Connecting Printers To The Axis 540/640 - Axis 540 User Manual

Section 3: Basic Installation

Connecting Printers to the AXIS 540/640

Caution!
Connect a Printer:
Test the Connection:
Note:
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Make sure that the external power supply is marked with the correct
mains voltage.
1. Switch off the printer.
2. Connect the AXIS 540/640 to the printer, either directly to the
parallel printer port, or using the optional velcro ribbons and
printer cable extensions.
3. Connect the external power supply to the AXIS 540/640. The
Power Indicator should now be permanently lit and the Network
Indicator will start to flash during the power up and self test
routines. The AXIS 540/640 is ready for use when the Network
Indicator stops flashing and remains off.
1. Switch on the printer.
2. Press and release the test button on the AXIS 540/640 to print a
test page.
The Test Page shows the most important parameters and the firmware
version number.
However, all you need to be concerned with at this stage, is whether
the test page has been printed satisfactorily or not.
The AXIS 540/640 uses high speed Centronics Communication.
For use with older printers not supporting high speed, this
function may be disabled by changing the port parameter using
AXIS NetPilot™ or the AXIS 540/640 Web interface.
AXIS 540/640 User's Manual