Page 2 IBM printer interface market. The head quarters are located in Lund, Sweden, with subsidiaries in Beijing, Boston, Paris, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. Please refer to Appendix F - How To Contact Axis, on page 167. Axis Communications has a distributor network operating in more than 60 countries world-wide, marketing five product lines: Network Print Servers.
Page 3: About This Manual
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 4: Table Of Contents
Gateway Configuration, 3270 CU mode ..... . . 58 AXIS 570/670 MIO Set-up ........61 Other SNA Configuration Methods .
Page 5 How To Contact Axis ........
Page 6: Introduction
MIO Port The AXIS 570/670 MIO connects to HP printers with an MIO port. It is extremely user friendly both to install and to use, because of its powerful built-in features.
Page 7: How It Works
The AXIS 570/670 MIO is able to detect which protocol is being used for each print job and then adapt the print data into a form suitable for the target printer.
Page 8 Acrobat Reader and the latest versions of the software utilities. Naturally enough, links to this information are provided from within the AXIS 570/670 MIO Web pages. Your Axis dealer will also be pleased to provide you with any additional information or assistance that you might require.
Page 9: Where To Use It
Web pages, using HTTP over a TCP/IP network. Access to the AXIS 570/670 MIO via a Web browser affords the user with a platform-independent management tool that is suitable for all of the supported network environments.
Page 10 Section 1: Introduction 670 MIO IBM SNA When using the AXIS 570/670 MIO in the SNA environment, it will Environment appear as a network attached 3270 or 5250 Control Unit with one or several Logical Units. Conversion of the IBM data stream to the appropriate ASCII printer language (PCL5 or PCL4) is made by the AXIS 570/670 MIO.
Page 11 UNIX Environment You can use the AXIS 570/670 MIO as an integral part of your system, so that the printers appear directly connected to the host print spool.
Page 12: Main Features
The AXIS 570/670 MIO supports any host that uses the TCP/IP protocol suite. Macintosh The AXIS 570 MIO will appear to the user as three LaserWriter Environment printers connected to an AppleTalk network. Each may be accessed in (AXIS 570 MIO only) the same manner as any other Laserwriter once selected from the Chooser window, in the Apple menu.
Page 13 AXIS 570/ Section 1: Introduction 670 MIO Plug-and-Print It is not necessary to configure the AXIS 570/670 MIO for standard print operations. Easy to Install Without being a “computer expert” you can install the AXIS 570/670 MIO in minutes, allowing you to quickly realize the benefits afforded by workgroup printing.
Page 14: Basic Installation
Axis User Group Registration Form (USA), part no: 15120 3.5” disk with AXIS NetPilot™ Configuration Software and AXIS Print Utility for Windows, part no: 14428 3.5” disk with AXIS Print Utility for OS/2, part no: 14232 Optional accessories: Flash Loading Kit, part no: 15147...
Page 15 The test button is used for: • Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer. • Printing the parameter list showing all the AXIS 570 MIO settings. • Resetting the AXIS 570 MIO parameters to the factory default settings.
Page 16 The test button is used for: • Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer. • Printing the parameter list showing all the AXIS 670 MIO settings. • Resetting the AXIS 670 MIO parameters to the factory default settings.
Page 17: Installing The Axis 570/670 Mio In The Printer
Section 2: Basic Installation Installing the AXIS 570/670 MIO in the Printer The AXIS 570/670 MIO board should be installed into the MIO expansion slot at the rear of your HP printer. The guidelines below are for the HP LaserJet 4+, but the installation procedure is similar for all HP printers.
Page 18 2. Record the AXIS 570/670 MIO serial number. The serial number is the default Ethernet or Node address and is found on the back of the AXIS 570/670 MIO circuit board. You will need it during the network configuration. 3. Switch off the printer.
Page 19: Connecting The Axis 570 Mio To The Ethernet Network
Section 2: Basic Installation Test the Connection: 1. Switch on the printer. 2. Press and release the test button on the AXIS 570/670 MIO to print a test page. The test page shows the most important parameters and the firmware version number.
Page 20: Connecting The Axis 670 Mio To The Token Ring Network
AXIS 670 MIO. 670 MIO 3. Switch on the printer. 4. Successful connection of the AXIS 670 MIO to you network will be confirmed by the intermittent flashing of the Network Indicator. 5. You are now ready to install your server onto your network using one of the methods detailed in the Installation Guide, on page 20.
Page 21: Basic Set Up Of The Network
Basic Set Up of the Network Installation Guide After connecting the AXIS 570/670 MIO 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 22 • Section 9 Web Based Management Front Panel Set-Up Basic network set-up is most easily done using the AXIS NetPilot™ as described on page 23. If you do not have any computers running Windows and NetWare or NetBIOS/NetBEUI you can also use the printer’s front panel to make the necessary configuration as deescribed...
Page 23 Section 2: Basic Installation this software from http://www.axis.com/techsup/. ** Use Mac-FTP or HTTP. Alternatively, use the AXIS NetPilot™ from a PC platform within the same network. Note: IPX/SPX: used in Novell NetWare TCP/IP: used in UNIX systems, Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 3.11, Windows for Workgroups...
Page 24: 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 25 The final user prompt in the Installation Wizard allows you to print a test page through NetWare. This page displays the name of all the NetWare servers the AXIS 570/670 MIO is connected to and shows the status of each connection. This will assist diagnosis in the event of a configuration error.
Page 26 Appendix F - How To Contact Axis. Additional References Refer to one or more of the following sections to learn how you might fine tune the AXIS 570/670 MIO configuration and manage your network printing. Proceed as is appropriate to your type of network. Section 3...
Page 27: 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 570 MIO to Ethernet address perform the installation. The Ethernet address is based upon the serial number of your AXIS 570 MIO.
Page 28 Caution DO NOT use the default or example Internet address when installing your AXIS 570/670 MIO. If the wrong Internet address is use the AXIS 570/670 MIO will not function correctly. Always consult your Network Administrator before assigning an Internet address.
Page 29 Section 2: Basic Installation Set the Internet You may set the Internet address of the AXIS 570/670 MIO in five Address and Host different ways, using either ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP or via the Name printer’s Front Panel. The main characteristics of each of these methods are described below: •...
Page 30 Notes: Please note that although it is recommended practice to refer to the host name when accessing your AXIS 570/670 MIO, it is perfectly acceptable to replace this name with the Internet address in all instances. Indeed, this becomes a necessity when: •...
Page 31 In the Windows 95 implementation of ARP you must first, if you have an empty ARP table (seen with ), ping an existing arp -a unit on your network before setting the IP number of your AXIS 570/670 MIO. Please note that when you execute the command for the first...
Page 32 -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 670 MIO or a Locally Administrated Address. Example: arp -s 802.5 npsname 00:02:31:48:00:61 temp...
Page 33 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 570 MIO to down-load the Internet address. AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 34 /etc/ethers <node address> <host name> Where the node address is either the serial number found on the underside label of the AXIS 670 MIO 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 35 3. If it is not already running, start the BOOTP daemon. This is typically performed using the command bootpd 4. Restart the AXIS 570/670 MIO to down-load the Internet address, default router address, and net mask. Notes: fields must be entered exactly as in the example.
Page 36 • subnet mask • lease duration • default router IP address 2. Activate the scope. 3. Enable the DHCP_ENB parameter in the Configuration file of the AXIS 570/670 MIO using AXIS NetPilot™ or any other preferred method. AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 37 Section 2: Basic Installation AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 38: Setting Up - Sna
• Setting up the host for communication with the AXIS 570/670 MIO. Setting up the AXIS 570/670 MIO is preferably done using the AXIS NetPilot™, which requires a computer running Windows connected to your LAN. To install your network print server using the Installation Wizard in AXIS NetPilot™...
Page 39: Control Unit Emulation
45 for information on to set up the AS/400 for communication with an AXIS 570/670 MIO running in 5250 CU mode. If you have decided to run the AXIS 570/670 MIO in 3270 CU mode in an IBM AS/400 environment you should proceed to Host Set-up - IBM AS/400, 3270 CU mode, on page 54.
Page 40: Host Set-Up - Ibm Mainframe
This section describes the changes that are necessary on the IBM host system. Before you begin You have decided that the AXIS 570/670 MIO is going to run in 3270 CU mode. Have the serial number, found on the back of the AXIS 570/670 MIO circuit board, available.
Page 41 Section 3: Setting Up - SNA Logon-mode Entry Create a VTAM Logon-mode entry for your AXIS 570/670 MIO. Example: (Logon-mode entry for LU type 1 printing.) * For application output of LU-1 SNA Character Stream (SCS) TITLE ‘SCS570/670’ SCS670 MODEENT LOGMODE=SCS670, FMPROF=X’03’,...
Page 42 The example below shows how the print server PU, PATH, and LU node definitions definitions may be coded in a switched major node definition. * PU definition * E07xxxxxx is the node ID set in AXIS 570/670 MIO. PU6701 ADDR=04, PUTYPE=2,...
Page 43 MACADDR=xxxxxxxxxxxx, SAPADDR=04 Note: IDNUM should be set to the five last digits of the AXIS 570/670 MIO node ID. By default, this is the five last digits of the AXIS 570/670 MIO serial number. The last twelve digits of MACADDR should be set to the AXIS 570/670 MIO Node address.
Page 44 If needed, it can be further adapted to your system using the AXIS NetPilot™ or by printing special configuration commands to it. See AXIS 570/670 MIO Set-up on page 61. Please note that you may have to edit the host configuration you have just made according to the new AXIS 570/670 MIO settings.
Page 45 Section 3: Setting Up - SNA Note: Visit the Axis WWW Home Page at http://www.axisinc.com/ or http://www.axis.com/ for further information on other VTAM set-up procedures. AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 46: Host Set-Up - Ibm As/400, 5250 Cu Mode
Section 3: Setting Up - SNA Host Set-up - IBM AS/400, 5250 CU mode Before you begin You have decided that the AXIS 570/670 MIO is going to run in 5250 CU mode, to provide optimum AS/400 performance. Automatic Set-up This setup procedure is based on the OS/400 autoconfiguration feature.
Page 47 The setting of the N_PRT_DEV parameter defines the maximum number of printer device descriptions that will be created. The default is 1 for AXIS 570/670 MIO. A range of 1-8 is allowed. If the N_PRT_DEV parameter is set to 3, device descriptions for local location addresses 01-03 are relevant.
Page 48 NO, then remove all descriptions in the AS/400, and then change the parameter(s) and set AUTODIAL to YES to initiate a new configuration process. Proceed to the AXIS 570/670 MIO Set-up, on page 61 to customize the Print Server. Manual Set-up...
Page 49 Print Server. This value is used to correlate the APPC controller to a specific RWS controller. This value must mach the Print Server Parameter CP_NAME. Refer to the AXIS 570/670 MIO Set-up section for the default value. • LAN remote adapter address: Enter the MAC address of the Print Server.
Page 50 Section 3: Setting Up - SNA Note: The sample below assumes that the local station address etc. has not been changed in the AXIS 570/670 MIO. The values that should be entered are in bold. The underlined values must be entered exactly as shown.
Page 51 This value is used to correlate the RWS controller with a specific APPC controller. This value must match the Print Server Parameter LU_NAME. Refer to the AXIS 570/670 MIO Set-up section for the default value. The default is the same as for the parameter CP_NAME.
Page 52 ..*YES, *NO Text 'description' ..‘RWS Controller 670 A’ Bottom F3=Exit F4=Prompt F5=Refresh F10=Additional parameters F12=Cancel F13=How to use this display F24=More keys AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 53 08, as there are only eight Logical Printers in the AXIS 570/670 MIO. The maximum number of printer devices supported by the AXIS 570/670 MIO is determined by the setting of the Print Server Parameter N_PRT_DEV. Refer to N_PRT_DEV, on page 46.
Page 54 If needed, it can be further adapted to your system using AXIS NetPilot™ or by printing special configuration commands to it. See AXIS 570/670 MIO Set-up on page 61. Please note that you may have to edit the host configuration you have just made according to the new AXIS 570/670 MIO settings.
Page 55: Host Set-Up - Ibm As/400, 3270 Cu Mode
Host Set-up - IBM AS/400, 3270 CU mode Before you begin You have decided that the AXIS 570/670 MIO is going to run in 3270 CU mode. This does not provide optimum AS/400 performance; the 5250 CU mode is recommended.
Page 56 The LAN remote adapter address should be set (xxxxxxxxxxxx) to the AXIS 570/670 MIO Node address. By default this is the serial number of your AXIS 570/670 MIO. Switched line list should be set to the Line description name of the (ssssssss) Ethernet or Token Ring network in use.
Page 57 In the LU definition, the LOCADDR number maps to the Logical Printer number of the AXIS 570/670 MIO. The first eight Local Addresses pass the printout through Logical Printer 1-8. However, some older IBM systems do not allow Local Address 1 to be used for printing.
Page 58 If needed, it can be further adapted to your system using the AXIS NetPilot™ or by printing special configuration commands to it. See AXIS 570/670 MIO Set-up on page 61. Please note that you may have to edit the host configuration you have just made according to the new AXIS 570/670 MIO settings.
Page 59: Gateway Configuration, 3270 Cu Mode
3745 Communications Controller, IBM 3174 Establishment Controller, IBM 3172 LAN Interconnect Controller, etc. You need to set up at least one PU and LU definition for each AXIS 570/670 MIO on the host, as described in the VTAM section. When attaching an AXIS 570/670 MIO to a remote pass-through gateway, you need to set the mapping of SDLC or sub-channel address to MAC address in the gateway.
Page 60 Section 3: Setting Up - SNA Pooling of LUs may not be used for AXIS 570/670 MIO. Note: If you are bridging between Token Ring and Ethernet through the IBM 3174 Gateway, you have to flip MAC address bit order bytewise for all MAC addresses on both sides.
Page 61 002 __(0x02) ____SAA_MAIN ____15 (0x0F) __Printer __________________ACP4 Concentrator This is an outline of the procedure for configuring to a Microsoft SNA gateway, Microsoft Server. More information is provided in the Support section of the Axis WWW Home Page. 1. Configure host connection. 2. Configure downstream connection.
Page 62: Axis 570/670 Mio Set-Up
• Service Access Point • System Language • Node ID • Paper Size • Network Name • Page Orientation • LU Name • CP Name Schematic diagram displaying basic SNA operation and IBM printer emulation AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 63 APPN network. The Network Name may comprise the letters A-Z and/or numerals 0-9, but must begin with a letter. The letters used should all be in and a maximum of 8 characters are allowed. UPPERCASE AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 64 The letters used should all be in and a maximum of 8 characters are allowed. UPPERCASE • Host MAC Address Name: , Default: H1_ADDR FF FF FF FF FF FF Environment: Mainframe and AS/400 AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 65 Name: , Default: AUTODIAL Environment: Mainframe and AS/400 Description: This parameter controls whether the print server will automatically try to establish the link when the print server is switched on, or if communication is lost. AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 66 Section 3: Setting Up - SNA When running 5250 CU mode, this parameter also controls whether Automatic Configuration should be performed. IBM Printer Emulation These parameters select which IBM printer the AXIS 570/670 MIO is going to emulate. • Printer Emulation, 3270 CU mode Name:...
Page 67 Portuguese Austrian/German Spanish and Spanish Speaking Belgian UK English Brazilian French Azerty Danish/Norwegian Internat. Set 5 & Swiss Bilingual Swedish/Finnish Icelandic Italian USER Notes: For other languages the language can be used and edited. USER AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 68 Letter, COR Description: If you are not using AXIS NetPilot™ to install your AXIS 570/670 MIO, you must set the paper size for each printer paper bin separately using the BIN1–BIN6 parameters. The parameters take two values, orientation and paper size.
Page 69 USER driver must be selected. See AXIS Network Print Server Technical Reference for details. Updating parameters This is most easily done when installing the AXIS 570/670 MIO using the Installation Wizard in AXIS NetPilot™, which requires a computer running Windows attached to your LAN.
Page 70 (If you have not changed the default password (pass), the password is optional.) PRDRIVER = PCL5; %CONFIG++ NODE_SAP = 4; H1_SAP = 4; AUTODIAL = NO; %CONFIG-- PREMUL = 3816_CX; SYSL = 37; BIN1 = LETTER, COR; SAVE; %CONFIG- AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 71: Other Sna Configuration Methods
Web Browser If your network supports TCP/IP, you may alternatively configure the AXIS 570/670 MIO for operation within the SNA environment, using any standard Web browser. Any SNA parameter in the AXIS 570/670 MIO Configuration file may be amended from within the SNA Configuration Page.
Page 72: Setting Up - Netware
NetWare environment. This section provides information for making further adjustments to the configuration. If you intend to operate your AXIS 570/670 MIO in a multiprotocol environment, you should also proceed to the other relevant sections in this manual, namely:...
Page 73 Print Queues basic installation procedures described in Section 2 - Basic Installation, your AXIS 570/670 MIO should now feature in the Contents of the “Network Print Servers” pane of the AXIS NetPilot™ Main window. AXIS 570/670 MIO MIO User’s Manual...
Page 74 The NetWare Network Environment window detailed below, allows and Servers you to examine all Print Queues, to the AXIS 570/670 MIO. To gain access to this window, simply select the required Network Print Server from AXIS NetPilot™ Main window, and then choose Network from the Setup menu.
Page 75 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 570/670 MIO, using the Browse... button. Finally click the OK button to return to the Network Environments window.
Page 76 Property Pages are then presented with an appropriate array of selection tabs. A Property Page showing general parameters to be set The AXIS 570/670 MIO can run in either Print Server Mode or AXIS 570/670 MIO Remote Printer Mode. The following overview explains the Modes advantages and limitations of each mode.
Page 77 Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare Print Server Mode In this mode the AXIS 570/670 MIO logs in to a file server(s) and repeatedly polls the print queues for print jobs. In this fashion, the AXIS 570/670 MIO emulates a NetWare print server, that is a workstation running PSERVER.
Page 78 Any number of printer groups can be created and unwanted groups can be deleted. Similarly, individual printers can be included or deleted from any group. A printer may also be included in more than one group, if required. AXIS NetPilot’s Monitoring Window AXIS 570/670 MIO MIO User’s Manual...
Page 79: Other Netware Configuration Methods
Printer Status The NetWare dialog Printer Status menu detailed below, shows the status of an active print job serviced by an AXIS 570/670 MIO 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 80 Using the NetWare Administrator you may also enable/disable status notification messages for printers connected to the AXIS 570/670 MIO, i.e. 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.
Page 81 Web Browser If your network supports TCP/IP in addition to NetWare, you may configure the AXIS 570/670 MIO for operation within the NetWare environment, using any standard Web browser. From the of the AXIS 570/670 MIO NetWare Configuration Page you have the ability to change any NetWare parameter.
Page 82: Setting Up - Windows
Section 5: Setting Up - Windows Section 5 Setting Up - Windows This section describes how to set up your AXIS 570/670 MIO for printing in the Windows environment, after it has been connected to your network. The following Windows platforms are supported: •...
Page 83 Windows environment. It has two for Windows fundamental purposes: 1. Install and maintain the AXIS 570/670 MIO printer port as a Windows printer port. 2. Capture and monitor print jobs directed to the AXIS 570/670 MIO port. Print jobs are directed through a spool directory either at your local hard disk (peer-to-peer mode), or at the file server (client-server mode).
Page 84: Windows 3.1
All users requiring access to a network printer in peer-to-peer mode Client-Server Printing will need to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software onto 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 85: 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 570/670 MIO port to be installed. The port will appear as <name>.MIO, where <name> is AX followed by last six digits of your print server number e.g.
Page 86 3. Install AXIS Print Utility for Windows on the server. 4. Set up your AXIS 570/670 MIO as described under - Setup for Peer-to-Peer Printing, on page 84. 5. Open Print Manager and select your printer.
Page 87 Windows Section 5: Setting Up - Windows Client-Server Printing: Follow these steps to use your AXIS 570/670 MIO for client-server Client Setup printing at a Windows for Workgroups client: 1. In the Control Panel, select Printers. 2. Select a printer driver from the list of Installed Printers (or click Add>>...
Page 88: 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 570/670 MIO port to be installed. The port appears as <name>.MIO, where <name> is AX followed by last six digits of your print server number e.g.
Page 89 Windows for Workgroups workstation. Follow these steps to use your AXIS 570/670 MIO for client-server printing at a Windows 95 client: 1. Open the Network Neighborhood folder and select the server being used by the printer.
Page 90: 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 570/670 MIO port to be installed. The port appears as <name>.MIO, where <name> is AX followed by last six digits of your print server number e.g.
Page 91: Windows Nt - Lpd Printing
Client Setup environment, it is necessary to setup the server on a Windows for Workgroups workstation. Follow these steps to use your AXIS 570/670 MIO for client-server printing at a Windows NT client: 1. Open Print Manager. 2. In the Printer menu, select Connect to Printer...
Page 92 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 570/670 MIO. If you use an alias name, this must be defined in the hosts file on your server prior to the installation.
Page 93: Other Windows Configuration Methods
Other Windows Configuration Methods AXIS NetPilot After installing your printers using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows adjustments to the AXIS 570/670 MIO configuration can be made at any time using the AXIS NetPilot™. Web Browser If your network supports TCP/IP, you may alternatively configure the AXIS 570/670 MIO for operation within the Windows environment, using any standard Web browser.
Page 94: Setting Up - Os/2
Section 6: Setting Up - OS/2 Section 6 Setting Up - OS/2 This section describes how to set up your AXIS 570/670 MIO for printing in the OS/2 environment, after it has been connect to your network. If you intend to operate your AXIS 570/670 MIO in a multiprotocol...
Page 95 1. When AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is running, click Install to 570/670 MIO install your AXIS 570/670 MIO. It will then appear in the list as <name>.MIO, where <name> is AX followed by last six digits of your print server number. e.g. AX100086.MIO. However, this alphanumeric name will be superseded by any new name given to your AXIS 570/670 MIO when using AXIS NetPilot™.
Page 96: Integrating Your Axis 570/670 Mio Into The Os/2 Environment
OS/2 Section 6: Setting Up - OS/2 Integrating your AXIS 570/670 MIO into the OS/2 Environment Create a Print Queue 1. Double-click the Print Manager icon, click Setup, then select (OS/2 version 1.x) Printers... 2. Click Add to make a new printer definition, then type a name of your choice in the Name field.
Page 97: Other Os/2 Configuration Methods
Other OS/2 Configuration Methods AXIS NetPilot After installing your printers using the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2, adjustments to the AXIS 570/670 MIO configuration can be made at any time using the AXIS NetPilot™. Note: AXIS NetPilot™ runs in a WinOS/2 window.
Page 98 Web Browser If your network supports TCP/IP, you may alternatively configure the AXIS 570/670 MIO for operation within the OS/2 environment, using any appropriate Web browser, e.g. Netscape Navigator for OS/2 Warp. Any OS/2 parameter in the AXIS 570/670 MIO Configuration file may be amended from within the NetNIOS/NetBEUI Configuration Page, using HTTP.
Page 99 OS/2 Section 6: Setting Up - OS/2 AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 100: Setting Up - Macintosh
EtherTalk Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh This section describes how to set up your AXIS 570 MIO for printing in the AppleTalk environment, after it has been connected to your network. If you intend to operate your AXIS 570 MIO in a multiprotocol...
Page 101: Choosing A Printer
2. 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. 3. Click the name of the printer you want. The default AXIS 570 MIO printer names are shown as: AXIS<nnnnnn>_<port>, where <nnnnnn>...
Page 102 Repeat this procedure for each Macintosh on the network using the AXIS 570 MIO. Bi-directional support The AXIS 570 MIO allows the print driver in the Macintosh to directly communicate with the printer and consequently provides the Macintosh with full access to the printer functionality, e.g. automatic down-loading of fonts not resident in the printer.
Page 103 Axis NPS Print Server Technical Reference. You can obtain this from your dealer or via the WWW. Refer also to Appendix F - How To Contact Axis, on page 167. ASCII, TBCP and BCP...
Page 104: Other Macintosh Configuration Methods
EtherTalk Other Macintosh Configuration Methods Should you wish to change the AXIS 570 MIO 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 105 3. Upload the config file by typing the command: get config 4. Edit the file using your preferred text editor. 5. Down-load the edited config file to the AXIS 570 by typing the command: put config CONFIG Notes: The method for performing file transfers using FTP varies, depending upon which FTP application you are using.
Page 106: Setting Up - Unix
Axis automatic installation script axinstall. This software utility is resident on the AXIS 570/670 MIO and can be up-loaded to your host using FTP, so no disks or tapes are required. Having completed this operation the AXIS 570/670 MIO will appear as though it is directly connected to the host printer spooler.
Page 107 AXIS 570/670 MIO. You may install this software onto your host using FTP. To do this, login to the AXIS 570/670 MIO with this command: ftp <host name>...
Page 108: Print Methods
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 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 109: 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 570/670 MIO as a remote queue in System V, or add a remote printer to using the /etc/printcap fields (BSD).
Page 110 (PROS A) and filter (PROS B). PROS A PROS A - Advantages: The AXIS 570/670 MIO 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.
Page 111 , is available in the directory of the jclex AXIS 570/670 MIO. It gives an example of how to print a file from an MVS mainframe to an AXIS 570/670 MIO using FTP. IBM AS/400 Systems SNA is the recommended method for printing from AS/400 systems, as described in Section 3 - Setting Up - SNA, on page 37.
Page 112 There are eight logical printers that can be set up to filter the print data. Edit the parameters in the AXIS 570/670 MIO config file to configure a logical printer. Refer to Appendix B - The Parameter List, on page 133.
Page 113 Logical printer PR1 prints data transparently without conversion. Logical printer PR2 converts ISO 8859-2 data to IBM PC Set 2. Logical printer PR3 converts DEC data to IBM PC Set 2. This arrangement will produce correct printouts for all language specific characters. AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 114 The string substitution function performs search and replace operations on the print data. The primary application is to replace printer control commands. Up to 20 string substitutions may be specified individually for each logical printer. AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 115 PR2_STR. : 01 0A 02 0D 0A 03 1B 47 31 02 1B 59 Note: Extensive use of string substitutions will naturally decrease the throughput rate of the AXIS 570/670 MIO. AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 116 UNIX Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX ASCII to Postscript The AXIS 570/670 MIO logical printers can translate ASCII print Conversion data into PostScript format. This makes it possible to print with a PostScript printer from a host that does not support PostScript. The conversion is selected by activating a filter that converts ASCII data into Postscript.
Page 117 5 mm top margins) (font = Helvetica) PR2_FONT.:Helvetica Read-back of The AXIS 570/670 MIO supports bi-directional printing. The information information from the printer is read back on the MIO port when the parameter PRx_IN has the default setting of AUTO. However, it is required that the printer also supports bi-directional printing.
Page 118 PR3: PR3_DUMP. : YES (switch on hex dump mode for logical printer PR3) Note: The page length for hex dump printouts is determined by the lines per page value of the PostScript page format parameter. AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 119: Using Telnet With The Axis 570/670 Mio
Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX Using Telnet with the AXIS 570/670 MIO The Telnet support makes it possible to log in to the AXIS 570/670 MIO and execute various commands as shown in the example below. Use the following command to log in: Text telnet <host name>.
Page 120 Typical Telnet session to view the Accounting File Note: Since the print server supports HTTP, the accounting of the AXIS 570/670 MIO may also be viewed using a Web browser. Click Account on the AXIS 570/670 MIO Home Page to examine the status of any print jobs.
Page 121 Typical Telnet session to view AXIS 570/670 MIO status Note: Since the print server supports HTTP, the accounting of the AXIS 570/670 MIO may also be viewed using a Web browser. Click Status on the AXIS 570/670 MIO Home Page to examine the status of any print jobs.
Page 122: Using Snmp For Remote Monitoring
Objects are contained in data bases called MIBs (Management Information Base), where MIB-II is a standard database. The AXIS 570/670 MIO supports all relevant parts of MIB-II. It also includes a private enterprise MIB. For more information see, The AXIS MIB, on page 122.
Page 123 AXIS 570/670 MIO print jobs and storing parameter changes permanently. • Trap objects - used for alarms at various error conditions. For technical details, you can view the MIB file (axis.mib) with any text editor. AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 124: Other Unix Configuration Methods
Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX Other UNIX Configuration Methods Web Browser You may alternatively configure the AXIS 570/670 MIO for operation within the TCP/IP environment, using an appropriate Web browser. Any TCP/IP parameter in the AXIS 570/670 MIO Configuration file may be amended from within the TCP/IP Configuration Page, using HTTP.
Page 125 UNIX Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 126: Web Based Management
Web Based Management Having established TCP/IP communication as described in Section 2 - Basic Installation, you are now able to access your AXIS 570/670 MIO from any standard Web browser. The Web pages within the AXIS 570/670 MIO provide a quick and easy management tool for performing print server configuration tasks within the supported networking environments.
Page 127: 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 570/670 MIO 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: AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 128 Internet Section 9: Web Based Management 5. The Home Page of your AXIS 570/670 MIO will now be displayed in your browser. The AXIS 570/670 MIO Home Page AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 129: 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 User Group for extended warranty and other valuable benefits.
Page 130 Web pages of the AXIS 570/670 MIO. An HTTP version of the AXIS NetPilot™ Help facility is therefore made available to assist you to with any of the operations detailed above.
Page 131 Internet Section 9: Web Based Management AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 132: Appendix A The Test Button
• Reset the AXIS 570/670 MIO parameters to the original factory default settings. The functionality of the Test Button is determined by the power status of the AXIS 570/670 MIO and the number of times the button is pressed. A description of these functions complete with instructions for their implementation, are detailed in the following sections of this appendix.
Page 133 4. Press and hold the Test button again for at least five seconds until the Network indicator remains constantly lit. The AXIS 570/670 MIO is now reset to factory default settings. Restart the AXIS 570/670 MIO by switching the printer off and on. Note: The Node address parameter...
Page 134: Appendix B The Parameter List
AXIS 570/670 MIO parameter list using any standard Web browser. Editing using FTP You can also use FTP to connect to your AXIS 570/670 MIO. The parameters are stored in a file named config. The parameters can be set by editing this file by carrying out these three steps: 1.
Page 135 Editing from Once communication with an IBM host has been established, all the an IBM host AXIS 570/670 MIO parameters can be edited by printing a file containing special configuration commands. To start the configuration, the command is entered in the file. To %CONFIG+ protect your settings, a password must be provided.
Page 136 SNA environment can be set up using the printer front panel. This is particularly useful in networks where no Windows computers are available to run the AXIS NetPilot™ utility. The parameters that can be set up are: •...
Page 137 4 node id 4 h1 mac addr 5 node addr 5 node sap h1 mac addr 6 node addr 6 auto dial h1 sap h1 nw name h1 lu name AXIS 570/670 MIO MENU TABLE AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 138 ”, then press the Item key until it does. PRT PARLIST=NO* 14. If you want a printout of the AXIS 570/670 MIO parameter list, press the + key and press Enter. 15. Press the On line key to make the printer ready to accept your print jobs.
Page 139: The Config File
The Config File The remainder of this appendix contains the complete AXIS 570/670 MIO parameter list. The left column shows the parameters and their default values as they appear in the config file, and the right column contains brief descriptions of the parameters.
Page 140 Bindery file server name PSERVER_BINDERY3. Bindery file server name PSERVER_BINDERY4. Bindery file server name PSERVER_BINDERY5. Bindery file server name PSERVER_BINDERY6. Bindery file server name PSERVER_BINDERY7. Bindery file server name PSERVER_BINDERY8. Bindery file server name PSERVER_BINDERY9. AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 141 Printer 7 Logical Printer LLOGIC_7. : PR7 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8 MIO) Printer 8 Name LPRINT_8. LLOGIC_8. : PR8 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, Printer 8 Logical Printer PR8 MIO) AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 142 PR2 PostScript Page Orientation PR2_ORNT. : PORTR (PORTR LANDS R_PORTR R_LANDS) PR2 PostScript Page Format (MPL, MPP, CPI, LPI, LM, TM) PR2_FORM. : 66 0 100 60 30 50 PR2 PostScript Font (Courier when not specified) PR2_FONT. AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 143 : PORTR (PORTR LANDS R_PORTR R_LANDS) PR5 PostScript Page Orientation PR5_FORM. : 66 0 100 60 30 50 PR5 PostScript Page Format (MPL, MPP, CPI, LPI, LM, TM) PR5_FONT. PR5 PostScript Font (Courier when not specified) AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 144 PR8 PostScript Font (Courier when not specified) OUTPUT MENU MIO Busy Status Time-Out L1_BSYTM. : 60 PANEL MENU Internal Printout Destination DEF_OUT. : PR1 (PR1 PR2 PR3 PR4 PR5 PR6 PR7 PR8 MIO) Lock Test Button (no function) LOCK_KEY : NO AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 145 : 252, 290 --- IBM JOB CONTROL SOJS. : 1B 45 1B 26 6C 30 4C Start of Job Sequence EOJS. : 1B 45 End of Job Sequence REINIT. : NO (YES, NO) Resend Current Settings AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 146 CCLIS. : 025 050 --- UDS ------- User Defined String Definitions --- BAR NUMBER, TYPE, WIDTH, HEIGHT, TEXT-MODE, CHECK-MODE Bar code definitions ------- --- SSTR -------- Substitution String definitions --- MSTR Match String definitions -------- AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 147 UPRIGHT MEDIUM 4099 FONT. : 87 DEFAULT FIXED UPRIGHT MEDIUM 4102 FONT. : 91 DEFAULT FIXED ITALIC MEDIUM 4099 FONT. : 108 DEFAULT FIXED UPRIGHT BOLD 4099 FONT. : 110 DEFAULT FIXED UPRIGHT BOLD 4102 AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 148 4197 FONT. : 3865 DEFAULT PROP UPRIGHT MEDIUM 4297 FONT. : 3866 DEFAULT PROP UPRIGHT NONE 4362 1B 28 73 31 42 FONT. : 3867 DEFAULT PROP UPRIGHT NONE 4362 1B 28 73 34 42 AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 149 ITALIC BOLD 4148 FONT. : 41783 DEFAULT PROP UPRIGHT MEDIUM 4116 FONT. : 41803 DEFAULT PROP UPRIGHT BOLD 4116 FONT. : 41911 DEFAULT PROP ITALIC MEDIUM 4116 FONT. : 41931 DEFAULT PROP ITALIC BOLD 4116 AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 150: Appendix C Extended Ibm Printer Emulation
670 MIO Appendix C Extended IBM Printer Emulation When printing from an IBM host, the AXIS 570/670 MIO allows you to make use of printer functions not found in standard IBM printers. This section gives an overview of some of these functions – please refer to the NPS Technical Reference for a complete description.
Page 151 IBM environment. When the percent and less-than characters (%<) are received, the AXIS 570/670 MIO will switch to hex transparency mode. The following data (given as hexadecimal byte values or quoted text) is passed directly to the printer without any conversion. The hex transparency mode continues until the greater-than and percent characters (>%) are received.
Page 152 ‘percent-slash’ ( ) followed by the word BAR. Then follows the number of the bar code definition to be used, a comma, and the sequence to be printed. The command is ended by a semi-colon (;). AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 153 Fonts can be indirectly selected by the IBM system using pitch CU Mode selection (CPI). In order to gain full access to the fonts the AXIS 570/670 MIO offers an alternative font selection command. Font selection commands may be included anywhere in your documents. They begin with ‘percent-slash’ ( ) followed by the word and the font number (Font Global Identifier, FGID).
Page 154 This appendix lists all the 130 IBM fonts supported by the 5250 CU mode AXIS 570/670 MIO in 5250 CU mode. Fonts are selected by FGID (Font Global Identifier) as outlined in Section 4. Each IBM font is mapped to a printer resident PCL font, selected to make a close match to the original IBM font.
Page 155 Math Symbol 12 Script Courier 12 Prestige Elite Letter Gothic 12 Light Italic 12 Courier Bold 12 Letter Gothic Bold Prestige Elite Bold Prestige Elite Italic Pitch 13.3 CPI Fonts FGID IBM Font Name Gothic Text 13 AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 156 IBM Font Name Gothic Text 25 Pitch 26.7 CPI Fonts FGID IBM Font Name Gothic Text 27 Proportional PSM Fonts FGID IBM Font Name Boldface Italic Modern Boldface Essay Essay Italic Essay Bold Essay Light Document AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 157 Univers Medium Italic 3853 Univers Bold Italic 3854 Univers Medium Condensed 3855 Univers Bold Condensed 3856 Univers Medium Condensed Italic 3857 Univers Bold Condensed Italic 3858 Antique Olive 3859 Antique Olive Bold 3860 Antique Olive Italic AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 158 16971 Century Schoolbook Bold 17079 Century Schoolbook Italic 17099 Century Schoolbook Bold Italic 33335 Optima 33355 Optima Bold 33463 Optima Italic 33483 Optima Bold Italic 33591 Futura Book 33601 Futura Heavy 33719 Futura Book Italic AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 159 Appendix C: Extended IBM Printer Emulation 670 MIO 33729 Futura Heavy Italic 34103 Helvetica 34123 Helvetica Bold 34231 Helvetica Italic 34251 Helvetica Bold Italic 41783 Cursive 41803 Cursive Bold 41911 Cursive Italic 41913 Cursive Bold Italic AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 160: Appendix D Updating The Software
AXIS NetPilot™ on a NetWare network. Flash Memory The AXIS 570/670 MIO print server software is stored in Flash Memory. This memory is provided by a silicon chip that like any other ROM device, retains data content even after power is removed.
Page 161: Upgrading The Software
Axis Public Archive Server and your workstation. Once the transfer is complete, you should then download this image file to the AXIS 570/670 MIO using FTP, as described in Upgrading over the Network using FTP, below Your dealer Contact your dealer to check if there have been any new releases of the software.
Page 162 5.33. You may use any of the aforementioned methods to obtain the new file. • The AXIS 570/670 MIO must also be installed on the network with TCP/IP as described in Basic Set Up for TCP/IP, on page 26. Follow the procedures below to upgrade the AXIS 570/670 MIO: 1.
Page 163 In this instance, you are advised to contact your dealer, or Axis via the WWW. Please refer to How To Contact Axis, on page 167.
Page 164: Appendix E Technical Specifications
NetBIOS/NetBEUI or TCP/IP Windows and OS/2: LPD, FTP, Telnet, Reverse Telnet, PROS, BOOTP, ARP, RARP, DHCP, TCP/IP: ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, SNMP. (AXIS 570 MIO only) AARP, ATP, DDP, NBP, PAP, RTMP, ZIP Apple EtherTalk: AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 165 Root password, User access list and printer access. Unix Encrypted passwords. NetWare Logical Printers The logical printer ports can be programmed to perform auto ASCII to Postscript conversion, string before and after job, string substitution, alternative output and character set conversion. AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 166 EN 55022/1994 Class B, EN50082-1/1992. FCC Class A. EMC: Fire enclosure is required and provided by the HP printer according to Safety: HP printer safety specification. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 167 Appendix E: Technical Specifications AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual...
Page 168: Appendix F How To Contact Axis
You can also down-load on-line manuals, tools such as the Adobe™ 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 169 /pub/axis directory. Alternatively, enter ftp://ftp.axisinc.com/pub/axis or ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axis in your WWW browser. The Axis Offices To contact an Axis office, choose the one nearest to your region: Europe, Middle East, Axis Communications AB Latin America, Scheelevägen 16...
Page 170 Appendix F: 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. Southeast Asia,...
Page 171 Appendix F: How To Contact Axis AXIS 570/670 User’s Manual...
Page 172 IBM AS/400 Systems Printing, 110 config File, 138 IBM LAN Server, 163 Configuring IBM Mainframe, 39, 163 IBM OS/2, 93, 99 IBM MVS Systems Printing, 110 Macintosh, 99 IBM SNA, 9, 37 NetWare, 71, 125 Installation Summary, 21 AXIS 570/670 MI0 User’s Manual...
Page 173 Index Installation using AXIS NetPilot, 71, 125 from a Windows Platform Internet, 167 (AXIS NetPilot), 133 Internet Address, 24, 26, 27, 28 Parameter List, 133 Internet Axis Home Page, 167 Pass-through gateway, 58 IPX, 22 Peer-to-Peer Printing (Windows), 84 Ping Command, 32...
Page 174 UNIX print methods, 108 Updating your Software, 159 VTAM Logon-mode entry, 40 Weight, 165 Windows, 10, 81, 163 Windows NT - LPD Printing, 90 Wizard, 23 World Wide Web, 44, 67, 167 Yellow Pages, 27 AXIS 570/670 MI0 User’s Manual...
Page 175 Index AXIS 570/670 MI0 User’s Manual...
Page 176 User’s Manual Addendum About this Addendum This addendum to the AXIS 570/670 MIO User’s Manual describes the new features introduced into the product firmware since the release of this manual. These new features are generally associated with the introduction of Double-Byte Character Set (DBCS) support into the product that extends AS/400 5494 Controller and IBM Twinax printer emulation functionality within the AXIS 570/670 MIO.
Page 177 The national system languages are not implemented in this release and consequently US ASCII is provided instead. However, for future compatibility you are advised to set the correct system language now. To do this, it is necessary to set the AXIS 570/670 MIO in 5494 emulation mode before changing to a 5x27 printer emulation:...
Page 178 The Parameter List The Config File DBCS support introduces a number of new parameters and parameter values into the 570/670 MIO. Please refer to the 570/670 User’s Manual for non-DBCS parameters. Parameter settings: --- IBM BASIC CONFIGURATION SYSL. : 37...
Page 179 <SO>(SCS Shift Out Control Code) Example (with DBCS mode before entering extended emulation): Technical Specifications IBM Printer Emulation The 570/670 MIO emulates 5227-00x and 5327-00x printers. The following DBSC tables are used in the AXIS 570/670 MIO: Country Printer Emulation Character Table Korea (KS)

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