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  • Page 1: Axis 5600

    AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual AXIS 5600+ Network Print Server User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform your local Axis office, which can be found on the cover of this document. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Axis 5600+ User's Manual

    US and other countries. Note: Use Axis power supplies only! AXIS 5600+ version 1: A41208 (PS-D) AXIS 5600+ version 2: SA120A-0530x-C (PS-H) or SA10-0515x (PS-F)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Setting Up - Windows ....... . .37 TCP/IP printing in Windows 2000 and Windows XP TCP/IP and NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printing from AXIS Print Monitor Using the Microsoft LPD monitor with Windows Setting Up - NetWare .
  • Page 5 Using SNMP Print Server Features ........145 Auto-IP...
  • Page 6 Index ..........195 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Introduction Based on ThinServer technology, the AXIS 5600+ allows you to share your available printer resources with everyone on your network. You can connect your AXIS 5600+ directly to any standard printer. The AXIS 5600+ print server...

  • Page 8: Where To Use It

    Where to use it Supported Environments Parallel Serial The AXIS 5600+ is the ideal print server in mixed environments as it can communicate with all the major computer systems and network protocols including: • Windows • Windows clients connected to LANtastic networks •...

  • Page 9: How To Use It

    As the AXIS 5600+ comprises a built-in Web server, it can be Management configured and managed directly from its internal Web pages, using HTTP over TCP/IP. Access to the AXIS 5600+ via a Web browser offers you a platform-independent management tool that is suitable for all supported network environments.

  • Page 10: Features And Benefits

    PC-to-printer connection. With a sustained data throughput of more than 1 Mbyte per second, the AXIS 5600+ is fast. High speed Centronics communication such as ECP, Hewlett-Packard Fast Mode, High Speed and IBM Fast Byte is supported.
  • Page 11 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Futureproof You can upgrade the AXIS 5600+ firmware over the network. This allows you to quickly update and enhance the operational features of your AXIS 5600+ when new print server software becomes available. All software updates are free of charge.

  • Page 12: Preface

    This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the AXIS 5600+ in various network environments. It is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the AXIS 5600+. To fully benefit from the manual, you should be familiar with basic networking principles.
  • Page 13 Today, Axis Communications offers the following major ThinServer product lines: Mobile Access by Axis The Bluetooth Access Point from Axis is part of a family of network access solutions that create local "hot spots" of high-speed wireless connectivity areas. These areas provide a wireless communications...

  • Page 14: Support Services

    Support services Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis dealer. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your Axis dealer will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure you a rapid response.

  • Page 15: On The Underside Label Of The Axis

    A41208 Australia 14255 Europe 14233 14234 14253 Japan 14254 Korea 18430 *AXIS PS-H and AXIS PS-F can both be used for AXIS 5600+ version 2. no: 19117 AXIS PS-H* AXIS PS-F* SA120A-0530x-C SA10-0515x 19111 18428 19108 18424 19109 18425 19110...

  • Page 16: Axis Network Product Cd

    Axis computing environments. The AXIS Network Product CD starts automatically from a local CD drive on Windows 95/98, NT, 2000 and XP platforms. Windows 3.1 users need to navigate to the CD root directory and click on the setup31.exe file from within the Windows File Manager.

  • Page 17: Axis 5600+ Physical Description

    Axis website: http://www.axis.com Network Connectors The AXIS 5600+ is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks and connects to the network via a twisted pair category 5 cable (10baseT and 100baseTX) or better. The AXIS 5600+...
  • Page 18 The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity. The power indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or it flashes, there is a problem with the AXIS 5600+ or its power supply. AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Basic Installation

    Basic Installation Getting Started After you have verified that no items presented in Package Contents, on page 15, are missing, you are now ready to install your AXIS 5600+. Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 5600+: 1. Start by connecting the AXIS 5600+ to your network and printer 2.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Hardware

    Example: S/N: 00408c181cf0 “S/N” can also appear as “Ser. No.” or “Serial no.” 3. Connect the printer to the LPT1, LPT2 or the COM1 port on the AXIS 5600+ using an appropriate printer cable. 4. Connect your AXIS 5600+ to the network using a twisted pair category 5 cable (10baseT and 100baseTX).
  • Page 21 IP address, Network Speed and firmware version number. The AXIS 5600+ uses high speed Centronics Communication. For use with older printers not supporting high speed, this function can be disabled by using a standard Web browser. Please refer to Section...

  • Page 22: Assigning An Ip Address

    • add an entry to the ARP table with the command 'arp -s' You need to know the Ethernet address of your AXIS 5600+ in order to assign an IP address to it. The Ethernet address is based upon the serial number of your print server.
  • Page 23 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Methods for setting The IP address of your AXIS 5600+ can be set using the following the IP Address methods, depending on your network operating environment: Method DHCP RARP The IP address is BOOTP set automatically...
  • Page 24 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Registering and In order to register the host name of the AXIS 5600+ in networks Resolving with dynamic IP address settings, WINS (Windows Internet Name Host Names Service) and DDNS (Dynamic Domain Naming System) are supported.
  • Page 25 1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP 2. Activate the scope. The print server automatically downloads the 3. You have now successfully set the IP address of your print server. Note: You have to restart the print server to download the IP address.
  • Page 26 -a If the host lists the IP Address followed by the Physical Address, then the IP address is in use. You can remove the entry from the cache memory with the command: arp -d 192.168.3.191 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 2. Without interrupting the “ping -t” loop, restart the print server by 3. If the host returns Reply from 192.168.3.191 ... or 4. Log in to the print server’s Web pages (see Using a Web browser, You have now set the IP address of the print server. Continue to Installation Methods, on page 35.
  • Page 28 -a If the host lists the IP Address followed by the Physical Address, then the IP address is in use. You can remove the entry from the cache memory with the command: arp -d 192.168.3.191 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 2. Without interrupting the “ping -t” loop, restart the print server by 3. If the host returns Reply from 192.168.3.191 ... or 4. Log in to the print server’s Web pages (see Using a Web browser, You have now set the IP address of the print server. Continue to Installation Methods, on page 35.
  • Page 30 -a 4. Restart the AXIS 5600+ to download the IP address. • If the host name has not been mapped to an IP address, simply replace the host name entry with the IP address in the example above.
  • Page 31 2. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases, as 3. If it is not already running, start the BOOTP daemon. This is typically 4. Restart the AXIS 5600+ to download the IP address, default router The AXIS 5600+ can automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server.
  • Page 32 Performing a factory default Follow the instructions below to reset the AXIS 5600+ to the factory default settings. Please note that a factory default should be performed with caution! All parameters except Node Address (NODE_ADDR), Internet Address (IP_ADDR) and DHCP enabled or disabled (DHCP_ENABLE.) will be reset.
  • Page 33 Auto-IP is a tool for setting the IP-address of the print server in the absence of a DHCP server. If you have a DHCP server running on your network, the AXIS 5600+ will receive an IP address immediately after you have connected it to the network.
  • Page 34 Set the print server’s IP address using AXIS IP JumpStarter AXIS IP JumpStarter is an application that allows you to assign IP addresses to your Axis servers and find IP addresses already assigned to Axis servers. 1. Download and install AXIS IP JumpStarter. AXIS IP JumpStarter is available on the AXIS Network Product CD and from the Axis Web site.

  • Page 35: Installation Guide

    See Assigning an IP address, on page 22 See Assigning an IP address, on page 22. Proceed with Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot, on page 80 See Assigning an IP address, on page 22 Proceed with Section Setting Up - OS/2, on page 93...
  • Page 36 Installation Tools The appropriate installation tools for the AXIS 5600+ are summarized in the following table: Environment Operating System Protocol Windows 2000/XP TCP/IP Windows TCP/IP 95/98/NT/Me TCP/IP OS/2 NetBIOS/NetBEUI TCP/IP NetWare IPX/SPX Macintosh AppleTalk UNIX TCP/IP Recommended installation tools for the AXIS 5600+ AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Setting Up - Windows

    NetBIOS/NetBEUI 98, Me Windows NT NetBIOS/NetBEUI For LPD printing, see... If you intend to use the AXIS 5600+ in a multiprotocol environment, you should also refer to the following sections: See ... Method: Use Windows TCP/IP printing in Windows 2000 and Windows XP, on page 38 ’Add Printer Wizard’...

  • Page 38: Tcp/Ip Printing In Windows 2000 And Windows Xp

    Go to Start | (Settings) | Printers (and Faxes) and click the Add (a) Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard. Select the appropriate radio button: Local printer - If you are connecting directly to the print server • (peer-to-peer printing), select Local Printer.

  • Page 39: Tcp/Ip And Netbios/Netbeui Printing From Axis Print Monitor

    AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual TCP/IP and NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printing from AXIS Print Monitor AXIS Print Monitor AXIS Print Monitor is a tool for network printing in Windows 95, 98, Overview NT environments. It allows AXIS Network Print Servers to be connected in the same simple fashion as a local printer port and once installed, is automatically initialized upon system startup.
  • Page 40 6. Select the desired printer you want to install from the diskette and click Next>. 7. Select an AXIS Port you wish to use and then click OK. Available AXIS ports appear as <internet address>_<port number> or <host name>_<port number>, e.g. 192.36.254.101_9900.
  • Page 41 11. The printer you have defined will now be displayed in the Printers 12. Click the details tab within the Properties page and then click Add 13. Click the radio button “other”. Select AXIS Port and then click OK. 14. Select RAW (TCP/IP) as your choice of network protocol and click 15.
  • Page 42 NT using AXIS Print Monitor 1. Install the AXIS Print Monitor software on your Windows NT client, if you have not already done so. AXIS Print Monitor can be downloaded from the AXIS Network Product CD or from www.axis.com 2. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings - Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.
  • Page 43 6. Select the printer driver you want to install and click Next>. users and click Next>. Finish. client, if you have not already done so. AXIS Print Monitor can be downloaded from the AXIS Network Product CD or from www.axis.com Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.
  • Page 44 7. Select the AXIS Printer Port from the Available Ports list. The port names appear as <name>.LP1 and <name>.LP2, where <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 5600+ serial number, e.g. AX100086 (default serial no.).
  • Page 45 To configure the printer port proceed with the following steps: pop-up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure Axis Ports dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be displayed after retry. Click OK.
  • Page 46 Windows NT workstation: 1. Install the AXIS Print Monitor software on your Windows NT client, if you have not already done so. AXIS Print Monitor can be downloaded from www.axis.com 2. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings - Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.

  • Page 47: Using The Microsoft Lpd Monitor With Windows

    AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual 11. Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the printer driver diskette/CD 12. Select the printer driver you want to install and click Next>. 13. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next>. 14. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network 15.
  • Page 48 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual 7. Close Add/Remove Programs and the Control Panel.
  • Page 49 (You need to know the IP address of your print server and the port you are printing to i.e. PR1 or PR2). • Network printer - If your print server has already been installed by the administrator on another computer, select Network printer and click Next.
  • Page 50 New Port. 4. In Add LPR compatible printer, enter the host name or IP address of the AXIS 5600+ as the print server to provide LPD. 5. Enter 'pr1', 'pr2', ... 'pr8' as the name of printer or print queue on that server.
  • Page 51 If you have not already done so, you should perform the TCP/IP basic setup procedures prior to installing a printer for LPD printing. These procedures are defined in Assign an IP address to the print server, on page 23 and onwards.
  • Page 52 7. In the Name or Address field, type the IP address or the host name of your AXIS 5600+. If you use a host name, this must be defined in the hosts file on your server prior to the installation. This file is normally located in /winnt35/system32/drivers/etc/hosts.

  • Page 53: Setting Up - Netware

    To install using the AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard, See “Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot” on page 80.. If you need a more advanced installation that is not covered by the AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard, See “Advanced Installation using AXIS NetPilot” on page 83..

  • Page 54: Setup Using Ndps

    Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 5600+ using NDPS: • The HP-JETADMIN parameter of the AXIS 5600+ must be set to YES in order for the communication between the AXIS 5600+ and the NDPS gateway to be enabled To change this parameter, log in to the print server’s web pages and choose:...
  • Page 55 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual 4. Type a name of your choice in the NDPS Printer Agent field: 5. Select the Axis Gateway configuration in the Gateway Type 6. Click OK 7. In the Select the printer’s type window, choose your printer. If you 8.
  • Page 56 10. You will find the print server in the next window with the printer attached on the connected port. Depending on the transport protocol you used when you start the installation, the print server should appear as following: • TCP/IP Network protocol: IP Address and Port, i.e:...
  • Page 57 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual IPX Network protocol: • All the available ports will be presented, regardless if the printers are or not connected to those ports, i.e. AXIS5FF66A_P1, AXIS5FF66A_P2 and AXIS5FF66A_P3, corresponding to LPT1, LPT2 and COM ports.
  • Page 58 If the printer is not in the displayed print list, click Manually specify the print server and do the following: Enter the <IPX External Network Number> in the Network field. Enter the <Print Server’s HW address> in the LAN HW address field. Choose a port in the Print Server Port field,i.e.
  • Page 59 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual 12. Next, select the printer drivers for each client operating system. 13. Click Continue and OK in the next NDPS window. The new Printer 14. Press Cancel to close the NDPS Manager To install the printer on the workstation, See “Installing an NDPS Printer on the Workstation”...
  • Page 60 2. Start the NW Admin utility on any Workstation (SYS:PUBLIC\WIN32\nwadmin32.exe). 3. Browse the context your NDPS Manager resides in. 4. From the Object menu, select Create. The New Object dialog appears. 5. Select NDPS Printer. The Create NDPS Printer dialog appears. AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual...
  • Page 61 7. Select Create a New Printer Agent and click Create to display the 8. Confirm the Printer Agent name (default is the name of the new 9. Select AXIS Gateway Configuration in the Gateway Type field. 10. Click OK. AXIS5FF66A_IPX1 In the Printer Agent Source field, select the source of the Printer Agent.
  • Page 62 11. In the Select the printer’s type window choose your printer. If you cannot find the printer, select an appropriate Generic one (PCL, PS, etc) 12. Select TCP/IP (default) or IPX as network protocol. (See Notes below). 13. Click Next. AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual...
  • Page 63 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual 14. You will find the print server in the next window with the printer • attached on the connected port. Depending on the transport protocol you used when you start the installation, the print server will appear as: TCP/IP Network protocol: IP Address and Port, i.e.
  • Page 64 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual IPX Network protocol: • All the available ports will be presented, regardless if the printers are or not connected to those ports, i.e. AXIS5FF66A_P1, AXIS5FF66A_P2 and AXIS5FF66A_P3, corresponding to LPT1, LPT2 and COM ports. The IPX Addresses for the above printers will appear as: <IPX External Network Number>:<Print Server’s HW...
  • Page 65 If the printer is not in the displayed print list, click Manually specify the print server and enter the <IPX External Network Number> in the Network field. Enter the <Print Server’s HW address> in the LAN HW address field. Choose a port in the Print Server Port field: that is: 01d7e1c2:00408c5ff6a6 and LPT1.
  • Page 66 NDS object in the Directory Tree and will offer a full range of network security options. To install the printer on the workstation, See “Installing an NDPS Printer on the Workstation” on page 67. AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual...
  • Page 67 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Installing an NDPS To install the printer on a workstation, use either Novell Printer Printer on the Manager (NetWare 5.1 only) or the Add Printer Wizard on the local Workstation workstation. 1. Log in as Admin.
  • Page 68 NDPS Controlled Access Printers in you current NDS context. To see the Controlled Access Printers in other context that you have rights to, click the Browse button and select your choice. Click OK. AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual...
  • Page 69 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual 6. Once selected, click Install. The Novell Printers – Install dialog appears.
  • Page 70 The Novell Printers dialog appears with the new printer, i.e. AXIS5FF6A6_IPX1 in the installed list. 8. Click Close. In the Novell Printer Manager window the new installed NDPS printer appears with the name i.e. AXIS5FF6A6_IPX1 and is available for print jobs. AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual...
  • Page 71 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual 9. Verify by clicking Start - Settings - Printers on the workstation.
  • Page 72 2. Start the Add Printer Wizard on the workstation. The Add Printer Wizard dialog will appear. Click Next. 3. Select Network printer and click Next. 4. Click Next again in the Locate Your Printer dialog (Win2000/XP) or press the Browse button (Win9X) AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual...
  • Page 73 Axis Gateway Configuration Utility for use with earlier versions of NetWare from www.axis.com. • To print using TCP/IP, Axis print server firmware 6.1 or later is required. In order to print using IPX/SPX, Axis print server firmware 5.51 or later is needed.

  • Page 74: Setup Using Iprint

    Setup requirements. See the Novell iPrint Administration Guide for instructions on installing, configuring, and customizing iPrint. AXIS Print servers can be installed as iPrint printers, either by using the Novell LPR gateway (LPR on IP) or the AXIS Gateway Configuration Snap-in for iPrint.
  • Page 75 AXIS LPR Gateway Configuration will be automatically installed and configured on the NetWare Servers and ready for use. The AXIS IPP Gateway Configuration Snap-in for NetWare 6.0 can be downloaded for free from www.axis.com. Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS IPP Gateway Configuration Snap-in for NetWare 6.0, if you want to add it in your iPrint environment.
  • Page 76 8. Click on iPrint Management on the left pane and select Create Printer. 9. On the right pane, verify that the newly installed AXIS IPP Gateway Configuration is under the Gateway type drop-down menu. If not, it may be necessary to restart the NetWare server.
  • Page 77 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Install a printer with 1. Use an AXIS 5600+ and connect a printer to whatever port you AXIS IPP Gateway Configuration Snapin 2. Connect the print server to the network. 3. Connect the power supply. 4. Start both the printers and the print server.
  • Page 78 Install a printer using AXIS LPR Gateway Configuration Snapin 1. Use an AXIS 5600+ and connect a printer to whatever port you want. 2. Connect the print server to the network. 3. Connect the power supply. 4. Start both the printers and the print server.
  • Page 79 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Installing the iPrint An iPrint printer can by locally installed on the workstation in two Printer on the ways: Workstation • • Installing the iPrint In order for users to use iPrint, they need to install the Novell Printer using the Client software and a printer.

  • Page 80: Basic Setup With Axis Netpilot

    1. Start AXIS NetPilot by double-clicking the NetPilot icon, which is located in the folder where you installed AXIS NetPilot. 2. Locate the AXIS 5600+ in the ‘New Axis Units’ folder. Select it and click the Install button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar. If your network is large, it could take a few seconds before the print server appears in the folder.
  • Page 81 Choose which networking environments you want to configure the Environments AXIS 5600+ for, i.e. NetWare, TCP/IP, Windows & OS/2 or Macintosh. If your network comprises various different platforms, you can enable any combination of environments. Place NetWare Print Queues on a specific bindery server, or NetWare NDS alternatively into an NDS Tree.
  • Page 82 IP address, on page 22 for further information about setting the IP address. The AXIS 5600+ uses the print server name followed by the printer port as the default Print Queue names and print server port names. If you want to change the default printer queue names, just type the new names in the available text fields.

  • Page 83: Advanced Installation Using Axis Netpilot

    NetPilot main window. NetWare Network The NetWare Network Environment window allows you to connect Environment Window additional print queues to your AXIS 5600+ as well as create new ones. Follow the steps below to gain access to the NetWare Network Environment window: 1.
  • Page 84 If you are not logged on to your NetWare file server, a dialog box will ask you to log on. The AXIS NetPilot NetWare Network Environment window The AXIS 5600+ periodically updates the configuration by scanning the NDS tree or, in the case of NetWare versions 3.x, the designated file servers.
  • Page 85 7. Select the newly created queue from the queue list. 8. Select Print Server Mode or Remote Printer Mode. If you selected window appears. The AXIS NetPilot Connect NetWare Print Queues window Resources box. create a new print queue by clicking on Create Queue... If you have selected an existing queue, advance to step 8.
  • Page 86 Notes: 9. Select an appropriate NetWare Print Server name, that will be associated with the AXIS 5600+ print server, by using the Browse... button. • You cannot type or edit the name manually. • Make sure that you have PSERVER.NLM running if you selected Remote Printer Mode in step 8.

  • Page 87: Basic Queue-Based Printing Over Ip

    AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Basic Queue-based printing over 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 (which usually uses the IPX transport protocol). Note that only NDS queue-based printing is supported.
  • Page 88 Setting the PSERVER parameters in the AXIS 5600+ Web interface. 4. Use the NetWare Administrator to create the printer, print server and queue objects in the NDS tree and then link them together. The Print Services Quick Setup (Non-NDPS) utility can be used for this.
  • Page 89 The following overview explains the advantages and limitations of Methods the two supported queue-based printing methods. The AXIS 5600+ logs in to a file server(s) and repeatedly polls the Print Server Mode print queues for print jobs. In this fashion, the AXIS 5600+ emulates a NetWare print server, which is a workstation running PSERVER.
  • Page 90 The Printer Status menu, detailed below, shows the status of an active print job serviced by an AXIS 5600+ network print server. It displays detailed information concerning the active job including, Print Queue, print job description, size of print file, percentage of job completed, etc.
  • Page 91 Busy, Off-line, Out of paper, Paper jam, etc. You can also add or remove print job owners and administrators from the list of persons to be notified. You can view installed AXIS 5600+ Network Print Servers and their Print Layout relative print queues for any NetWare Organizational Unit. You can also display summary information by right-clicking on the printer object you want to examine.
  • Page 92 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual NetWare Print Layout with corresponding information summary...

  • Page 93: Setting Up - Os/2

    Having connected the AXIS 5600+ to your network, as described in Connecting the Hardware, on page 20, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 5600+ for printing in the OS/2 environment. Continue with the instructions presented in the table below:...

  • Page 94: Tcp/Ip Printing

    2. Select a printer driver and double-click a free Output port, for instance \PIPE\LPD0. 3. Enter the host name or the IP address of the AXIS 5600+ in the LPD server field. 4. Enter one of the AXIS 5600+ logical printer names, for example pr1, in the LPD printer field.

  • Page 95: Netbios/Netbeui Printing

    Communication web site http://www.axis.com. Install this utility now if you have not already done so. If you want to change the default name or any of the AXIS 5600+ default parameters, you can do so using any standard Web browser or AXIS NetPilot from any Windows platform that is connected to your network, or WinOS/2 window under OS/2.
  • Page 96 IBM TCP/IP for OS/2 product. It supports the LPD and interactive FTP print methods. 1. When AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is running, click Install to install your AXIS 5600+. The ports appear in the list as <name>.LP1, <name>.LP2 and <name>.CM1, where <name>...
  • Page 97 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Creating 1. Double-click the Templates folder, then drag the Printer icon out a Print Queue (OS/2 version 2.x and OS/2 Warp) 2. Type a name of your choice in the Name field. 3. Select \PIPE\<name>.LP1, \PIPE\<name>.LP2 or 4.
  • Page 98 3. Drag and drop a printer from the template. 4. Enter the Alias name, select a Server name and the previously created Spooler Queue Name. 5. Click OK. The setup is completed and you can now print through your AXIS 5600+.

  • Page 99: Setting Up - Macintosh

    AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Setting Up - Macintosh Having connected the AXIS 5600+ to your network, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 5600+ for printing in Macintosh environments. If you intend to operate your AXIS 5600+ in a multiprotocol...

  • Page 100: Installation Using The Chooser Window

    Basic configuration in AppleTalk is performed simply by opening the Chooser window and selecting a printer. You can change the default name of your AXIS 5600+ or any of default parameters by editing the config file. To access the config file from a Macintosh, you can use: •...
  • Page 101 2. Click the LaserWriter icon. 3. If your network has more than one zone, click on the zone you 4. Click the name of the printer you want. The default AXIS 5600+ 5. Click the Close box. This completes the configuration and closes Repeat this procedure for each Macintosh computer on the network using the AXIS 5600+.
  • Page 102 See the Help pages in the print server’s Web interface for details. Bi-directional support The AXIS 5600+ 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 in the printer.
  • Page 103 You simply need to print a document from the Macintosh computer to verify communication to the chosen printer. The basic installation can be considered complete if the print test is satisfactory. The AXIS 5600+ is now ready to use. Note:...
  • Page 104 AppleTalk printer type • set the IP address However, by assigning an IP address to your AXIS 5600+, you have access to all of print server’s parameters via any standard Web browser or via FTP. Refer to Section Management & Configuration, on page 119 for more information.
  • Page 105 8. Open the Chooser and select the printer port you wish to use for printing documents. 9. Close the Chooser. Note: The _CFG port disappears 60 minutes after the AXIS 5600+ has been powered on. If you want it to reappear, you must restart your AXIS 5600+.

  • Page 106: Setting Up - Unix

    Setting Up - UNIX Having connected the AXIS 5600+ to your network, this section now describes how to set up your print server for printing in a UNIX/Linux environments. If you intend to operate your AXIS 5600+ in a multiprotocol environment, you should also proceed according to one or more of the following sections, as appropriate to your network.
  • Page 107 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Debian printtool is the recommended printing tool. The program contains an integrated printer driver list, but does not have printer detection functionality. Instructions: Type the command printtool in a Terminal window to start the graphical version.
  • Page 108 Red Hat 7.3 Printtool has been replaced by Printconf. The utility maintains the /etc/printcap configuration file, print spool directories, and print filters. Note: If you type printtool automatically start. AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual at a shell prompt, printconf will...
  • Page 109 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Invokation 1. On the Gnome desktop, select the Main Menu button (on the 2. On the KDE desktop, select the Main Menu button (on the Panel) 3. Type the command 4. You can also run Print Queues...

  • Page 110: Main Window

    Text fields for the following options appear: • Server — The hostname or IP address of the remote machine to which the printer is attached. • Queue — The remote printer queue. The default printer queue is usually lp. AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual window.
  • Page 111 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual By default, the Strict RFC1179 Compliance option is not chosen. If you are having problems printing to a non-Linux lpd queue, choose this option to disable enhanced LPRng printing features. Click Next to continue The next step is to select the type of printer that is connected to the remote system.
  • Page 112 • LPD protocol network printing (Forward queue to a remote • Other network printing (Samba/Windows, Novell) LPD and Prefiltered queue for an LPD forwarding queue) The SuSE installation manual explains the setup procedures in detail. AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual lprsetup...

  • Page 113: Installation In The Unix Environment Using Axinstall

    Should you require to integrate the AXIS 5600+ into your host spooler, you can use the Axis automatic installation script axinstall. This utility software is resident on the AXIS 5600+ and can be downloaded to your host using FTP, so no disks are required. The axinstall script can also be downloaded from the Axis Communicationws web site http://www.axis.com/ and on the AXIS...
  • Page 114 Integration into the To integrate the AXIS 5600+ into the host printer spooler, you can Host Printer Spooler use the auto installation script axinstall, resident in the AXIS 5600+. Follow the instructions below to install axinstall onto your host using FTP: 1.
  • Page 115 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual You will be guided through the installation by a step-by-step procedure. During the installation you will be asked to select a print method; we suggest you choose LPD or, for more functionality, use the PROS filter or named pipe methods. Please refer to the following pages if you need guidance on the choice of print methods.

  • Page 116: Print Methods On Tcp/Ip Networks

    Printer Axis Network Print Server Illustration of different UNIX print methods Advantages: Easy to set up – install the AXIS 5600+ as a remote queue in System V, or add a remote printer to fields (BSD). Limitations: Spooler features, and printcap multiple copies, are not available.
  • Page 117 In System V no filters or interface programs can be used. PROS A - Advantages: The AXIS 5600+ appears as a device to the system. This makes all filter and model options available. It provides accounting and status logging. Supports bi-directional printing. The printer information read back can be viewed in a log file.
  • Page 118 IBM MVS Systems A sample JCL script, AXIS 5600+. It gives an example of how to print a file from an MVS mainframe to an AXIS 5600+ using FTP. directory of the AXIS 5600+) can be used as a starting stdin .

  • Page 119: Management & Configuration

    • • • • Configuration The method you should use to manage and configure your AXIS Overview 5600+ is depending on the operating system protocols of your network. The table below displays which method to use for each supported environment.

  • Page 120: Using A Web Browser

    Once you have established the AXIS 5600+ in the TCP/IP environment, as described in Assigning an IP address, on page 22, you are free to access the AXIS 5600+ Web pages from any Java enabled Web browser. The Web interface of the AXIS 5600+ is divided into two modes of operation, User mode and Admin mode.
  • Page 121 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Accessing the Follow the steps below to access the internal home page of the AXIS Web Pages 5600+. 1. Start your Web browser. 2. In the Location/Address field, type the host name or the IP address 3.
  • Page 122 The following services are available from the User mode. An from the User Mode additional link to the Axis home page is available from this mode. The Printer Overview page contains a section that allows you to view the general parameter setting of the AXIS 5600+, including the print server name and the location of the print server in your organization, if defined.
  • Page 123 The General Help page presents you with basic information about the AXIS 5600+ and the Web user interface. A short description of the Axis installation tools you should use when installing a printer on your PC, is also included.
  • Page 124 The following services are available from the Admin mode. An from the Admin Mode additional link to the Axis home page is available from this mode The This Print Server page contains a section that allows you to view and modify the general parameter setting of the AXIS 5600+, including the print server name, the node address, the password and the base URL.
  • Page 125 From the Network Settings page you can set all parameters that control the network traffic to and from the AXIS 5600+. You can enable or disable any of the supported network protocols and fine- tune the parameter settings.
  • Page 126 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Factory Default Button Resets all the print server’s parameter settings to the default values. Firmware Upgrade Upgrades the print server’s internal software. Button...

  • Page 127: Using Axis Thinwizard For Print Server Management

    — these will be used when logging in to AXIS ThinWizard, so please take a note of them. Notes: To be able to use all AXIS ThinWizard features, the print server must have the FTP_ENB. parameter enabled, i.e. set to “yes”.
  • Page 128 80, you must enter the port name after the host name or the IP address). 4. The AXIS ThinWizard start page now appears in the Web browser. Enter the user id and password you specified during installation and click Log in.
  • Page 129 1. Click Manage Network in the main menu. 2. Select the network group, including the, from the drop-down list. 3. Click the link of the AXIS 5600+ to access its internal Web page. 4. The ‘Srv’ and ‘Dev’ columns show the status of your print servers You are now free to manage and configure the print server as described in Available Services from the User Mode, on page 122.

  • Page 130: Using Axis Netpilot

    Axis Servers Additional Information Using AXIS NetPilot Refer to Upgrading using AXIS ThinWizard, on page 173, for more information about upgrading Axis servers using AXIS ThinWizard. If you need more information, please refer to the AXIS ThinWizard on-line help. AXIS NetPilot is the recommended tool to use for configuring the AXIS 5600+ in networks that support communication via the IPX/SPX or the NetBIOS/NetBEUI protocols.
  • Page 131 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Starting AXIS NetPilot Start AXIS NetPilot by clicking the AXIS NetPilot icon, which resides in the folder where you installed AXIS NetPilot. Changing the AXIS NetPilot provides you with two useful tools for changing parameter values parameter values: •...
  • Page 132 1. Select the AXIS 5600+ from the ‘Network Print Servers’ folder. 2. Click the Properties button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar or choose Properties from the Setup menu. 3. Select the tab that includes the parameter you want to change.
  • Page 133 3. Select the tab corresponding to the environment that you want to 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. Creating a...
  • Page 134 2. If you want the status to appear in a new window, click the Monitoring button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar. AXIS NetPilot allows you to create logical groups of print servers in order to simplify administration. Installed print servers are displayed in the ‘Network Print Servers’...
  • Page 135 Print Server Group 1. Select the print server group folder, located in the ‘AXIS Units’ 2. Click on the Add PS button on the toolbar or select Add Print Server 3. The Add Network Print Server window appears. Select the print...
  • Page 136 You can also view the detailed printer information in the Summary window. AXIS NetPilot Summary window Upgrading the Print You can use the AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard to upgrade the AXIS Server 5600+ software. Please refer to Section Upgrading the Software, on page 171, for details.

  • Page 137: Using Ftp

    AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Using FTP Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 5600+, as described in Assigning an IP address, on page 22, you can change the AXIS 5600+ parameter settings using the File Transport Protocol (FTP). config...
  • Page 138 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Example: > ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 AXIS 5600+ FTP Print Server v6.20 Jan 01 2001 ready. Name (npserver:thomas): root 331 User name ok, need password (not visible) Password: pass 230 User logged in ftp> get config 200 PORT command successful.
  • Page 139 Follow the instructions below to view the status file using FTP: 1. Log in to the AXIS 5600+ by typing: 2. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are 3. Download the 4.

  • Page 140: Using Telnet

    Viewing Account File Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 5600+, as described in Assigning an IP address, on page 22, you can manage your AXIS 5600+ using the telnet protocol. The account file contains data concerning the last 20 print jobs. It...
  • Page 141 Example: > telnet npserver Trying 192.36.253.96... Connected to npserver. Escape character is ‘^]’. AXIS 5600+ TELNET Print Server v6.20 Jan 01 2001 AXIS 5600+ network login: root Password: pass AXIS 5600+ TELNET Print Server v6.20 Jan 01 2001 Root> account Current account file: Root>...
  • Page 142 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 file using telnet: 1. Log in to the AXIS 5600+ by typing: telnet <host name> window (Windows and OS/2) or in a UNIX shell window.

  • Page 143: Using Snmp

    MIBs (Management Information Base), where MIB-II is a standard database. The AXIS 5600+ supports all relevant parts of MIB-II and of the host resources MIB. The AXIS 5600+ also includes a private enterprise MIB, the AXIS MIB.
  • Page 144 The AXIS MIB In order to make full use of the AXIS 5600+ SNMP support, you are required to use NMS software that allows you to install private enterprise MIBs, like the AXIS MIB. The AXIS MIB contains a large number of objects which may be categorized as follows: •...

  • Page 145: Print Server Features

    The print server will always receive an IP-address automatically when connecting it to the network by means of Auto-IP. If you have a DHCP server running on your network, the AXIS 5600+ will receive an IP address immediately after you have connected it to the network. In the absence of a DHCP server, your AXIS 5600+ print server will automatically be assigned an IP-address through integrated Auto-IP.

  • Page 146: E-Mail Notification

    Example: name@company.com 3. Click OK and exit when done. The SMTP Server parameter in the print server’s internal web pages must be set so that it corresponds to the SMTP server used in your network. This is set in: admin | Network Settings | Detailed view | TCP/IP | SMTP Server.

  • Page 147: Ipp - Internet Printing Protocol

    AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual IPP - Internet Printing Protocol The AXIS 5600+ print server enables printing over the Internet with IPP (Internet Printing Protocol), a developing industry standard that allows users to print to remote printers across the Internet. With IPP, a user with an Internet connection can send a document to any Internet-connected printer.
  • Page 148 2. the port number 631 (only used in the 1.0 standard). 3. the local printer port name If “axisps” is the host name of the AXIS 5600+ print server, "631" is the port number and "LPT1" is the local printer port name, then the syntax of the address scheme will be http://axisps:631/LPT1 in the 1.0 standard.
  • Page 149 The AXIS 5600+ print server with integrated IPP is compatible with any 1.0 and 1.1 - compliant IPP client. The AXIS 5600+ print server presents IPP Printer objects to the client, one for each printer port. Some of the most common IPP client printing methods are described later on in this chapter.
  • Page 150 Windows 95/98, on page 151. 2. When you press Print, the print job is sent over the Internet to the AXIS 5600+ print server, which then forwards the print job to the destination printer. 3. The recipient of the print job can collect the printjob at the destination printer.
  • Page 151 Adding an IPP-printer to your printer list is described in Adding an IPP printer to your printer list in Windows NT, on page 152. to the AXIS 5600+ print server, which then forwards the print job to the destination printer.
  • Page 152 In this example the print servers http: address is http://171.16.5.218, the printer is connected to the AXIS 5600+ print server port LPT1 and the printer is a HP LaserJet 5Si (and the port number is 631). 1. Install the Internet Printer Connection software from Hewlett Packard (can be down-loaded from the Hewlett Packard web site) on your computer.
  • Page 153 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual 5. In the Available Ports window, click Add Port: 6. The Printer Ports dialog will appear, showing a list of Available 7. The HP Internet Printer Connection will start. Click Next. Printer Ports. Choose The HP Internet Printer Connection Port and click New...
  • Page 154 8. In the IP Address, Host Name or URL field, type the http:// address of the Axis print server to which the destination printer is connected. The URL will automatically appear in the Port Name field as well: In this example the printer’s http: address is http://171.16.5.218:631/LPT1.
  • Page 155 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual 11. Next, choose a suitable driver for the destination printer and install 12. You will be asked if you want the newly added printer to be your 13. The new printer will appear in your Printer window. You are now it.
  • Page 156 In this example the print servers’ http: address is http://171.16.5.218, the printer is connected to the AXIS 5600+ printer port LPT1 and the printer is a HP DeskJet 1120C (and the port number is 631). Thus, the printers http:// address is http://171.16.5.218:631/LPT1.
  • Page 157 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual 4. Enter the printer http: address in the URL field, e.g. Axis print server IP-address or host name 5. If you do not have a driver corresponding to the destination printer 6. The Installation Wizard will ask you to select a printer driver 7.
  • Page 158 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual 8. The new printer is added to your Select Printer window: 9. You are now ready to print using IPP: specify your new destination printer from the printer list and click Print.

  • Page 159: Using Logical Printers To Customize Your Printing

    AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Using Logical Printers to Customize your Printing The AXIS 5600+ 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 from the AXIS 5600+: •...
  • Page 160 You should, off course, configure them according to the needs of your network. • In - The Parameter List, on page 178, you can find a complete list of the AXIS 5600+ parameters. • Refer to Section Management & Configuration, on page 119, for more information about the available management tools.
  • Page 161 (hex Follow the instructions below to add a string after the print job: 1. From the print server’s internal web page, select Admin | Logical 2. Select the Printer5 tab. 3. Enter the string 04 in the String After Print Job text field.
  • Page 162 1B 26 6C 31 48 Follow the instructions below to add strings before and after the print job: 1. From the print server’s internal web page, select Admin | Logical Printer Settings. 2. Select the Printer4 tab. 3. Enter the string 1B 26 6C 34 48 in the String Before Print Job text field.
  • Page 163 (hex Follow the instructions below to substitute command strings: 1. From the print server’s internal web page, select Admin | Logical 2. Select the Printer2 tab. 3. Enter the string 01 0A 02 0D 0A 03 1B 47 31 02 1B 59 in the 4.
  • Page 164 Extensive use of string substitutions will naturally decrease the throughput rate of the AXIS 5600+. The AXIS 5600+ 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 selected by activating a filter that converts ASCII data into Postscript.
  • Page 165 Example: Follow the instructions below to set the PostScript parameters for logical printer PR2: 1. From the print server’s internal web page, select Admin | Logical 2. Select the Printer2 tab. 3. Set the Printer Language Translation parameter to POSTSCR.
  • Page 166 Example: Follow the instructions below to redirect PR1 print jobs to PR3, when the printer assigned to PR1 is busy: 1. From the print server’s internal web page, select Admin | Logical Printer Settings. 2. Select the Printer1 tab. 3. Set the Physical Port parameter to LPT1.
  • Page 167 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Read-back of The AXIS 5600+ supports bi-directional printing. The information information from the printer is read back on the parallel port when the parameter Read Back Port (PRx_IN) has the default setting of AUTO. However, it is required that the printer also supports bi-directional printing.

  • Page 168: Multi-Language Support

    The print server’s web interface and Help pages are available in Spanish, French, Japanese and German. The default language is English. You can change the language of the print server’s web interface from the User mode: 1. Click the Change button: Change Button 2.

  • Page 169: Network Speed

    Network Speed setting to correspond to the typ of network you are using (10 or 100 mbit). To change the Network Speed, log in to the print server’s internal web page and click Admin | General Settings | General. From here you have the option of setting the network speed to: The default Network Speed value is AUTO_SENSE.

  • Page 170: Web Flash-Loading

    1. Open your web browser, enter the IP address of your print server and press Enter. (See Management & Configuration, on page 119 for detailed instructions on accessing your Axis print server on the web). 2. From the admin-mode, click the ’Firmware Upgrade’ button. From here you can download the latest available firmware to your computer and upgrade your print server with it.

  • Page 171: Upgrading The Software

    • • • Note: If you are upgrading your print servers using AXIS ThinWizard, you do not need to obtain the firmware file prior to the upgrading process, provided that you are connected to the Internet. AXIS IP JumpStarter AXIS Print Monitor...

  • Page 172: Upgrading The Firmware

    Upgrading the Firmware You can upgrade the AXIS 5600+ Flash memory using one of the following methods: • • • • Updating instructions are also supplied with the software update. Note: Upgrading from the Follow these instructions to upgrade the firmware of your print server Print Server’s Internal...
  • Page 173 6.20. You can use any of the previously mentioned methods to obtain the new file. You must assign the AXIS 5600+ with an IP address, as described in Assigning an IP address, on page 22, before you can use this upgrading method.
  • Page 174 Be careful not to interrupt the file transfer. If the transfer is Caution! interrupted the AXIS 5600+ may have to be re-initialized by your dealer. 1. Log in to the AXIS 5600+ with the command: ftp <host name>, or ftp <IP address>...
  • Page 175 Follow the instructions below to upgrade your print servers: 1. Obtain the firmware file, using one of the methods presented 2. Put the file in the AXIS NetPilot ‘Upgrade’ folder. This folder resides 3. Start the Upgrade Wizard by clicking on the Upgrade icon on the 4.

  • Page 176: Test Button

    Test Button The test button is located on the front right hand side of the AXIS 5600+ and is used for: • • • The Test Page Press the test button once to print a test page. If the test page prints, the parallel interface is functioning correctly.
  • Page 177 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Performing a Factory Follow the instructions below to reset the AXIS 5600+ to the factory Default default settings: 1. Remove the Power Adapter to switch off the AXIS 5600+ 2. Remove the network cable. 3. Press and hold down the test button while you plug the Power 4.

  • Page 178: The Parameter List

    Note: The password parameters, ROOT_PWD and PROS_PWD only appear when you are logged in to the AXIS 5600+ using root. The password parameters will not be printed when you are printing the parameter list using the test button.
  • Page 179 DNS Enabled Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address Domain Name (Defines the domain to which the AXIS 5600+ belongs) Mail Server that uses Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. Defines the SLP scope to which the AXIS 5600+ belongs. Reverse Telnet Options Enabled...
  • Page 180 SNAP Frame Type Enabled NCP Burst Mode Enabled (Requires Restart) The PSERVER_NDS parameters specify which NDS tree or file server the AXIS 5600+ will login to. It also specifies the path to the print server object in the tree. PSERVER Bindery 1...
  • Page 181 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual NetBIOS/NetBEUI MENU LSLM_ENB. : YES NB_FR_TYPE. : FR_AUTO (FR_AUTO, FR_802_2, FR_DIX) LPRINT_1. : AX100086.LP1 LLOGIC_1. : PR1 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8, LPT1, LPT2, COM1) LPRINT_2. : AX100086.LP2 LLOGIC_2. : PR2 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8, LPT1, LPT2, COM1) LPRINT_3.
  • Page 182 (A4, LETTER, LEGAL, EXECUT) PR2_ORNT. : PORTR (PORTR, LANDS, R_PORTR, R_LANDS) PR2_FORM. : 66 0 100 60 30 50 PR2_FONT. AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Physical Port Secondary Printer Wait on Busy Read Back Port (Read-Back of information) String Before Print Job...
  • Page 183 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual PRINTER3 MENU PR3_OUT. : COM1 (LPT1, COM1, LPT2) PR2_SND. : PR3 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8 PR2_WAIT. : YES PR3_IN. : AUTO (NONE, AUTO) PR3_BEF. PR3_STR. PR3_CSET. : NONE (NONE, ISO>IBM, 7UK>IBM, 7SW>IBM, 7GE>IBM, 7FR>IBM, 7ND>IBM, DEC>IBM)
  • Page 184 (A4, LETTER, LEGAL, EXECUT) PR6_ORNT. : PORTR (PORTR, LANDS, R_PORTR, R_LANDS) PR6_FORM. : 66 0 100 60 30 50 PR6_FONT. AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Physical Port Secondary Printer Wait on Busy Read Back Port (Read-Back of information) String Before Print Job...
  • Page 185 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual PRINTER7 MENU PR7_OUT. : COM1 (LPT1, COM1, LPT2) PR7_SND. : PR7 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8 PR7_WAIT. : YES PR7_IN. : AUTO (NONE, AUTO) PR7_BEF. PR7_STR. : 010A020D0A PR7_CSET. : NONE (NONE, ISO>IBM, 7UK>IBM, 7SW>IBM, 7GE>IBM, 7FR>IBM, 7ND>IBM, DEC>IBM)
  • Page 186 REPLY_ADDRESS: PAPER_JAM_ADDRESS: OUT_OF_PAPER_ADDRESS: TONER_LOW_ADDRESS: NO_TONER:ADDRESS: PRINTER_OFFLINE_ADDRESS: AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Centronics Interface Timing LPT1 Busy Status Time-Out LPT1 (All status reporting disabled if set to 0) Printer Management Information LPT1 Optional user comment describing the printer at LPT1 Set time (in seconds) before reverse data time-out after completed print...

  • Page 187: Technical Specifications

    AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Technical Specifications Supported Systems Novell NetWare: Versions 3.12, 4.x, 5.x, 6.0 and above, supporting both NDS and Bindery Emulation. NDPS supported by versions 4.11 and above. NetWare5 and above and Pure IP are supported. Print Methods: PSERVER, RPRINTER/NPRINTER, NDPS and iPrint.
  • Page 188 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 server status in NWAdmin/PCONSOLE Logical Connection NWay support to provide auto-detection of the network speed.
  • Page 189 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Attachments RJ-45 connector (Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair) for 10baseT Ethernet and 100baseTX Fast Ethernet. Security UNIX: Root password. User access list and printer access NetWare: Encrypted passwords. Packet Signature supported Logical Printers The logical printer ports can be programmed to perform auto ASCII to PostScript conversion, string before and after job, string substitution, alternative output and character set conversion.
  • Page 190 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Weight 0.64 lb. (0.28 kg) Environmental Temperature: 40 - 105° F (5 - 40° C) Humidity: 20-80% RH, non-condensing Approvals EMC: EN 55022/1998, EN55024/1998. FCC Class A Safety: EN 60950...

  • Page 191: Glossary

    This is a file that resides in the print server’s memory and contains all the parameters that determine the AXIS 5600+ functionality. By editing the config file (changing the parameter settings), you can configure the AXIS 5600+ to meet the printing needs of your network. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
  • Page 192 IP address to the requesting print server. It also provides validation data that defines how long the IP addresses will remain valid. To fully benefit from this method, the AXIS 5600+ also supports the WINS host name resolution protocol, which is available in Windows NT networks.
  • Page 193 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual The logical printer can solve this problem by adding a CR. Management Information Base. A database of network configuration information used by SNMP and CMIP to monitor or change network settings. NetWare Core Protocol. Network clients use the NCP to request services of servers, and servers use NCP to provide services, such as file and print services.
  • Page 194 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual that is used by the print server for automatic downloading of config files. UNIX A 32-bit multi-tasking, multi-user operating system originally developed by AT&T. Uniform Resource Locator. A way of specifying the location of publicly available information on the Internet.

  • Page 195: Index

    114 AXIS IPP Gateway Configuration 74 AXIS LPR Gateway Configuration 74 AXIS MIB 144 AXIS NetPilot 130 AXIS Print Monitor 39 AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 96 AXIS ThinWizard Installing 127 Basic setup AXIS NetPilot 80 TCP/IP 22 BCP and TBCP 103...
  • Page 196 Create 129 Network indicator LED 18 Network printer 38, 49 Network Speed 169 OS/2 AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 96 Installing the print server 96 Parameter List 178 Parameter List Button 125 Physical description 17 Plug and Play printer 38...
  • Page 197 AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Port number 9901 42 Port number 9902 42 Power indicator LED 18 Printer Autodetect 102 Printer information 135 Printer port 18 Printing parameter list 176 Test page 176 Pure IP 87 Raw (TCP/IP 42 Raw TCP 38 RCONAG6.NLM 89...

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