Page 2 - Network Print Server; User’s Manual
1 AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Ne tW are UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci n tosh AXIS 5400 Network Print Server User’s Manual
Page 3 - Safety Notices; Caution; ! - must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment.; Liability
AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 2 Ne tW are UNIX Wi n d ow s OS/2 Ma ci n tosh Safety Notices Please take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS 5400. Caution ! - must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment. Important: - must be observed to avoid opera...
Page 4 - Preface; About this manual; ThinServerTM Technology -; include a wide
3 AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Ne tW are UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci n tosh Preface Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 5400 Network Print Server. This product has been developed to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to the shared printer resources. About thi...
Page 5 - provide a flexible and cost-efficient solution for sharing; Network Camera Servers -; Support services
AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 4 Ne tW are UNIX Wi n d ow s OS/2 Ma ci n tosh Network Attached CD/DVD Servers - provide a flexible and cost-efficient solution for sharing CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and other optical media across the network. They are available in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions. Net...
Page 6 - Table of Contents
5 AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Ne tW are UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci n tosh Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Where to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 8 - Section 1 Introduction
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction 7 Section 1 Introduction Based on the ThinServer technology, the AXIS 5400 allows you to share your available printer resources with everyone on your network. You can connect your AXIS 5400 directly to any ...
Page 9 - Section 1: Introduction; Where to use it; Supported
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 1: Introduction AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 8 Where to use it Supported Environments The AXIS 5400 is the ideal print server in mixed environments as it can communicate with all the major computer systems and network protocols including: • NetWare • ...
Page 10 - How to use it; Installation and
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction 9 How to use it Installation and Integration The installation of the AXIS 5400 and its integration into the network is performed using the appropriate Axis client software, provided with your print server: ...
Page 11 - Features and Benefits; The AXIS 5400 additionally supports SNMP for remote monitoring.
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 1: Introduction AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 10 Features and Benefits Reliability The AXIS 5400 print server provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the improved AXIS ETRAX100...
Page 12 - Futureproof
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction 11 Futureproof You can upgrade the AXIS 5400 Flash memory over the network. This allows you to quickly update and enhance the operational features of your AXIS 5400 when new print server software becomes av...
Page 13 - Section 2: Product Overview; Section 2 Product Overview; Package Contents; Optional accessories
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 2: Product Overview AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 12 Section 2 Product Overview Package Contents Verify that nothing is missing from the print server package by using the check list below. Please contact your dealer if anything should be missing or dam...
Page 14 - The AXIS Online CD; for Windows
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 2: Product Overview 13 The AXIS Online CD The AXIS Online CD contains an easy-to-use electronic catalog, that includes all of the latest AXIS Utilities Software, Product Software, White Papers, User Documentation, Technica...
Page 15 - AXIS 5400 Physical Description; Network Connectors
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 2: Product Overview AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 14 AXIS 5400 Physical Description Plan view of the AXIS 5400 Network Connectors The AXIS 5400 is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks and connects to the network via a twist...
Page 16 - Test Button
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 2: Product Overview 15 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 5400 settings. • Resetting the AXIS 5400 par...
Page 17 - Section 3: Basic Installation; Section 3 Basic Installation; Getting Started; Start the procedure by connecting the AXIS 5400 to your
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 16 Section 3 Basic Installation Getting Started After you have verified that no items presented in Package Contents, on page 12, are missing, you are now ready to install your AXIS 5400. Follow the in...
Page 18 - Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation 17 Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network Follow the instructions below to connect a printer to the network via the AXIS 5400 print server. Caution! ❏ The AXIS 5400 external power supply you are...
Page 20 - Installation Guide; Installation Methods
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation 19 Installation Guide Installation Methods The method of installation that you choose should be dictated by your printing requirements and your supported network environments. Select the appropriate i...
Page 21 - Installation Tools; A shareware LPR spooler is available for Windows for
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 20 Installation Tools The appropriate installation tools for the AXIS 5400 are summarized in the following table: Recommended installation tools for the AXIS 5400 * A shareware LPR spooler is availabl...
Page 22 - Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot; Starting the; Install
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation 21 Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot Follow the instructions available on the AXIS Online CD to install the AXIS NetPilot software on to your computer. AXIS NetPilot runs on any of the Windows platforms;...
Page 23 - Print Server Name
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 22 The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard guides you through the installation process. The following options are available: Note: ❏ The number of options varies according to the number of environments ...
Page 24 - Print Queues; Test Page
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation 23 Print Queues The AXIS 5400 uses the print server name followed by the printer port as the default Print Queue name and print server port name. If you want to change the default printer queue names,...
Page 25 - or the
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 24 Notes: ❏ The parameters entered during installation are not permanent; they can be altered at any time according to your network printing requirements. ❏ No serious or permanent damage will be caus...
Page 26 - Assigning an IP address; Before you start; System privileges
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation 25 Assigning an IP address To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, enabling TCP/IP printing and Web browser management, an IP address must be assigned to your AXIS 5400. Before you start S...
Page 27 - Methods for setting
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 26 Methods for setting the IP Address You can set the IP address using one of the following methods, depending on your network operating environment: Notes: ❏ The ARP and RARP methods operate on singl...
Page 28 - Registering and; WINS host name rules
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation 27 Registering and Resolving Host Names In order to register the host name of the AXIS 5400 in networks with dynamic IP address settings, WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) and DDNS (Dynamic Domain ...
Page 29 - Using; Set IP address
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 28 Using AXIS IP Installer Follow the instructions below to set the IP address of your AXIS 5400 using the AXIS IP Installer: Important! ❏ You should not use AXIS IP Installer to set the IP address of...
Page 30 - Using DHCP
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation 29 Using DHCP Follow the instructions below to download the IP address using DHCP: 1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP daemon. The entries included in this scope should contain t...
Page 31 - Using ARP in
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 30 Using ARP in Windows and OS/2 Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP: 1. Start a DOS window. 2. Type the following commands: Example The host will return Reply from 192.168.3...
Page 32 - Using ARP in UNIX; command for the first time, you may
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation 31 Using ARP in UNIX Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP:Type the following commands in the shell window: Example: The host will return npsname is alive, or a similar message...
Page 33 - Using RARP in UNIX
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 32 Using RARP in UNIX Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using RARP: 1. Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is typically located in the /etc/ethers file: Ex...
Page 34 - Using BOOTP
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation 33 Using BOOTP in UNIX Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using BOOTP: 1. Append the following entry to your boot table. This is typically performed by editing the file: /etc/bootptab...
Page 35 - tW; Section 4 Setting Up - NetWare
Ne tW ar e Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 34 Section 4 Setting Up - NetWare This section describes how to continue the installation of the AXIS 5400 in the NetWare environment. Identify which transport protocol you are running on your network and which installation method yo...
Page 36 - Setup using NDPS; NDPS requires that you run NetWare 4.11 or higher.
Ne tW ar e AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare 35 Setup using NDPS The AXIS 5400 supports Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS), which is Novell’s new generation architecture for printing and printer administration. You can run NDPS over Pure IP (TCP/IP) or IPX/SPX. Before the...
Page 37 - Installing the AXIS 5400 in NDPS environments; Public Access
Ne tW ar e Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 36 Installing the AXIS 5400 in NDPS environments Having assigned an IP address to the AXIS 5400 as described in Assigning an IP address, on page 25, you are now ready to install the AXIS 5400 for NDPS printing. You can select to inst...
Page 38 - Controlled Access; not
Ne tW ar e AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare 37 ❏ The Axis Gateway will appear in NetWare 5.1 and later releases. To use the Axis Gateway with earlier versions of NetWare, you can download the Axis Gateway Configuration utility from www.axis.com. ❏ To print using TCP/IP, Axis p...
Page 39 - Advanced Installation using AXIS NetPilot; NetWare Network; from the Setup menu or click on the; Network; icon on the AXIS NetPilot’s toolbar.
Ne tW ar e Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 38 Advanced Installation using AXIS NetPilot Having installed your AXIS 5400 print server in accordance with the basic installation procedures described in Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot, on page 21, your AXIS 5400 print server shoul...
Page 40 - Connecting; Select the tree or server location of the print queue from the
Ne tW ar e AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare 39 The AXIS 5400 periodically updates the configuration by scanning the NDS tree or, in the case of NetWare versions 3.x, the designated file servers. Connecting Print Queues Follow the steps below to connect a print queue to the pri...
Page 41 - OK
Ne tW ar e Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 40 5. Select an existing print queue to connect to the server port, or create a new print queue by clicking on Create Queue... If you have selected an existing queue, advance to step 8. Continue with step 6 only if you want to create...
Page 42 - Installing the
Ne tW ar e AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare 41 Basic Queue-based printing (Pure IP) Axis print servers with software version 6.0 or later allow users to print in a Pure IP environment using traditional queue-based printing. If you prefer using NDPS as your printing method, ple...
Page 44 - Queue-based Printing Methods; NetWare user licences are not required.
Ne tW ar e AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare 43 Queue-based Printing Methods The following overview explains the advantages and limitations of the two supported queue-based printing methods. Print Server Mode The AXIS 5400 logs in to a file server(s) and repeatedly polls the pr...
Page 45 - Section 5 Setting Up - Windows
Wi n d ow s Section 5: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 44 Section 5 Setting Up - Windows Having connected the AXIS 5400 to your network, as described in Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network, on page 17, this section describes how to install the AXIS 5400 in the Windows environme...
Page 47 - AXIS Print System Overview; You can easily monitor the status of your printers
Wi n d ow s Section 5: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 46 AXIS Print System Overview AXIS Print System is the recommended tool to use for network printing in Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 environments. AXIS Print System allows Axis Network Print Servers to be connected in th...
Page 48 - Printers in; Printer Ports and; Start AXIS Print System by selecting; AXIS Print System; from the; Start; and click
Wi n d ow s AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - Windows 47 Windows 95 and Windows 98 Installing TCP/IP Printers in Windows 95/98 Install the AXIS Print System software on your Windows 95 or Windows 98 client, if you have not already done so. AXIS Print System can be downloaded from the A...
Page 50 - Printer Ports
Wi n d ow s AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - Windows 49 Installing TCP/IP Printer Ports Follow the instructions below to install an AXIS Raw TCP/IP printer port, using AXIS Print System: 1. Start AXIS Print System by selecting AXIS Print System from the Start menu. 2. AXIS Print Syste...
Page 52 - Installing Shared
Wi n d ow s AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - Windows 51 Installing Shared Printers on your Windows 95/98 client Follow the instructions below to install shared printers on your Windows 95 or Windows 98 client: 1. Start the Add Printer Wizard by selecting Settings - Printers from the S...
Page 56 - Installing
Wi n d ow s AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - Windows 55 Installing NetBIOS/NetBEUI printers in Windows NT 4.0/2000 Follow the procedure below to install Axis Printer Ports from a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 workstation: 1. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings - Printers...
Page 57 - Finish; Using the Microsoft; Basic Setup; Control Panel
Wi n d ow s Section 5: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 56 11. Select the printer driver you want to install and click Next> . 12. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next> . 13. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users and click Next&g...
Page 58 - Installing a printer
Wi n d ow s AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - Windows 57 Installing a printer Follow the instructions below to install a printer for LPD printing: 1. Open the Control Panel and open the ‘Printers’ folder. 2. Click Add Printer , select My Computer and then go to Next . 3. Select Add Por...
Page 59 - AXIS Print Monitor Overview; Printing Environments; You do not have to rely on a server.; Client-Server Printing
Wi n d ow s Section 5: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 58 AXIS Print Monitor Overview AXIS Print Monitor is the recommended tool to use for network printing in Windows NT 3.5x environments. It allows AXIS Network Print Servers to be connected in the same simple fashion as a local printe...
Page 64 - Installing a Printer
Wi n d ow s AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - Windows 63 Installing a Printer Follow the following step-by-step instructions to install a printer for LPD printing. 1. In the Control Panel , click the Print Manager . 2. In the Printer menu, select Create Printer . 3. In the Printer Name...
Page 65 - AXIS Print Utility for Windows Overview; utility now if you have not already done so.
Wi n d ow s Section 5: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 64 AXIS Print Utility for Windows Overview AXIS Print Utility for Windows is the tool to use for network printing in Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 environments. AXIS Print Utility for Windows can be downloaded from the soft...
Page 67 - Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups; Windows for
Wi n d ow s Section 5: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 66 Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups Windows 3.1 In order to print to a network printer, Windows 3.1 requires the installation of network support, such as the LAN Server or LAN Manager Workstation software. When installed, proc...
Page 68 - Server Setup
Wi n d ow s AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - Windows 67 Notes: ❏ AXIS Print Utility for Windows must be running when you print through your AXIS 5400. It is strongly recommended that you copy the AXIS Print Utility icon into your StartUp folder. ❏ To enable TCP/IP printing in Windows ...
Page 69 - Client Setup; to install a new driver. Click
Wi n d ow s Section 5: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 68 Client-Server Printing: Client Setup Follow these steps to use your AXIS 5400 for client-server printing at a Windows for Workgroups client: 1. In the Control Panel , select Printers . 2. Select a printer driver from the list of ...
Page 70 - Windows Clients using LANtastic
Wi n d ow s AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - Windows 69 Windows Clients using LANtastic From any Windows client, the AXIS 5400 can also be used for network printing in LANtastic environments. LANtastic users can use the AXIS Utilities in exactly the same manner as described in the pre...
Page 72 - OS
OS /2 AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 6: Setting Up - OS/2 71 TCP/IP Printing Having assigned an IP address to the AXIS 5400, as described in Assigning an IP address, on page 25, you are now ready to install it for TCP/IP printing in the OS/2 environment. The AXIS 5400 supports LPR Printing using th...
Page 73 - NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printing; . Install this utility now if you have not already
OS /2 Section 6: Setting Up - OS/2 AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 72 NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printing The AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is the tool to use for NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing in OS/2 environments. AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is available from the software\prt_srv\utility\axpu\latest folder located on the AX...
Page 74 - About AXIS Print; to; Repeat this procedure for each server using the AXIS 5400.
OS /2 AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 6: Setting Up - OS/2 73 About AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is an application for NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing in the OS/2 environment. Its allows you to: • Install and maintain the AXIS 5400 printer ports as OS/2 printer ports. • Capture a...
Page 75 - Templates; folder, then drag the; Printer; icon out; to confirm the printer definition.
OS /2 Section 6: Setting Up - OS/2 AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 74 Creating a Print Queue (OS/2 version 2.x and OS/2 Warp) 1. Double-click the Templates folder, then drag the Printer icon out to the Workplace Shell (or into a folder) while holding the right mouse button down. 2. Type a name of your choic...
Page 76 - Sharing the
OS /2 AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 6: Setting Up - OS/2 75 Sharing the Print Queue A print queue must be made a shared resource before it can be accessed from other clients or servers. The following three examples show how you can share your printer resources: Open an OS/2 window and issue the fo...
Page 77 - Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh; Installation Using the Chooser Window; Basic Configuration
Ma ci ntosh Section 7: Setting Up - Macintosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 76 Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh Having connected the AXIS 5400 to your network, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 5400 for printing in Macintosh environments using AppleTalk. If you intend to operate your AXIS...
Page 78 - Choosing a Printer; Selecting a Printer; Chooser
Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 7: Setting Up - Macintosh 77 Choosing a Printer Selecting a Printer The method for choosing a printer varies depending on which version of LaserWriter printer driver you are using. • The LaserWriter 7.0 driver assumes that you use a standard Post-Script dr...
Page 80 - Bi-directional support
Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 7: Setting Up - Macintosh 79 Bi-directional support The AXIS 5400 allows the printer driver to communicate directly with the printer and consequently facilitates complete functional control over print jobs, e.g. automatic downloading of fonts not resident ...
Page 82 - Write a text file containing the parameters you want to set:
Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 7: Setting Up - Macintosh 81 6. Write a text file containing the parameters you want to set: Parameters that you do not want to set should be excluded from the text file. Refer to B - The Parameter List, on page 139, for information about which values that...
Page 83 - Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX; Installation in the UNIX Environment; and it is available on the AXIS Online
UNIX Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 82 Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX Installation in the UNIX Environment Having performed the basic TCP/IP setup procedures as defined in Assigning an IP address, on page 25 and onwards, you are now able to print in interactive mode using LPR, FTP...
Page 84 - Integration into the
UNIX AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX 83 Integration into the Host Printer Spooler To integrate the AXIS 5400 into the host printer spooler, you can use the auto installation script axinstall, resident in the AXIS 5400. Follow the instructions below to install axinstall onto your...
Page 86 - Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks; LPD; and
UNIX AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX 85 Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks The AXIS 5400 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 dep...
Page 87 - or; FTP; PROS A; A ‘C’ compiler is required to build the PROS A drivers.
UNIX Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 86 Limitations: Spooler features, and printcap or lpr options (BSD) such as multiple copies, are not available. FTP The File Transfer Protocol is used for transferring files between hosts. Advantages: Uses industry standard network software o...
Page 88 - PROS B; Reverse Telnet
UNIX AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX 87 PROS B PROS B - Advantages: It provides accounting and status logging. Supports bi-directional printing. The printer information read back can be viewed in a log file. PROS B - Limitations: A ‘C’ compiler is required to build the PROS B dr...
Page 89 - Using Logical Printers to Customize your Printing; The character set can be changed to suit the printer
UNIX Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 88 Using Logical Printers to Customize your Printing The AXIS 5400 has a powerful facility for altering the print data. This means that your desired print format can be realized on any type of printer. The following actions can be invoked fro...
Page 91 - Character Set; Follow the instructions below to change the conversion filter:; Printer1; Set the parameter; Character Set Conversion; Submit Printer1 settings
UNIX Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 90 Character Set Conversion A common problem in a multiple host environment is that different hosts use different ASCII character sets. As a result of this, language specific characters (such as å ü ô ñ) are sometimes printed incorrectly. The...
Page 92 - Adding Strings Before
UNIX AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX 91 Adding Strings Before and After Print Jobs These string functions provide a way to send printer control commands before and after each print job. They may be specified individually for each logical printer. All strings are entered as hexad...
Page 94 - Assume that you want to replace the UNIX New Line (hex; Printer2; in the; String Substitutions
UNIX AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX 93 Example: Assume that you want to replace the UNIX New Line (hex 0A ) with an ASCII NewLine (hex 0D 0A ), and the printer command E C G1 (hex 1B 47 31 ) with E C Y (hex 1B 59 ) for logical printer PR2. Follow the instructions below to subst...
Page 95 - PostScript Settings
UNIX Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 94 ASCII to Postscript Conversion The AXIS 5400 logical printers can translate ASCII print data into PostScript format. This makes it possible to print with a PostScript printer from a host that does not support PostScript. The conversion is ...
Page 96 - parameter to
UNIX AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX 95 The default page size is A4 and the default page orientation is Portrait, while the page format parameters are: The PostScript font can be any font that is installed in the printer; if no font is specified, Courier will be used. Example: F...
Page 98 - Section 9 Management & Configuration; Change the print server parameters, i.e. editing the config file
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 97 Section 9 Management & Configuration The management and configuration tools that are supported by the AXIS 5400 allows you to: • Change the print server parameters, i.e. editing the...
Page 99 - Using a Web browser; User; File
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 9: Management & Configuration AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 98 Using a Web browser Once you have established the AXIS 5400 in the TCP/IP environment, as described in Assigning an IP address on page 25, you are free to access the AXIS 5400 Web pages...
Page 100 - Type the host name or the IP address of your AXIS 5400 in the
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 99 3. Type the host name or the IP address of your AXIS 5400 in the Open Page dialog, as detailed below: You can alternatively type the host name or the IP address directly into the Web br...
Page 101 - as the user; is the default password of the; Available Services
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 9: Management & Configuration AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 100 Click the Admin button to enter the Admin mode. If the management password is set to anything but pass , you must enter root as the user and the password. The password pass is the defa...
Page 102 - This Print Server; page contains a section that allows you to view
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 101 By clicking on the printer icon, a printer page opens, allowing you to view the status and the supported capabilities of the connected printer. The extent of this information is depend...
Page 104 - Using AXIS ThinWizard; Installing AXIS
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 103 Using AXIS ThinWizard AXIS ThinWizard is a management tool that allows you to manage and upgrade ThinServer products. You can find, monitor and upgrade your Axis print servers remotely...
Page 105 - Log in
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 9: Management & Configuration AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 104 Starting AXIS ThinWizard Follow the instructions below to start the AXIS ThinWizard: 1. Make sure that the computer where you installed the AXIS ThinWizard is up and running on your ne...
Page 106 - Creating a
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 105 Creating a Network Group The network group concept is the corner stone of AXIS ThinWizard. By dividing your network into network groups, you can monitor your print servers more efficie...
Page 107 - Manage Network; button in the main menu.
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 9: Management & Configuration AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 106 Managing the print servers Follow the instructions below to access the AXIS 5400 using AXIS ThinWizard: 1. Click the Manage Network button in the main menu. 2. Select the network group...
Page 108 - Using AXIS NetPilot; AXIS NetPilot allows you to:
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 107 Using AXIS NetPilot AXIS NetPilot is the recommended tool to use for configuring the AXIS 5400 in networks that support communication via the IPX/SPX or the NetBIOS/NetBEUI protocols. ...
Page 109 - The Property Pages; Properties; The Parameter
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 9: Management & Configuration AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 108 Changing the parameter values AXIS NetPilot provides you with two useful tools for changing parameter values: • Property pages: Use the Property pages if you have little experience in ...
Page 110 - Modifying the
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 109 Follow the instructions below to use the Parameter List Editor: 1. Choose Edit Parameter List from the Setup menu. 2. Download a config file from a print server or from your hard disk ...
Page 111 - Monitoring Printers; New Group button
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 9: Management & Configuration AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 110 Monitoring Printers To simplify printer monitoring, you can create logical groups of printers. The printer status of each printer is displayed in the AXIS NetPilot window. AXIS NetPilo...
Page 112 - Adding a printer
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 111 Adding a printer to a printer group Follow the instructions below to add a printer to a printer group: 1. Select the printer group folder, located in the ‘Monitoring Printers’ folder. ...
Page 114 - Printer Information
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 113 Printer Information Follow the instructions below to obtain detailed printer information from printers appearing in the monitoring window: Note: ❏ The extent of the detailed printer in...
Page 115 - Upgrading the Print
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 9: Management & Configuration AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 114 You can also view the detailed printer information in the Summary window. AXIS NetPilot Summary window Upgrading the Print Server You can use the AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard to upgrad...
Page 116 - Using FTP; Editing the config file; config
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 115 Using FTP Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 5400, as described in Assigning an IP address on page 25, you can change the AXIS 5400 parameter settings using the File Transport ...
Page 118 - Viewing
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 117 Viewing the Status File The status command shows which printer port the logical printers are assigned to, and their current status. Follow the instructions below to view the status fil...
Page 119 - Using Telnet
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 9: Management & Configuration AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 118 Using Telnet Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 5400, as described in Assigning an IP address on page 25, you can manage your AXIS 5400 using the telnet protocol. Viewing the A...
Page 122 - Using SNMP; General Information
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 121 Using SNMP You can use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remotely monitoring and configuring of the AXIS 5400. All major functions for print servers are supported. General ...
Page 124 - Using HP Administration Tools
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 123 Using HP Administration Tools The AXIS 5400 is fully compatible with the HP JetAdmin and the HP Web JetAdmin printer management software. You can use either tool to install and configu...
Page 125 - Using Novell Utilities
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 9: Management & Configuration AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 124 Using Novell Utilities After installing the AXIS 5400 into the NetWare environment, you can manage your AXIS 5400, using either Novell’s NetWare Administrator, or PCONSOLE. NetWare Adm...
Page 126 - Notification
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Management & Configuration 125 Notification You can use the NetWare Administrator to enable or disable status notification messages for printers connected to the AXIS 5400, e.g. Busy, Off-line, Out of paper, Paper j...
Page 127 - Section 10 IPP; Overview
Section 10: IPP AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 126 Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Ne tW are UN IX Windows OS/2 Ma ci nt osh Section 10 IPP Overview IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a TCP/IP based client-server protocol. IPP enables printing over any LAN or WAN supporting TCP/IP. The most ...
Page 128 - User Requirements; Currently available IPP clients include:
AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 10: IPP 127 Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Ne tW ar e Ne tW are UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci n tosh User Requirements The IPP protocol does not require any special configuration of the print server, the IPP function is automatically activated when you i...
Page 129 - Address Schemes; address scheme (which is used in the IPP 1.0
Section 10: IPP AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 128 Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Ne tW are UN IX Windows OS/2 Ma ci nt osh Address Schemes When using IPP printing, you need to know the IP address or host name of your IPP-enabled Axis print server. The AXIS 5400 Print Server supports the htt...
Page 130 - How It Works; Printer Name
AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 10: IPP 129 Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Ne tW ar e Ne tW are UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci n tosh How It Works In order to print using IPP, you need to be able to access a printer which is connected to the AXIS 5400, which has integrated IPP. Once you...
Page 131 - Example; Network Printer
Section 10: IPP AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 130 Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Ne tW are UN IX Windows OS/2 Ma ci nt osh Example Adding an IPP printer in Windows ‘95 for printing with the Microsoft IPP Client: In this example we will assume the printers’ http: address is http://axisps:631...
Page 134 - Section 11 Upgrading the Software; Obtaining the Updated Software
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 11: Upgrading the Software 133 Section 11 Upgrading the Software The following software can be upgraded free of charge: • AXIS NetPilot configuration software • AXIS ThinWizard • AXIS Print System • AXIS Print Utility for ...
Page 135 - Section 11: Upgrading the Software; Upgrading the Firmware Software; Upgrading using; button in the AXIS ThinWizard; Firmware; button to start the Upgrade Wizard.
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 11: Upgrading the Software AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 134 Upgrading the Firmware Software You can upgrade the AXIS 5400 Flash memory using one of the following methods: • AXIS ThinWizard (TCP/IP) • FTP (TCP/IP) • AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard (IPX/SP...
Page 136 - Upgrading over the
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 11: Upgrading the Software 135 Upgrading over the Network using FTP To upgrade over the network using FTP you will need the file with the new print server software. The name of this file is in the form product_version.bin ...
Page 137 - Upgrade
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Section 11: Upgrading the Software AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 136 Note: ❏ Should you encounter any problem that prevents a successful upgrade over your network, it may become necessary to perform the flash loading operation via the parallel port, LPT1. In t...
Page 138 - Appendix A Test Button; Printing a test page, checking the connection to the printer.
Ne tW ar e UNIX OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Appendix A: Test Button 137 Windows Appendix A Test Button The test button is located on the front right hand side of the AXIS 5400 and is used for: • Printing a test page, checking the connection to the printer. • Printing a parameter list, ...
Page 139 - Appendix A: Test Button; Factory Default
UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Appendix A: Test Button AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 138 Ne tW ar e Factory Default Settings Follow the instructions below to reset the AXIS 5400 to the factory default settings: 1. Remove the external power supply to switch off the AXIS 5400. 2. Press and hold down the...
Page 140 - Appendix B; download the latest technical information.
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Appendix B: The Parameter List 139 Appendix B The Parameter List This appendix provides an overview of the AXIS 5400 parameters. Please refer to the AXIS Network Print Server Technical Reference for a complete description of the p...
Page 141 - Appendix B: The Parameter List
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Appendix B: The Parameter List AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 140 --- TCP/IP MENU TCP_ENB. : YES TCP/IP Enabled INT_ADDR. : 0 0 0 0 Internet Address DEF_ROUT. : 0 0 0 0 Default Router Address(0.0.0.0 for no router) NET_MASK. : 0 0 0 0 Net Mask (e.g. 255.255.255...
Page 148 - Appendix C Technical Specifications; Supported Systems; Supported Protocols
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Appendix C: Technical Specifications 147 Appendix C Technical Specifications Supported Systems Novell NetWare: Versions 3.11, 3.12, 4.10 and above, supporting both NDS and Bindery Emulation. A maximum of 16 bindery file servers an...
Page 149 - Appendix C: Technical Specifications; 2 bit 100 MHz RISC Controller, 1 Mbyte Flash memory. 512 kbytes RAM.
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Appendix C: Technical Specifications AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 148 Network Management SNMP-MIB II compliant (over UDP/IP and IPX), host resource MIB compliant (over UDP/IP and IPX), private enterprise MIB included. LAN Network Manager for OS/2. Print serve...
Page 150 - Power Consumption
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Appendix C: Technical Specifications 149 Power Consumption Power provided by external supply: Maximum 200 mA at 12 VDC. (Type PS-B, 12V, 500 mA). Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 0.9 x 2.4 x 4.8 inches (2.4 x 6.1 x 12.1 cm) Weigh...
Page 151 - Appendix D Glossary; AIX; file
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh Appendix D: Glossary AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 150 Appendix D Glossary AIX Advanced Interactive eXecutive. A version of the UNIX operating system from IBM that runs on various IBM computers including Mainframe systems. ARP Address Resolution Protocol. A pr...
Page 152 - The print; server software is stored in Flash Memory.; This memory is; server as soon as; Light Emitting Diode.
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Appendix D: Glossary 151 DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP is available in Windows NT, NetWare 5 and UNIX systems, and allows for the automatic but temporary assignment of IP addresses from a central pool. DHCP causes...
Page 154 - TFTP
Ne tW ar e UNIX Wi n d ow s OS /2 Ma ci ntosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Appendix D: Glossary 153 TFTP Trivial File Transport Protocol. A simpler version of the FTP protocol that is used by the print server for automatic downloading of config files. UNIX A 32-bit multi-tasking, multi-user operating sys...
Page 155 - Index
AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 154 Ne tW are UNIX Wi n d ow s OS/2 Ma ci n tosh A Account file 117, 118 ASCII to Postscript Conversion 94 axinstall 83 AXIS MIB 122 AXIS NetPilot 107 AXIS Print Monitor 58 AXIS Print System 46 AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 73 AXIS Print Utility for Windows 64 B Basic setup AXI...
Axis 1440
Manual
Axis 209MFD-R
Manual
Axis M3007P
Manual
Axis 231D
Manual
Axis M3007PV
Manual
Axis AXIS Q1931-E
Manual
Axis F44
Manual
Axis AXIS P1343
Manual
Axis Q3505-V
Manual
Axis 31922
Manual
Axis AXIS M3026-VE
Manual
Axis Q6045
Manual
Axis AXIS P3364-VE
Manual
Axis AXIS 540/640
Manual
Axis Q1604-E
Manual
Axis S/390
Manual
Axis Q6115-E PTZ
Manual
Axis 35540
Manual
Axis P5512 PTZ
Manual