18 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Connecting the AXIS 540/542 to the Ethernet Network 1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the AXIS 540/542 external power supply. 2. Note the AXIS 540/542 serial number found on the underside label of the print server. You need this num...
Section 2: Basic Install ation AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 19 Connecting the AXIS 640/642 to the Token Ring Network Caution M DO NOT connect or disconnect the network cabling while the AXIS 640/642 is powered on. 1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the AXIS 640/642 external power supply. 2. Not...
Section 2: Basic Install ation 20 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Basic Set Up of the Network Installation Guide After connecting the AXIS 540/640 to your network you are now ready to perform the basic setup procedures. The method of installation that you choose should be dictated by your printing requir...
Section 2: Basic Install ation AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 21 Web Based Management If you are using the TCP/IP protocol suite and also have access to an Internet browser, you may manage the AXIS 540+, 542+ 640 and 642 models using HTTP, regardless of your system platform. Should you wish to use this...
Section 2: Basic Install ation 22 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Notes: ❏ IPX/SPX: used in Novell NetWare ❏ TCP/IP: used in UNIX systems,Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 3.11, Windows for Workgroups... ❏ NetBIOS/NetBEUI: used in Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, LAN Server, LAN Manager Basi...
Section 2: Basic Install ation AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 23 The user is guided through the installation process by a Wizard which asks for the relevant information concerning your network environment. You will find more information about AXIS NetPilot in Section 3 Setting Up - NetWare. Wizard A sp...
Section 2: Basic Install ation 24 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Test Page The final user prompt in the Installation Wizard allows you to print a test page through NetWare. This page displays the name of all the NetWare servers the AXIS 540/640 is connected to and shows the status of each connection. Th...
Section 2: Basic Install ation AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 25 Basic Set Up for TCP/IP To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, an Internet address and a host name must be mapped to the Ethernet/Node address of your AXIS 540/640 Print Server. To do this, you must firstly acquire an unused ...
Section 2: Basic Install ation 26 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual The Internet Address and Host Name in Your Host Table Enter the Internet address and Host name into your host table using the following step-by-step instructions: 1. Acquire an unused Internet address from your Network Administrator and ch...
Section 2: Basic Install ation AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 27 Set the Internet Address and Host Name You may set the Internet address of the AXIS 540/640 in four different ways, using either arp, rarp, bootp, or dhcp. The main characteristics of each of these methods are described below: • ARP - ava...
Section 2: Basic Install ation 28 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Notes: ❏ DHCP is only available in “+” and Token Ring models. ❏ Please note that although it is recommended practice to refer to the host name when accessing your AXIS 540/640, it is perfectly acceptable to replace this name with the Inter...
Section 2: Basic Install ation AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 31 Notes: ❏ The arp command can vary between different UNIX systems. The 802.5 argument is only required for IBM AIX systems, and some BSD type systems expect the host name and node address in reverse order. Furthermore IBM AIX systems will ...
Section 2: Basic Install ation 32 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual AXIS 640/642 Token Ring Print Server If you are a IBM AIX user, you will probably not have access to a rarp daemon. If this is the case, you may use either the arp or bootp methods instead. 1. Append the following line to your Node Address...
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 35 Net Wa re Section 3 Setting Up - NetWare If you have not already done so, you should use the Installation Wizard in AXIS NetPilot to install your network print server; refer to Section 2 - Basic Installation. After performing the basic i...
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare 36 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual N etWare Using AXIS NetPilot to Manage your Print Server s By opening folders from within the left hand pane of the AXIS NetPilot main window you can: • from ‘Network Print Servers’ select any installed network print server that you wish ...
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 37 Net Wa re Managing Printers and Print Queues Having installed your AXIS 540/640 print server in accordance with the basic installation procedures described in Section 2 - Basic Installation, your AXIS 540/640 should now feature in the Co...
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare 38 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual N etWare Print Queue Connection To connect a print queue to a print server port, select the print server port you wish to connect from the NetWare Network Environment window. Click Connect... The Connect NetWare Print Queues window detail...
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 39 Net Wa re Configuring via the Property Pages Select the required Network Print Server and then Properties from the Setup menu in the NetPilot Main window, or alternatively click the Properties Icon on the Toolbar. A comprehensive set of ...
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare 40 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual N etWare Print Server Mode In this mode the AXIS 540/640 logs in to a file server(s) and repeatedly polls the print queues for print jobs. In this fashion, the AXIS 540/640 emulates a NetWare print server, that is a workstation running PS...
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 41 Net Wa re Monitoring the Printers For the purpose of printer monitoring the AXIS NetPilot allows users to create groups of printers. The printers comprising each group may then be displayed in the AXIS NetPilot window. To examine the sta...
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare 42 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual N etWare Other NetWare Configuration Methods Novell Utilities After installing the AXIS 540/640 into the NetWare environment using the AXIS NetPilot, adjustments to the configuration can be made at any time, using the AXIS NetPilot. Alter...
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 43 Net Wa re Notification Using the NetWare Administrator you may also enable/disable status notification messages for printers connected to the AXIS 540/640, i.e. Busy, Offline, Out of paper, Paper jam...etc. Print job owners and chosen ad...
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 45 Section 4 Setting Up - Windows Having connected the AXIS 540/640 to your network, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 540/640 for printing in the Windows environment. The following Windows platforms are supported: • Window...
Section 4: Setting Up - Windo ws 48 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Windows for Workgroups Setup for Peer-to-Peer Printing Follow these steps to install your AXIS 540/640 for peer-to-peer printing at a Windows for Workgroups workstation: 1. Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon. 2. In the Port menu, c...
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 49 Client-Server Printing: Server Setup Follow these steps to install your AXIS 540/640 for client-server printing at a Windows for Workgroups server: 1. Choose a workstation that you want to use as server for network printing. The server m...
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 53 Windows NT Setup for Peer-to-Peer Printing Follow these steps to install your AXIS 540/640 for peer-to-peer printing at a Windows NT workstation: 1. Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS ...
Section 4: Setting Up - Windo ws 54 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Client-Server Printing: Client Setup To print in client-server mode from within a Windows NT environment, it is necessary to setup the server on a Windows for Workgroups workstation. Refer to Client-Server Printing: Server Setup, on page...
Section 4: Setting Up - Windo ws 56 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Other Windows Configuration Methods AXIS NetPilot After installing your printers using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows adjustments to the AXIS 540/640 configuration can be made at any time using the AXIS NetPilot. Web Browser If your ...
Section 5: Setting Up - OS /2 AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 57 Section 5 Setting Up - OS/2 Having connected the AXIS 540/640 to your network, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 540/640 for printing in the OS/2 environment. If you intend to operate your AXIS 540/640 in a multiprotocol e...
Section 5: Setting Up - OS /2 AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 59 Integrating your AXIS 540/640 into the OS/2 Environment Create a Print Queue (OS/2 version 1.x) 1. Double-click the Print Manager icon, click Setup, then select Printers... 2. Click Add to make a new printer definition, then type a name of...
Section 5: Setting Up - OS /2 AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 61 Other OS/2 Configuration Methods AXIS NetPilot After installing your printers using the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2, adjustments to the AXIS 540/640 configuration can be made at any time using the AXIS NetPilot. Note: ❏ The AXIS NetPilot r...
Section 6: Setting Up - Macintosh AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 63 Section 6 Setting Up - Macintosh Note: ❏ Please note that this section applies only to the print servers supporting the Apple EtherTalk environment, i.e. AXIS 540+ and AXIS 542+. Having connected the AXIS 540+/542+ to your network, thi...
Section 6: Setting Up - Macintosh 64 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual You may change the default name of your AXIS 540+/542+ or amend any of default parameters if you wish. However, to access the config file from a Macintosh you will need FTP support such as MacTCP, Fetch or Anarchie. This is described in...
Section 6: Setting Up - Macintosh AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 67 You may select either ASCII or either of these binary data protocols for your printing within the Macintosh environment, by following the step by step instructions below: 1. Open the Chooser. 2. Select a network printer driver, any Las...
Secti on 7: Setting Up - UNIX AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 69 Section 7 Setting Up - UNIX Installation in the UNIX Environment Having performed the basic TCP/IP setup procedures as defined in Section 2 - Basic Installation, you are now able to print in interactive mode using FTP or Reverse Telnet pro...
Section 7: Setting Up - UNIX 72 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks The AXIS 540/640 supports several different print methods in the TCP/IP environment. axinstall will suggest a print method suitable for your particular UNIX system, but you might want to use another method de...
Secti on 7: Setting Up - UNIX AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 73 FTP The File Transfer Protocol is used for transferring files between hosts. Advantages: Uses industry standard network software on the host. Limitations: No printer status logging. In the case of BSD it may conflict with other input or ou...
Section 7: Setting Up - UNIX 78 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual String Substitutions The string substitution function performs search and replace operations on the print data. The primary application is to replace printer control commands. Up to 20 string substitutions may be specified individually for e...
Section 7: Setting Up - UNIX 82 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Using Telnet with the AXIS 540/640 The Telnet support makes it possible to log in to the AXIS 540/640 and execute various commands as shown in the example below. Use the following command to log in: telnet <host name> Typical Telnet se...
Secti on 7: Setting Up - UNIX AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 85 Using SNMP for Remote Monitoring You may use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remote monitoring of the AXIS 540/640. All major functions applicable to print servers are supported. General Information SNMP actually refers to a ...
Secti on 7: Setting Up - UNIX AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 87 Other UNIX Configuration Methods Web Browser You may alternatively configure the AXIS 540+/542+/640 and 642 models for operation within the TCP/IP environment, using an appropriate Web browser. Any TCP/IP parameter in the AXIS 540/640 Conf...
Sectio n 8: Web Based Management AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 89 Wi n d o w s Int ernet Section 8 Web Based Management Having established TCP/IP communication as described in Section 2 - Basic Installation, you are now able to access AXIS 540/640 series of Network Print Servers from any standard Web ...
Section 8: Web Based Management 90 AXIS 560/660 User’s Manual Wi n d o w s Internet Accessing the Web Pages Preparation To access the AXIS 540/640 Home Page the Internet Address must be set, as described in Basic Set Up for TCP/IP, on page 25. Accessing the Configuration Pages Follow the steps below...
Section 8: Web Based Management 92 AXIS 560/660 User’s Manual Wi n d o w s Internet Enhanced HTTP Management Services Links to the following services are available from the Home Page of the AXIS 540+, 542+, 640 and 642 models: • Configuration • Management • Status • Account • Help You can also visit...
Append ix A: The Test Button AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 95 Appendix A The Test Button The Test Button is located on the front right hand side of the AXIS 540/640. By depressing this button you are able to: • Print a test page, to check the connection to the printer. • Print a parameter list, to def...
Appendix A: The Test Button 96 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Factory Default Settings Should you wish to reset the AXIS 540/640 to the factory default settings, the best way to do this is to use the Test button. This procedure involves switching the AXIS 540/640 off and on. 1. Remove the power cord to ...
Appendi x B: The Parameter List AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 97 Appendix B The Parameter List This appendix provides an overview of the AXIS 540/640 parameters and describes how they may be edited. A sam ple parameter list is also included. However, please note that because of recent print server sof...
Appendix B: The Parameter List 98 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Editing using FTP The File Transfer Protocol provides another alternative for changing the parameter settings. UNIX, Windows and OS/2 Workstations Follow the step-by-step procedure below to edit the config file from UNIX, Windows and OS/2 ...
Appendi x B: The Parameter List AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 99 The Config File The remainder of this appendix contains the complete AXIS 540/640 parameter list. The left-hand column shows the parameters and their default values as they appear in the config file, and the right column contains brief d...
Append ix C : Updating the Software AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 105 Appendix C Updating the Software The following software can be updated: • AXIS NetPilot configuration software • AXIS Print Utility for Windows • AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 • The AXIS 540/640 print server software held in Flash Mem...
Appendix C Updating the Software 106 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Web Browser Support Because the AXIS 540/640 supports the HTTP protocol over TCP/IP, you may download the latest software releases directly from the Software Upgrade Page. To display the Software Upgrade Page simply click the ‘Software ...
Append ix C : Updating the Software AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 107 Upgrading over the Network using FTP To upgrade over the network using FTP you will need the following: • The file with the new print server software. The name of this file is in the form product.version, e.g. 540_524.exe for softwa...
Appendix D: Techni cal Specifications AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 109 Appendix D Technical Specifications Supported Systems Novell NetWare: Vers ions 3.11, 3.12, 4.10 and above, s upporting both NDS a nd Bindery Emulation. Up to 16 file servers a nd 96 print queues can be served. User mess ages are ...
Appendix D: Techni cal Specifications AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 111 AX IS 542/542+ 1.1 x 2.9 x 4.7 inches (2.7 x 7.2 x 11.8 cm) AX IS 640/642 1.1 x 2.2 x 4.7 inches (2.7 x 5.6 x 11.8 cm) Weight 0.26 lb. (0.12 Kg) Environmental Temperature: 40 - 105° F (5 - 40° C) .Humidi ty: 10 - 95% non-condensin...
Appendi x E: How To Contact Axis AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 113 Lu n d - B ost on - T o k y o COMMUNICA TIONS ® Appendix E How To Contact Axis Technical Support Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis dealer. If your questions can not be answered immediately, your Axis...
Appendix E: How To Contact Axis 114 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Lu nd - B ost on - To k y o COMMUNICA TIONS ® FTP You may also obtain files and information through anonymous ftp: log in to ftp.axisinc.com or ftp.axis.com and go to the /pub/axis directory. Alternatively, enter ftp://ftp.axisinc.com/pu...
Appendi x E: How To Contact Axis AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 115 Lu n d - B ost on - T o k y o COMMUNICA TIONS ® Japan Axis Communications K.K. 8th Center Plaza 5F1-10-16 Nihombashi Horidome-cho,Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103, JapanPhone: +81 3 3663 8801Fax: +81 3 3663 8802Email: [email protected] Singapore, S...
Index AX IS 540/640 User’s Manual 117 A Accounting File, 83AIX, 31Alias Name, 26Anonymous FTP, 114Apple EtherTalk, 10, 63, 109Approvals, 111ARP, 27, 30ASCII to Postscript Conversion, 79Axis BBS, 114AXIS MIB, 86AXIS NetPilot, 36Axis Offices, 114, 115Axis WWW Home Page, 113 B Basic Set Up, 25 HTTP, 20...
Index 118 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual M Macintosh, 10, 109Microsoft LAN Manager, 109Microsoft Windows, 109Monitoring the Printers, 41 N NDS, 37NET_MASK, 33NetBEUI/NetBIOS, 22NetPilot, 36Network Indicator LED, 15, 16Network Information Services, 26Network Management, 109NIS, 26Node Address, 25Novell N...
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