About This Manual; About Axis - Axis 540 User Manual

Preface
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 540/640 Network Print Server. This product has been
developed to connect your printer anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to
the shared printer resources.

About this manual

The manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up
and manage the AXIS 540/640 in various network environments. It is intended for everyone
involved in installing and managing the AXIS 540/640. To fully benefit from the manual, you
should be familiar with basic networking principles.
This manual applies to the AXIS 540/640, with software release 5.51.
Unless stated otherwise, the AXIS 540, AXIS 540+, AXIS 542, AXIS 542+, AXIS 640 and AXIS
642 are collectively described as the AXIS 540/640 throughout this manual. Similarly, the AXIS
540, AXIS 540+, AXIS 542 and AXIS 542+ are simply referred to as the AXIS 540 and the AXIS
640 and AXIS 642 are referred to as the AXIS 640.

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 - Being the core of all Axis' products, the ThinServer™ technology
enables them 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 the ThinServer™ technology as well as six major
ThinServer™ product lines consisting of:
Network Print Servers - offer you 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.
AXIS 540/640 User's Manual