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  • Page 2: About Axis

    These intelligent Ethernet and Token Ring print servers support a wide range of LAN protocols. The AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC, 150, 152, 540, 542, 560, 570 and 570 MIO are Ethernet print servers, while the AXIS 640, 642, 660, 670 and 670 MIO are Token Ring print servers.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual will guide you through simple step-by-step installation and setup procedures. Introduction - The AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC Print Server, how it works, where to use it, its main features. Basic Installation - How to connect your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC to your Bubble Jet printer and network.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Set Up using AXIS NetPilot™ ........29...
  • Page 5 How To Contact Axis ........

  • Page 6: Section 1 Introduction

    Its powerful built-in features make it extremely user friendly and very easy to install. The AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC is suitable for Ethernet networks. It Physical Connection connects to the network via a twisted pair (10baseT) cable.
  • Page 7 Section 1: Introduction The AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC is designed for use on 10 Mbps Data Communication Ethernet networks. Printer Ports The AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC is provided with a single high-speed parallel port, that can connect directly into the parallel port of the Bubble Jet printer.

  • Page 8: How It Works

    AXIS NetPilot™ runs on Windows platforms, and provides a quick installation facility so that the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC can be rapidly put to use. It also provides user friendly facilities for tuning the configuration in...

  • Page 9: Where To Use It

    Web pages, using HTTP over a TCP/IP network. Access to the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC via a Web browser affords the user with a platform-independent management tool that is suitable for all of the supported network environments.
  • Page 10 140 BJC, the setup operation in an OS/2 environment may be performed solely with the supplied AXIS Print Utility for OS/2. Use the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 to install and integrate the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC into the OS/2 spool system. The printers attached...

  • Page 11: Main Features

    PC-to-printer connection. With a sustained data throughput of up to 390 kbytes per second, the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC is fast. High speed Centronics communication such as Hewlett-Packard Fast Mode, High Speed and IBM Fast Byte is supported.
  • Page 12 The AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95 and Windows NT also enables appropriate pop-up messages to be displayed to show the status of peer-to-peer print jobs. The AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC has the ability to have its Flash Futureproof memory updated. This allows you to quickly update and enhance the operational features of your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC when new print server software becomes available.
  • Page 13 Section 1: Introduction AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Section 2 Basic Installation

    AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC, part no: 0074-2 AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual, part no: 15637 AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Printing Guide, part no: 15639 AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC Quick Installation Guide, part no: 15624 Product Brochure, part no: 14412 AXIS User Group Registration Card, part no: 15119 3.5”...
  • Page 15 The Power Indicator is normally on while power is applied. If it is not Power Indicator lit, or it flashes, there is a problem with the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC or its power supply. AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Connecting Printers To The Axis Printpoint 140 Bjc

    Network Indicator stops flashing and remains off. 1. Switch on the printer. Test the Connection: 2. Press and release the test button on the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC to print a test page. The test page shows the most important parameters as well as the firmware version number.

  • Page 17: Connecting Axis Printpoint 140 Bjc To The Ethernet Network

    1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC external power supply. 2. Note the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC serial number found on the underside label of the print server. You need this number during the network configuration.

  • Page 18: Basic Set Up Of The Network

    Basic Set Up of the Network Installation Guide After connecting the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC 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 19 Section 2: Basic Installation The appropriate Installation, Management and Configuration tools Installation Summary for the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC can be summarized in the following table: Operating System Configuration/ Installation Protocols Management IPX/SPX (NetWare) AXIS NetPilot AXIS NetPilot™ Use LPD...

  • Page 20: 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. To proceed, start the Installation Wizard.
  • Page 21 Test Page test page through NetWare. This page displays the name of all the NetWare servers the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC is connected to and shows the status of each connection. This will assist diagnosis in the event of a configuration error.
  • Page 22 Appendix E - How To Contact Axis. Refer to one or more of the following sections to learn how you might Additional References fine tune the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC configuration and manage your network printing. Proceed as is appropriate to your type of network.

  • Page 23: Basic Set Up For Tcp/Ip

    To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, an Internet address and a host name must be mapped to the Ethernet address of your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC Print Server. To do this, you must firstly acquire an unused Internet address from your Network Administrator, and decide upon an appropriate and unique name for your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC.
  • Page 24 /var/yp make DO NOT use the default or example Internet address when installing Caution your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC. Always consult your Network Administrator before assigning an Internet address. AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Section 2: Basic Installation You may set the Internet address of the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC in Set the Internet Address and Host four different ways, using either ARP, RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP. The main characteristics of each of these methods are described below: Name •...
  • Page 26 Section 2: Basic Installation Please note that although it is recommended practice to refer to the host name when accessing your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC, it is perfectly acceptable to replace this name with the Internet address in all instances. Indeed, this becomes a necessity when: •...
  • Page 27 . For example: ether arp -s ether npsname 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp Please note that when you execute the ping command for the first time, you may experience a significantly longer response time than is usual. AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically performed using the command rarpd -a 4. Restart the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC to download the Internet address. Follow the step-by-step procedure below to use the BOOTP method: Using BOOTP in UNIX 1.
  • Page 29 Section 2: Basic Installation 4. Restart the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC to download the Internet address, default router address and netmask. fields must be entered exactly as in the example. Notes: field is the Ethernet address and the field is the Internet address of your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC.

  • Page 30: Section 3 Setting Up - Netware

    NetWare environment. This section provides information for making further adjustments to the configuration. If you intend to operate your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC in a multiprotocol environment, you should also proceed to the other relevant sections in this manual, namely:...
  • Page 31 Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare Any network configuration should involve the Network Caution Administrator. By opening folders from within the left hand pane of the AXIS Using AXIS NetPilot™ to Manage your NetPilot™ main window you can: Print Servers •...
  • Page 32 Having installed your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC print server in Print Queues accordance with the basic installation procedures described in Section 2 - Basic Installation, your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC should now feature in the Contents of ‘Network Print Servers’ pane of the AXIS NetPilot™ Main window.
  • Page 33 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 PrintPoint 140 BJC print server, using the Browse... button. Finally, click the OK button to return to the Network Environments window.
  • Page 34 Property Pages are then presented with an appropriate array of selection tabs. A Property Page showing general parameters to be set The AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC can run in either Print Server Mode or AXIS PrintPoint 140 Remote Printer Mode. The following overview explains the BJC Modes advantages and limitations of each mode.
  • Page 35 NetWare Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare In the Print Server mode the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC logs in to a file Print Server Mode server(s) and repeatedly polls the print queues for print jobs. In this fashion, the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC emulates a NetWare print server, that is a workstation running PSERVER.
  • Page 36 Printers users to create groups of printers. The printers comprising each group may 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. The status of each printer within a group is displayed and also denoted by a relatively colored icon.
  • Page 37 Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare AXIS NetPilot™ Printer Information window The printer information is also displayed in the Summery window of every AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC connected to a Bubble Jet printer. AXIS NetPilot™ Summary window AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Other Netware Configuration Methods

    AXIS NetPilot™, adjustments to the configuration can be made at any time, using the AXIS NetPilot™. Alternatively, you may wish to manage the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC using either Novell’s NetWare Administrator, or PCONSOLE. Some useful features provided by the NetWare Administrator are...
  • Page 39 Notification status notification messages for printers connected to the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC, 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 40 Web Browser If your network supports TCP/IP, in addition to NetWare, you may configure the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC for operation within the NetWare environment, using any standard Web browser. From the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC NetWare Configuration Page you can change any NetWare parameter.
  • Page 41 NetWare Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Section 4 Setting Up - Windows

    • Windows NT • Windows clients using LANtastic. If you intend to use the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC in a multiprotocol environment, you should also proceed to other relevant sections in this manual, namely: Section 3 Setting Up - NetWare...
  • Page 43 Windows 95 and Windows NT that allows your print jobs to be sent directly to the print server. The AXIS Print Monitor needs to be installed on each workstation Peer-to-Peer Printing performing peer-to-peer printing. Once installed, the AXIS Print Monitor then allows users to access to all network printers, just as if they were connected directly to their workstation.
  • Page 44 6. Select the AXIS printer port from the Available Ports list. The port name appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC serial number, e.g. AX560B35. Click the Configure Port button.
  • Page 45 2. The Wizard asks you to select between My Computer and Network Printer Server. Select My Computer. 3. Before an AXIS Port can be used, it must be added. When the Available ports dialog is active, click Add Port..., select AXIS Port and then click New Port...
  • Page 46 11. Choose whether you wish to share the printer with other network users and click Next>. 12. Choose whether you wish to produce a Test Page and then click Finish. The Axis Printer Port is now installed. Even if the desired printer is available from the manufacturer and Note: model lists, use the driver on the diskette that comes along with the printer.

  • Page 47: Using The Axis Print Utility For Windows

    Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows The AXIS Print Utility for Windows is supplied on the AXIS Utilities diskette and is the tool for network printing within Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 environments.
  • Page 48 Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 users requiring access to Client-Server Printing a network printer in peer-to-peer mode 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 49 1. Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC 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 50 Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Follow these steps to install your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC for Client-Server Printing: Server Setup client-server printing at a Windows for Workgroups server: 1. Choose a workstation that you want to use as server for network printing.

  • Page 51: Windows Clients Using Lantastic

    The client setup is completed and you can now print through your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC. Windows Clients using LANtastic From any Windows client, the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC may also be used for networks printing within LANtastic environments. LANtastic users may use the AXIS Print Utilities in exactly the same...

  • Page 52: Windows Nt - Lpd Printing

    Installing a printer below. Follow these steps to prepare for LPR/LPD printing: 1. Open the Control Panel and click the Network icon. 2. Select Protocols. 3. Add TCP\IP Protocol. 4. Select Services. 5. Add MS TCP\IP Printing. AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 Port. 4. In Add LPR compatible printer, enter the name or IP-address of the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC as the print server to provide LPD. 5. Enter 'LPT1' as the name of printer or print queue on that server. 6. Choose a suitable printer driver for your printer and go to Next.

  • Page 54: Other Windows Configuration Methods

    AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC for operation within the Windows environment, using any standard Web browser. Any Windows parameter in the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC Configuration file may be amended from within the NetBIOS/NetBEUI Configuration Page. You may also monitor the status of your print jobs, download software updates and access useful information.
  • Page 55 Section 4: Setting Up - Windows AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Setting Up - Os/2

    Section 5 Setting Up - OS/2 Having connected the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC to your network, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC for printing in the OS/2 environment. If you intend to operate your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC in a...
  • Page 57 Utility for OS/2 printing in the OS/2 environment. Its fundamental purpose is to: 1. Install and maintain the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC printer port as an OS/2 printer port. 2. Capture and monitor print jobs directed to the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC port.

  • Page 58: Integrating Your Axis Printpoint 140 Bjc Into The Os/2 Environment

    Section 5: Setting Up - OS/2 Integrating your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC into the OS/2 Environment 1. Double-click the Print Manager icon, click Setup, then select Create a Print Queue 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 59 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 PrintPoint 140 BJC. AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: 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 PrintPoint 140 BJC configuration can be made at any time using the AXIS NetPilot™.
  • Page 61 Section 5: Setting Up - OS/2 FTP provides another method for configuring the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC. For further information refer to Editing using FTP, on page AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Section 6 Web Based Management

    Basic Installation, you are now able to access your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC from any standard Web browser. The Web pages within the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC provide a quick and easy management tool for performing print server configuration tasks, within the supported networking environments. Whether...

  • Page 63: 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 PrintPoint 140 BJC 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 PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Http Management Services

    Internet Windows Section 6: Web Based Management 5. The Home Page of your AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC will now be displayed in your browser. The AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC Home Page HTTP Management Services Links to the following services are available from the Home Page of the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC: •...
  • Page 65 W W indows Section 6: Web Based Management 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 66 Web Pages of the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC. 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 67 Internet W W indows Section 6: Web Based Management AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: 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 PrintPoint 140 BJC. By depressing this button you are able to: • Print a test page, to check the connection to the printer.
  • Page 69 Depending on the type of printer, an internal printer test page may be printed instead of the Parameter list. Factory Default Should you wish to reset the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC to the factory default settings, the best way to do this is to use the Test button. Settings Follow the step-by-step procedure below: 1.

  • Page 70: Appendix B The Parameter List

    Editing the Configuration Parameters All parameter settings are stored in the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC Editing using config file, which may be edited via the Property Pages of the AXIS AXIS NetPilot NetPilot™ software. Each Property Page comprises an array of selection tabs that are appropriate to your operating environments.
  • Page 71 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 PrintPoint 140 BJC by typing the command: ftp <host name> 2. Enter as user id and as password.

  • Page 72: The Config File

    The Config File The remainder of this appendix contains the complete AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC parameter list. The left-hand 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 73 Printer 1 Name (100086 are the last six characters of the serial number) LPRINT_1. : AX100086.LP1 OUTPUT MENU LPT1 Centronics Interface Timing L1_CENTR. : HISPEED (IBM_PC, STNDRD, FAST, HISPEED) LPT1 Busy Status Time-Out. All status reporting disabled if set to 0. L1_BSYTM. : 60 AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Appendix C Updating The Software

    AXIS Print Utility for Windows • AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 • The AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC print server software held in Flash Memory 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 download the latest versions of...

  • Page 75: Upgrading The Software

    Axis Public Archive Server and your workstation. Once the transfer is complete, you should then download the image file to the AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC using FTP, as described in Upgrading over the Network using FTP, on page 75.
  • Page 76 5.24. You may use any of the aforementioned methods to obtain the new file. • The AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC must also be installed on the net- work with TCP/IP as described in Basic Set Up for TCP/IP, on page 22.
  • Page 77 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 78: Appendix D Technical Specifications

    2 LED indicators: Power and Network. Push button for printouts. Logical Connection Running simultaneously any combination of the supported protocols. Use of IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP and Ethernet II frame types simultaneously. Attachments RJ-45 connector10baseT (Twisted Pair) Ethernet. Security Encrypted passwords. NetWare: AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...
  • Page 79 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: * OS/2 printer drivers available from IBM. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...

  • Page 80: Appendix E How To Contact Axis

    You can also download 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 81 /pub/axis directory. Alternatively, enter ftp://ftp.axisinc.com/pub/axis or ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axis in your WWW browser. To contact an Axis office, choose the one nearest to your region: The Axis Offices Axis Communications Inc. North America...
  • Page 82 Phone: +852 2836 0813 Fax: +852 2573 5935 Email: info@axis.com.hk Axis Communications Pte Ltd. Singapore, Southeast Asia, 51 Thomson Road 187B Goldhill Centre The Pacific Singapore 307630 Phone: +65 250 8077 Fax: +65 352 1655 Email: info@axis.com.sg AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...
  • Page 83 Axis Communications Ltd. Shanghai Office Room A, 19/F, New Hua Lian Mansion 755 Huai Hai Zhong Road Shanghai 200020, China Phone: +86 - 21 6445 4522 Fax: +86 - 21 6445 4757 Email: axissh@npc.haplink.com.cn AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...

  • Page 84: Index

    Environmental, 78 Novell NetWare, 8, 77 Environments, 8 Ethernet Address, 22 ETRAX, 10 OS/2 Systems, 9, 10, 55 OS/2 Warp, 57, 77 OS/2 Warp Connect, 77 Factory Default Settings, 67, 68, 71 Flash Memory, 73 AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...
  • Page 85 Setting the Internet Address, 24 Setting up NetWare, 29, 61 OS/2, 55 Windows, 41 Software Updates, 73 SPX, 18 Supported printers, 10 Supported Systems, 77 TCP/IP, 18, 22, 77 Technical Specifications, 77 Technical Support, 79 AXIS PrintPoint 140 BJC User’s Manual...

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