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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 540/640 Network Print Server. Our goal in developing this
product is to enable you to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network
users access to shared printer resources.

About Axis

Axis Communications, founded in 1984, is one of the world's fastest growing companies in the
market of network connectivity. The headquarters are located in Lund, Sweden, with subsidiaries
in Beijing, Boston, Hong Kong, Paris, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.
Axis Communications has a distributor network operating in more than 60 countries world-wide,
marketing four major product lines:
Network CD-ROM Servers.
cost-efficient solution for sharing CD-ROMs across the network. The AXIS StorPoint CD, the
stand-alone version, and the AXIS StorPoint CD/T, the plug-in CD-ROM tower module, are
both available in Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
Network Print Servers.
wide range of LAN protocols. The AXIS 150, 152, 540, 542, 560, 570 are Ethernet print servers,
while the AXIS 640, 642, 660, 670 are Token Ring print servers.
Network Camera Servers.
Ethernet network and supports TCP/IP and Internet-related protocols, acting as a Web server.
IBM Mainframe and S/3x – AS/400 Printer Interfaces.
range of plug-in interfaces and stand-alone products such as the AXIS Cobra+, AXIS 330/370 Co-
bra, AXIS HP MIO, the AXIS AFP IPDS-to-PostScript converter and the AXIS AFP MIO/IOP
IPDS-to-PCL converters.

About this manual

This manual will guide you through simple step-by-step installation and set up procedures.
Introduction -
The AXIS 540/640 Print Server, how it works, where to use it, its main features.
Basic Installation -
Setting Up... -
Five sections; one for each of the network environments for your AXIS 540/640.
AXIS 540/640 User's Manual
Multi-protocol CD-ROM servers provide a flexible and
These intelligent Ethernet and Token Ring print servers support a
The AXIS NetEye 200 Network Camera attaches directly to an
How to connect your AXIS 540/640 to your printer and network.
These products include a wide
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  • Page 1: About Axis

    Network Print Servers. These intelligent Ethernet and Token Ring print servers support a wide range of LAN protocols. The AXIS 150, 152, 540, 542, 560, 570 are Ethernet print servers, while the AXIS 640, 642, 660, 670 are Token Ring print servers.

  • Page 2: Trademark Acknowledgements

    Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform us at the address on the back cover. 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: Table Of Contents

    Set Up using the AXIS NetPilot ....... . . 35...
  • Page 4 Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks ......72 Using Telnet with the AXIS 540/640 ......82 Using SNMP for Remote Monitoring .

  • Page 5: Section 1 Introduction

    Section 1: Introduction Section 1 Introduction The AXIS 540/640 series is a range of plug-in network print servers for use in Ethernet and Token Ring environments. The AXIS 540/640 server plugs directly into the printer’s parallel port and provides all network users with access to shared printer resources.

  • Page 6: How It Works

    AXIS NetPilot. If you are using the TCP/IP network transport protocol and have access to an Internet browser, you may also access AXIS 540/640 series of Network Print Servers from any standard Web browser, regardless of your type of platform. Furthermore, the enhanced HTTP support...
  • Page 7 AXIS NetPilot runs on Windows platforms, and provides a quick installation facility so that the AXIS 540/640 can be rapidly World put to use. Together with the supplied AXIS Utilities, it provides user...

  • Page 8: Where To Use It

    Because the AXIS 540/640 comprises its own built-in Web server it may be configured and managed directly from its own Web pages, using HTTP over a TCP/IP network. Access to the AXIS 540/640 via HTTP, affords the user with a platform-independent management tool that is suitable for all of the supported network environments.
  • Page 9 AXIS 540/640 will appear as connected directly to the file server, and may be used by any client on your network. You can use the AXIS 540/640 as an integral part of your system, so UNIX Environment that the printers appear directly connected to the host print spool. Use axinstall for the integration.

  • Page 10: Main Features

    The AXIS 540/640 hardware provides high performance and Reliability reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the proven AXIS ETRAX chip that comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers. It supports NetWare, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows for...
  • Page 11 Monitoring monitor printer status. The AXIS 540/640 also supports SNMP for remote monitoring. The AXIS 540/640 has the ability to have its Flash memory updated. Futureproof This allows you to quickly update and enhance the operational features of your AXIS 540/640 when new print server software becomes available.
  • Page 12 Section 1: Introduction AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Section 2 Basic Installation

    AXIS UserGroup Registration Card, part no: 15119 3.5” AXIS Utilities disk comprising the AXIS NetPilot Configuration Software and AXIS Print Utility for Windows, part no: 14428 3.5” OS/2 Utilities disk with AXIS Print Utility for OS/2, part no: 14232 Power Supply: AXIS AXIS Part no.
  • Page 14 Section 2: Basic Installation Self-adhesive velcro ribbons, part no: 13282 and 13283 Optional accessories BNC T-adaptor (AXIS 542 only), part no: 12839 Printer cable extension, part no: 13522 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 15 This flashes to indicate network activity. Network Indicator Is normally on while power is applied. If it is not lit, or it flashes, there Power Indicator is a problem with the AXIS 540/542 or its power supply. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 This flashes to indicate network activity. Network Indicator Power Indicator Is normally on while power is applied. If it is not lit, or it flashes, there is a problem with the AXIS 640/642 or its power supply. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Connecting Printers To The Axis 540/640

    540/640 is ready for use. 1. Switch on the printer. Test the Connection: 2. Press and release the test button on the AXIS 540/640 to print a test page. The test page shows the most important parameters as well as the firmware version number.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Axis 540/542 To The Ethernet Network

    You need this number during the network configuration. 3. Connect your AXIS 540/542 to the network using a twisted pair (10baseT) or thin wire (10base2) cable. 4. Switch on the printer and connect the external power supply to the AXIS 540/542.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Axis 640/642 To The Token Ring Network

    DO NOT connect or disconnect the network cabling while the Caution AXIS 640/642 is powered on. 1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the AXIS 640/642 external power supply. 2. Note the AXIS 640/642 serial number found on the underside label of the print server.

  • Page 20: Basic Set Up Of The Network

    Section 2: Basic Installation Basic Set Up of the Network Installation Guide After connecting the AXIS 540/640 to your network you are now ready to perform the basic setup procedures. The method of installation that you choose should be dictated by your printing requirement and the type of network into which you are integrating.
  • Page 21 Section 2: Basic Installation If you are using the TCP/IP protocol suite and also have access to an Web Based Internet browser, you may manage the AXIS 540+, 542+ 640 and 642 Management models using HTTP, regardless of your system platform. Should you...

  • Page 22: Basic Set Up With Axis Netpilot

    OS/2. When AXIS NetPilot is started, the program searches the network for new Axis units that have not yet been installed. If any new units are found the user is given the option of installing them. The AXIS Installation Wizard Main window...
  • Page 23 You will find more information about AXIS NetPilot in Section 3 Setting Up - NetWare. When configuring the AXIS 540/640 for use on your network you Environments may select any combination of the supported environments. In a...
  • Page 24 Test Page test page through NetWare. This page displays the name of all the NetWare servers the AXIS 540/640 is connected to and shows the status of each connection. This will assist diagnosis in the event of a configuration error.

  • Page 25: Basic Set Up For Tcp/Ip

    You will need root privileges on your UNIX system, or administrator System privileges privileges on a Windows NT server. You will need to know the Ethernet address of your AXIS 540/542 to Ethernet address perform the installation. The Ethernet address is based upon the serial number of your AXIS 540/542.
  • Page 26 Your Host Table 1. Acquire an unused Internet address from your Network Administrator and choose a unique name for your AXIS 540/640. 2. Add the Internet address and host name to your system host table. On most systems, this is done by appending the following line to the /etc/hosts file: <Internet address>...
  • Page 27 Section 2: Basic Installation You may set the Internet address of the AXIS 540/640 in four Set the Internet different ways, using either arp, rarp, bootp, or dhcp. The main Address and Host characteristics of each of these methods are described below: Name •...
  • Page 28 Notes: Please note that although it is recommended practice to refer to the host name when accessing your AXIS 540/640, it is perfectly acceptable to replace this name with the Internet address in all instances. Indeed, this becomes a necessity when: •...
  • Page 29 Section 2: Basic Installation AXIS 640/642 Token Ring Print Server: Start a DOS window. Type the following command: arp -s 802.5 <Internet address> <node address> ping <Internet address> arp -d <Internet address> Example: arp -s 802.5 192.168.3.191 00-02-31-48-00-61 ping 192.168.3.191 arp -d <192.168.3.191>...
  • Page 30 -s 802.5 <host name> <node address> temp ping <host names> Where the node address is either the serial number found on the underside label of the AXIS 640/642 or a Locally Administrated Address. Example: arp -s 802.5 npsname 00:02:31:48:00:61 temp...
  • Page 31 2. Update your host table and alias name databases, as described previously. 3. If it is not already running, start the rarp daemon. This is typically performed using the command rarpd -a. 4. Restart the AXIS 540/542 to down-load the Internet address. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 /etc/ethers <node address> <host name> Where the node address is either the serial number found on the underside label of the AXIS 640/642 or a Locally Administrated Address. Example: 00:02:31:48:00:61 npsname 2. Update your host table and alias name databases, as described previously.
  • Page 33 3. If it is not already running, start the bootp daemon. This is typically performed using the command bootpd 4. Restart the AXIS 540/640 to down-load the Internet address, default router address, and net mask. fields must be entered exactly as in the example.
  • Page 34 IP address 2. Activate the scope 3. Enable the DHCP_ENB parameter in the Configuration file of the AXIS 540/640 using AXIS NetPilot or any other preferred method. DHCP is only available in “+” and Token Ring models. Note:...

  • Page 35: Section 3 Setting Up - Netware

    Section 3 Setting Up - NetWare If you have not already done so, you should use the Installation Wizard in AXIS NetPilot to install your network print server; refer to Section 2 - Basic Installation. After performing the basic installation, the AXIS 540/640 is ready for printing within the NetWare environment.
  • Page 36 NetWare Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare By opening folders from within the left hand pane of the AXIS Using AXIS NetPilot NetPilot main window you can: to Manage your Print Servers • from ‘Network Print Servers’ select any installed network print server that you wish to configure, or •...
  • Page 37 Section 2 - Basic and Print Queues Installation, your AXIS 540/640 should now feature in the Contents of ‘Network Print Servers’ pane of the AXIS NetPilot Main window. The NetWare Network Environment window detailed below, allows Examine Queues...
  • Page 38 Mode or Remote Printer Mode. If you use Remote Printer Mode you must enter the NetWare Print Server name, or make an appropriate selection that will work with the AXIS 540/640 print server, using the Browse... button. Finally click the OK button to return to the Network Environments window.
  • Page 39 A Property Page showing general parameters to be set The AXIS 540/640 can run in either Print Server Mode or Remote AXIS 540/640 Modes Printer Mode. The following overview explains the advantages and limitations of each mode.
  • Page 40 NetWare Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare In this mode the AXIS 540/640 logs in to a file server(s) and Print Server Mode repeatedly polls the print queues for print jobs. In this fashion, the AXIS 540/640 emulates a NetWare print server, that is a workstation running PSERVER.
  • Page 41 NetWare Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare For the purpose of printer monitoring the AXIS NetPilot allows users Monitoring the to create groups of printers. The printers comprising each group may Printers then be displayed in the AXIS NetPilot window. To examine the status of any printer within a group, simply click on the appropriate group folder icon.

  • Page 42: Other Netware Configuration Methods

    The NetWare dialog Printer Status menu detailed below, shows the Printer Status status of an active print job serviced by an AXIS 540/640 network print server. Detailed information concerning the active job is displayed including, Print Queue, print job description, size of print file, percentage of job completed, etc.
  • Page 43 Busy, Offline, Out of paper, Paper jam...etc. Print job owners and chosen administrators may be added or removed from the list of persons to be notified. A print layout of installed AXIS 540/640 Network Print Servers and Print Layout their relative print queues may be viewed for any NetWare Organisational Unit.
  • Page 44 NetWare Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare If your network supports TCP/IP, you may configure the AXIS Web Browser 540+/542+/640 and 642 models for operation within the NetWare environment, using any standard Web browser. From the AXIS NetWare Configuration Page you have the ability to change any NetWare parameter.

  • Page 45: Section 4 Setting Up - Windows

    Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Section 4 Setting Up - Windows Having connected the AXIS 540/640 to your network, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 540/640 for printing in the Windows environment. The following Windows platforms are supported: •...
  • Page 46 Section 4: Setting Up - Windows The AXIS Print Utility for Windows is not needed on the client Note: platforms for client-server printing. AXIS Print Utility for Windows is a dual purpose application for About network printing in the Windows environment. It has two...

  • Page 47: Windows 3.1

    Section 4: Setting Up - Windows All users requiring access to a network printer in peer-to-peer mode Peer-to-Peer vs. will need to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software onto Client-Server Printing their workstation. Users may then add the required network printer to their systems and use the printer as if it was connected directly to their workstation.

  • Page 48: Windows For Workgroups

    1. Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the AXIS 540/640 port to be installed. The port will appear as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by last six digits of your print server number e.g.
  • Page 49 3. Install AXIS Print Utility for Windows on the server. 4. Set up your AXIS 540/640 as described under Setup for Peer-to-Peer Printing, on page 53. 5. Open Print Manager and select your printer.
  • Page 50 Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Follow these steps to use your AXIS 540/640 for client-server printing Client-Server Printing: at a Windows for Workgroups client: Client Setup 1. In the Control Panel, select Printers. 2. Select a printer driver from the list of Installed Printers (or click Add>>...

  • Page 51: Windows 95

    1. Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the AXIS 540/640 port to be installed. The port appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by last six digits of your print server number e.g. AX100086.LP1.
  • Page 52 Client Setup Workgroups workstation. Refer to Client-Server Printing: Server Setup, on page 49. Follow these steps to use your AXIS 540/640 for client-server printing at a Windows 95 client: 1. Open the Network Neighborhood folder and select the server being used by the printer. Refer to Client-Server Printing: Server Setup on page 49.

  • Page 53: Windows Nt

    1. Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the AXIS 540/640 port to be installed. The port appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by last six digits of your print server number e.g. AX100086.LP1.

  • Page 54: Windows Nt - Lpd Printing

    Client Setup Workgroups workstation. Refer to Client-Server Printing: Server Setup, on page 49. Follow these steps to use your AXIS 540/640 for client-server printing at a Windows NT client: 1. Open Print Manager. 2. In the Printer menu, select Connect to Printer...
  • Page 55 The Add LPR Compatible Printer dialog now appears. 7. In the Name or Address field, type the IP address or the alias name of your AXIS 540/640. Note: If you use an alias name, this must be defined in the hosts file on your server prior to the installation.

  • Page 56: Other Windows Configuration Methods

    Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Other Windows Configuration Methods AXIS NetPilot After installing your printers using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows adjustments to the AXIS 540/640 configuration can be made at any time using the AXIS NetPilot. If your network supports TCP/IP, you may alternatively configure the...

  • Page 57: Setting Up - Os/2

    Section 5 Setting Up - OS/2 Having connected the AXIS 540/640 to your network, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 540/640 for printing in the OS/2 environment. If you intend to operate your AXIS 540/640 in a multiprotocol...
  • Page 58 Section 5: Setting Up - OS/2 AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is a dual purpose application for network About AXIS Print printing in the OS/2 environment. Its fundamental purpose is to: Utility for OS/2 1. Install and maintain the AXIS 540/640 printer port as an OS/2 printer port.

  • Page 59: Integrating Your Axis 540/640 Into The Os/2 Environment

    Section 5: Setting Up - OS/2 Integrating your AXIS 540/640 into the OS/2 Environment Create a Print Queue 1. Double-click the Print Manager icon, click Setup, then select Printers... (OS/2 version 1.x) 2. Click Add to make a new printer definition, then type a name of your choice in the Name field.
  • Page 60 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 540/640. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Other Os/2 Configuration Methods

    Section 5: Setting Up - OS/2 Other OS/2 Configuration Methods AXIS NetPilot After installing your printers using the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2, adjustments to the AXIS 540/640 configuration can be made at any time using the AXIS NetPilot. The AXIS NetPilot runs in a WinOS/2 window.
  • Page 62 Section 5: Setting Up - OS/2 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Section 6 Setting Up - Macintosh

    Apple EtherTalk environment, i.e. AXIS 540+ and AXIS 542+. Having connected the AXIS 540+/542+ to your network, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 540+/542+ for printing in the AppleTalk environment. If you intend to operate your AXIS 540+/542+ in a multiprotocol...

  • Page 64: Choosing A Printer

    Section 6: Setting Up - Macintosh You may change the default name of your AXIS 540+/542+ or amend any of default parameters if you wish. However, to access the config file from a Macintosh you will need FTP support such as MacTCP, Fetch or Anarchie.
  • Page 65 3. Click the name of the printer you want. The default AXIS 540+/542+ printer names are shown as: AXIS<nnnnnn>_<port>, where <nnnnnn> is the last six digits of the AXIS 540+/542+ serial number, and <port> is LPT1. For example: AXIS100086_LPT1 4. Click the close box.
  • Page 66 PostScript printer support, please refer to the Axis NPS Print Server Technical Reference. You can obtain this from your dealer or via the WWW. Refer also to Appendix E - How To Contact Axis. Binary Communication Protocol and Tagged Binary Communication...
  • Page 67 10. Complete. Other Macintosh Configuration Methods Should you wish to change the AXIS 540+/542+ default name or amend any of its default parameters from a Macintosh host, there are a number of configuration methods that you may wish to consider.

  • Page 68: Other Macintosh Configuration Methods

    If you have a Windows platform connected to your network you may AXIS NetPilot wish to install and manage the AXIS 540+/542+ using the AXIS NetPilot. Refer to Basic Set Up with AXIS NetPilot on page 22. FTP provides another method for configuring the AXIS 540/640. Using FTP To access the config file from a Macintosh you will need FTP support such as MacTCP, Fetch or Anarchie.

  • Page 69: Section 7 Setting Up - Unix

    Section 5 Setting Up - OS/2 Section 6 Setting Up - Macintosh Section 8 Web Based Management The script axinstall is not available in the AXIS 540 and AXIS 542 Note: models. However, this script may be uploaded from any other of the AXIS print servers and used for configuring these models.
  • Page 70 Section 7: Setting Up - UNIX To integrate the AXIS 540/640 into the host printer spooler you will Integration into the need to use the auto installation script axinstall, resident in the AXIS Host Printer Spooler 540/640. You may install this software onto your host using FTP. To do this, login to the AXIS 540/640 with this command: ftp <host name>...
  • Page 71 8..IRIX (Silicon Graphics, SGI) 9..SCO UNIX (Santa Cruz Operation) 10...FreeBSD (Berkeley UNIX) 11...Generic BSD (Berkeley UNIX) 12...Generic SYS V R3 (UNIX System V Release 3) 13...Generic SYS V R4 (UNIX System V Release 4) Systems supported by axinstall AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 72: 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 540/640 as a remote queue in System V, or add a remote printer to using the /etc/printcap fields (BSD).
  • Page 73 Comes in two versions; named pipe (PROS A) and filter (PROS B). PROS A - Advantages: PROS A The AXIS 540/640 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 74 IBM MVS Systems jclex AXIS 540/640. It gives an example of how to print a file from an MVS mainframe to an AXIS 540/640 using FTP. Axis has produced a white paper covering AS/400 printing to Axis IBM AS/400 Systems network print servers.
  • Page 75 Section 7: Setting Up - UNIX The AXIS 540/640 has a powerful facility for altering the print data. Using Logical Printers This means that your desired print format can be realised on any type to Customise your of printer. The following actions may be invoked from the AXIS...
  • Page 76 Conversion specific characters (such as å ü ô ñ) are sometimes printed incorrectly. The AXIS 540/640 solution to this problem is to assign a character set conversion filter to a logical printer, and then link that logical printer to the host causing the problem.
  • Page 77 2 ( &l4H bin 1 ( ) respectively. Edit the following entries in your &l1H config file: PR4_BEF. : 1B 26 6C 34 48 PR4_AFT. : 1B 26 6C 31 48 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 78 1B 59 in your config file: PR2_STR. : 01 0A 02 0D 0A 03 1B 47 31 02 1B 59 Extensive use of string substitutions will naturally decrease the Note: throughput rate of the AXIS 540/640. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 79 Section 7: Setting Up - UNIX The AXIS 540/640 logical printers can translate ASCII print data into ASCII to Postscript PostScript format. This makes it possible to print with a PostScript Conversion printer from a host that does not support PostScript. The conversion is selected by activating a filter that converts ASCII data into Postscript.
  • Page 80 PR2_SIZE.: LETTER (orientation = landscape) PR2_ORNT.: LANDS (48 LPP, 0 CPL, 12 CPI, 6 LPI, PR2_FORM.: 48 0 120 60 30 50 3 mm left margin, and 5 mm top margins) (font = Helvetica) PR2_FONT.: Helvetica AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 Section 7: Setting Up - UNIX The AXIS 540/640 supports bi-directional printing. The information Read-back of from the printer is read back on the parallel port when the parameter information PRx_IN has the default setting of AUTO. However, it is required that the printer also supports bi-directional printing.

  • Page 82: Using Telnet With The Axis 540/640

    Section 7: Setting Up - UNIX Using Telnet with the AXIS 540/640 The Telnet support makes it possible to log in to the AXIS 540/640 and execute various commands as shown in the example below. Use the following command to log in: telnet <host name>...
  • Page 83 Typical Telnet session to view the Accounting File Since the print server supports HTTP, the accounting of the Note: AXIS 540/640 may also be viewed using a Web browser. Click Account on the AXIS 540/640 Home Page to examine the status of any recent print jobs.
  • Page 84 Typical Telnet session to view logical printer status Since the print server supports HTTP, the accounting of the Note: AXIS 540/640 may also be viewed using a Web browser. Click Status on the AXIS 540/640 Home Page to view logical printer status.

  • Page 85: Using Snmp For Remote Monitoring

    MIBs (Management Information Base), where MIB-II is a standard database. The AXIS 540/640 supports all relevant parts of MIB-II. It also includes a private enterprise MIB. The AXIS MIB is described later in this section. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 86 2. Up-load the MIB file /snmp/axis.mib to the NMS host. 3. Install the AXIS MIB according to instructions in your NMS software documentation. The AXIS MIB is not available in the AXIS 540 and AXIS 542 Note: models. However, this can be uploaded from any other of the AXIS print servers and used for configuring these models.

  • Page 87: Other Unix Configuration Methods

    Configuration Page. Refer to Section 8 - Web Based Management for further information. The AXIS 540+/542+ TCP/IP Configuration Page FTP provides another method for configuring the AXIS 540/640. For further information refer to Editing using FTP on page 98. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 88 Section 7: Setting Up - UNIX AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Section 8 Web Based Management

    It describes how you may access the Home Page of the AXIS 540/640 and also explains how the unit may be configured for use within your local networking environment.

  • Page 90: Accessing The Web Pages

    1. Start the Netscape Navigator. 2. From the File menu, select Open Location... 3. Enter the Internet Address of the AXIS 540/640 as a URL in your browser, as detailed below: 4. If you have assigned a host name, you may refer directly to the host name instead: 5.
  • Page 91 Section 8: Web Based Management The AXIS 540/542 Home Page From within the AXIS 540/542 Home Web Page you may view the latest print jobs, printer port status and examine the current parameter list, or default settings. Links to the AXIS Home and Product Pages are also provided.

  • Page 92: Enhanced Http Management Services

    Account • Help You can also visit Axis on the net, take a company tour and access any of the Axis Network Print Server on-line services; including, manuals, software updates, and technical support. You may also join the Axis UserGroup for extended warranty and other valuable benefits.
  • Page 93 The AXIS NetPilot Help utility is primarily designed to assist users with the use of the AXIS NetPilot. However, the information contained in this help utility is equally relevant to network configuration and management activities that can be performed via the internal Web Pages of the AXIS 540+/542+/640/642.
  • Page 94 Internet Windows Section 8: Web Based Management AXIS 560/660 User’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Appendix A The Test Button

    Appendix A: The Test Button Appendix A The Test Button The Test Button is located on the front right hand side of the AXIS 540/640. By depressing this button you are able to: • Print a test page, to check the connection to the printer.
  • Page 96 Appendix A: The Test Button Should you wish to reset the AXIS 540/640 to the factory default Factory Default settings, the best way to do this is to use the Test button. This Settings procedure involves switching the AXIS 540/640 off and on.

  • Page 97: Appendix B The Parameter List

    Editing the Configuration Parameters All parameter settings are stored in the AXIS 540/640 config file, Editing using which may be edited via the Property Pages of the AXIS NetPilot AXIS NetPilot software. Each Property Page comprises an array of selection tabs that are appropriate to your operating environments.
  • Page 98 Follow the step-by-step procedure below to edit the config file from UNIX, Windows and UNIX, Windows and OS/2 workstations, using FTP: OS/2 Workstations 1. Log in to the AXIS 540/640 by typing the command: ftp <host name>↵ 2. Enter as user id and as password.

  • Page 99: The Config File

    (Requires Restart), will require the print server to be restarted before the new parameter setting can take effect. Restart is also required when the Ring Speed Switch is changed on the AXIS 640. Please note that the password relates to parameters, e.g. ROOT_PWD and PROS_PWD will only be shown when logged in as root, i.e.
  • Page 100 NPRINTER1. Print Server name. Slot NPRINTER2. Print Server name. Slot NPRINTER3. Print Server name. Slot NPRINTER4. Print Server name. Slot NPRINTER5. Print Server name. Slot NPRINTER6. Print Server name. Slot NPRINTER7. Print Server name. Slot NPRINTER8. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 101 : PR4 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8, LPT1) Printer 5 Name (Not available in AXIS 540 and AXIS 542) LPRINT_5. Printer 5 Logical Printer (Not available in AXIS 540 and AXIS 542) LLOGIC_5. : PR5 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8, LPT1) Printer 6 Name (Not available in AXIS 540 and AXIS 542) LPRINT_6.
  • Page 102 PR3 PostScript Page Orientation PR3_ORNT. : PORTR (PORTR, LANDS, R_PORTR, R_LANDS) PR3 PostScript Page Format (MPL, MPP, CPI, LPI, LM, TM) PR3_FORM. : 66 0 100 60 30 50 PR3 PostScript Font (Courier when not specified) PR3_FONT. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 103 PR6 PostScript Page Orientation PR6_ORNT. : PORTR (PORTR, LANDS, R_PORTR, R_LANDS) PR6 PostScript Page Format (MPL, MPP, CPI, LPI, LM, TM) PR6_FORM. : 66 0 100 60 30 50 PR6 PostScript Font (Courier when not specified) PR6_FONT. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 104 : HISPEED (IBM_PC, STNDRD, FAST, HISPEED) LPT1 Busy Status Time-Out. All status reporting disabled if set to 0. L1_BSYTM. : 60 PANEL MENU Internal Printout Destination DEF_OUT. : PR1 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8, LPT1) AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Appendix C Updating The Software

    The AXIS MIB file All software updates are free of charge. Obtaining the Updated Software You may wish to check the Axis WWW Home Page at Over the Internet http://www.axis.com/, where you can down-load the latest versions of the software utilities.

  • Page 106: Upgrading The Software

    You should have your present version number ready to compare against the latest software release. Upgrading the Software There are three methods with which to update to the AXIS 540/640 Flash memory: • through the parallel port LPT1, or •...
  • Page 107 LPT1. In this instance, you are advised to contact your dealer, or Axis via the WWW. Please refer to Appendix E - How To Contact Axis.
  • Page 108 Appendix C Updating the Software AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 109: Appendix D Technical Specifications

    Windows and OS/2: LPD, FTP, Telnet, Reverse Telnet, PROS, BOOTP, ARP, RARP, DHCP TCP/IP: ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, SNMP. (AXIS 540+/542+ only) AARP, ATP, DDP, NBP, PAP, RTMP, ZIP. Apple EtherTalk: Network Management SNMP-MIB II compliant, private enterprise MIB included.LAN Network Manager for OS/2, Print server status in NWAdmin/PCONSOLE*.
  • Page 110 Front Panel 2 LED indicators: Power and Network. Test button for information printouts. Slide switch for Token Ring speed (AXIS 640/642 only). Power Consumption Power provided by external supply Maximum 170 mA at 12 VDC. (Type PS-A, 9 V, 300 mA). Power can AXIS 540/540+ optionally be provided by the printer (Centronics pin 18: 5 VDC, 300 mA).
  • Page 111 0.26 lb. (0.12 Kg) Environmental Temperature: 40 - 105° F (5 - 40° C). Humidity: 10 - 95% non-condensing. Approvals EN 55022/1987, EN50082-1/1992. FCC Class A. EMC: EN 60950. Safety: All specifications are subject to change without prior notice AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 112 Appendix D: Technical Specifications AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 113: Appendix E How To Contact Axis

    You can also down-load on-line manuals, tools such as the Acrobat Reader for different platforms, and the latest versions of the software utilities. Your Axis dealer will be pleased to provide you with any additional assistance or information that you might require.
  • Page 114 /pub/axis directory. Alternatively, enter ftp://ftp.axisinc.com/pub/axis or ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axis in your WWW browser. Another way to access the Axis archive is the Axis BBS. You will need a The Axis Bulletin high-speed modem, a VT100 or VT220 terminal emulator and a Board System Kermit or ZModem compatible software.
  • Page 115 Appendix E: How To Contact Axis Axis Communications K.K. Japan 8th Center Plaza 5F 1-10-16 Nihombashi Horidome-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103, Japan Phone: +81 3 3663 8801 Fax: +81 3 3663 8802 Email: info@axiscom.co.jp Singapore, Axis Communications Pte Ltd. 51 Thomson Road...
  • Page 116 Appendix E: How To Contact Axis AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 117: Index

    IBM LAN Server, 109 BOOTP, 27, 33 IBM MVS Systems Printing, 74 BSD Systems, 109 Installation Summary, 21 Installation using AXIS NetPilot, 35, 89 Internet, 113 Character Set Conversion, 76 Internet Address, 23, 25, 26, 27 Config File, 99 Internet Axis Home Page, 113...
  • Page 118 Parameter Editing Status, 84 From a Macintosh, 98 String Functions, 77 From a Windows Platform String Substitutions, 78 (AXIS NetPilot), 97, 98 Supported Systems, 109 From TCP/IP, 98 System V Systems, 109 From the Web, 97 Parameter editing TCP/IP, 22, 25, 109...
  • Page 119 Index UNIX, 9, 69, 109 UNIX Print Methods, 72 Updating your Software, 105 Weight, 111 Windows, 9, 45, 109 Windows NT - LPD Printing, 54 Wizard, 23 World Wide Web, 113 Yellow Pages, 26 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

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