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Safety notices
Take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e. Please observe all safety markings
and instructions when using this product.
Warning! - must be observed to avoid bodily injuries.
Caution! - must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment.
Important: - must be observed to avoid operational impairment.
Do not proceed any of the above notices, until you have fully understood the implications.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) USA - This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures
may be required to correct the interference. Shielded cables should be used with this model to ensure compliance with the Class A
limits.
Europe - This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1998 and the
requirements for immunity according to EN55024/1998 information technology equipment (Compliance is not valid for unshielded
network and printer cables).
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USERS GUIDE AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e
Revision 1.1
Part No: 20896
Date: August 2003
Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2003
This document describes settings in the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e with firmware version 6.42 or higher.
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Table of Contents
Safety notices 2
Table of Contents 3
Product Overview 4
Hardware Inventory 5
Model Summary 6
The AXIS 5570e Network Print Server 7
The AXIS 5670e Network Print Server 7
Installation Overview 10
Connecting the Hardware 11
Setup and Configuration 12
Assign an IP address 13
Automatic IP Address Assignment 14
Manual IP address assignment 15
Setting the IP address manually using AXIS IP JumpStarter 16
Setting the IP address manually using ARP/Ping 17
AS/400 SNA Printing 18
The AS/400 Host System Checklist 18
Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e 20
Verifying the Communication Link 21
AS/400 TN5250E Printing (SCS over IP) 22
The AS/400 Host System Checklist 22
Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e 23
Verifying the Communication Link 24
AS/400 or Mainframe IPDS over PPR/PPD Printing 25
Configuring the AS/400 Host System 26
Configuring the Mainframe Host 27
Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e 28
Verifying the Communication Link (AS/400) 29
Mainframe SNA Printing 30
Configuring the Mainframe Host System for SNA Printing 31
Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for SNA Printing 32
Verifying the Communication Link 33
Mainframe TN3270E Printing 34
Configuring the Mainframe host 34
Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e 35
Setting up the TN3270E server 36
Verifying the Communication Link 38
Setup for Windows 39
Installing Printers in Windows 2000 and Windows XP 39
Installing Printers in Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT 41
Setup for NetWare 44
Setup using NDPS 44
Basic Queue-based printing over IP 49
Setup for Macintosh 52
Mac OS X 52
Mac OS 9.1 or older 52
Setup for UNIX 53
Print Server Management and Configuration 56
Overview 56
Print Server Management using the built-in Web pages 57
Print Server Management using AXIS ThinWizard 58
Using the Test Button 59
AS/400 and Mainframe Parameter Checklist 60
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Product Overview
AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e are high-performing print servers with built-in protocol converters
that allow for printing from IBM Mainframe (zSeries) and AS/400 (iSeries) to any type of printer.
In addition to supporting Windows LAN Server Manager, UNIX, NetWare and Macintosh, Axis
IBM-compatible print servers deliver world-class support for IBM host system printing over TCP/IP
and SNA with data streams such as IPDS and SCS.
About this User’s Guide
This User’s Guide is applicable for the AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e with firmware version 6.42 or
higher, providing introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and
manage the print servers in various network environments.
This User’s Guide is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the print servers.
To fully benefit from this document, you should be familiar with basic networking principles.
These instructions are based on the settings in a new and unconfigured print server.
To reload the default parameters, you can perform a Factory Default, which will restore all the
settings, except installed certificates. See Using the Test Button, on page 59.
In the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual you will find a more extensive description of the
print servers. The User’s Manual is available on www.axis.com
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Hardware Inventory
Unpack and check all the items using the following check list. Contact your dealer if anything is
missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable.
Item Model/Title Part number
AXIS 5570e TCP/IP 0188
IPDS SNA 0193
AXIS 5670e TCP/IP 0189
IPDS SNA 0194
Power Supply Type (PS-H) Country
Europe 19108
UK 19109
Australia 19111
USA/Japan 19110
CD
Printed Material
Adhesive Holder & Clip*
USB Cable*
* Only supplied with AXIS 5570e.
AXIS Network Product CD rev 1.3 or later
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ACC AXIS 5500 CLIPS K 20119
70 cm 20208
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Model Summary
The AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e are available in two versions; IPDS SNA and TCP/IP.
The table below displays the datastreams, protocols and other supported functionalities of each
product version..
AXIS 5570e IPDS SNA (part no. 0193) TCP/IP (part no. 0188)
IPDS support
SCS support
3270DS support
TN3270E
TN5250E
SNA support
Digital Copier Support
AXIS 5670e IPDS SNA (part no. 0194) TCP/IP (part no. 0189)
IPDS support
SCS support
3270DS support
TN3270E
TN5250E
SNA support
Digital Copier Support
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Note:
Both models may not be available in all countries in which Axis operates. Please contact your local dealer /
sales representative for more information.
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The AXIS 5570e Network Print Server
LPT1
Test Button
Network Indicator
USB1
Ethernet Connector
Power Connector
The AXIS 5670e Network Print Server
Power
Indicator
Network
Indicator
Test button
Ethernet Connector
Backside label on print server
Power Indicator
COM1
LPT1
LPT2
Power Connector
Serial number
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Printer Ports
AXIS 5570e is equipped with one USB port that is USB 1.1 and 2.0 low and full speed compliant,
and one high-speed IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port
AXIS 5670e is equipped with two high-speed IEEE 1284 compatible parallel ports and one RS232
serial port.
Test Button
The test button is used for:
•printing a test page to check the connection to the printer
•printing the parameter list showing the print server settings
• performing a Factory Default of the print server, which will restore all parameters and set-
tings to their factory default values.
Network Connector
The AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e are designed for 10baseT Ethernet or 100base TX Fast Ethernet
networks and is connected to the network via a standard RJ-45 (Category 5 twisted pair) cable.
Network Indicator
The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity.
Power Indicator
The power indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or if it flashes, there is a problem
with the print server or its Power Adapter.
Configuration and Management
The print server can be configured and managed from its internal Web pages, using HTTP as well
as HTTPS in the secure mode. The print server’s internal Web pages offer you a platform
independent management tool that is suitable for all supported network environments.
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AXIS Network Product CD
The AXIS Network Product CD provides an easy-to-use electronic catalog, that includes Axis
software, user documentation, etc. All documents presented on the CD are in PDF format.
Note:
If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on to your computer, you cannot open pdf files. Go to
www.adobe.com to download free Acrobat Reader software.
Secure Management
You can assign a password to restrict login and printer access, disable protocols and force a
secure mode over https. See the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual for details, on
www.axis.com
Supported Printers
Any standard printer can be connected for network printing, except host-based printers, e.g.
Windows GDI printers.
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Installation Overview
To get your print server up and running on your network, follow the instructions below:
• Connect the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e to your network and to your printer as described in
Connecting the Hardware on page 11.
• Proceed to Setup and Configuration on page 12 to determine which setup procedures that
are relevant to your network environment.
• Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration on page 56 for information on
supported management and configuration tools.
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Connecting the Hardware
Follow these instructions to make your printer network ready:
1. Switch off
2. Locate the serial number, found on the backside label of the print server, and write it down.
You will need this number during the network configuration.
3. Connect the print server to the printer(s).
4. Connect the print server to the network using a twisted pair RJ45 cable (of category 5 or
better).
5. Switch on the printer(s) and connect the external power supply to the AXIS 5570e/AXIS
5670e. The power indicator lights up. If the network indicator starts to flash, the print server
is correctly connected to the network.
6. Press and release the test button on the print server to print a test page.
If the print server is correctly connected to the printer(s), a test page will be printed.
the printer(s) and disconnect the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e external power supply.
Mounting the AXIS 5570e
Using the supplied clip and holder, your AXIS 5570e can be mounted in many ways, e.g. on the
back of the printer or on a wall.
Adhesive Clip Fasten to print server by peeling off adhesive tape.
Adhesive Holder Fasten to mounting surface by peeling off adhesive tape.
Proceed to Setup and Configuration on page 12 to determine which setup procedures that are
relevant to your network environment.
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Setup and Configuration
1. Start out with setting an IP address on the print server, described in Assign an IP address, on
page 13.
2. Refer to the table below to determine which setup procedures that are relevant to your
network environment.
Environment Data Stream Network
Configuration
AS/400 SCS / IPDS SNA AS/400 SNA Printing, on page 18
SCS TN5250E (TCP/IP) AS/400 TN5250E Printing (SCS over IP), on page 22
IPDS PPR/PPD (TCP/IP) AS/400 or Mainframe IPDS over PPR/PPD Printing, on
IBM
Mainframe
NetWare TCP/IP and IPX/SPX Setup for NetWare, on page 44
Windows
98/NT/Me
2000/XP
Macintosh TCP/IP, AppleTalk Setup for Macintosh, on page 52
UNIX TCP/IP Setup for UNIX, on page 53
SCS / IPDS SNA Mainframe SNA Printing, on page 30
SCS / IPDS TN3270E (TCP/IP) Mainframe TN3270E Printing, on page 34
IPDS PPR/PPD (TCP/IP) AS/400 or Mainframe IPDS over PPR/PPD Printing, on
TCP/IP,
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
Actions
page 25
page 25
Setup for Windows, on page 39
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Assign an IP address
You can set the IP address of your print server using one of the following methods, depending on
your network operating environment:
Automatic IP Address Assignment
Method Server required Comment
DHCP DHCP server
RARP RARP server
BOOTP BOOTP server
AutoIP Windows environment
Manual IP Address Assignment
Method Platform Comment See
Windows
Dynamic assignment of IP addresses. See Automatic IP Address As-
signment, on page 14
Static assignment of I P adresses. Cannot be used over routers. See
Automatic IP Address Assignment, on page 14
Static assignment of IP addresses. See Automatic IP Address Assign-
ment, on page 14
Automatic assignment of IP addresses. See Automatic IP Address
Assignment, on page 14
Requires the IP address for each device
to be downloaded individually. Cannot be
used over routers.
Setting the IP address
manually using ARP/Ping,
on page 17
arp/ping
UNIX/Mac OS X
AXIS IP JumpStarter Windows
AXIS ThinWizard Windows 2000/XP
You must define the Default Router and
Subnet Mask. Log in to the print
server’s web pages and select Admin |
Network Settings | Detailed View |
TCP/IP | Default Router and Subnet
Mask. DHCP, Auto-IP, BOOTP and RARP
must first be set to No
Axis software that allows you to find print
servers in your network and assign an IP
address to them.
This software is recommended for small
offices and local networks.
Axis software that assists in setting the IP
address of multiple print servers simultaneously. This software is recommended
for large organizations and enerprise networks.
Setting the IP address
manually using ARP/Ping,
on page 17
Setting the IP address
manually using AXIS IP
JumpStarter, on page 16
Print Server Management
using AXIS ThinWizard, on
page 58
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Automatic IP Address Assignment
If you are working in a Windows network with automatic IP address assignment, your print server
will obtain an IP address automatically when you connect it to the network. Follow the
instructions on this page to verify the IP address:
1. Open a Web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator).
2. In the Location/Address field, enter the print server’s IP address, found on the test page (see
Connecting the Hardware on page 11) and press Enter.
3. If the Network Print Server web page appears in your Web browser, the IP address was set
automatically when you connected the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e to your network.
4. If the Network Print Server web page does not appear, you need to set the print server’s IP
address manually using one of the methods described in Manual IP address assignment on
page 15.
Notes:
• Use a Web browser with JavaScript support and Java enabled.
• The AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e supports WINS (Windows Internet Name Service), which is recommended when
setting the IP address using DHCP in Windows environments.
• If you are working in a WINS/ DDNS network, you can access the print server’s web pages using its default
host name: In the Location/Address field, enter the default print server name AXISxxxxxx (xxxxxx are the last
six digits of the serial number, found on the print server’s underside label).
Example: If the serial number is 00 40 8c 18 1c f0, type AXIS181cf0 and press Enter.
• DHCP, RARP and BOOTP can be used to set the IP address in UNIX, see the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s
Manual for details.
• See the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual for installation instructions in a NetBIOS/NetBEUI environ-
ment. The User’s Manual is available on www.axis.com
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Manual IP address assignment
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, an IP Address must be assigned to your AXIS
5570e/AXIS 5670e. Choose the appropriate method according to your network:
• AXIS IP JumpStarter™ software is an easy-to-use Windows application that allows you to
assign an IP address to your print server and find print servers already installed in your
network.
Refer to Setting the IP address manually using AXIS IP JumpStarter, on page 16
• ARP/Ping - use this method to set the IP address for each new print server individually.
This method cannot be used over routers.
Refer to Setting the IP address manually using ARP/Ping, on page 17.
• AXIS ThinWizard™ software is the primary recommended tool for large organizations.
It can set IP addresses, discover and group print servers, install new firmware and
configure multiple Axis products concurrently.
Refer to Print Server Management using AXIS ThinWizard, on page 58
Note:
If you are using host names, you can map a unique host name to the IP address. Refer to your system manuals
for instructions on how this is performed on your system.
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Setting the IP address manually using AXIS IP JumpStarter
Install AXIS IP JumpStarter in order to set the IP address of your print server.
It’s available on www.axis.com
1. Select the required server from the serial number list in the IP JumpStarter dialog window.
2. From the Server menu, select Set IP Address.
3. Click the radio button that corresponds to your choice of IP setting method.
You must define the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway when assigning a static IP address.
4. Click OK to save your settings.
5. Enter the server root password (by default set to pass), and click OK.
6. The AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e will appear in the list with the assigned IP address.
7. To verify that you have access to the print server’s web pages, highlight the print server in the
list and select Server Home Page from the Server menu.
Note:
If your print server does not appear in the serial number list, refer to the AXIS IP JumpStarter online
help files or the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual which is available on www.axis.com
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Setting the IP address manually using ARP/Ping
Refer to the appropriate section below to assign an IP address to your AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e
using arp/ping:
Windows
Open a Command Prompt and enter the following syntax:
Syntax Example
1.
arp -s <Internet address> <Ethernet address>
2.
ping <Internet address>
The host will return reply from 192.168.3.191, or a similar message. This indicates that the
address has been set and that communication is established. You are now ready to print.
UNIX, Mac OS X
Open a Terminal and enter the following syntax:
Syntax Example
1.
arp -s <Internet address> <Ethernet address>
2.
ping <Internet address>
The host will return psname is alive, or a similar message. This indicates that the address has
been set and that communication is established. You are now ready to print.
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-18-16-36
ping 192.168.3.191
arp -s 192.168.3.191.00:40:8c:18:16:36
ping 192.168.3.191
Important!
You must define the Default Router and Subnet Mask when you set a static IP address. Log in
to the print server’s web pages and select Admin | Network Settings | Detailed View | TCP/IP
| Default Router and Subnet Mask. DHCP, Auto-IP, BOOTP and RARP must first be set to No
Notes:
• The AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e supports WINS (Windows Internet Name Service), which is recommended
when setting the IP address using DHCP in Windows environments.
• Setting the IP address with arp and ping is only possible in the first ten minutes after re-booting
the print server.
• When you execute the ping command for the first time, you may experience a significantly longer
response time than usual.
• The arp command varies between different UNIX systems.
• You need root privileges on your UNIX system in order to execute the arp command and run axin-
stall (refer to the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual for more information).
• Some BSD type systems expect the host name and serial number in reverse order. Furthermore IBM
AIX systems will require the additional argument ether.
Example: arp -s ether <host name> <Ethernet Address> temp
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AS/400 SNA Printing
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must first assign an IP address to your
AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e print server. Refer to Assign an IP address on page 13.
Follow these instructions to configure your AS/400 and AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for SNA printing:
Step Action Described in
1.
2.
3.
Important!
SNA is not available for all AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e models. Please refer to Model Summary on page 6.
If you are using OS/400 Version 3 Release 1 or higher, the AS/400 host in 5494 CU Mode will be configured
automatically. The information provided in this section describes this automated configuration procedure.
The AS/400 Host System Checklist
Note:
For future reference, enter the values below in the The AS/400 and Mainframe Parameter Checklist on
page 60.
Configuring the AS/400 host system The AS/400 Host System Checklist on page 18
Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e on page 20
Completing the installation Verifying the Communication Link on page 21
1. Type DSPNETA on the AS/400 command line. For future reference, note the values of the
Local network ID and Default local location parameters. Press F3.
2. Type WRKLIND *ELAN to get a list of all line descriptions on the system. Type 5 in front
of the line description and press Enter.
3. Press F11 to display keywords.
4. For your future reference, note the values of the following parameters:
Local adapter address(ADPTADR) -and-
Maximum Controllers (MAXCTL)
Press Enter to view the active switched controllers display and verify that the number of
controllers does not exceed MAXCTL.
5. Press Enter repeatedly to display the SSAP list. Make sure there is at least one SSAP entry
dedicated for SNA. For your future reference, note the SSAP value for this entry.
6. Press Enter repeatedly to display the Autocreate controller (AUTOCRTCTL) parameter.
Ensure that the AUTOCRTCTL parameter is set to *YES. Press F3 to return to the
command line.
7. Type DSPSYSVAL QCHRID and press Enter. Note the code page for future reference.
Press F3.
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8. Type DSPSYSVAL QAUTOCFG and press Enter. Check that the parameter is set to
ON(1). Press F3.
9. Type DSPSYSVAL QAUTORMT and press Enter. Check that the parameter is set to
ON(1). Press F3.
10. Type DSPMODD QRMTWSC on the command line to check that the mode description
exists on the system. Press F3. Refer to the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual for
information regarding the QRMTWSC mode.
11. Type DSPUSRPRF QUSER. Make sure that the QUSER Status is *ENABLED and has its
Maximum Storage Allowed parameter set to *NOMAX. Press F3.
12. Use the command WRKCFGSTS *CTL xxxx*, where xxxx are the first 4 characters of
the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e LU Name, to delete any previously created Controller and
Device descriptions specific to your AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e. Delete the Device Descriptions
(indented text) first and then the Controllers. (You will find the print server’s LU Name in the
Parameter List, under SNA menu. Press the print server’s test button twice to print the
Parameter List.)
If you experience problems with the installation procedure, please refer to the AXIS
5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual on www.axis.com
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Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e
Note:
To perform the instructions presented in this section, you must first assign an IP address to your AXIS 5570e/AXIS
5670e using one of the methods presented in Assign an IP address on page 13.
After you have completed the procedures in The AS/400 Host System Checklist on page 18, follow
the instructions below to configure the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for SNA printing in the AS/400
environment using a Web browser:
1. Start a Web browser and enter the IP address or the host name of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS
5670e in the Address/Location field. Press Enter.
The internal Web pages of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e will appear:
Note:
To protect the admin pages and the Configuration Wizard from unauthorized use, enter a password (by default
set to Pass) in the Root Password field under Admin | General Settings.
2. Click the Configuration Wizard for IBM sessions button.
3. Click the Add Session button. This will start the Configuration Wizard which is a
step-by-step guide through the required IBM configuration settings.
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Notes for SCS printing:
• In the Configuration Wizard’s IBM Printer Emulation window, 38xx is the value used for laser printers and all
other values are used for matrix printers. For further information, see the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual.
• In the Configuration Wizard Printer Driver window, PCL is used for laser printers, all other values apply to
matrix printers.
Note for IPDS printing:
In the Configuration Wizard, you can choose between PCL or PostScript printing. Choose the printer language
that corresponds to your printer.
Verifying the Communication Link
1. Type WRKCFGSTS *CTL xxxx* on the AS/400 command line (xxxx equals the first four
characters of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e LU Name). The following items are displayed:
• One APPC controller with the same name as the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e LU Name.
• One APPC device with the same name as the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e LU Name, one
controlling session (QRMTWSC) and the currently active (default = 1) printer
sessions(QRMTWSC).
• One twinax controller named xxxxxRMT, where xxxxx is the first five characters of the
AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e LU Name.
• One twinax printer device named xxxxPRT0z where xxxx is the first four characters of
the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e LU Name and z is the printer device number.
The status of all items should now be ACTIVE or VARIED ON.
2. Type STRPRTWTR xxxxPRT0z on the AS/400 command line, where xxxxPRT0z is the
printer device name. This will start the writer for this printer device.
3. Direct a printout to this printer device to check the integrity of the communication link.
4. Press the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e test button once to print a test page. Ensure that the SNA
status is defined on the test page as Idle, Actv or LU-1
Note:
If the setup fails, please refer to the troubleshooting section in the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual, on
www.axis.com
Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration on page 56 for information on supported
management and configuration tools.
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AS/400 TN5250E Printing (SCS over IP)
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must first assign an IP address to your
AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e Print Server. Refer to Assign an IP address on page 13.
Follow these instructions to configure your AS/400 and AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for TN5250E
printing:
Step Action Described in
1.
2.
3.
Important!
• Make sure that the AS/400 host is running OS/400 V3R2 or higher with TCP/IP support installed and configured.
• Make sure that the latest PTFs are installed. Information about which PTFs to use can be obtained from
http://as400service.rochester.ibm.com/
The AS/400 Host System Checklist
Note:
Configuring the AS/400 host system The AS/400 Host System Checklist on page 22
Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e on page 23
Completing the installation Verifying the Communication Link on page 24
For future reference, enter the values below in the AS/400 and Mainframe Parameter Checklist on page 60.
1. Type WRKCTLD *VWS on the AS/400 command line and press Enter. Determine the
number of auto-configured virtual devices on your AS/400 system. Press F3.
2. Type DSPSYSVAL QAUTOVRT and press Enter. Make sure that the parameter is greater
than the number of auto-configured virtual devices. Press F3.
3. Type DSPSYSVAL QCHRID and press Enter. Note the system language (code page) for
future reference. Press F3.
4. Type WRKTCPSTS *IFC and press Enter to determine the IP address of the AS/400.
Press F3.
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Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e
Follow the instructions below to configure the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for TN5250E printing in
the AS/400 environment using a Web browser:
1. Start a Web browser and enter the IP address or the host name of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e
in the Address/Location field. Press Enter. The internal Web pages of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS
5670e will appear.
Notes:
• To protect the admin pages and the Configuration Wizard from unauthorized use, enter a password (which
is pass by default) in the Root Password field under Admin | General Settings.
• The AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e supports eight concurrent TN5250E host sessions.
2. Click the Configuration Wizard for IBM sessions button.
3. Click the Add Session button. This takes you to the Configuration Wizard which is a
step-by-step guide through the required configuration settings.
Notes:
• In the Configuration Wizard, you must choose a new and unused name for the printer (in the ‘Printer
Name’ field) in the ‘TN5250E Protocol Configuration’ window.
• In the Configuration Wizard’s Printer Driver window, PCL is used for laser printers, all other values apply to
matrix printers.
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Verifying the Communication Link
1. Type WRKCFGSTS *DEV xxxx*, where xxxx are the first four characters of the printer
device name, on the AS/400 command line. A list of printers will be displayed. Make sure that
the printer session is Active.
2. Direct a printout to this printer device to check the integrity of the communication link.
3. Press the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e test button once to print a test page. Make sure that the
TN5250E status is defined on the test page as Idle, Actv or LU-1.
Note:
If the setup fails, please refer to the troubleshooting section in the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual,
supplied on www.axis.com
Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration on page 56 for information on supported
management and configuration tools.
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AS/400 or Mainframe IPDS over PPR/PPD Printing
Note:
• (AS/400 only) Make sure that the AS/400 host is running OS/400 V3R6 or higher, with TCP/IP support installed and
configured.
• (AS/400 only) PSF must be installed on your AS/400
• (AS/400 only) Make sure that the latest PTFs are installed. Information about which PTFs to use can be obtained
from http://as400service.rochester.ibm.com/
• Some AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must first assign an IP address to your
AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e Print Server. Refer to Assign an IP address on page 13.
Follow these instructions to configure your AS/400 or Mainframe and AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for
IPDS over PPR/PPD printing:
Step Action Described in
1.
2.
3.
Configuring the AS/400 host system Configuring the AS/400 Host System on page 26
Configuring the Mainframe host system Configuring the Mainframe Host on page 27
Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e on page 28
Completing the installation Verifying the Communication Link (AS/400) on page 29
models are not available with IPDS. Please refer to Model Summary on page 6.
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Configuring the AS/400 Host System
When configuring the AS/400 host system you must create a printer device description as
described below:
1. Issue the command CRTDEVPRT.
2. Select a name for the printer device and enter it on the Device Description
(DEVD) line. The name may comprise the letters A-Z and the numerals 0-9, but must begin
with a letter. A maximum of 10 characters are allowed. In the following instructions, the
printer device name will be referred to as AXISPR1.
3. Enter *LAN at the Device class (DEVCLS) line.
4. Enter *IPDS at the Device type (TYPE) line.
5. Enter 0 on the Device model (MODEL) line.
6. Enter *IP at the LAN attachment (LANATTACH) line.
7. Enter a port number at the Port number (PORT) line. The Axis print server is
pre-configured with the port number 5001 for IPDS printing.
8. Enter a FGID number at the Font Identifier (FONT) line, e.g. 11 (Courier).
9. Enter the Remote location (RMTLOCNAME). Use the IP address of the AXIS
5570e/AXIS 5670e. Press Enter on your keyboard to create the printer device description.
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Configuring the Mainframe Host
1. Specify the TCP/IP address space name.
2. Define the Communication Control Unit, e.g. 3172, to MVS.
3. Modify the TCP/IP profile on your MVS system, if necessary.
4. Verify the communication between the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e and the IBM Mainframe, by
pinging the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e from the host.
5. Define the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e as a writer-controlled printer to JES2 or to JES3.
JES2 Example:
FSS (FSS1) PROC=SAMPPROC,HASPFSSM=HASPFSSM,
PRT1 FSS=FSS1,MODE=FSS,PRMODE=(LINE, PAGE,),
CLASS=C,UCS=0,SEP=NO,SEPDS=NO,CKPTPAGE=100,
START=YES,MARK=NO,TRKCELL=YES
JES3(using JNAME=PRT1) Example:
FSSDEF,TYPE=WTR,FSSNAME=FSS3,PNAME=SAMPPRO3,SYSTEM=SYS1, TERM=NO
DEVICE,DTYPE=PRTAFP1,JNAME=PRT1,JUNIT=(,SYS1,,ON),FSSNAME=FSS3,
MODE=FSS,PM=(LINE,PAGE,),CHARS=(YES,GT12),
CARRIAGE=(TES,A868),CKPNTPG=100,HEADER=YES,WC=(C)
6. Define the printer to PSF with a PRINTDEV statement, including the IP address and port
number.
For a more comprehensive description of the setup procedures, refer to the AXIS 5570e/AXIS
5670e User’s Manual on www.axis.com
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Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e
Follow the instructions below to configure your AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for AS/400 or Mainframe
IPDS over PPR/PPD printing using a standard Web browser:
1. Start a Web browser and enter the IP address or the host name of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS
5670e in the location field. Press Enter.
The internal Web pages of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e will appear.
Note:
To protect the admin pages and the Configuration Wizard from unauthorized use, enter a password (by default
set to pass) in the Root Password field under Admin | General Settings.
Note for IPDS printing:
In the Configuration Wizard, you can choose between PCL or PostScript printing. Choose the printer language
that corresponds to your printer.
2. Click the Configuration Wizard for IBM sessions button.
3. Click the Add Session button. This will start the Configuration Wizard which is a
step-by-step guide through the required configuration settings.
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Verifying the Communication Link (AS/400)
Follow the instructions below to verify the communication to the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e:
1. Type WRKCFGSTS *DEV AXISPR1 on the AS/400 command line and press Enter. The
previously created printer device will be displayed. The status of the printer device should be
VA R I E D O F F .
2. Vary on the printer device by typing
3. Press F5 to refresh the display. The printer device should now be
1 in the Opt field. Press Enter.
VA R IE D O N.
4. Start the printer writer by typing STRPRTWTR AXISPR1 on the AS/400 command line.
Press Enter.
5. Press F5 to refresh the display. The printer device should now be
ACTIVE/WRITER.
6. Direct a printout to this printer device. A successful printout verifies the communication link
between the AS/400 and the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e.
Note:
If the setup fails, please refer to the troubleshooting section in the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual, on
www.axis.com
Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration on page 56 for information on supported
management and configuration tools.
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Mainframe SNA Printing
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must first assign an IP address to your
AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e Print Server. Refer toAssign an IP address on page 13.
Follow these instructions to configure your Mainframe and AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for SNA
printing:
Step Action Described in
Configuring the Mainframe host system Configuring the Mainframe Host System for SNA Printing on
1.
page 31
Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for SNA Printing on
2.
page 32
Completing the installation Verifying the Communication Link on page 33
3.
Important!
SNA is not available for all AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e models. Please refer to Model Summary on page 6
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Configuring the Mainframe Host System for SNA Printing
Note:
When using a concentrator gateway between the host and your print server, it is not necessary to define separate
VTAM Major Node and PU definitions for the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e. You will instead be working with the gateway
VTAM definitions. Since the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e will appear to the host as one or several LU’s attached to the
gateway PU, you need only add LU definitions to the gateway major node definition and then proceed to step 3
below.
1. Define a VTAM Major Node Definition where the Print Server definitions will be
placed. Using a channel attached 3174 as a gateway to the host, this definition is typically
defined as a Local Major Node. If you are using a remotely attached gateway via a
37X5 communications controller or a LAN attached 3172, you will be working with a
Switched Major Node definition.
2. Add the Print Server PU and LU definitions to the major node definition.
Notes:
For Switched major Node definitions you will need to:
• Add the IDBLK (default = E07) and IDNUM (default = last 5 digits of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e MAC address)
entries to the PU definition.
• Code a PATH definition using the full 12 digit MAC address of the print server (the MAC address is identical
with the serial number which is found on the underside label on the print server).
Example:
• An AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e with a MAC/node address 00408C1B06D4 will be defined as: PA5470e1 PATH
DIALNO=010400408C1B06D4, GID=1, PID=1, GRPNM=gggggg
• ‘GRPNM’ specifies the symbolic name of a GROUP statement in an NCP major node. That GROUP statement
defines a logical group of SDLC switched lines or token-ring switched lines.
3. Ensure that the corresponding VTAM Logon-mode entries are available and that the
appropriate LU session types (LU1 or LU3) are used.
4. Vary ACTive the VTAM Major Node definition for the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e.
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Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for SNA Printing
Note:
To be able to perform the instructions presented in this section, you must first assign an IP address to your AXIS
5570e/AXIS 5670e using one of the methods presented in Assign an IP address on page 13.
Follow the instructions below to configure the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for SNA printing in the
Mainframe environment using a Web browser:
1. Start a Web browser and enter the IP address or the host name of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS
5670e in the Location/Address field. Press Enter.
The internal Web pages of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e will appear.
Note:
To protect the admin pages and the Configuration Wizard from unauthorized use, change the default password
(by default set to pass) in the Root Password field under Admin | General Settings.
Notes for SCS printing:
• In the Configuration Wizard’s IBM Printer Emulation window, 38xx is the value used for laser printers and all
other values are used for matrix printers. For further information, see the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual.
• In the Configuration Wizard Printer Driver window, PCL is used for laser printers, all other values apply to
matrix printers.
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Note for IPDS printing:
In the Configuration Wizard, you can choose between PCL or PostScript printing. Choose the printer language
that corresponds to your printer.
2. Click the Configuration Wizard for IBM sessions button.
3. Click the Add Session button. This will start the Configuration Wizard which is a
step-by-step guide through the required configuration settings.
Verifying the Communication Link
1. Press the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e test button once to print a test page and ensure that the
SNA status is defined as Idle, Actv, LU-1 or LU-3.
Notes:
If the LAN media at the remote (Print Server) location differs from that at the host location (e.g. Remote LAN =
Ethernet and Host LAN = Token Ring), the MAC address definitions must be modified, as outlined below:
Print Server Modifications:
The AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e Host MAC address (H1_MAC_ADDR) must be bit-order reversed for each byte, e.g.
if the host address is 08005AB77D49 the converted address will be 10005AEDBE92.
Host Modifications:
The required Host modifications are dependent upon the VTAM definition for the Major Node where the Print
Server definition is placed.
• Case 1 - VTAM Major Node definition is a Switched Major Node.
The MAC address of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e must be bit-order reversed in the PATH entry. An AXIS
5570e/AXIS 5670e with a MAC/node address of 00408C1B06D4 will be defined using the MAC/node address
000231D8602B as follows:
PA5701 PATH DIALNO=0104000231D8602B, GID=1, PID=1, GRPNM=gggggg
• ‘GRPNM’ specifies the symbolic name of a GROUP statement in an NCP major node. That GROUP statement
defines a logical group of SDLC switched lines or token-ring switched lines.
• Case 2 - VTAM Major Node definition is a Local Major Node.
When using a channel attached controller as gateway to the host, the MAC address of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS
5670e is configured in the gateway. The address must be reversed, as in case 1 above.
Note:
If the setup fails, please refer to the troubleshooting section in the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual,
supplied on www.axis.com
Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration on page 56 for information on supported
management and configuration tools.
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Mainframe TN3270E Printing
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must assign an IP address to your AXIS
5570e/AXIS 5670e Print Server. Refer to Assign an IP address on page 13.
Follow these instructions to configure your Mainframe and AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for TN3270E
printing:
Step Action Described in
1.
2.
3.
4.
Communication between the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e and Mainframe host is achieved via a
TN3270E server using the TCP/IP transport protocol for the supported data streams.
Configuring the Mainframe host
Consult your TN3270E server documentation and make sure that the appropriate VTAM host
system definitions are set up for mainframe-to-TN3270E server SNA communication.
Configuring the Mainframe host system Configuring the Mainframe host on page 34
Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e on page 35
Setting up the TN3270E server Setting up the TN3270E server on page 36
Completing the installation Verifying the Communication Link on page 38
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Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e
Follow the instructions below to configure the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for TN3270e printing in
the Mainframe environment using a Web browser:
1. Start a Web browser and enter the IP address or the host name of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e
in the location field. Press Enter.
The internal Web pages of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e will appear.
To protect the admin pages and the Configuration Wizard from unauthorized use, enter a password (by default
set to pass) in the Root Password field under Admin | General Settings
2. Click the Configuration Wizard for IBM sessions button.
3. Click the Add Session button. This will start the Configuration Wizard which is a
step-by-step guide through the required configuration settings.
Notes for SCS printing:
• In the Configuration Wizard’s IBM Printer Emulation window, 38xx is the value used for laser printers and all
other values are used for matrix printers. For further information, see the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e.
• In the Configuration Wizard Printer Driver window, PCL is used for laser printers, all other values apply to
matrix printers.
Note for IPDS printing:
In the Configuration Wizard, you can choose between PCL or PostScript printing. Choose the printer language
that corresponds to your printer.
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Setting up the TN3270E server
This section describes how to configure Microsoft’s SNA Server which has a built-in TN3270E
server.
Notes:
• The AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e supports eight concurrent TN3270E host sessions.
• For information on how to configure other TN3270E-capable servers, please refer to the AXIS 5570e/AXIS
5670e User’s Manual, on www.axis.com
Communication is established in two separate steps, Microsoft SNA Server-to-Host connection
and Microsoft SNA Server to AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e connection, described below:
Step 1:
SNA Server-to-Host Connection
1. Start Microsoft SNA Server Manager and click the Servers folder. The Main SNA Server
Manager Window is featured in the illustration below.
2. Insert a new Connection to the host under Connections. Refer to the online help for
assistance on how to configure the connection.
3. Select the new connection and Insert a 3270 Application LU (LUA) to this connection.
4. Set the LU Number to the LU Number specified in the host.
5. Set the LU Name to the name you want to use for the printer device. This is the same name
that you specify in the TN3270E Printer Name parameter of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e.
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6. Click OK.
SNA Server Manager Main Window
Step 2:
SNA Server - AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e connection
1. Select the new LUA and drag it to the TN3270 connection definition (highlighted in the SNA
Server Manager Window above).
2. Select the properties of the LUA.
3. Click on the TN3270 tab in the properties popup window.
4. Select Generic Printer Type.
5. Click on the IP Address List tab.
6. Specify the IP Address of the client(s) that you want to assign to this LU. This is the IP address
of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e, i.e. the same as the INT_ADDR parameter in the Print Server
and click OK.
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Verifying the Communication Link
Follow the instructions below to verify communication from the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e to the
Mainframe host via the SNA Server:
1. Activate the connection you created in step 2 of the above
5670e
connection
procedures. The status of the connection should be “active”.
SNA Server -
AXIS 5570e/AXIS
2. Make sure the corresponding LU in the host is activated.
3. Activate the TN3270 connection to the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e. The LUA should change
status to SSCP.
4. Send a print job from the host.
Note:
You can check the status of the TN3270E connection by printing a test page from the print server. This is done
by pressing the test button once. Make sure the TN3270E status (St:) line for your server connection is defined
as either:
- SSCP
- LU-1
- LU-3
Important!
If the setup fails, please refer to the troubleshooting section in the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual, on
www.axis.com
Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration on page 56 for information on supported
management and configuration tools.
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Setup for Windows
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must assign an IP address to your AXIS
5570e/AXIS 5670e Print Server. Refer to Assign an IP address on page 13.
Installing Printers in Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Follow the instructions below to use the standard Windows method (TCP/IP over LPR) for adding a
network printer in Windows 2000/ Windows XP.
Windows XP:
1. Go to Start | Printers and Faxes and click the Add a Printer icon to start the Add Printer
Wizard. Click Next.
Windows 2000:
1. Go to Start | Settings | Printers and click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer
Wizard. Click Next.
2. Select Local Printer attached to this computer.
Make sure the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box is not
checked. Click Next.
3. Click the Create a new port radio button and select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list.
Click Next and the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard starts.
Click Next.
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4. Enter the IP address of the print server (Example: 192.168.3.191).
The Port name field will be filled in automatically when you enter the IP address,
but you should add the port you want to use as a suffix to the IP address:
AXIS 5570e:
Add _LPT1 for the USB port.
Add _LPT1 for the parallel port.
AXIS 5670e:
Add LPT1 for LPT1
Add LPT2 for LPT2
Add COM1 for COM1.
Click Next.
5. Enter the Device Port you want to use:
AXIS 5570e: Choose LPT2 for the USB port* and LPT1 for the parallel port
AXIS 5670e: Choose between LPT1, LPT2 and COM1.
Click Next.
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6. Select Manufacturer and Printer from the lists. Click Next. If you already have the printer’s
driver installed, you will be asked whether to keep it or to replace it. Click Next. Supply a
name for the printer and choose whether you want to make it your default printer. Click Next.
7. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users, print a test page,
etc. Select the appropriate radio button and click Next and Finish.
* Visit www.axis.com/techsup for applications and updates.
Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration on page 56 for information on supported
management and configuration tools.
Installing Printers in Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT
AXIS Print Monitor is the recommended tool to use for network printing in Windows NT,
Windows 98 and Windows Me. Follow the instructions below to use the standard Windows
method (TCP/IP over LPR) with AXIS Print Monitor.
Note:
AXIS Print Monitor must be installed on all printing clients.
For Windows 98/Me:
1. Install AXIS PrintMonitor on all workstations that will print via the Axis print server.
AXIS PrintMonitor is available free of charge on www.axis.com
2. Next, start the Windows Add Printer Wizard: select Settings | Printers from the Start menu
and double-click the Add Printer icon.
3. 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 print server emulates a local
printer port. Click Next.
4. Choose the appropriate print driver for your printer. If the desired print driver already appears
within the displayed Manufacturers and printers lists, highlight your selection, click Next
and proceed directly to step 7. It is only necessary to perform steps 5- 6 if your printer does
not feature in the model list.
5. Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the printer driver diskette/CD into the appropriate disk
drive of your computer.
6. Select the type of printer you want to install from the diskette/CD and click Next. If you
already have the printer’s driver installed, you will be asked whether to keep it or to replace it.
7. Select the Printers@TCP/IP Port and click Next.
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8. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and choose whether you want it to be the default
printer. Click Next.
9. In the next window, do not
order a Test Page to be written, just click Finish.
10. The printer you have defined will now be displayed in the Printers Folder. Right-click the
printer object and select Properties.
11. Click the Details tab within the Properties page and then click Add Port to display the
available monitors.
12. Click the radio button “other”. Select AXIS Port and then click OK.
13. Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your choice of protocol and click OK.
14. Enter the IP address or the host name of your print server (Example IP address: 192.168.3.191
or host name: AXIS181636).
In the Logical Printer Name field, enter the port you wish to use; USB1, LPT1, LPT2 or COM1.
Click OK.
15. The TCP/IP port will then be added automatically to the list of available ports. Click Apply and
OK.
16. You may now configure the port, as described below. The Axis Printer Port is now installed.
Configure the Port:
1. Select Settings | Printers from the Start menu and highlight the printer you wish to
configure. Select File | Properties | Details and click Port Settings.
2. Choose whether error condition pop-up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in
the Configure AXIS Ports dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be
displayed after retry. Click OK.
Note:
Even if the desired printer is available in the Manufacturers and Printers lists, you are advised to use the print
driver provided with the printer. This assures you of the latest driver software.
For Windows NT 4
1. Install AXIS PrintMonitor on all workstations that will print via the Axis print server.
AXIS PrintMonitor is available free of charge on www.axis.com
2. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings | Printers from the Start menu and
double-click the Add Printer icon.
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3. The Wizard asks you to select My Computer or Network printer server. Select My Computer,
click Next.
4. Click Add Port... In the Available Ports dialog, select AXIS Port and click New Port...
5. Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your choice of protocol and click OK.
6. Enter the IP address or the host name of your print server (Example IP address: 192.168.3.191
or host name: AXIS181636).
In the Logical Printer Name field, enter the port you wish to use; USB1, LPT1, LPT2 or COM1.
Click OK, click Close. Select Manufacturer, Printers, choose a printer name and if you want to
use the printer as your default printer. Choose if you want to share the printer and print a test
page. Click Finish.
7. You may now configure the port, as described below. The Axis Printer Port is now installed.
Configure the Port:
1. Select Settings | Printers from the Start menu and highlight the printer you wish to
configure. Select File | Properties | Ports and click Configure Port.
2. Choose whether error condition pop-up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in
the Configure AXIS Ports dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be
displayed after retry. Click OK.
Note:
Even if the desired printer is available in the Manufacturers and Printers lists, you are advised to use the print driver
provided with the printer. This assures you of the latest driver software.
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Setup for NetWare
This sections contains basic setup instructions for NetWare. See the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e
User’s Manual on www.axis.com for more detailed instructions.
Setup using NDPS, on page 44
- Public Access Printers, on page 45
- Controlled Access Printers, on page 47
Basic Queue-based printing over IP, on page 49
Setup using NDPS
The AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e supports Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS). You can run NDPS
over Pure IP (TCP/IP) or IPX/SPX.
Before the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e can be installed, make sure that NDPS is installed and a
Broker is loaded on your NetWare file server.
AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e uses the AXIS NDPS Gateway for printing in networks using either IP or
IPX as transport protocols. The printer gateways are included with the NDPS software (from
version 5.1 and up) and are automatically installed together with NDPS.
Note:
NDPS requires that you run NetWare 4.11 or higher. Pure IP is only supported by NetWare 5 or higher.
Installing the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e in an NDPS environment
Having assigned an IP address to the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e as described on page 13, you are
now ready to install the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for NDPS printing. You can select to install the
connected printers as public or controlled access printers.
Note:
If you do not have an NDPS Manager object available, start out with creating one in the NetWare Administrator.
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Public Access Printers
Follow these instructions to create a public access printer using the NDPS Manager object in your
NetWare administrator utility:
1. Double-click on the NDPS Manager object you will be using to control the Printer Agents.
2. On the Identification page for the NDPS Manager, click the Printer Agent List button. The
Printer Agent List dialog will appear.
3. Click New. The Create Printer Agent dialog will appear.
4. Type a name of your choice in the Printer Agent Name field.
5. Select the Axis Gateway configuration in the Gateway Type window.
6. Click OK
7. In the Select the printer’s type window, choose your printer. If you cannot find the printer,
select an appropriate Generic one (PCL, PS, etc.)
8. Select TCP/IP (default) or IPX as network protocol.
9. Click Next.
10. You will find the print server in the next window with the printer attached on the connected
port.
Depending on the transport protocol you used when you start the installation, the print server
should appear as following:
TCP/IP Network protocol:
IP Address and Port, e.g.: 192.168.70.243 and LPT1
Only the ports with a connected printer show up in this window. If the printer is not in the dis-
played print list, click Manually specify the print server and proceed with these steps:
11. Enter the Print Servers’ IP address in the IP Address Field
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12. Choose a port in the Print Server Port field, e.g. LPT1.
The available ports are LPT1, LPT2, USB1 and COM1
IPX Network protocol:
All the available ports will be presented, regardless if the printers are or not connected to
those ports, e.g.
LPT1 AXIS5FF66A_P1
LPT2 AXIS5FF66A_P2
USB1 AXIS5FF66A_P2
COM1 AXIS5FF66A_P3
The IPX Addresses for the above printers will appear as:
<IPX External Network Number>:<Print Server’s HW address>:<Socket Number>
i.e.: 01d7e1c2:00408c5ff6a6:400c
where 400c, 401c, and 402c are the socket numbers corresponding the LPT1, LPT2, USB1 and
COM1 physical ports:
LPT1 400c
LPT2 401c
USB1 401c
COM1 402c
13. If the printer is not in the displayed print list, click Manually specify the print server and
then:
- Enter the <IPX External Network Number> in the Network field.
- Enter the <Print Server’s HW address> in the LAN HW address field.
14. Choose a port in the Print Server Port field, e.g. LPT1
The valid values for the port numbers are LPT1, LPT2, USB1 and COM.
15. Click Finish. Next, select the printer drivers for each client operating system. (Windows XP,
Windows 2000, Windows NT4 and Windows 98). These drivers will be automatically
downloaded to users’ workstations when they install this printer in the future.
16. Click Continue and OK in the next NDPS window. The new Printer Agent appears in the
Printer Agent List window. Check the Status: it should be Idle.
17. Press Cancel to close the NDPS Manager
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Controlled Access Printers
Follow these steps to create a controlled access printer as an object in the Directory Tree, using
the NetWare administrator utility:
1. Log in as Admin.
2. Start the NW Admin utility on any Workstation (SYS:PUBLIC\WIN32\nwadmin32.exe).
3. Browse the context your NDPS Manager resides in.
4. From the Object menu, select Create. The New Object dialog appears.
5. Select NDPS Printer. The Create NDPS Printer dialog appears.
6. Type a name of your choice in the NDPS Printer Name field, e.g. AXIS5FF66A_IPX1
In the Printer Agent Source field, select the source of the Printer Agent.
The following options are available:
- Create a New Printer Agent. If you select this option, you are asked to select either the
Novell Gateway or a third party Gateway.
- Existing NDPS Printer Object in NDPS. Use a Printer already configured as a controlled
access printer (NDPS Printer Object).
If you select this option, a list of current NDPS Printer Objects in this container will be
displayed from which you can select the one you want to use.
- Public Access Printer Agent. Use an existing Printer Agent representing a Public Access
Printer.
7. Select Create a New Printer Agent and click Create to display the Create Printer Agent
dialog.
8. Confirm the Printer Agent name (default is the name of the new printer you are creating) and
browse to select the NDPS Manager to which you want to assign it
9. Select AXIS Gateway Configuration in the Gateway Type field.
10. Click OK.
11. In the Select the printer’s type window choose your printer. If you cannot find the printer,
select an appropriate Generic one (PCL, PS, etc)
12. Select TCP/IP (default) or IPX as network protocol.
13. Click Next.
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14. You will find the print server in the next window with the printer attached on the connected
port.
Depending on the transport protocol you used when you start the installation, the print
server will appear as:
• TCP/IP Network protocol:
IP Address and Port, e.g: 92.168.70.243 and LPT1
Only the ports with a connected printer show up in this window.
If the printer is not in the displayed print list, click Manually specify the print server enter
the Print Servers’ IP address in the IP Address Field.
Choose a port in the Print Server Port field e.g. LPT1.
The valid values for the port numbers are, LPT1, LPT2, USB1 and COM1.
• IPX Network protocol:
All the available ports will be presented, regardless if the printers are or not connected to
those ports, e.g.
LPT1 AXIS5FF66A_P1
LPT2 AXIS5FF66A_P2
USB1 AXIS5FF66A_P2
COM1 AXIS5FF66A_P3
The IPX Addresses for the above printers will appear as:
<IPX External Network Number>:<Print Server’s HW address>:<Socket Number>
that is: 01d7e1c2:00408c5ff6a6:400c
where 400c, 401c, and 402c are the socket numbers corresponding the LPT1, LPT2, USB1 and
COM1 physical ports:
LPT1 400c
LPT2 401c
USB1 401c
COM1 402c
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If the printer is not in the displayed print list, click Manually specify the print server and
enter the <IPX External Network Number> in the Network field.
Enter the <Print Server’s HW address> in the LAN HW address field.
Choose a port in the Print Server Port field: e.g. LPT1.
The valid values for the port numbers are USB1, LPT1, LPT2 and COM1.
15. Click Finish.
16. Next, select the printer drivers for each client operating system. (Windows XP, Windows
2000, Windows NT4 and Windows 98). These drivers will be automatically downloaded to
users’ workstations when they install this printer in the future.
17. Click Continue and OK in the next NDPS window. Your printer will appear as an NDS object in
the Directory Tree and will offer a full range of network security options.
Basic Queue-based printing over IP
Axis print servers with software version 6.0 or later allow users to print in a Pure IP environment
using traditional queue-based printing (which usually uses the IPX transport protocol). Note that
only NDS queue-based printing is supported.
In the NetWare Pure IP environment, you must use the NetWare Administrator to create the
printer, print server and queue objects.
Installing the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e
Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e in the NetWare Pure IP
environment:
1. Start the Configuration Wizard for General Setup from the User mode in the AXIS
5570e/AXIS 5670e Web interface.
2. Click your way through the Wizard until reaching the NetWare page.
3. Set the parameters on the NetWare page:
• PSERVER NDS Tree (example: NW5TREE)
or
PSERVER NDS File Server: (example: FILESERVERNAME)
• PSERVER NDS Distinguished Name:
(example: AXISXXXXXX.<context>, where <context> is the container where you want to
create your print server
4. Finish the Wizard.
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5. Use the NetWare Administrator to create the printer, print server and queue objects in the
NDS tree and then link them together. The Print Services Quick Setup (Non-NDPS) utility can
be used for this. Go to Tools in the NetWare Administrator.
6. Use the Add Printer Wizard on your work station to install the printer on your client. Note
that only NDS queue based PSERVER printing is supported. When installing, choose Network
Printer and browse to the queue you have just created. Alternatively, choose Local Printer
and select the queue you have just captured.
Any configuration and management of the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e can be performed from any
standard Web browser. Please refer to Print Server Management using the built-in Web pages, on
page 57.
If both the IPX and IP protocols are enabled in your network and the print server uses
DUAL_STACK (enabled by default) as its network transport protocol, then IPX will be chosen. To
force the print server to use the IP transport protocol, go to your print server’s web interface and
choose Admin | Detailed View | NetWare and change the NetWare Transport Protocol from
DUAL_STACK to IP_ONLY. Save and exit when finished.
Note:
Pure IP requires that you run NetWare 5 or higher.
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Queue-based Printing Methods
The following overview explains the advantages and limitations of the two supported
queue-based printing methods.
Print Server Mode
The AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e logs in to a file server(s) and repeatedly polls the print queues
for print jobs. In this fashion, the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e emulates a NetWare print server,
which is a workstation running PSERVER. It provides high printing speed with low network
load and is the recommended mode for medium to large sized networks. Each print server
in PSERVER mode takes one NetWare user license.
Advantages
• High performance: up to 1 Mbyte/s
Limitations
• In bindery mode, this printing method requires a NetWare user licence for each AXIS
5570e/AXIS 5670e to file server link.
Remote Printer Mode
The AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e acts as Remote Printer for PSERVER.NLM running on the
NetWare file server, or to a dedicated workstation running PSERVER.EXE. In this fashion,
the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e emulates a workstation running the NetWare remote printer
software RPRINTER, or NPRINTER. This mode is only recommended for small networks
where the number of NetWare user licences is a major issue.
Advantages
• NetWare user licences are not required.
Limitations
• Lower performance, typically 20 - 70 kbytes/s for NLM.
• Higher network load.
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Setup for Macintosh
Mac OS X
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must assign an IP address to your AXIS
5570e/AXIS 5670e Print Server. Refer to Assign an IP address on page 13.
This section describes setting up your AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for printing in Mac OS X.
1. Select Print Center from the Applications | Utilities folder.
2. Click Add Printer...
3. From the Printer List dialog, select IP Printing.
4. Enter the IP address or Host name of your AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e.
5. Select Use Default Queue on Server or enter LPT1, LPT2, USB1 or COM1 in the Queue Name
field.
6. Select an appropriate printer driver for your printer or, if it is not available in the list, select
Generic. You can also browse for a printer driver on your computer or network by selecting
Other... from the list.
7. Click Add to complete the installation.
Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration on page 56 for information on supported
management and configuration tools.
Mac OS 9.1 or older
Basic configuration in AppleTalk is performed simply by opening the Chooser window and
selecting a printer. See the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual for detailed instructions.
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Setup for UNIX
The following printing tools are recommended for lpd printer configuration:
AIX
SMIT is the recommended printing tool. It contains an integrated printer driver list, but does not
have printer detection functionality.
Instructions:
Type the command smit in a Terminal window, then click Print Spooling.
Debian
printtool is the recommended printing tool. The program contains an integrated printer driver list,
but does not have printer detection functionality.
Instructions:
Type the command printtool in a Terminal window to start the graphical version.
HP UX
Sam is the recommended printing tool. It doesn’t provide an integrated printer driver list, nor
printer detection functionality.
Instructions:
Type the command sam in a Terminal window, click Printers and Plotters and then click Actions
and Add_Remote Printer/Plotter.
Red Hat
printconf is the recommended printing tool. The program contains an integrated printer driver list,
but does not have printer detection functionality.
Instructions:
Type the command printconf-gui in a Terminal window to start the graphical version.
You can also run printconf as a text-based application if you do not have the X Window System
installed, or if you prefer the text-based interface. Log in as root (or use the command su to
temporarily change to the root user), and type the command /usr/sbin/printconf-tui
from a shell prompt.
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Solaris 9
The printing tool is called Printer Administrator. This operating environment has an integrated
printer driver list, but does not have printer detection functionality.
Instructions:
Type the command /usr/sadm/admin/bin/printmgr in a Terminal window.
SuSE
YaST2 is the recommended printing tool. It contains a printer driver list as well as printer
detection capability.
Instructions:
To start the Printer Configuration tool, select this from the Desktop:
YaST2 menu button (on the panel) | In Yast Control Center | Hardware | Edit Printers
axinstall script
The Axis Communications’ axinstall script supports lpd, ftp, PROS A and PROS B print methods.
For more advanced printing functionality, use the PROS filter or named pipe methods.
The axinstall script is an installation and management utility for Axis print servers. With this
installation script, the printer connected to the print server will appear as though it is directly
connected to the host print spooler. If you want to integrate your AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e into
your host spooler, you can use the Axis installation script axinstall, or perform a manual
integration.
Follow these instructions to download axinstall to your host:
1. Open a Terminal window and log in to the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e by typing:
ftp <IP address> or ftp <host name>
2. Enter root as the default user id and pass as the default Administrator password.
3. Enter the following command to download the
transfer mode):
get axinstall
4. Exit from the ftp program and enter the following command to install the AXIS 5570e/AXIS
5670e using the
started.
sh axinstall (or sh ./axinstall depending on your system)
axinstall
script. Follow the instructions that appear when the script has
axinstall
script (make sure you use the ASCII
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Note:
• LPRng is not supported by axinstall
• You need root privileges on your UNIX/Linux and Mac system in order to run axinstall
• PROS is a protocol developed by Axis Communications. It comes in two versions;
named pipe (PROS A) and filter (PROS B).
If you need additional instructions, please refer to the relevant sections in the AXIS 5570e/AXIS
5670e User’s Manual on www.axis.com
Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration on page 56 for information on supported
management and configuration tools.
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Print Server Management and Configuration
Overview
The following table shows the management and configuration tools that are available for the
AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e.
Protocols Operating Systems Configuration/Management methods
TCP/IP Windows 98/NT/Me/2000/XP
UNIX
Mac OS X
IPX/SPX NetWare Novell Utilities
NetBIOS/NetBEUI Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000
OS/2
AppleTalk Macintosh Web browser, Mac-FTP
Note:
Please refer to the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual for a comprehensive description of the
supported configuration and management tools.
Web browser, AXIS ThinWizard, FTP, Telnet,
SNMP
Axis Print Monitor
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Print Server Management using the built-in Web pages
Follow the instructions below to access the built-in web pages of your AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e:
1. Enter the print server’s IP address (or host name) in the Location/Address field of your Web
browser. Press Enter. The Printer Overview page will appear. Click the Admin button to
access the Administration web pages.
2. You may be prompted for a password.
The default user name is root and the default password is pass.
root
pass
Notes:.
• It is highly recommended that the default password is changed to prevent unauthorized access to the print
server’s configuration pages. This is done from the Admin | General Settings | General tab in the Root Pass-
word field.
• You can address the print server’s Web interface in the secure way, i.e. via https://
To do this you must enable the SSL/TLS protocols in the web interface: Admin | Network Settings | Detailed
View| TCP/IP and set the HTTPS Enabled parameter to Yes (you must have a valid certificate loaded).
If you do not have a valid certificate loaded, select Admin | Security Settings and click Create.
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Print Server Management using AXIS ThinWizard
AXIS ThinWizard allows you to manage and upgrade multiple Axis products. You can find, install,
monitor, configure and upgrade your Axis print servers remotely in any TCP/IP network using a
standard Web browser.
AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e require AXIS ThinWizard 3.5 and up.
Install AXIS ThinWizard:
AXIS ThinWizard 3.0 and up is Windows 2000 and Windows XP compatible, and is available free
of charge on www.axis.com. Install AXIS ThinWizard on a designated computer on your network.
When you want to use AXIS ThinWizard for management purposes, you can access it via any
standard Web browser. To install, follow the instructions in the Installation Wizard. During the
installation, you will be asked to enter a user id and a password. These will be used when logging
in to AXIS ThinWizard, please take a note of them.
How to use AXIS ThinWizard:
1. Start a Web browser on a computer in your network.
2. Enter the IP address (or host name) of the computer where you installed AXIS ThinWizard.
3. Enter the user id and password, specified during the installation of AXIS ThinWizard (see
above) and click the Log in button.
4. The first time you use ThinWizard, set the Preferences to reflect your network environment.
Select a network group from the list on the Manage Network page. If the list is empty, you
must first create a group. Click the Network Groups tab and follow the instructions.
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Using the Test Button
The following operations can be performed by pressing the test button in specific sequences.
Please refer to Product Overview on page 4, to identify the location of the test button.
Print a Test Page:
Press the test button once to print a test page.
Print a Parameter List:
Press the test button twice to print a list of all parameters.
Perform a Factory Default:
1. Remove the external power supply to switch off the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e.
2. Press and hold down the test button, while you reconnect the external power supply.
3. Continue to hold down the test button until the network indicator remains constantly lit. This
should take about 20 seconds.
4. Restart the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e by disconnecting and reconnecting the external power
supply
.
Important!
All parameters are reset to their default values when performing a factory default with the test button.
Installed certificates and keys are not affected by a factory default.
Please refer to the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User’s Manual for more information about the test
button.
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AS/400 and Mainframe Parameter Checklist
This table is a summary of the AS/400 and Mainframe parameters. In the “My Print Server”
column you can enter the unique configuration values of your print server for future reference.
This will be of help in the configuration process. The Information field column contains the names
of the Web page information fields where you enter these values.
Enter the values that are relevant to your network environment in the table below:
AS/400 Parameters Keywords Information Field My Print Server Model:
SNA 5494
Network Attribute
Local Network ID Local 5494 Network
Name
Host Network Name
Default Local Location Host LU Name
Line Description
Local Adapter Address ADPTADR Host MAC Address
Maximum Controllers MAXCTL
SSAP for SNA Local SSAP Value
System Values
System Language QCHRID
Code page
System Language
TN5250E
TCP/IP
Internet Address Host IP Address
System Values
System Language QCHRID
Code page
System Language
PPR/PPD
System Values
System Language QCHRID
Code page
Device Description
TCP Port Port TCP Port Number
System Language
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Mainframe Parameters Information Field My Print Server Model:
SNA:
Host/Gateway Mac address Host Mac address
IDBLCK IDNUM Local node ID
Local address LU number
System language System language
TN3270E:
Host name/Internet address of TN3270E
server
System language System language
PPR/PPD
System Language System Language
Port number TCP Port number
Host name
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