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  • Page 1 AXIS includes software for monitoring the printer over the network. For details, see your AXIS 1440 Print Server User’s Manual. When you are installing drivers for the EPSON Stylus Photo 870 or the EPSON Stylus Photo 1270, the Printer Utility tries to automatically detect your printer port. You may see the...
  • Page 2 Disabling Monitoring for EPSON Status Monitor 2 Follow the steps below to disable monitoring on any Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 systems that will use one of the following printers: EPSON Stylus COLOR 740, EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i, EPSON Stylus COLOR 850, EPSON Stylus Photo 700, EPSON Stylus Photo 750, EPSON Stylus Photo 1200, EPSON Stylus Photo EX.
  • Page 3 Important Information for Macintosh You cannot accurately monitor ink levels when using the AXIS 1440 Print Server on your Macintosh network. If you see the ink levels in EPSON Status Monitor, keep in mind that the display is not accurate.

  • Page 4: Supported Printers

    EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 EPSON Stylus Photo EX Some of the supported printers have network drivers on the included EPSON Drivers for AXIS 1440 Print Server CD-ROM. For drivers not shown below (Windows 95, Windows 98, ®...

  • Page 5: Installing Printer Drivers

    Close any open applications, then follow these steps to install your driver: 1. Insert the EPSON Drivers for AXIS 1440 Print Server CD-ROM in your drive. You see the EPSON Installation Program screen. If the screen does not appear, double-click My Computer and then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon to start the EPSON Installation Program.
  • Page 6 Installing Printer Drivers 5. Select a paper size and click OK. 6. Click Restart to restart your Macintosh. Note: You cannot accurately monitor ink levels when using the AXIS 1440 Print Server on your Macintosh network. AXIS 1440 Product Update Part No.

  • Page 9: Network Print Server

    AXIS 1440 Network Print Server User’s Manual AXIS 1440 User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Safety Notices

    NetPilot, ThinServer. Other Trademark Acknowledgments AIX, Apple, CompuServe, DOS, EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON SoundAdvice, EPSON FaxAdvice, Ethernet, EtherTalk, IBM, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, LAN Server, LANtastic, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape, Novell NetWare, OS/2, UNIX, Windows, are registered trademarks of the respective holders.

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 1440 Network Print Server. This product has been ® developed to connect your Stylus COLOR and EPSON Stylus Photo printers EPSON anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to the shared printer resources.
  • Page 12 Network Attached Optical Media 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. Network Attached Storage Servers - offer network connectivity for re-writable media such as hard disks and Iomega Jaz cartridges, which, via the storage server, can be backed up on DAT tapes.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction ............5 Where to Use It .
  • Page 14 Section 9 Management and Configuration........57 Using the Internal Web Pages .

  • Page 15: Section 1 Introduction

    Section 1: Introduction Section 1 Introduction Based on the AXIS ThinServer™ technology, the AXIS 1440 allows ® you to share your EPSON Stylus COLOR and EPSON Stylus Photo printers with anyone on your network. The AXIS 1440 Network Print Server...

  • Page 16: Where To Use It

    Section 1: Introduction Where to Use It The AXIS 1440 is an ideal print server in mixed environments. It can Supported Environments communicate with most major computer systems and network protocols, including: • Windows • Windows clients connected to LANtastic networks •...

  • Page 17: How To Use It

    Section 1: Introduction EPSON does not provide OS/2 or UNIX printer drivers for the Note: supported printers. You must obtain these printer drivers from third-party vendors. How to Use It The following software is provided on the AXIS Utilities disks 1 and Installation and 2.

  • Page 18: Features And Benefits

    Section 1: Introduction Features and Benefits The AXIS 1440 Print Server provides high performance and reliability Reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the AXIS ETRAX chip, which is made up of an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers. It supports printing in several operating systems and environments, Flexibility including NetWare, Windows, OS/2, UNIX, Macintosh and...

  • Page 19: Where To Get Help

    EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service at (800) 442-2007. Set your communications software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps.
  • Page 20 Product serial number • Computer configuration • Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and manuals from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. AXIS 1440 User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Section 2 Product Overview

    Section 2: Product Overview Section 2 Product Overview Package Contents Use the check list below to make sure nothing is missing from your package. Contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable: o AXIS 1440 Network Print Server (part no. AXIS0058-36) o AXIS 1440 Network Print Server User’s Manual and AXIS 1440 Quick Installation Guide (part no.
  • Page 22 Section 2: Product Overview AXIS 1440 Connectors Printer Connector Ethernet Test Button 10BaseT Connector Network Indicator Power Indicator Ethernet Power Supply Connector AXIS 1440 Network Print Server The AXIS 1440 is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet networks. It Network Connector connects to the network via a twisted pair (10BaseT) cable.

  • Page 23: Installing And Configuring The Print Server

    Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Section 3 Installing and Configuring the Print Server Introduction This section is divided into five parts: • Hardware Installation explains how to connect the AXIS 1440 to your printer and to the network. •...

  • Page 24: Hardware Installation

    Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Hardware Installation Follow the instructions below to connect your EPSON printer to the Connecting a Printer AXIS 1440 Print Server. to the AXIS 1440 Print Server Make sure that the external power supply you’re using has the Caution! correct voltage.
  • Page 25 Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Follow these steps to connect the AXIS 1440 to the network: Connecting the AXIS 1440 to an 1. Turn the printer off and disconnect the AXIS 1440 external Ethernet Network power supply. 2.

  • Page 26: Installation And Setup Overview

    This setup overview assumes that you’ve already done the Note: following: • Set up your EPSON printer and installed the printer software on each computer that will print over the network. • Attached the AXIS 1440 Print Server to your printer and con- nected it to the network.

  • Page 27: Network Printer

    Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server See the following table to find your network configuration (operating Network system and protocol) and determine what to install. Configurations Available Network Configurations Operating Network What you need to install and configure system configuration Windows...

  • Page 28: Software Installation

    Before you begin this procedure, make sure you’ve installed your Installing software for printer software and closed all applications. Windows 95/98, and EPSON Windows NT Follow these steps to install the Axis software: 1. With Windows running, insert the AXIS Utilities disk 1 in your diskette drive.
  • Page 29 Before you begin this procedure, make sure you’ve installed your Installing Software for printer software and closed all applications. Windows 3.1 and EPSON Windows 3.1x Follow these steps to install the Axis software: 1. With Windows running, insert the AXIS Utilities disk 1 in your diskette drive.

  • Page 30: Configuring The Print Server Using Axis Netpilot

    Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Configuring the Print Server Using AXIS NetPilot The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard enables you to install and configure the AXIS 1440 for your network quickly and easily. You can use it to configure the print server for multiple network protocols: NetWare, NetBIOS/NetBEUI, TCP/IP, SNMP, and Apple EtherTalk.
  • Page 31 Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server 3. Look in the New AXIS Units Folder for your AXIS 1440. Select it and click the Install icon. Choose the Installation Wizard and click OK. The following screen appears. The AXIS Installation Wizard main window The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard guides you through the installation process.
  • Page 32 Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server During installation, you choose whether the AXIS 1440 uses DHCP, The Internet Address ARP, RARP, or BOOTP to set its network address. You can also set the Internet address manually. See Configuring the Print Server for TCP/IP on page 23 for more information about these options.

  • Page 33: Configuring The Print Server For Tcp/Ip

    Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Configuring the Print Server for TCP/IP Before the AXIS 1440 can communicate on a TCP/IP network, you must assign it an Internet (IP) address. Methods for You can use DHCP, ARP, RARP or BOOTP to set the Internet downloading the address.
  • Page 34 Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Available in UNIX and similar to RARP (although it can operate on BOOTP the entire network) BOOTP requires a BOOTP daemon on your system. A request made to an active BOOTP daemon initiates a search of the Boot Table for an entry matching the print server’s Ethernet address.
  • Page 35 Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server If you are using host names, you can map a unique host name to the Assigning a acquired Internet address. Refer to your system manuals or to your Host Name to the network administrator for instructions on how name mapping is Internet Address performed on your system.
  • Page 36 Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server The AXIS 1440 can automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server. Just add the name of the config file and the TFTP server’s Internet address to your DHCP scope. The config file is downloaded immediately after the AXIS 1440 receives its Internet address.
  • Page 37 Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server When you execute the ping command for the first time, you will experience a significantly longer response time than usual. It’s best to use the command so that the Internet to arp -d Ethernet address information is stored as a dynamic parameter in the host’s cache memory.
  • Page 38 Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Follow these steps to set the Internet address using RARP: Using RARP in UNIX 1. Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is typically performed using the command /etc/ethers: <Ethernet address>...
  • Page 39 Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Follow these steps to set the Internet address using BOOTP: Using BOOTP in UNIX 1. Append the following entry to your boot table. This is typically performed by editing the file: /etc/bootptab <host name>:ht=<hardware type>:vm=<vendor magic>:\ :ha=<hardware address>:ip=<Internet address>:\ :sm=<subnet mask>:gw=<gateway field>...
  • Page 40 Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server AXIS 1440 User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Performing Additional Netware Setup

    Section 4: Performing Additional NetWare Setup Section 4 Performing Additional NetWare Setup This chapter describes how to use AXIS NetPilot to add print queues to the AXIS 1440. For information on how to use AXIS NetPilot to perform other configuration tasks, see Using AXIS NetPilot on page 63. If you plan to use the AXIS 1440 in a multiprotocol environment, you need to set it up in each environment in your network.
  • Page 42 Section 4: Performing Additional NetWare Setup You use Axis NetPilot’s NetWare Network Environments window to Network Environments connect additional print queues to your AXIS 1440 as well as create new queues. Window Follow these steps to access the Network Environments window: 1.
  • Page 43 Section 4: Performing Additional NetWare Setup Follow these steps to connect a print queue to the print server port: Connecting Print Queues 1. In the Network Environments window, select the print server port to which you want to connect. 2. Click the Connect... button. The Connect NetWare Print Queues window appears.
  • Page 44 Section 4: Performing Additional NetWare Setup 8. Select an appropriate NetWare Print Server name by using the Browse... button. Note that you cannot type or edit the name manually. 9. If you want to define a remote printer number slot manually, check the Manual box and type the desired number in the box.

  • Page 45: Setting Up Windows Workstations

    Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations Section 5 Setting Up Windows Workstations This section describes how to use the AXIS print utilities for printing in the Windows environment. If you plan to use the AXIS 1440 in a multiprotocol environment, you need to set it up in each environment in your network.
  • Page 46 Windows 95/98 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. NetBIOS/NetBEUI 2. Right-click your EPSON printer icon and click Properties. 3. Click the Details tab. 4. Select the AXIS printer port from the ports list and click OK. The port name appears as <name>.LP1, where <name>...
  • Page 47 Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. TCP/IP (LPR) 2. Right-click your EPSON printer icon and click Properties. 3. Click the Details tab. 4. Click Add Port. 5. Click Other and select AXIS Port from the list. Click OK.
  • Page 48 Windows NT 4.0 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. NetBIOS/NetBEUI 2. Right-click your EPSON printer icon and click Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 4. Select AXIS Port from the list, and click New Port...
  • Page 49 Print Server for TCP/IP on page 23. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. 2. Right-click your EPSON printer icon and click Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 4. Select AXIS Port from the list and click New Port...
  • Page 50 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. 2. Right-click your printer icon and select Properties. EPSON 3. Click the Ports tab, then select Add Port. 4. Select LPR Port and click New Port. 5. In Add LPR compatible printer, enter the name or Internet address of the AXIS 1440 as the print server to provide LPD.

  • Page 51: Setting Up Windows 3.1 And Windows For Workgroups Workstations

    Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations Setting Up Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups Workstations Use AXIS Print Utility for Windows to configure printer ports on Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups. Before you begin these procedures, install this utility on each workstation performing peer-to-peer printing, or on server workstations in a client-server printing environment.
  • Page 52 Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 users printing to a Peer-to-Peer vs. Client-Server Printing network printer in peer-to-peer mode need to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software on their workstations. Users can then add the network printer to their systems and use the printer as if it were connected directly to their workstations.
  • Page 53 OK to install the Windows port. 6. In the Port menu, click Connect... 7. Select your EPSON printer driver from the list of Installed Printers, then click Connect... 8. Select the Windows port name from step 4 above (this name can be found at the bottom of the Ports list).
  • Page 54 4. Configure the server’s printer port to use the AXIS 1440. (Follow the instructions under Peer-to-Peer Printing on page 43.) 5. Open Print Manager and select your printer. EPSON Print Manager must be enabled for your printer before Note: EPSON you can share the printer.
  • Page 55 Client Setup 1. In the Control Panel, select Printers. 2. Select your EPSON printer from the list of Installed Printers, then click Connect... 3. Select Network... 4. In the Device Name list, select a local port to redirect to your network printer.
  • Page 56 Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations AXIS 1440 User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Setting Up Macintosh Computers

    Apple E E therTalk Section 6: Setting Up Macintosh Computers Section 6 Setting Up Macintosh Computers This section explains how to set up your AXIS 1440 for printing in the AppleTalk environment. If you plan to use your AXIS 1440 in a multiprotocol environment, you need to set it up in each environment on your network.

  • Page 58: Choosing A Printer

    Before you can choose your printer, the network (AT) version of your Selecting a Printer EPSON printer driver must be installed on your Macintosh computer. You can download your printer driver from EPSON’s Home Page at http://www.epson.com. Follow the steps below to choose a printer: 1.

  • Page 59: Setting Up Os/2 Workstations

    Section 5 Setting Up Windows Workstations on page 35 Section 6 Setting Up Macintosh Computers on page 47 Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX on page 53 Since EPSON does not provide OS/2 printer drivers with the Note: supported printers, you must obtain these drivers from third-party vendors.
  • Page 60 Section 7: Setting Up OS/2 Workstations AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 does the following: About AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 • Installs and maintains the AXIS 1440 printer port as an OS/2 printer port. • Captures and monitors print jobs directed to the AXIS 1440 port, and notifies you of problems.

  • Page 61: Integrating Your Axis 1440 Into The Os/2 Environment

    2. Type a name for the printer in the Name field. 3. Select \PIPE\<name>.LP1 from the Port list, then select your EPSON printer from the Standard Printer list. 4. Click OK to confirm the printer definition. AXIS 1440 User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 Section 7: Setting Up OS/2 Workstations Before other computers can access the print queue, you must Share the Print Queue configure it as a shared resource. Open an OS/2 window and enter the following command: NET SHARE <queue_name> /PRINT where <queue_name> is the name of the queue created in the procedure above.

  • Page 63: Setting Up - Unix

    UNIX systems may be different. See your UNIX documentation for more detailed information. Some System V versions do not support LPD. If you need more information about axinstall, visit the EPSON Home Page at http://www.epson.com. AXIS 1440 User’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Lpd/Lpr Printing

    • Download the axinstall script from ’s Home Page at EPSON http://www.epson.com/, or Copy the script from Axis Utilities disk 1 to your hard drive. • Create an LPR print queue on your UNIX system using axinstall. •...
  • Page 65 U U NIX Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX 3. Press Enter to choose LPD printing as your print method. The AXIS 1440 does not support PROS or FTP printing. Note: 4. Enter an IP address or host name (for example, ), then press Enter.

  • Page 66: Printing To An Lpr Print Queue

    UNIX Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX Now you need to edit the print queue description in the printcap file Editing the Print to define the rp parameter as lpt1. Queue Description Follow the procedure below to edit the printcap file: 1.

  • Page 67: Management And Configuration

    Section 9: Management and Configuration Section 9 Management and Configuration The config file in the print server’s memory contains all parameters determining the print server’s functionality. This section describes several ways to change the parameters. See Appendix B - The Parameter List for a complete list of AXIS 1440 parameters.
  • Page 68 Apple EtherTalk platform within the same network. Note: You can’t use Status Monitor 2 with the AXIS 1440 Print EPSON Server on your Windows system. Instead, use one of the monitoring tools described in this chapter. AXIS 1440 User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Using The Internal Web Pages

    Section 9: Management and Configuration Using the Internal Web Pages The AXIS 1440 Print Server has web pages stored in its memory, which you can access using any standard web browser. If your network supports TCP/IP, you can use these internal web pages to configure, manage, view printer status, and obtain other useful information about the AXIS 1440.
  • Page 70 The Home Page includes the following links: Services • Configuration • Management • Status • Account • Printer • Help You can also access the EPSON Home Page and the Axis Home Page on the Internet. AXIS 1440 User’s Manual...
  • Page 71 Section 9: Management and Configuration A summary of the services available from the AXIS 1440 Home Page follows: Click the Configuration link to do the following: • Change configuration parameters, including the node address and root password. You’ll find a complete list of these parameters in Appendix B - The Parameter List.
  • Page 72 Section 9: Management and Configuration Click the Printer link to view information about the printer connected to the AXIS 1440, including printer name, printer model, paper size and quantity, and ink levels. The AXIS 1440 Printer Information page Click the Help link to view a brief description of activities you can perform on the internal AXIS 1440 web pages.

  • Page 73: Using Axis Netpilot

    Section 9: Management and Configuration Using AXIS NetPilot AXIS NetPilot is the recommended configuration and management tool for NetWare networks. AXIS NetPilot lets you: • Change the AXIS 1440 parameter values. • Modify network environments. • Monitor printers. • View detailed information about the connected printer. •...
  • Page 74 Section 9: Management and Configuration AXIS NetPilot provides two tools to change parameter values: Changing the Parameter Values • Properties screen Use the Properties screen if you have little experience editing configuration files and need a user-friendly interface. • Parameter List Editor Use this fast and effective tool if you have considerable experience editing configuration files.
  • Page 75 Section 9: Management and Configuration Follow these steps to use the Parameter List Editor to change parameter values: 1. Choose Edit Parameter List from the Setup menu. 2. Download a config file from a print server or from your hard disk by selecting it and clicking the Load button.
  • Page 76 Section 9: Management and Configuration AXIS NetPilot lets you create logical groups of printers to simplify Monitoring Printers printer monitoring. The AXIS NetPilot window displays the printer groups and their contents, as shown below. To view the status of a printer, click its group folder. You can create as many printer groups as you want, delete printer groups, and delete individual printers from a group.
  • Page 77 Section 9: Management and Configuration To obtain more detailed information about an individual printer, Detailed Printer select the printer icon in the AXIS NetPilot window, then choose Information Printer Information from the File menu. The Printer Information window opens. AXIS NetPilot Printer Information window You can also view detailed printer information in the Summary window.
  • Page 78 Section 9: Management and Configuration AXIS NetPilot lets you create logical groups of print servers to simplify Grouping Print administration. The AXIS NetPilot window displays the print server Servers groups and their contents, as shown below. To view the status of a print server, click on its group folder. You can create as many print server groups as you want, delete print server groups, and delete individual print servers from a group.

  • Page 79: Using Ftp

    Section 9: Management and Configuration Using FTP If your network supports TCP/IP, you can use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to change parameter settings. Follow these steps to edit the config file using FTP: 1. Log in to the AXIS 1440 by typing the command ftp <host in the DOS window (Windows), OS/2 window, or UNIX name>...

  • Page 80: Using Snmp

    Section 9: Management and Configuration Using SNMP You can use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remote monitoring and configuration of the AXIS 1440. All major functions applicable to print servers are supported. General Information SNMP refers to a set of standards for network management, including a protocol, a database structure specification, and a set of data objects.
  • Page 81 Section 9: Management and Configuration To use AXIS 1440 SNMP support, you must have the following: System Requirements for SNMP • A host that supports FTP on which to run the NMS software. • A version of NMS software that allows you to install private enterprise MIBs.

  • Page 82: Using Novell Utilities

    Section 9: Management and Configuration Using Novell Utilities You can restart or view the status of the AXIS 1440 using either Novell’s NetWare Administrator or PCONSOLE. NetWare Some useful features provided by the NetWare Administrator are Administrator described in more detail below: Printer Status The Printer Status menu shows the status of an active print job using the AXIS 1440 Print Server.
  • Page 83 Section 9: Management and Configuration You can also use the NetWare Administrator to enable or disable Notification status notification messages for printers connected to the AXIS 1440. You can add or remove print job owners and administrators from the list of persons to be notified. Organizational Layout You can view AXIS 1440 Print Servers and their print queues for any NetWare organizational unit.
  • Page 84 Section 9: Management and Configuration AXIS 1440 User’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Updating The Software

    Internet. You can access the Home Page at http://www.epson.com EPSON You can log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your e-mail address as the password. Contact your dealer for information about new releases. Be sure to Your dealer have your present version number ready.

  • Page 86: Upgrading The Software

    AXIS NetPilot (for networks supporting IPX/SPX). • FTP (for networks supporting TCP/IP). Contact your dealer if the above methods fail, or call EPSON EPSON at (310) 782-2600 (U.S.) or (905) 709-9475 (Canada) 6 to 6 Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. The AXIS NetPilot and FTP upgrade procedures are described on the following pages.
  • Page 87 Be sure not to interrupt the file transfer. If you do, your AXIS Caution! 1440 may not be able to initialize. Contact or an EPSON EPSON Authorized Service Center if this occurs. 1. Use the command to log into the AXIS ftp <host name>...
  • Page 88 Section 10 Updating the Software AXIS 1440 User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Appendix A The Test Button

    Appendix A: The Test Button Appendix A The Test Button The test button, located on the side of the AXIS 1440, is used for the following: • Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer. • Printing the parameter list showing the AXIS 1440 settings. •...
  • Page 90 Appendix A: The Test Button Follow these steps to reset the AXIS 1440 to the factory default Factory Default Settings settings. 1. Unplug the external power supply. 2. Press and hold down the test button while you plug the external power supply back in.

  • Page 91: The Parameter List

    Appendix B: The Parameter List Appendix B The Parameter List This appendix provides an overview of the AXIS 1440 parameters. The left-hand column of this table shows the parameters and their The Config File default values as they appear in the config file, and the right-hand column contains a brief description of each parameter.
  • Page 92 Appendix B: The Parameter List SNMP MENU Read-Only Community Name READ_COM. : public Read-Write Community Name WRT_COM. : pass SNMP Trap Internet Address TRAPADDR. : 0 0 0 0 SNMP Trap Community Name TRAP_COM. : public System Contact SYS_CONT. System Name SYS_NAME.
  • Page 93 Appendix B: The Parameter List --- APPLETALK MENU AppleTalk Protocol Enabled ATLK_ENB. : YES AppleTalk Zone ATK_ZONE. Printer 1 Name (100086 are the last six digits of the serial number) APRINT_1. : AXIS100086_LPT1 Printer 1 Type ATYPE_1. : EPSONLQ2 AXIS 1440 User’s Manual...
  • Page 94 Appendix B: The Parameter List AXIS 1440 User’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Appendix C Technical Specifications

    Appendix C: Technical Specifications Appendix C Technical Specifications Supported Systems Versions 3.11, 3.12, 4.10 and above, supporting both NDS and Bindery Novell NetWare: Emulation. At least 16 bindery file servers and 96 print queues can be served. User messages are also supported. Print Methods: RPRINTER/NPRINTER, PSERVER.
  • Page 96 One IEEE 1284 compatible high-speed parallel port, 36-pin Centronics connector. Sustained throughput up to 450 Kb/s using NetWare or LAN Server/LAN Manager. Supported Printers Stylus COLOR 740, Stylus COLOR 850, Stylus EPSON EPSON EPSON Photo EX, Stylus Photo 700. EPSON Power Consumption Power provided by external supply.

  • Page 97: Index

    Connectors 12 AXIS MIB 71 AXIS NetPilot DHCP, Description 23 Adding Print Queues 31 Basic Configuration 20 EPSON Support 9 Changing Network Settings 65 Ethernet Address 24 Grouping Print Servers 68 ETRAX 8 Printer Information 67 Upgrading Flash Memory 76...
  • Page 98 Printing NDS 21, 32 Parameter List 79 NetWare Test Page 79 Installation UNIX 56 Adding Print Queues 31 Protocols, Supported 85 Basic Configuration 20 Network Connector 12 RAM 85 Network Indicator LED 12 RARP, Description 23 Resetting the Print Server 80 OS/2 Creating Print Queues 51 Safety Approvals 86...
  • Page 99 Installing Printer Ports UNIX NetBIOS/NetBEUI 36 Creating Print Queues 54 TCP/IP 37 Editing the Printcap File 56 Windows for Workgroups Printing 56 Client-Server Printing Upgrade Wizard 76 Client Setup 45 Server Setup 44 Web Pages, Internal Peer-to-Peer Printing 43 Accessing 59 Windows NT 4.0 Changing parameters 61 Installing Printer Ports...
  • Page 100 AXIS 1440 User’s Manual...

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