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User's Manual
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS OfficeBasic 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 this manual
This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set
up and manage the AXIS OfficeBasic in various network environments. It is intended for
everyone involved in installing and managing the AXIS OfficeBasic. To fully benefit from
the manual, you should be familiar with basic networking principles.
This manual is applicable for the AXIS OfficeBasic, with software release 6.00 or later.
About Axis
Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for network-connected
computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984, it has been one of the fastest growing
companies in the market and is now a leader in its field.
ThinServer™ Technology - enables Axis' products to act as intelligent file server
independent ThinServer devices. A ThinServer device is a network server which includes
"thin" embedded server software capable of simultaneous multiprotocol communication,
scalable RISC hardware and a built-in Web server which allows easy access and management
via any standard Web browser. The ThinServer technology makes it possible to connect any
electronic device to the network, thus providing "Access to everything".
Today, Axis Communications is offering six major ThinServer product lines consisting of:
Network Print Servers - offer a powerful and cost-efficient method for sharing printer
resources in your network. They connect to any standard printer, featuring high performance,
simple management and easy upgrading across the network. The print servers are available in
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
IBM Mainframe and S/3x - AS/400 Print Servers and Protocol Converters - include a
wide range of LAN, coax and twinax attached print servers for the IBM host environment. By
emulating IBM devices, these servers provide conversion of the IPDS, SCS and 3270DS data
streams to the major ASCII printer languages.