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  • Page 3 ‘ AXIS 540/640 Network Print Server User’s Manual AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Safety Notices

    Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform us at an address which can be found at the back cover of the manual. 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 5: About This Manual

    642 are collectively described as the AXIS 540/640 throughout this manual. Similarly, the AXIS 540, AXIS 540+, AXIS 542 and AXIS 542+ are simply referred to as the AXIS 540 and the AXIS 640 and AXIS 642 are referred to as the AXIS 640.

  • Page 6: Support Services

    Support services Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis dealer. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your Axis dealer will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure you a rapid response.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Basic Set Up of the Network ........21 Basic Set Up with AXIS NetPilot™ ......23 Basic Set Up for TCP/IP .
  • Page 8 Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks ......88 Using Telnet with the AXIS 540/640 ......99 Using SNMP for Remote Monitoring .

  • Page 9: Section 1 Introduction

    540+ 542+ Ethernet Token Ring Network 4 or 16 4 or 16 Speed(Mbps) Network 10baseT 10base2 10baseT 10base2 Cabling AXIS 540+ and AXIS 542+ are equipped with more memory than Note: AXIS 540 and AXIS 542. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 10 Section 1: Introduction Where to use it The AXIS 540/640 is the ideal print server in mixed environments as Environments it can communicate with all the major systems including: • NetWare • UNIX • Windows • Windows clients connected to LANtastic networks •...

  • Page 11: How To Use It

    Note: Macintosh environment without any Axis software. Configuring and As the AXIS 540/640 comprises its own built-in Web server, it may be configured and managed directly from within its own Web pages, Managing using HTTP over a TCP/IP network. Access to the AXIS 540/640 via...
  • Page 12 PC- to-printer connection. With a sustained data throughput of up to 390 kbytes per second, the AXIS 540/640 is fast. High speed Centronics communication such as Hewlett-Packard Fast Mode, High Speed and IBM Fast Byte is supported.

  • Page 13: Section 2 Product Overview

    Configuration Software, AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95 & Windows NT and AXIS Print Utility for Windows, part no: 16060 o 3.5” AXIS Utilities diskette 2 comprising a continuation of AXIS NetPilot™ Configuration Software, AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95 & Windows NT and AXIS Print Utility for Windows, part no: 15747 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 14 13599 13267 Japan 13249 13936 12866 13268 12919 13270 o Self-adhesive velcro ribbons, part no: 13282 and 13283 Optional accessories o BNC T-adaptor (AXIS 542 only), part no: 12839 o Printer cable extension, part no: 13522 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Network Connectors

    Power Indicator External Power Supply Connector Plan view of the AXIS 540/542 The AXIS 540 and the AXIS 540+ are designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet Network Connectors networks and connect to the network via a twisted pair (10baseT) cable. The AXIS 542 and the AXIS 542+ are designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet networks and connect to the network via a thin wire (10base2) cable.
  • Page 16 Test Button • Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer. • Printing the parameter list showing all the AXIS 540/542 settings. • Resetting the AXIS 540/542 parameters to the factory default settings. Refer to Appendix A - The Test Button for more information about printing and resetting the parameters.

  • Page 17: Network Connectors

    Power Indicator External Power Supply Connector Plan view of the AXIS 640/642 The AXIS 640 is designed for 4 and 16 Mbps Token Ring networks Network Connectors and connect to the network via an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. The AXIS 642 is designed for 4 and 16 Mbps Token Ring networks and connect to the network via a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.
  • Page 18 Test Button • Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer. • Printing the parameter list showing all the AXIS 640/642 settings. • Resetting the AXIS 640/642 parameters to the factory default settings. Refer to Appendix A - Test Button for more information about printing and resetting the parameters.

  • Page 19: Section 3 Basic Installation

    AXIS 540/640 in TCP/IP networks, by downloading an Internet address to your AXIS 540/640. After you have done this, you are free to configure the AXIS 540/640 via its Web interface. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Connecting Printers To The Axis 540/640

    Indicator stops flashing and remains off. 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 and the firmware version number.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Axis 540/542 To Ethernet Networks

    Section 3: Basic Installation Connecting the AXIS 540/542 to Ethernet Networks 1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the AXIS 540/542 external power supply. 2. Note the AXIS 540/542 serial number found on the underside label of the print server. You need this number during the network configuration.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Axis 640/642 To Token Ring Networks

    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 23: Basic Set Up Of The Network

    Section 3: Basic Installation Basic Set Up of the Network After connecting the AXIS 540/640 to your network you are now Installation Guide 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 24 Section 3: Basic Installation If you are using the TCP/IP protocol suite and also have access to an Web Based Web browser, you may manage your AXIS 540/640 server, regardless Management of your system platform. Should you wish to use this easy-to-use configuration method, refer to: •...

  • Page 25: 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, select a server and start the Installation Wizard.
  • Page 26 The Installation Wizard allows you to amend the default names if you wish. During the Installation Wizard you may choose the method the AXIS The Internet Address 540/640 employs for obtaining an Internet Address. The methods ARP, RARP, BOOTP and DHCP* are all supported.
  • Page 27 Test Page test page through NetWare. The test 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 28: Basic Set Up For Tcp/Ip

    Web browser, an Internet address must be assigned to your AXIS 540/640. Methods for You may set the Internet address of the AXIS 540/640 in four different ways, using DHCP, ARP, RARP or BOOTP. The main downloading the...
  • Page 29 If you have a UNIX system, you will need root privileges. If you have a System privileges Windows NT network, you must have administrator privileges. 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 30 The config file will be downloaded immediately after the AXIS 540/640 has received its Internet address. DHCP is not supported by AXIS 540 and AXIS 542. Notes: The AXIS 540/640 does not have to be restarted to download the Internet address. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 95, Windows NT using the ARP method. Perform the following commands to down- load the Internet address and verify correct Internet communication. AXIS 540/542 Ethernet Print Servers: Start a DOS window. Type the following command: arp -s <Internet address> <Ethernet address>...
  • Page 32 Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 640/642 Token Ring Print Server: Start a DOS window. Type the following command: arp -s 802.5 <Internet address> <Ethernet 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 33 -s 802.5 <host name> <node address> temp ping <host name> 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 34 2. Update, if necessary, your host table and alias name databases, as required by your system. 3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically performed using the command rarpd -a. 4. Restart the AXIS 540/640 to download the Internet address. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically performed using the command rarpd -a. 4. Restart the AXIS 540/640 to download the Internet address. If you are a IBM AIX user, you will probably not have access to a Note: RARP daemon.
  • Page 36 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 download the Internet address, default router address, and net mask. The AXIS 540/640 can automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server.

  • Page 37: Section 4 Setting Up - Netware

    Section 4 Setting Up - NetWare Unless NDPS is the preferred method to install your AXIS 540/640, you should by now have installed the AXIS 540/640 with the AXIS NetPilot™ as described in Section 3 Basic Installation. If you want to install the AXIS 540/640 using NDPS, you should proceed directly to Set Up using NDPS on page 36.

  • Page 38: Set Up Using Ndps

    1. Make sure that the HP Gateway is configured to automatically Public Access create a public access printer. 2. Connect the AXIS 540/640 to the NetWare network, if it is not already connected. As soon as the HP Gateway finds the AXIS 540/640, it will automatically create a public access printer.
  • Page 39 1. Make sure that the HP Gateway is not configured to Controlled Access automatically create a public access printer. 2. Connect the AXIS 540/640 to the NetWare network, if it is not already connected. 3. Use the NetWare Administrator to create an NDPS printer as an object in the directory.

  • Page 40: Configuring And Managing Using The Axis Netpilot

    Notes: assist you with any of the operations listed above. The AXIS NetPilot™ software is designed to set up a range of different network environments. Therefore you will encounter windows that are relevant to other systems as well as NetWare.
  • Page 41 Managing Printers and the basic installation procedures described in Section 3 Basic Print Queues Installation, your AXIS 540/640 print server should now feature in the Contents of ‘Network Print Servers’ frame of the AXIS NetPilot™ Main window. The NetWare Network Environment window allows you to examine...
  • Page 42 3. If you are not already logged on to your NetWare file server, a dialog box will ask you to do so. The AXIS NetPilot NetWare Network Environment window The AXIS 540/640 periodically updates the configuration by searching the NDS tree or, in the case of NetWare versions 3.x, the file servers.
  • Page 43 8, otherwise you must proceed with step 6. 6. Select an appropriate NetWare Print Server name, that will work with the AXIS 540/640 print server, by using the Browse... button. Note that you cannot type or edit the name manually.
  • Page 44 A comprehensive set of Property Pages is then presented with an appropriate array of selection tabs. Property Page showing general parameters to be set Property Pages: This is AXIS NetPilot’s way of allowing you to inspect and change any of the AXIS 540/640 parameters. There are different Property Pages for each of your network environments.
  • Page 45 Printer Mode. The following overview explains the advantages and limitations of each mode. In the Print Server Mode the AXIS 540/640 logs in to a file server(s) Print Server Mode and 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 46 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 colored icon.
  • Page 47 *It is possible to obtain extended information about the printers that Printer Information appear in the monitoring window of the AXIS NetPilot™. To open the Printer Information window, just click the desired printer and choose Printer Information from the File menu.
  • Page 48 Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare AXIS NetPilot™ Summary window AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: 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 50 Busy, Off-line, 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 Organizational Unit.
  • Page 51 If your network supports TCP/IP in addition to NetWare, you may Web Browser configure AXIS 540+, AXIS 542+, AXIS 640 and AXIS 642 for operation within the NetWare environment, using any standard Web browser. From the AXIS 540/640 NetWare Configuration Page you can change any NetWare parameter.
  • Page 52 Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Section 5 Setting Up - Windows

    Windows environment. Identify your Windows platform and choose the appropriate installing instructions from the list below. Windows 95, please refer to: - Using the AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95 and NT on page 52 - Windows 95 on page 54 Windows NT, please refer to:...

  • Page 54: Using The Axis Print Monitor For Windows 95 And Nt

    AXIS Utilities diskette label. Should you wish to change the default name or amend any of the AXIS 540/640 default parameters, you may do so using the AXIS NetPilot™, or any standard Web browser. Refer to Section 9 Web Based Management.
  • Page 55 TCP/IP (LPR). To enable printing in any of the environments, please ensure that the desired protocol is running on your client. 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 56: Windows 95

    2. After clicking Next> in the first dialog, the Wizard asks you to select between Local Printer and Network Printer. You must select Local Printer as the AXIS 540/640 emulates a local printer port. Click Next>. 3. Choose the appropriate print driver for your printer. If the desired print driver appears within the displayed manufacturer and model lists dialog, highlight your selection, click Next>...
  • Page 57 5. Select the desired printer you want to install from the diskette and click Next>. 6. Select an AXIS LPR Port you wish to use and then click OK. Available LPR ports appear as <port name>@<internet address> or <port name>@<host name>, e.g. PR1@192.36.254.101. If you wish to install a new LPR port, select the Printers@LPR port and perform all procedures defined in steps 10-18.
  • Page 58 11. Click the details tab within the Properties page and then click Add Port to display the available monitors. 12. Click the radio button “other”. Select AXIS Port and then click 13. Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your choice of network protocol and click 14.

  • Page 59: Windows Nt

    3. Click Add Port... in the Available ports dialog, select AXIS Port and click New Port... 4. Select the AXIS Port you wish to add. The port appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by last six digits of the AXIS 540/640 serial number, e.g.
  • Page 60 Port dialog. Click the New Port... button. 5. Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your choice of network protocol and click 6. From the Add AXIS LPR Port dialog, enter the IP address or host name of your print server and define a Logical printer name. Click 7.
  • Page 61 16. Choose whether you wish to produce a Test Page and then click Finish. Even if the desired printer is available from the manufacturer and Note: model lists, you are advised to use the print driver provided with your printer. This assures you of the latest driver software. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 6. Select Other... in the “Print to” list box. 7. Select Axis Port in the list of available Print Monitors and click 8. Select the AXIS Port you wish to add and then click OK. The port appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by last six digits of the AXIS 540/640 serial number, e.g.
  • Page 63 Logical printer name. Click OK to return to the Create Printer dialog. 10. Select the AXIS LPR port you wish to use from the “Print to” drop-down list. The ports appear as <port name>@<internet address>...
  • Page 64 The printer properties are displayed within an appropriate dialog that allows you to refine your printer setup. The Axis printer is now installed and will appear as an icon within the Print Manager. This section describes how to set up a Windows NT Server v4.0 for...
  • Page 65 New Port. 4. In Add LPR compatible printer, enter the name or IP-address of the AXIS 540/640 as the print server to provide LPD. 5. Enter ’pr1’, ’pr2’, ... ’pr8’ as the name of printer or print queue on that server.
  • Page 66 3. Select “TCP/IP Protocol and related components” and then click Continue. 4. Check the “TCP/IP Network Printing Support” and then click Continue. 5. Select path and then click Continue. 6. Click OK in the Network Settings dialog box. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 67 7. In the Name or Address field, type the IP address or the alias name of your AXIS 540/640. If you use an alias name, this must be defined in the hosts file on your server prior to the installation.

  • Page 68: Using The Axis Print Utility For Windows

    The AXIS Print Utility for Windows is not needed on the client platforms for client-server printing. If you wish to change the default name of your AXIS 540/640 or amend any of the default parameters, you may do so using the AXIS NetPilot™, or any standard Web browser.
  • Page 69 Section 5: Setting Up - Windows Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 users, requiring access to Peer-to-Peer vs. a network printer in peer-to-peer mode, will need to install the AXIS Client-Server Printing 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 70: Windows 3.1 And 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. The port appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by last six digits of the AXIS 540/640 serial number, e.g AX100086.
  • Page 71 W W indows Section 5: Setting Up - Windows AXIS Print Utility for Windows must be running when you print Note: through your AXIS 540/640. We strongly recommend that you copy the AXIS Print Utility icon into your StartUp folder.

  • Page 72: Windows Clients Using Lantastic

    The client setup is completed and you can now print through your AXIS 540/640. Windows Clients using LANtastic From any Windows client, the AXIS 540/640 may also be used for network printing within LANtastic environments. LANtastic users may use the AXIS Utilities in exactly the same manner...

  • Page 73: Other Windows Configuration Methods

    Web Browser If your network supports TCP/IP, you may alternatively configure the AXIS 540+, 542+, 640 and 642 for operation within the Windows environment, using any standard Web browser. Any Windows parameter in the AXIS 540/640 Configuration file may be amended from within the NetBIOS/NetBEUI Configuration Page.
  • Page 74 W W indows Section 5: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Setting Up - Os/2

    Section 6 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 76 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. 2. Capture and monitor print jobs directed to the AXIS 540/640 port.

  • Page 77: Integrating Your Axis 540/640 Into The Os/2 Environment

    Section 6: Setting Up - OS/2 Integrating your AXIS 540/640 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 78 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 79: Other Os/2 Configuration Methods

    Other OS/2 Configuration Methods After installing your printers using the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2, AXIS NetPilot™ adjustments to the AXIS 540/640 configuration can be made at any time using the AXIS NetPilot™. AXIS NetPilot™ runs in a WinOS/2 window.
  • Page 80 Section 6: Setting Up - OS/2 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh

    Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh 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 82: 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 540+/542+ printer name is shown as: AXIS<nnnnnn>_<port>, where <nnnnnn>...
  • Page 83 The default AXIS 540+/542+ printer name is 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 ‘Setup...’ and then ‘Auto Setup’. If the selected printer...
  • Page 84 The basic installation can be considered complete if the print test is satisfactory. The AXIS 540+/542+ is now ready to use as a print server. For information on advanced EtherTalk functions such as non- Note: PostScript printer support, please refer to the Axis NPS Print Server Technical Reference.
  • Page 85 From within the Macintosh environment, you can set a small number Setting Parameters of the parameters of the AXIS 540+/542+. You can select ASCII or either of the binary data protocols for your printing and you can set the Internet address, which enables you to configure and manage your AXIS 540+/542+ from any standard Web browser.

  • Page 86: Other Macintosh Configuration Methods

    Section 7: Setting Up - Macintosh 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 87: Section 8 Setting Up - Unix

    FTP, so no disks or tapes are required. Having completed this operation, the printer connected to the AXIS 540/640 will appear as though they are directly connected to the host printer spooler.
  • Page 88 UNIX Section 8: 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 89 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 90: 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 91 (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 92 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 93 U U NIX Section 8: 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 realized on any type to Customize your of printer.
  • Page 94 UNIX Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX Edit the parameters in the AXIS 540/640 config file to configure a logical printer. Refer to Appendix B - The Parameter List. The default logical printers settings are such that PR1-PR4 cause no...
  • Page 95 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 96 2 ( ) and &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 97 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 98 UNIX Section 8: 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 99 PR3_OUT. :LPT2 Logical printer redirection cannot be nested. If the printer Note: assigned to PR3 in the example above is also busy, the print job will be held waiting even if PR3 itself has redirection applied. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 100 UNIX Section 8: 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 101: Using Telnet With The Axis 540/640

    Section 8: 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 102 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 print jobs.
  • Page 103 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 examine the status of any print jobs. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 104: 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 540/640* supports all relevant parts of MIB-II. It also includes a private enterprise MIB. Refer to The AXIS MIB, on page 103.
  • Page 105 • A host that supports FTP on which to run the NMS software. Follow these steps to add the AXIS MIB to your NMS software: 1. Log in to the AXIS 540/640 using FTP. 2. Up-load the MIB file /snmp/axis.mib to the NMS host.

  • Page 106: Other Unix Configuration Methods

    UNIX Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX Other UNIX Configuration Methods You may alternatively configure the AXIS 540+, 542+, 640 and 642 Web Browser models for operation within the TCP/IP environment, using an appropriate Web browser. Any TCP/IP parameter in the AXIS 540/640 Configuration file may be amended from within the TCP/IP Configuration Page, using HTTP.

  • Page 107: Section 9 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 108: Accessing The Web Pages

    1. Start your Web browser. 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: If you have assigned a host name, you may refer directly to the host name instead: AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 109 Section 9: Web Based Management The Home Page of your AXIS 540/640 will now be displayed in your browser. The AXIS 540/640 Home Page AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 110: Http Management Services

    Account • Help You can also visit Axis on the net, where you can 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 111 Web pages of the AXIS 540/640. 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 112 Section 9: Web Based Management AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 113: Section 10: Using Hp Administration Tools

    HP Web JetAdmin printer management software. This means that you may use either tool to install and configure your printer devices, via your AXIS 540/640 Network Print Server. You can also use them to monitor the current status of your AXIS 540/640 and other JetAdmin- or Web JetAdmin-compatible devices connected to your network.
  • Page 114 Section 10: Using HP Administration Tools AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 115: Appendix A Test Button

    W W indows Appendix A: Test Button Appendix A 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 116 W W indows Appendix A: 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 117: The Parameter List

    WWW address in your region, please refer to the back of the manual cover. Changing the Configuration Parameters All parameter settings are stored in the AXIS 540/640 config file, Using which may be edited via the Property Pages of the AXIS NetPilot™...
  • Page 118 Appendix B: The Parameter List If your network supports TCP/IP you may view and edit the AXIS Using a Web browser 540/640 parameter list using any standard Web browser. The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) provides another alternative for Using FTP changing the parameter settings.

  • Page 119: 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 120 : YES IEEE 802.2 Frame Type Enabled FR_802_2. : YES SNAP Frame Type Enabled FR_SNAP. : YES NetWare Burst Mode Enabled (Requires Restart) NCP_BURST_MODE. : YES File server & Name of print server (including context) PSERVER_NDS. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 121 : 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 122 Appendix B: The Parameter List (AXIS 540+ and AXIS 542+ only) --- APPLETALK MENU AppleTalk Protocol Enabled ATLK_ENB. : YES AppleTalk Zone ATK_ZONE. HP Zoner Enabled ZONER_EN. : YES PostScript Font Set ATK_FONT. : DEFAULT (DEFAULT, 35N, ALL) Binary Transfer Enabled BINARY.
  • Page 123 PR5 PostScript Page Orientation PR5_ORNT. : PORTR (PORTR, LANDS, R_PORTR, R_LANDS) PR5 PostScript Page Format (MPL, MPP, CPI, LPI, LM, TM) PR5_FORM. : 66 0 100 60 30 50 PR5 PostScript Font (Courier when not specified) PR5_FONT. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 124 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 LPT1 Management Information L1_MGM_INFO. : AUTO (DISABLE, AUTO) AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 125 Appendix B: The Parameter List PANEL MENU Internal Printout Destination DEF_OUT. : PR1 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8, LPT1) AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 126 Appendix B: The Parameter List AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 127: Appendix C Updating The Software

    Flash Memory The AXIS 540/640 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 128: Upgrading The Software

    Your dealer 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: • using the AXIS NetPilot™, or •...
  • Page 129 5.51. You may use any of the aforementioned methods to obtain the new file. • The AXIS 540/640 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 540/640: 1.
  • Page 130 Should you encounter any problem that prevents a successful Notes: upgrade over your network, it may become necessary to perform the flash loading operation via the parallel port, LPT1. In this instance, you are advised to contact your dealer, or Axis via the WWW. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 131: Appendix D Technical Specifications

    LPD, FTP, Telnet, Reverse Telnet, PROS, BOOTP, ARP, RARP, DHCP TCP/IP: ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, SNMP, TFTP*, SLP*. (AXIS 540+/542+ only) AARP, ATP, DDP, NBP, PAP, RTMP, ZIP. Apple EtherTalk: “+” and Token Ring models only. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 132 Server/LAN Manager. Bi-directional support for Apple, Reverse Telnet, PROS. Front Panel 2 LED indicators: Power and Network. Test button for information printouts. Slide switch for Token Ring speed (AXIS 640/642 only). “+” and Token Ring models only. AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 133 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 134 Appendix D: Technical Specifications AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

  • Page 135: Index

    AXIS NetPilot 38 FTP (File Transfer Protocol) 89 AXIS Print Monitor 53 AXIS Print Utilities 66 Hardware 11, 130 AXIS Print Utility for Windows 66 Hex Dump Mode 98 Host Name 27 Basic Set Up 26 Host Printer Spooler (UNIX) 86...
  • Page 136 String Substitutions 95 Physical Description Supported Systems 129 System V Systems 129 AXIS 540/542 13 AXIS 640/642 15 Ping Command 32 Power Consumption 131 Power Indicator LED 14, 16 Print Methods 129 Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks 88 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 137 Test Button 14, 16, 114 Testing the Printer Connection 18 TFTP 28, 34 Token Ring 20 UNIX 85, 129 UNIX print methods 88 Weight 131 Windows 51, 129 Windows NT - LPD Printing 71 WINS 27, 28 Wizard 23 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual...

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