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  • Page 1 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual AXIS 5900 Network Print Server User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. Approvals The AXIS 5900 is approved for use in the US, EU member states, Switzerland and Japan. AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Revision 1.0 Date: June 2002 Copyright ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AXIS Network Product CD ........10 AXIS 5900 Physical Description ........10 How to use the print server .
  • Page 4 Setup using NDPS ..........59 Installing the AXIS 5900 in an NDPS environments ....59 Setup using Queue-based printing over IP/IPX in PSERVER Mode .

  • Page 5: Preface

    This manual is applicable for the AXIS 5900, with firmware version 6.30 or later, providing introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the AXIS 5900 in various network environments. It is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the AXIS 5900.
  • Page 6 • Find answers to previously resolved problems in the FAQ database. Search by product, category or phrase • Report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your pri- vate support area Visit the Axis support web at: www.axis.com/techsup...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Section 1 Introduction Section 1 Introduction The AXIS 5900 is a print server that can be used for either wireless or wired printing and can be installed either wirelessly or using an Ethernet interface. The AXIS 5900 print server communicates either in ad-hoc mode, where the workstation/laptop communicates directly with the print server or infrastructure mode, where there is an 802.11...

  • Page 8: 802.11B Security

    Macintosh • OS/2* • Internet/intranet via any standard web browser with JavaScript support and with Java enabled *OS/2 is described in the Installation Guide for OS/2, Windows 3.1 and WfW, which is located on the Axis web site at www.axis.com...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    USA / Japan 18480 19110 Korea 19112 Optional Accessories Part Numbers Parallel Printer Cable 13360 Self-adhesive velcro ribbons 13282 & 13283 Caution The AXIS 5900 external power supply must be marked with the correct voltage! Refer to the table above for details.

  • Page 10: Axis Network Product Cd

    It also contains free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. Start-up procedures The AXIS Network Product CD starts automatically from a local for Windows CD drive on Windows 95/98, NT, Me, 2000 and XP platforms. You can also navigate to the CD root directory and click on the index.htm file from within the Windows file manager.
  • Page 11 The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity. Power Indicator The power indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or it flashes, there is a problem with the AXIS 5900 or its power supply. Antenna The AXIS 5900 is equipped with a built-in 802.11b PC-Card with...

  • Page 12: How To Use The Print Server

    Macintosh, products in TCP/IP networks NetWare, OS/2 Configuration and The AXIS 5900 can be configured and managed from its internal Management web pages, using HTTP over TCP/IP. The AXIS 5900 web pages offer you a platform-independent management tool that is suitable for all supported network environments.

  • Page 13: Features And Benefits

    32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers. Flexibility The AXIS 5900 print server supports printing over the WLAN or printing over the wired network. The print server supports printing in all major computer systems and environments, including five different print methods in the TCP/IP environment.
  • Page 14 The e-mail contains a short and concise description of the event. Future proof The software stored in the AXIS 5900 Flash memory can be upgraded over the network. This allows you to quickly update and enhance the operational features of your AXIS 5900 when new print server software becomes available.

  • Page 15: Features In Axis 5900

    This section describes some special features offered by the AXIS 5900. These features are incorporated in the print server’s firmware, which is an integrated part of the AXIS 5900. Wireless Printing The AXIS 5900 Network Print Server connects wirelessly to the network, bringing you the freedom to place network printers anywhere.

  • Page 16: E-Mail Notification

    Setting the e-mail Notification Parameters, on page 99. IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) The AXIS 5900 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.

  • Page 17: Netware Packet Signature

    AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 3 Features in AXIS 5900 Cable With the Network Speed parameter you can manually specify the speed at which you will send and receive network packages. You can change the Network Speed setting to correspond to the type of network you are using (10 or 100 Mbit).

  • Page 18: Basic Installation (Wired & Wireless)

    4. Connect the AXIS 5900 to the wired network using a twisted pair category 5 cable, 10baseT and 100baseTX. Note: You can install the AXIS 5900 without using a network cable, simply skip step 4 in these instructions. 5. Switch on the printer and connect the external power supply to the AXIS 5900.

  • Page 19: Installation Overview

    WLAN network interface for instructions): • Select ad hoc mode • Set the SSID to AXIS followed by the last 6 digits of the serial number which is found on the underside label of the AXIS 5900 e.g.
  • Page 20 Configuring the AXIS 5900 for wireless printing, on page 31 • The AXIS 5900 must be restarted for the WLAN settings to take effect. Disconnect and reconnect the AXIS 5900 power supply to restart the AXIS 5900.

  • Page 21: Assigning An Ip Address To The Print Server

    • add an entry to the ARP table with the command 'arp -s' Ethernet address You need to know the Ethernet address of your AXIS 5900 in order to assign an IP address to it. The Ethernet address is based upon the serial number of your AXIS 5900.
  • Page 22 Section 4 Basic Installation (Wired & Wireless) AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Methods for setting You can set the IP address of your AXIS 5900 using one of the the IP Address following methods, depending on your network operating environment: Method Network environments See ...
  • Page 23 AXIS 5900 deletes the entry before registering. Notes: • The default host name of the AXIS 5900 is ’AXIS’ followed by the last 6 digits in the serial number. e.g. AXIS181636. The host name (Print server name) can be changed in the Print Server Name field on the admin | General Settings page.
  • Page 24 Section 4 Basic Installation (Wired & Wireless) AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Set the IP address AXIS IP JumpStarter is an application that allows you to assign using AXIS IP IP addresses to your Axis servers and find IP addresses already JumpStarter assigned to Axis servers.
  • Page 25 IP address to your DHCP scope. The config file is downloaded immediately after the AXIS 5900 receives its IP address. 3. You have now successfully set the IP address of your AXIS 5900. Continue to Configuring your print server, on page 34.
  • Page 26 (Factory Default). See Test Button, on page 130 for instruction on how to do this. If you perform a factory default on the AXIS 5900 and you do not have a DHCP server on your network, Auto-IP will automatically set the IP address of the print server.
  • Page 27 38 to install an appropriate printer driver. * Auto-IP will only work if there is no DHCP server on the network and the DHCP and Auto-IP parameters are enabled in the AXIS 5900 (DHCP and Auto-IP are enabled by default).
  • Page 28 You are now ready to print using FTP or Reverse Telnet. You have now set the IP address of the AXIS 5900. Continue to Configuring your print server, on page 34. • When using the Windows 95 implementation of ARP, change the first line to: arp -s <IP address>...
  • Page 29 3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically performed using the command. rarpd -a 4. Restart the AXIS 5900 to download the IP address. 5. You have now set the IP address of the AXIS 5900. Continue to Configuring your print server, on page 34.
  • Page 30 If this is the case, you can use either ARP (see Using ARP in UNIX and Mac OS X, on page 28) or BOOTP (see Using BOOTP in UNIX, on page 30). • You have to restart the AXIS 5900 to download the IP address. Using BOOTP...

  • Page 31: Configuring The Axis 5900 For Wireless Printing

    AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 4 Basic Installation (Wired & Wireless) Configuring the AXIS 5900 for wireless printing 1. Start your web browser (e.g. Netscape Communicator 4.7 or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0) 2. In the Location/Address field, type the host name or the IP address of your AXIS 5900.
  • Page 32 Detailed View | WLAN 6. Refer to the table below for a description of the WLAN parameter settings used to configure the AXIS 5900 for wireless printing: WLAN Parameters Refer to the table below for a description of the WLAN parameter settings used to configure the AXIS 5900 for wireless printing.
  • Page 33 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 4 Basic Installation (Wired & Wireless) WLAN SSID The default SSID (service set identifier) in the AXIS 5900 is ’AXIS’ followed by the last six digits of the serial number, e.g. AXIS100086 Note: the SSID must match the SSID of the WLAN network interface.

  • Page 34: Configuring Your Print Server

    AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Configuring your print server Configuration Once you have set the IP address of your AXIS 5900 print server, Methods it can be managed and configured over the LAN or WLAN using a number of different methods. The method that you choose should be dictated by your printing requirements and your supported network environments.

  • Page 35: Setting Up - Windows

    Section 5 Setting Up - Windows Section 5 Setting Up - Windows Overview of This section describes how to install the AXIS 5900 in a installation methods Windows environment. Refer to the table below to determine the most appropriate installation method according to your...

  • Page 36: Tcp/Ip Printing In Windows 2000 And Windows Xp

    Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh, on page 66 Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX, on page 73 Note: Installation instructions for Windows 3.1, WfW and OS/2 are found on the Axis web site www.axis.com. TCP/IP printing in Windows 2000 and Windows XP...

  • Page 37: Tcp/Ip Printing In Windows Using Axis Print System

    Click OK to finish. TCP/IP Printing in Windows using AXIS Print System AXIS Print System is a tool for network printing over TCP/IP in Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows 2000. Printers that you install from AXIS Print System are automatically added to the Printers folder in Windows.
  • Page 38 • You do not have to rely on a server. Client-Server Printing AXIS Print System needs only to be installed on one server to perform client-server printing. The installed printers must be configured to be shared to allow clients to use them. Pop-up messages should not be enabled on the server, as they will not be displayed on the client platforms.
  • Page 39 Note: You can share the printer drivers you have installed with other AXIS Print System users on your network. In AXIS Print System, check the Enable Driver Sharing box in My Printers | Settings | Program Options | General.

  • Page 40: Netbios/Netbeui Printing In Windows Using Axis Print System

    6. 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 5900 serial number, e.g. AX100086 (default serial no.). Click the Configure Port button.
  • Page 41 5. Select NetBIOS/NetBEUI as your choice of network protocol and click OK. 6. Select the AXIS Port you want to add. The ports appear as <name>.LP1 and <name>.LP2, where <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 5900 serial number, e.g. AX100086 (default serial no.).
  • Page 42 Finish. Note: You can share the printer drivers you have installed with other AXIS Print System users on your network. In AXIS Print System, check the Enable Driver Sharing box in My Printers | Settings | Program Options | General.

  • Page 43: Tcp/Ip And Netbios/Netbeui Printing From Axis Print Monitor

    Note: AXIS Print Monitor can be used for DOS printing. Please refer to the AXIS Print Monitor’s Readme file for instructions. The readme file is located in the same folder where AXIS Print Monitor is installed on your PC.
  • Page 44 5. Select the desired printer you want to install from the diskette and click Next>. 6. 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. Click the Configure Port button.
  • Page 45 11. Click the details tab within the Properties page and then click Add Port to display the available monitors. 12. Click the radio button “other”. Select AXIS Port and then click OK. 13. Select RAW (TCP/IP) as your choice of network protocol and click 14.
  • Page 46 Section 5 Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5900 User’s Manual 4. Click Add Port... in the Available ports dialog, select AXIS Port and click New Port... 5. Select Raw (TCP/IP) as your choice of network protocol and click Enter the host name or IP address of the print server and the port number (9900 for LPT and 9902 for LPT2) Click OK.
  • Page 47 Section 5 Setting Up - Windows Note: You can share the printer drivers you have installed with other AXIS Print System users on your network. In AXIS Print System, check the Enable Driver Sharing box in My Printers | Settings | Program Options | General.
  • Page 48 Logical printer name. Click OK to return to the Create Printer dialog. 10. Select the AXIS LPR port you wish to use from the “Print to” drop-down list. The ports appear as <port name>@<IP address>...
  • Page 49 6. 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 5900 serial number, e.g. AX100086 (default serial no.). Click the Configure Port button.
  • Page 50 5. Select NetBIOS/NetBEUI as your choice of network protocol and click OK. 6. Select the AXIS Port you want to add. The ports appear as <name>.LP1 and <name>.LP2, where <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 5900 serial number, e.g. AX100086 (default serial no.).
  • Page 51 Finish. Note: You can share the printer drivers you have installed with other AXIS Print System users on your network. In AXIS Print System, check the Enable Driver Sharing box in My Printers | Settings | Program Options | General.

  • Page 52: Using The Microsoft Lpd Monitor With Windows

    7. Select Axis Port from the list of available Print Monitors and click OK. 8. Select the AXIS Port you wish to add and then click OK. The ports appear as <name>.LP1 and <name>.LP2, where <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 5900 serial number, e.g.
  • Page 53 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 5 Setting Up - Windows Basic Setup If you have not already done so, you should perform the TCP/IP basic setup procedures prior to installing a printer for LPD printing. Preparing for Follow the following steps to prepare for LPR/LPD printing: LPR/LPD printing 1.
  • Page 54 Section 5 Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Notes: • Make sure that the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer checkbox is not checked • Press F1 to access the Windows online help system if you need additional help when installing a printer/print server using this method.
  • Page 55 New Port. 4. In Add LPR compatible printer, enter the host name or IP address of the AXIS 5900 as the print server to provide LPD. 5. Enter 'pr1', 'pr2', ... 'pr8' as the name of printer or print queue on that server.
  • Page 56 Section 5 Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Using the Microsoft This section describes how to set up a Windows NT Server LPD monitor with v3.5 and v3.51 for LPD printing over the TCP/IP protocol, using Window NT 3.5x the built-in Microsoft LPD monitor.
  • Page 57 7. In the Name or Address field, type the IP address or the host name of your AXIS 5900. If you use a host name, this must be defined in the hosts file on your server prior to the installation.

  • Page 58: Setting Up - Netware

    Action method TCP/IP See Setup using NDPS, on page 59 NDPS IPX/SPX Proceed with Installing the AXIS 5900 in an NDPS environments, on page 59. Printer Configuration Transport protocol Action method See Setup using Queue-based printing over IP/IPX in PSERVER Mode, on page 61 and...

  • Page 59: Setup Using Ndps

    5900 using NDPS: Notes: • The HP-JETADMIN parameter of the AXIS 5900 must be set to YES in order for the communication between the AXIS 5900 and the NDPS gateway to be enabled. Set this parameter in the print server’s internal web pages: admin | General Settings | HP JetAdmin Support (default value=NO) •...
  • Page 60 NetWare, you can download the Axis Gateway Configuration Utility 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 61: Setup Using Queue-Based Printing Over Ip/Ipx In Pserver Mode

    4. Create a new Printer Agent (PA) or convert a Public Access Printer to a Controlled one. 5. Choose the Axis Gateway configuration. Select TCP/IP or IPX as transport protocol and complete required tasks. 6. You are now ready to print in your NDPS environment. Your printer will appear as an NDS object in the Directory Tree and will offer a full range of network security options.
  • Page 62 Installing the Follow the instructions below: AXIS 5900 in IP/IPX 1. From the AXIS 5900 internal web pages, go to admin | Network Settings | NetWare. 2. Set the NDS mode parameters on the NetWare page: • PSERVER NDS Tree (example: NW5TREE) PSERVER NDS File Server: (example: FILESERVERNAME) •...

  • Page 63: Setup For Queue-Based Printing Over Ipx/Spx (Remote Printer Mode)

    Restart button. The print server status in RCONSOLE will then change from "Not Connected" to "Waiting for job". • If you choose to install the AXIS 5900 on an already existing PSERVER, make sure that you choose the next available printer number (slot number).

  • Page 64: Queue-Based Printing Methods

    Print Server Mode The AXIS 5900 logs in to a file server(s) and repeatedly polls the print queues for print jobs. In this fashion, the AXIS 5900 emulates a NetWare print server, which is a workstation running PSERVER.

  • Page 65: Netware Packet Signature

    AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 6 Setting Up - NetWare NetWare Packet Signature AXIS 5900 supports NetWare Packet Signature Level 1, 2, 3, which protects servers and clients using the NetWare Core ™ Protocol services. NCP packet signature prevents packet forgery by requiring the server and the client to sign each NCP packet.

  • Page 66: Setting Up - Macintosh

    Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh Having connected the AXIS 5900 to your network, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 5900 for printing in Mac OS X and Macintosh environments using AppleTalk. Note: In Macintosh environments the ad hoc mode is called computer to computer...

  • Page 67: 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 5900 or any of default parameters by editing the config file. To access the config file from a Macintosh, you can use: •...
  • Page 68 3. If your network has more than one zone, click on the zone you want. If your network has no zones, this box does not appear. 4. Click the name of the printer you want. The default AXIS 5900 printer names are shown as: AXIS<nnnnnn>_<port>, where <nnnnnn>...
  • Page 69 3. If your network has more than one zone click on the zone you want. If your network has no zones, this box does not appear. 4. Click the name of the printer you want. The default AXIS 5900 printer names are shown as: AXIS<nnnnnn>_<port>, where <nnnnnn>...
  • Page 70 Note: For information on advanced AppleTalk functions such as non-PostScript printer support, please refer to the Axis NPS Print Server Technical Reference on the Axis web site at www.axis.com ASCII, TBCP and BCP ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange).
  • Page 71 The following example describes how you set the AXIS 5900 parameters in AppleTalk. Important: DO NOT use the parameter values from this example when configuring your AXIS 5900. You should select values that are appropriate for your printers and network settings.
  • Page 72 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 5900 has been powered on. If you want it to reappear, you must restart your AXIS 5900.

  • Page 73: Setting Up - Unix

    PROS, LPR, FTP or Reverse Telnet protocols. However, if you want to integrate the AXIS 5900 with your host spooler, you can use the Axis automatic installation script axinstall. This utility software is resident on the AXIS 5900 and can be downloaded to your host using FTP, so no disks are required.
  • Page 74 Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Integration with the To integrate the AXIS 5900 with the host printer spooler, you Host Printer Spooler can use the auto installation script axinstall, resident in the AXIS 5900. Follow the instructions below to install axinstall onto your host using FTP: 1.
  • Page 75 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX The axinstall script has now been downloaded to your host. Execute the script with this command: sh axinstall 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;...

  • Page 76: Print Methods On Tcp/Ip Networks

    This is the recommended method for UNIX systems, but some System V versions do not support LPD. Advantages: Easy to set up – install the AXIS 5900 as a remote queue in System V, or add a remote printer to using the /etc/printcap fields (BSD).
  • Page 77 (PROS A) and filter (PROS B). PROS A - Advantages: PROS A The AXIS 5900 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 78 IBM MVS Systems A sample JCL script, , is available in the directory of jclex the AXIS 5900. It gives an example of how to print a file from an MVS mainframe to an AXIS 5900 using FTP.

  • Page 79: Ipp - Internet Printing Protocol

    IPP clients, on page 82. • The printer to which you want to send your print job needs to be connected to a print server with IPP functionality. AXIS 5900 makes it possible for your printer to receive print jobs from an IPP client.
  • Page 80 2. the port number 631 (only used in the 1.0 standard) 3. the local printer port name Example using host If “axisps” is the host name of the AXIS 5900 print server, "631" name in the 1.0 is the port number and "LPT1" is the local printer port name,...
  • Page 81 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 9 IPP - Internet Printing Protocol Example using IP- If “171.16.5.218” is the IP-address of the AXIS 5900 print server address in the 1.1 and "LPT1" is the local printer port name, then the syntax of the standard: address scheme will be ipp://171.16.5.218/LPT1 in the 1.1...
  • Page 82 The AXIS 5900 print server with integrated IPP is compatible with any 1.0 and 1.1 - compliant IPP client. The AXIS 5900 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 83 Section 9 IPP - Internet Printing Protocol User Requirements The IPP protocol does not require any special configuration of the AXIS 5900 print server, the IPP function is automatically activated when you install your AXIS 5900. IPP is platform independent and functional in Windows (NT, 95, 98,Me and 2000/XP), Macintosh, OS/2, NetWare and UNIX.
  • Page 84 (In File | Print). 2. When you press Print, the print job is sent over the Internet to the AXIS 5900 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 85 NT, on page 85. 2. When you press Print, the print job is sent over the Internet/WAN to the AXIS 5900 print server, which then forwards the print job to the destination printer. 3. The recipient of the print job can collect the print job at the destination printer.
  • Page 86 Section 9 IPP - Internet Printing Protocol AXIS 5900 User’s Manual 5. In the Available Ports window, click Add Port:...
  • Page 87 7. The HP Internet Printer Connection will start. Click Next. 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...
  • Page 88 Section 9 IPP - Internet Printing Protocol AXIS 5900 User’s Manual 9. Next, the Wizard will confirm the information you have entered. Click Finish to complete the installation and go back to the Available Ports list. 10. The IPP printer port list is now available in the Available Ports list.
  • Page 89 Adding an IPP printer to your printer list in Windows 2000/XP, on page 90. 2. When you press Print, the print job is sent over the Internet to the AXIS 5900 print server, which then forwards the print job to the destination printer.
  • Page 90 Adding an IPP printer In this example the print servers’ http: address is to your printer list in http://171.16.5.218, the printer is connected to the AXIS 5900 Windows 2000/XP printer port LPT1 and the printer is a HP DeskJet 1120C (and the port number is 631).
  • Page 91 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 9 IPP - Internet Printing Protocol 6. The Installation Wizard will ask you to select a printer driver corresponding to the destination printer. Select the printer driver from the list and click OK: 7. The Wizard will ask you if you want the printer to be your default destination printer.

  • Page 92: Management And Configuration

    Novell Utilities - See page 125 AppleTalk over TCP/IP Web browser - See page 93 Note: BOOTP and TFTP are powerful tools for configuring the AXIS 5900. Refer to the documentation for the BOOTP/TFTP server on your system for specific information.

  • Page 93: Using A Web Browser For Print Server Management

    Once you have established the AXIS 5900 in the TCP/IP environment, as described in Assigning an IP address to the print server, on page 21, you are free to access the AXIS 5900 web pages from any Java enabled web browser.
  • Page 94 Section 10 Management and Configuration AXIS 5900 User’s Manual 3. The User Mode Printer Overview page of your AXIS 5900 will appear in the browser window. The AXIS 5900 User Home Page 4. Click the admin button to enter the Admin mode. If the management password is set to anything but pass, you must enter root as the user.
  • Page 95 The General Help page presents you with basic information about the AXIS 5900 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 96 Available Services 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 AXIS 5900 admin Home Page The This Print Server page contains a section that allows you to...
  • Page 97 From the Network Settings page you can set all parameters that control the network traffic to and from the AXIS 5900. You can enable or disable any of the supported network protocols and fine-tune the parameter settings.

  • Page 98: Print Server Settings

    ’Name’ column in AXIS Print System and AXIS Wireless Printing Utility. 1. Log into the AXIS 5900 internal web pages and choose |admin | This Print Server | General | Print Server Name. 2. Enter the new name of the print server and click OK.
  • Page 99 1. Click the Change button next to "Language". 2. Choose your preferred language from the drop-down list and press F5 to refresh the view. AXIS Print System version 1.20 also offers multi-language support for Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. Setting the e-mail...
  • Page 100 Section 10 Management and Configuration AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Network Speed With the Network Speed parameter you can manually specify the speed at which you will send and receive network packages. Ethernet Network To change the Network Speed, log in to the print server’s internal web pages and click admin | General Settings | General.
  • Page 101 • Your web browser must have Java (JVM) enabled (for the WEP security functionality) • Check that the WLAN network interface is properly configured in the workstation/laptop trying to access the AXIS 5900 print server. • All communicating clients must be in the same operating mode, i.e.

  • Page 102: Using Logical Printers To Customize Your Printing

    AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Using Logical Printers to Customize your Printing The AXIS 5900 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 5900: •...
  • Page 103 You should, off course, configure them according to the needs of your network. • In the Parameter List, on page 138, you can find a complete list of the AXIS 5900 parameters. • Refer to Section 10 Management and Configuration, on page 92, for more information about the available management tools.
  • Page 104 Section 10 Management and Configuration AXIS 5900 User’s Manual 3. Set the parameter Physical Port to LPT1. 4. Set the parameter Character Set Conversion to ISO>IBM. 5. Click the OK button. 6. Select the Printer2 tab. 7. Set the parameter Physical Port to LPT1.
  • Page 105 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 10 Management and Configuration Example: You have an HP LaserJet printer with dual input bins, and want to print on pre- printed forms when using the logical printer PR4. The standard forms are taken from bin 1, and the pre-printed forms are taken from bin 2. The string before...
  • Page 106 Section 10 Management and Configuration AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Follow the instructions below to substitute command strings: 1. From the print server’s internal web page, select Admin | Logical Printer Settings. 2. Select the PR1 webeb page. 3. Enter the string 01 0A 02 0D 0A in the String Substitutions text field.
  • Page 107 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 10 Management and Configuration 3. Enter the string 01 0A 02 0D 0A 03 1B 47 31 02 1B 59 in the String Substitutions text field. Hex code Explanation length of the UNIX New Line command...
  • Page 108 Section 10 Management and Configuration AXIS 5900 User’s Manual ASCII to Postscript The AXIS 5900 logical printers can translate ASCII print data Conversion into PostScript format. This makes it possible to print with a PostScript printer from a host that does not support PostScript.
  • Page 109 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 10 Management and Configuration Page Format Parameter Default Value Lines per page Characters per line 0=disable line wrap Characters per inch 10.0 Lines per inch 60 = 60 lines per inch Left margin 30 = 3.0 mm Top margin 50 = 5.0 mm...
  • Page 110 Section 10 Management and Configuration AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Redirecting Print Jobs If print data is received for a printer that is already busy, the when a printer is busy host must wait. However, it is possible to use a logical printer to redirect the print data to another logical printer when the target printer is busy.
  • Page 111 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 10 Management and Configuration Read-back of The AXIS 5900 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.

  • Page 112: Using Axis Thinwizard For Print Server Management

    Once you have established the AXIS 5900 in the TCP/IP environment, as described in Assigning an IP address to the print server, on page 21, you are free to access the AXIS 5900 from AXIS ThinWizard. In the 2.00 release of AXIS ThinWizard, the following new features have been included: 1.
  • Page 113 Network Product CD and can also be downloaded from the Axis web site at www.axis.com Note: You cannot install the AXIS ThinWizard server software on a Windows 3.1 or a Windows for Workgroups server. However, you can access AXIS ThinWizard’s web interface from any TCP/IP client in your network...
  • Page 114 1. Click the Manage Network button in the main menu. 2. Select the network group, including the AXIS 5900, from the drop-down list. All AXIS servers included in the network group appear in the window. 3. Click the link of the AXIS 5900 to access its internal web page.

  • Page 115: Using Ftp For Print Server Management

    Section 10 Management and Configuration 4. The ‘Srv’ and ‘Dev’ columns show the status of your print servers and printers. You are now free to manage and configure the AXIS 5900 as described in Available Services from the User Mode, on page 94. Upgrading...
  • Page 116 Notes: • It is important that the destination file is specified in capital letters. Otherwise the edits are temporary and will be lost once the AXIS 5900 has been powered down. • To edit the config file from a Macintosh you will need FTP support such as MacTCP, Fetch or Anarchie.
  • Page 117 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 10 Management and Configuration Example: > ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 AXIS 5900 FTP Print Server v6.30 June 10 2002 ready. Name (npserver:thomas): root 331 User name ok, need password (not visible) Password: pass 230 User logged in ftp>...
  • Page 118 Status File printers are assigned to, and their current status. Follow the instructions below to view the status file using FTP: 1. Log in to the AXIS 5900 by typing: in a DOS window ftp <host name> ftp <IP address>...

  • Page 119: Using Telnet For Print Server Management

    Section 10 Management and Configuration Using Telnet for Print Server Management Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 5900, as described in Assigning an IP address to the print server, on page 21, you can manage your AXIS 5900 using the telnet protocol.
  • Page 120 Example: > telnet npserver Trying 192.36.253.96... Connected to npserver. Escape character is ‘^]’. AXIS 5900 TELNET Print Server v6.30 June 10 2002 AXIS 5900 network login: root (not visible) Password: pass AXIS 5900 TELNET Print Server v6.20 Jan. 01 2001 Root>...
  • Page 121 Status file 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 5900 by typing: in a DOS telnet <host name> telnet <IP address>...

  • Page 122: Using Snmp For Print Server Management

    MIBs (Management Information Base), where MIB-II is a standard database. The AXIS 5900 supports all relevant parts of MIB-II and of the host resources MIB. The AXIS 5900 also includes a private enterprise MIB, the AXIS MIB.
  • Page 123 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Section 10 Management and Configuration The AXIS MIB In order to make full use of the AXIS 5900 SNMP support, you are required to use NMS software that allows you to install private enterprise MIBs, like the AXIS MIB.

  • Page 124: Using Hp Administration Tools For Print Server Management

    Notes: • To enable support for the HP JetAdmin and the HP Web JetAdmin management software, you must set the HP_JETADMIN parameter to YES. • It is not possible to upgrade the AXIS 5900 Flash Memory from the HP JetAdmin.

  • Page 125: Using Novell Utilities For Print Server Management

    Printer Status The Printer Status menu, detailed below, shows the status of an active print job serviced by an AXIS 5900 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 126 Print Layout You can view installed AXIS 5900 Network Print Servers and their 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 127: Upgrading The Firmware

    AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Appendix a Upgrades Upgrading the Firmware You can upgrade the AXIS 5900 Flash memory using one of the following methods: • From the print server’s internal web pages • AXIS ThinWizard (TCP/IP) • FTP (TCP/IP) Note: Updating instructions are supplied with the software update.
  • Page 128 Follow the procedures below to upgrade the AXIS 5900: Caution Be careful not to interrupt the file transfer. If the transfer is interrupted the AXIS 5900 may have to be re-initialized by your dealer. 1. Log in to the AXIS 5900 with the command: , or ftp <host name>...

  • Page 129: Obtaining The Software

    • AXIS Network Product CD • your local dealer 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.
  • Page 130 AXIS 5900 and is used for: • Printing a test page in order to check the connection to the printer. • Printing a parameter list in order to show the AXIS 5900 current settings. • Resetting the AXIS 5900 parameters to the factory default settings.
  • Page 131 Settings factory default settings: 1. Remove the external power supply to switch off the AXIS 5900. 2. Press and hold down the test button, while you plug the external power supply back in. Continue to hold down the test button, until the network indicator begins to flash at one second intervals.

  • Page 132: Appendix C Technical Specifications

    AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Appendix c Technical Specifications Supported Printers Parallel printers from e.g.Canon, Epson, HP, Ricoh, Minolta, Lexmark and Xerox. Supported Systems Microsoft Windows: Windows NT ver.3.5 and above, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows 98,Windows 2000, Windows XP...
  • Page 133 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual System V systems: R3,R4,AT&T.Interactive, SCO,SUNOS5 (Solaris 2.x),HP- UX,Silicon Graphics IRIX,DEC Alpha OSF/1,IBM AIX, BULL (BOS,AIX),Linux Other systems: IBM (MVS,VM,VSE,OS/400), DEC VMS,guidelines for other systems. Print Methods: LPD, FTP, PROS (named pipe & filtered), Reverse Telnet Apple EtherTalk:...
  • Page 134 Network Management SNMP-MIB II compliant (over UDP/IP and IPX), private enterprise MIB included Print server/job/printer status presentation and management via NWAdmin/PCONSOLE AXIS ThinWizard for monitoring, configuration and firmware upgrading Supported Languages English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish Logical Connection Ethernet: Use of IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, SNAP and Ethernet II frame types...
  • Page 135 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Fast Ethernet: Supports NWay that provides auto-detection of network speed. Use of IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, SNAP and Ethernet II frame types simultaneously, full duplex WLAN SNAP/802.2/802.3 for 802.11b Wired Network Attachments Ethernet: RJ-45 connector (Category 5 twisted pair cable) for 10baseT...
  • Page 136 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Dimensions Height 1.2 in/2.9 cm Width 6.3 in/16.0 cm Depth 5.1 in/12.9 cm Weight 0.60 lb/0.27 kg Environmental Temperature: 40-105 °F (5-40 °C) Humidity: 10-95% non-condensing Approvals EMC: EN 55 022:1998 (CISPR 22:1997), Class B EN 55 024:1998 EN61000-3-2:1995+A1+A2+Corrig.+A14...
  • Page 137 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Safety EN 60950:2000, approved power supplies for all countries Hardware 32-bit 100 MHz AXIS ETRAX 100LX RISC Controller, 2 MB Flash memory, 8 MB RAM Front Panel 2 LED indicators for Power and Network Test button for information printouts...
  • Page 138 The password parameters, ROOT_PWD and PROS_PWD only appear when you are logged in to the AXIS 5900 using root. The password parameters will not be printed when you are printing the parameter list using the test button.
  • Page 139 : 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS Server Address DNS_ADDR2. : 0 0 0 0 Domain Name (Defines the domain to which the AXIS 5900 belongs) DOMAIN_NAME. Mail Server that uses Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. SMTP SERVER: Defines the SLP scope to which the AXIS 5900 belongs.
  • Page 140 : YES The PSERVER_NDS parameters specify which NDS tree or file server the PSERVER_NDS_ TREE PSERVER_NDS_FILESERVER: AXIS 5900 will login to. It also specifies the path to the print server object PSERVER_NDS_DISTINGUISHED _NAME: in the tree. PSERVER Bindery 1 (Bindery file server name) PSERVER_BINDERY1.
  • Page 141 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual NetBIOS/NetBEUI MENU NetBIOS/NetBEUI Enabled LSLM_ENB. : YES NetBIOS Frame Type (Requires Restart) NB_FR_TYPE. : FR_AUTO (FR_AUTO, FR_802_2, FR_DIX) Name Printer 1 LPRINT_1. : AX100000.LP1 Logical Printer for Printer 1 LLOGIC_1. : PR1 (PR1 (PR1,PR2,PR3,PR4,PR5,PR6,PR7, PR8,LPT1,LPT2) Name Printer 2 LPRINT_2.
  • Page 142 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual PRINTER1 MENU Physical Port PR1_OUT. : LPT1(None, LPT1, LPT2) PR1_NAME. Secondary Printer PR1_SCND. : PR1 (PR1,PR2,PR3,PR4,PR5,PR6,PR7,PR8, LPT1,LPT2) Wait on Busy PR1_WAIT. : YES Read Back Port (Read-Back of information) PR1_IN. : AUTO (AUTO, NONE) String Before Print Job PR1_BEF.
  • Page 143 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual PRINTER3 MENU Physical Port PR3_OUT. : LPT1(None, LPT1, LPT2) PR3_NAME. Secondary Printer PR3_SCND. : PR1 (PR1,PR2,PR3,PR4,PR5,PR6,PR7,PR8, LPT1,LPT2) Wait on Busy PR3_WAIT. : YES Read Back Port (Read-Back of information) PR3_IN. : AUTO (AUTO, NONE) String Before Print Job PR3_BEF.
  • Page 144 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual PRINTER5 MENU Physical Port PR5_OUT. : LPT1(None, LPT1, LPT2) PR5_NAME. Secondary Printer PR5_SCND. : PR1 (PR1,PR2,PR3,PR4,PR5,PR6,PR7,PR8, LPT1,LPT2) Wait on Busy PR5_WAIT. : YES Read Back Port (Read-Back of information) PR5_IN. : AUTO (AUTO, NONE) String Before Print Job PR5_BEF.
  • Page 145 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual PRINTER7 MENU Physical Port PR7_OUT. : LPT1(None, LPT1, LPT2) PR7_NAME. Secondary Printer PR7_SCND. : PR1 (PR1,PR2,PR3,PR4,PR5,PR6,PR7,PR8, LPT1,LPT2) Wait on Busy PR7_WAIT. : YES Read Back Port (Read-Back of information) PR7_IN. : AUTO (AUTO, NONE) String Before Print Job PR7_BEF.
  • Page 146 Selects which operating mode the print server is set to. (Requires Restart) WLAN_NETWORK_MODE. : AD_HOC (INFRASTRUCTURE, AD_HOC) Sets the SSID of the AXIS 5900 to match the other clients in the WLAN WLAN_SSID. : AXISxxxxxx (x’s match the 6 last...
  • Page 147 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Appendix e Glossary 802.11b A standard for wireless LAN communications operating within the 2.4 GHz ISM band. Access Point A network attached device that acts as a bridge between the wireless LAN and the wired LAN and interconnects wireless clients.
  • Page 148 This is a file that resides in the print server’s memory and contains all the parameters that determine the AXIS 5900 functionality. By editing the config file (changing the parameter settings), you can configure the AXIS 5900 to meet the printing needs of your network. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
  • Page 149 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual File Transfer Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol used for logging in to network servers and for transferring files. HTML Hypertext Markup Language. A standard hypertext language used for creating World Wide Web pages and other hypertext documents.
  • Page 150 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual 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 151 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Transmission Control Protocol. The connection-oriented, transport-level protocol used in the TCP/IP suite of protocols. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol. A simpler version of the FTP protocol that is used by the print server for automatic downloading of config files.

  • Page 152: Index

    Index AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Index PCONSOLE 125 Account file 118, 119 SNMP 122 Active WEP key 33 Telnet 119 ad hoc 7 Web browser 93 Airport network 7, 66, 101 ARP 22 DDNS 23 ASCII to Postscript Conversion 108...
  • Page 153 AXIS 5900 User’s Manual AXIS 5900 User’s Manual Index Local printer 36, 53 Logical Printers 102 Queue-based Printing Methods 64 LPD 76 LPT1 10 radio frequency 101 LPT2 10 Remote Printer Mode 63 Resetting the print server 131 Macintosh root 94...
  • Page 154 Index AXIS 5900 User’s Manual PROS B 78 Reverse Telnet 78 User-friendly ’Name’ 98 Web Flash-Loading 17 Web Flash-loading 17, 127 WEP 33, 151 WEP key 19, 33 WfW 8 Windows 3.1 8 Windows 95 Installing printer ports 37 Windows 98...

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