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Safety Notices

Please take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS 540/640. Caution! - must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment.

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Important: - must be observed to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices unless you have taken appropriate measures!

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) notices - 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

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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 env iron ment. Operation of this eq ui p men t in a residential area is likely to ca use interference in which ca s e the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measure s ma y be r equired to correct the interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) notices - Europe

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This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission accordi n g to limit B of EN55022/1994, and the requirements for immunity according to EN50082-1 /1992 residential, commercial, and light industry (Compliance is not val id for unsh iel d ed network and printer cables).

Liability

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform us by contacting your local Axis office. 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. Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of

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merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis Co mmunications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

Year 2000 compliance

Axis Communications warra n ts that all versions of the AXIS 540 /6 40, w ith s oftware versions 5.48 or later, are Year 2000 compliant.

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Axis’ Trademarks

NetPilot, ThinServer, ThinWizard.

Other Trademark Acknowledgments

AIX, Apple, DEC, DOS, Ethernet, EtherTalk, HP, IBM, JetAdmin, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, LAN Server, LANtastic, Macintosh, Microsoft, MVS, NDPS, Netscape, Novell NetWare, OS/2, OS/400, PostScript, SCO, UNIX, VM, VMS, VSE, Windows, are registered trademarks of the respective holders.

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 540/640 Network Print Server. This product has been developed to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to the shared printer resources.

IMPORTANT!

This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the AXIS 540/640 in various network environments. It is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the AXIS 540/640. To fully benefit from the manual, you should be fami liar with basic networking principles.

This manual is applicable for the AXIS 540/640, with software release 6.00 or later. Unless stated otherwise, the AXIS 540+, AXIS 542+, AXIS 640 and AXIS 642 are collectively

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

About Axis

Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for network-connected computer peripherals. Si nce the star t in 1984 , it has b een one of the fas test gr owing co mpanie s in the market and is now a leader in its field.

ThinServer™ Technology - enables Axis’ products to act as intelligent file server independent ThinServer devices. A ThinServer device is a network server which includes “thin” embedded server software capable of simultaneous multiprotocol communication, scalable RISC hardware and a built-in Web server which allows easy access and management via any standard Web browser. The ThinServer technology makes it possible to connect any electronic device to the network, thus providin g “Ac cess to everything”.

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Today, Axis Communications is offering six major ThinServer product lines consisting of: Network Print Servers - offer a powerful and cost-efficient method for sharing printer resources

in your network. They connect to any standard printer, featuring high performance, simple management and easy upgrading across the network. The print servers are available in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.

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IBM Mainframe and S/3x - AS/400 Print Servers and Protocol Converters - include a wide range of LAN, coax and twinax attached pri n t servers for the IBM host environment. By emulating IBM devices, these servers provide conversion of the IPDS, SCS and 3270DS data streams to the major ASCII printer languages.

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Network Attached CD/DVD Servers - provide a flexible and cost-effici e nt solution for sharing CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and other optical media across the network. They are available in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.

Network Camera Servers - provide live images using standard Internet technology, thus enabling access to live cameras via any standard Web browser. They offer a perfect solution for remote

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surveillance over the Internet; their s harp images can bring life into any web site. These servers support Ethernet as well as PSTN and GSM phone lines.

Network Scan Servers - enable easy distribution of paper-based information across workgroups

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and the enterprise. By sending scanned documents to your destination via the Internet/intranet, you will reduce your faxing/mailing costs, as well as save time, thus improv ing your organization’s efficiency.

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

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appropriate channels to ensure you a rapid response. If you are connected to Internet, you can find on-line manuals, technical support, firmware

updates, application software, company information, on the addresses listed below.

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WWW: http://www.axis.com FTP server: ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axis

AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Where to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

How to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Section 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The AXIS Online CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AXIS 540+/542+ Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

AXIS 640/642 Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Section 3 Basic Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting a printer to the Token Ring Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Assigning an IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Section 4 Setting Up - NetWare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setup using NDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Installing the AXIS 540/640 in NDPS environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Advanced Installation using AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Basic Queue-based Printing (Pure IP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Queue-based Printing Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Section 5 Setting Up - Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

AXIS Print System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Windows 95 and Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Windows NT4.0 and Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

AXIS Print Monitor Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Windows NT 3.5x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

AXIS Print Utility for Windows Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Windows Clients using LANtas tic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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Section 6 Setting Up - OS/2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

TCP/IP Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

NetBIOS/NetBEUI Pr in ti n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Installation Using the Chooser Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Choosing a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Installation in the UNIX Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Using Logical Printers to Customize your Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Section 9 Management & Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Using a Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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Using AXIS ThinWizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Using AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Using Telnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Using SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Using HP Administration To ol s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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Using Novell Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Section 10 IPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

User Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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Address Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

How It Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Section 11 Upgrading the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Obtaining the Updated Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Upgrading the Firmware Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

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Appendix A Test Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Appendix B The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Appendix C Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Appendix D Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

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Section 1: Introduction AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual

Section 1 Introduction

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Based on the ThinServer technology, the AXIS 540/640 allows you to share your available printer resources with everyone on your network. You can connect your AXIS 540/640 directly to any standard printer.

The AXIS 540+ Network Print Server

The AXIS 540/640 family currently consists of four models. Their main differences are summarized in the table below:

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Ethernet X X Token Ring X X Network

Speed(Mbps) Network

Cabling Macintosh sup-

port Embedded Web

management

10 10 4 or 16 4 or 16

10baseT 10base2 UTP STP

X X

X X X X

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Note: ❏ If your printer supports the mini-Centronics standard, a

centronics-to-mini-centronics cable must be used.

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Where to use it

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Supported

Environments

The AXIS 540/640 is the ideal print server in mixed environments as it can communicate with all the major computer systems and network protocols including:

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• Windows

• Windows clients connected to LANtastic networks

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• Macintosh (Not supported by AXIS 640 and AXIS 642)

• Internet/intranet via any standard Web browser

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How to use it

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Installation and

Integration

Notes: ❏ The AXIS 540+ and the AXIS 542+ can be installed in the

Configuration and

Management

The installation of the AXIS 540/640 and its integration into the network is performed using the appropriate Axis client software, provided with your print server:

• AXIS NetPilot™ (NetWare - IPX)

• AXIS Print System (Windows 95/98, NT4.0 and 2000)

• AXIS Print Monitor (Windows NT 3.5x)

• AXIS Print Utility for Windows (Windows 3.1 and WfW)

• AXIS Print Utility for OS/2

• axinstall (UNIX)

Macintosh environment without any Axis client software.

❏ The AXIS 540+ and the AXIS 542+ can b e ins talled i n Ne tWare -

Pure IP environments with NetWare Administrator.

As the AXIS 540/640 comprises a built-in Web server, it can be configured and managed directly from its internal Web pages, using HTTP over TCP/IP. Access to the AXIS 540/640 via any javascriptenabled Web browser, offers you a platform-independent management tool that is suitable for all supported network environments.

In TCP/IP networks you can also use AXIS ThinWizard, which provides you with remote management capabilities for your AXIS ThinServer devices.

If your network does not support TCP/IP, you can use AXIS NetPilot to configure and manage the AXIS 540/640. AXIS NetPilot supports communication via IPX/SPX and NetBIOS/NetBEUI.

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Features and Benefits

Reliability The AXIS 540/640 print server provid es high performance and

reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the proven AXIS ETRAX chip, which comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers.

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Flexibility It supports printing in all the major computer systems and

environments, including five different print methods in the TCP/IP environment.

The integrated IPP function in the AXIS 640/642 allows for printing from LAN to LAN via a WAN, such as the Internet.

Speed The AXIS ETRAX chip has been specifically designed for LAN

products and benefits users with a faster throughput than a direct PCto-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 sup ported.

Easy to Install Using the available Axis installation tools, you can install the AXIS

540/640 into any of the supported networking environments in just a few minutes.

Security You can assign passwords to restrict both login and printer access.

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Monitoring The provided AXIS Print System software, the AXIS NetPilot

software and the internal AXIS 540/640 Web pages allow you to continuously monitor printer status.

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The AXIS Print System and the AXIS Print Monitor can be configured to display pop- up messages that show the status of peer-topeer print jobs.

The AXIS 540/640 additionally supports SNMP for remote monitoring.

Futureproof You can upgrade the AXIS 540/640 Flash memory over the network.

This allows you to quickly update and enhance the operational features of your AXIS 540/640 when new print server software becomes ava ilable. All software updates are free of charge.

Pocket-sized The AXIS 540/640 is equipped with one high-speed parallel port

connector that plugs directly into the printer´s parallel port.

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Section 2 Product Overview

Package Contents

Verify that nothing is missing from the prin t server package by using the check list below. Please contact your dealer if anything should be missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable.

 AXIS 540+, part no: 0058-3,

AXIS 542+, part no: 0058-4, AXIS 640, part no: 0059-1, AXIS 642, part no: 0059-2

 AXIS Online CD, revision 5.3 or higher

 AXIS 540/640 User Guide part no: 17148, Rev. 3.2

Power Supply:

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Part no.

Australia 12867 13269 Europe 13599 13267 Japan 13249 13936 UK 12866 13268 USA 12919 13270

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Optional accessories  Self-adhesive velcro ribbons, part nos: 13282 and 13283

 BNC T-adaptor (AXIS 542+ only), part no: 12839  Printer cable extension, part no: 13522

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The AXIS Online CD

The AXIS Online CD provides an easy-to-use electronic catalog, that

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includes all of the latest AXIS Utilities Software, Product Software, White Papers, User Documentation, Technical References, etc. It is compatible for use within all of the supported Axis computing environments.

Start-up procedures

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The AXIS Online CD starts automatically from a local CD drive on

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and MacOS

Note: ❏ If the Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 is not installed on to your

Windows 95/98, NT and 2000 platforms. Windows 3.1 user’s are simply required to navigate to the CD root

directory and click on the setup31.exe file from within the Windows File Manager.

Using your preferred file manager application, navigate to the CD root directory and click start.pdf .

system, you can download it by clicking the Acrobat Reader button located on the starting page on the AXIS On line CD.

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AXIS 540+/542+ Physical Description

LPT1 Printer Connector

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Ethernet 10base2 Connector

Ethernet

10baseT Connector

External Power Supply Connector

Plan view of the AXIS 540+/542+

Test Button

Network Indicator Power Indicator

Network Connectors The AXIS 540+ is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet networks and

connect to the network via a twisted pair (10baseT) cable. The AXIS 542+ is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet networks and

connect to the network via a thin wire (10base2) cable.

Printer Port The AXIS 540+/542+ print s erver is provi ded with a singl e high-s peed

IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port, that connects directly, without the need of cabling, to any standard printe r.

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Centronics-to-Centronics and Centronics-to-mini Centronics extension cables may be obtained from your local distributor for use with printers physically unable to accommodate the AXIS 540+/542+.

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Test Button The test button is used for:

• Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer.

• Printing the parameter list showing all the AXIS 540+/542+

settings.

• Resetting the AXIS 540+/542+ parameters to the factory default settings.

Refer to Appendix A - Test Button, on page 148, for more information about the test Button.

Network Indicator The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity.

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Power Indicator The power indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or it

flashes, there is a problem with the AXIS 540+/542+ or its power supply.

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AXIS 640/642 Ph ysical Description

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Token Ring STP Connector

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Token Ring

UTP Connector

External Power Supply Connector

Plan view of the AXIS 640/642

LPT1 Printer Connector

Ring Speed Switch (recessed)

Test Button

Network Indicator

Power Indicator

Network Connectors The AXIS 640 is designed for 4 and 16 Mbps Token Ring networks

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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 tw isted pair (STP) cable.

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Printer Port The AXIS 640/642 print servers are provided with a single high-speed

IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port, that connects directly, without the need of cabling, to any standard printe r.

A Centronics-to-Centronics extension cable may be obtained from your local distributor for use with printers physically unable to accommodate the AXIS 640/642.

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Test Button The test button is used for:

• Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer.

• Printing the parameter list showing all the AXIS 640/642 settings.

• Resetting the AXIS 640/642 parameters to the factory default

settings.

Refer to Appendix A - Test Button, on page 148 for more information about the test button.

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Ring Speed Switch This switch is set to match your network speed.

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 it

flashes, there is a problem with the AXIS 640/64 2 or its powe r sup p ly.

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Section 3 Basic Installation

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Getting Started

After you have verified that no items presented in Package Contents, on page 13, are missing, you are now ready to install your AXIS 540/64 0.

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Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 540/640 in your environment:

1. Start the procedure by connecting the AXIS 540/640 to your network and printer as described in the following table:

Print Server Model Go to...

AXIS 540+ AXIS 542+

AXIS 640 AXIS 642

Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network, on page 21

Connecting a printer to the Token Ring Network, on page 23

2. When the AXIS 540/640 is successfully c onnected, proceed to the Installation Guide, on page 25, where you will find further information about how to install and integrate the AXIS 540/640 in your network environments.

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Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network

Follow the instructions below to connec t a printer to the network via the AXIS 540+/542+ print server.

Caution! ❏ The AXIS 540+/542+ external power supply you are using must

be marked with the correc t voltage! Refer to Package Contents, on page 13.

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1. Make sure that the printer is switched off and that the AXIS 540+/542+ external power supply is disconnected.

2. Locate the serial number, found on the underside label of the AXIS 540+/542+, and write it down. You will need this number later during the network configuration.

3. Connect the AXIS 540+/542+ to the printer, either directl y to the parallel printer port, or using the optional printer cable extension with the optional velcro ribbons.

4. Connect your AXIS 540+/542+ to the network using a twisted pair (10baseT) or thin wire (10base2) cable.

5. Switch on the printer and connect the external po wer supply to the AXIS 540+/542+. The power indicator lights. If the network indicator starts to flash, the AXIS 540+/542+ is successfully connected to the network.

6. Press and release the test button on the AXIS 540+/542+ to print a test page. If the printer and the AXIS 540+/542+ are correctly connected, the AXIS 540+/542+ internal te st page wi ll be printed.

You are now ready to install your server onto your network using one of the methods detailed in the Installation Guide, on page 25.

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Notes: ❏ The test page includes a list of the most important parameters,

including the network speed and the firmware version number.

❏ Each AXIS 540+/542+ Print Server is pre-configured with a

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unique node address that is identical to the serial number. The node address can be changed using AXIS NetPilot, or any standard Web browser. Please refer to Section 9 Management & Configuration, on page 108, for more information.

❏ The AXIS 540+/542+ uses high speed Centronics

Communication. For use with older printer s not sup porting high speed, this function can be disabled by using AXIS NetPilot, or any standard Web browser. Please refer to Section 9 Management & Configuration, on page 108, for more information.

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Connecting a printer to the Token Ring Network

Follow the instructions below to connec t a printer to the network via the AXIS 640/642 print server.

Caution! ❏ The AXIS 640/642 external power supply you are using must be

marked with the correct voltage! Refer to Section 2 Package Contents, on page 13.

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❏ DO NOT connect or disconnect the network cabling while AXIS

640/642 is powered on.

1. Make sure that the printer is switched off and that the AXIS 640/642 external power supply is disconnected.

2. Locate the serial number, found on the underside label of the AXIS 640/642, and write it down. You will need this number later during the network configuration.

3. Connect the AXIS 640/642 to the printer, either directly to the parallel printer port, or using the optional printer cable extension with the optional velcro ribbons.

4. Slide the Ring Speed switch towards 4 or 16 depending on the ring speed of your network.

5. Connect your AXIS 640/642 to the network using an Shielded Twisted Pair (Medi a Type 1) or U nsh ie ld e d Tw isted Pair (Media Type 3) cable.

6. Switch on the printer and connect the external po wer supply to the AXIS 640/642. The power indicator lights. If the network indicator starts to flash, the AXIS 640/642 is successfully connected to the network.

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7. Press and release the test button on the AXIS 640/642 to print a test page. If the printer and the AXIS 640/642 are correctly connected, the AXIS 640/642 internal test page will be printed.

You are now ready to install your server onto your network using one of the methods detailed in the Installation Guide, on page 25.

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Notes: ❏ To minimize signal noise, it is recommended that you use

screened or foiled Media Type 3 cabling for 16 Mbps networks and not

standard UTP cabling.

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❏ The test page includes a list of the most important parameters,

including the network speed and the firmware version number.

❏ Each AXIS 640/642 Print Server is pre-configured with a unique

node address that is identical to the serial number. The node address can be changed using AXIS NetPilot, or any standard Web browser. Please refer to Section 9 Management & Configuration, on page 108, for more information.

❏ The AXIS 640/642 uses high speed Centronics Communication.

For use with older printers not supporting high speed, this function can be disabled by using AXIS Net Pilot , or any standard Web browser. Please refer to Section 9 Management & Configuration, on page 108, for more information.

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Installation Guide

Installation Methods The method of installation that you choose should be dictated by your

printing requirements and your supported network environments. Select the appropriate installation me thod from the table below:

Environment Network Configuration Action

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NDPS (Pure IP)

Standard NetWare (Pure IP)

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Macintosh(*) AppleTalk See Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh, on page 87

NDPS (IPX) See Setup using NDPS, on page 45

Standard NetWare (IPX) See Basic Set up w ith AXI S Net Pi lot, on page 27

Advanced configuration (IPX)

TCP/IP See Section 5 Setting Up - Windows, on page 55

NetBIOS/NetBEUI See Section 5 Setting Up - Windows, on page 55

TCP/IP

NetBIOS/NetBEUI See Section 6 Setting Up - OS/2, on page 81

See Assigning an IP address, on page 31 See Setup using NDPS, on page 45

See Assigning an IP address, on page 31 See Basic Queue-based Printing (Pure IP), on

page 52

See Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot, on page 27. Proceed with Advanced Installation using AXIS

NetPilot, on page 48

See Assigning an IP address, on page 31 Proceed with Section 6 Setting Up - OS/2, on

page 81

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Macintosh

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UNIX TCP/IP

See Assigning an IP address, on page 31 Proceed with Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX, on

page 93

* Macintosh is not supported by the AXIS 640 and AXIS 642

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Installation Tools The appropriate installation tools for the AXIS 540/640 are

summarized in the following table:

Environment Operating System Protocols Installation Tool

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NetWare TCP/IP NetWare Administrator

IPX/SPX AXIS NetPilot

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Macintosh

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Windows 95/98/NT/2000

Windows 3.1/WfW TCP/IP LPR Spooler (*)

OS/2 TCP/IP Standard using the lprportd

Macintosh (**) AppleTalk Standard using the Chooser UNIX TCP/IP axinstall

TCP/IP AXIS Print System NetBIOS/NetBEUI AXIS Print System

NetBIOS/NetBEUI AXIS Print Utility for Windows

service method

NetBIOS/NetBEUI AXIS Print Utility for OS/2

Recommended installation tools for the AXIS 540/640

* A shareware LPR spooler is available for Windows for

Workgroups. Yo u can download this software from

ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axis/software/prt_srv/utility/wlprs/.

** Macintosh is not supported by the AXIS 640 and AXIS 642

models.

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Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot

Follow the instructio ns available on th e AXIS Online CD to inst all the AXIS NetPilot software on to your computer. AXIS NetPilot runs on any of the Windows platf orms; Window s 3.x, Wi ndows 95, Wi ndows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows for Workgroups.

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Starting the

Installation

Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 540/640 with AXIS NetPilot:

1. Start AXIS NetPilot by double-clicking the NetPilot icon, which is located in the folder where you installed AXIS NetPilot.

2. Locate the AXIS 540/640 in the ‘New Ax is U nit s ’ fo lder . Select it and click the Install button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar. If your network is large, it could t ake a few seconds before the pr int serve r appears in the folder.

3. Choose the with Installation Wizard op tion and click OK. The following screen appears:

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The AXIS Installation Wizard Main window

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The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard guides you through the installation process. The following options are available:

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Note: ❏ The number of options varies according to the number of

environments you enable.

Print Server Name The default print server name consists of the characters ‘AXIS’

followed by the last six digits of the serial number. If you want to change the print server name, just type the new name in the av ail a ble text field.

Environments Choose which networking environments you want to configure the

AXIS 540/640 for, i.e. NetWare, TCP/IP, Windows & OS/2 or Macintosh. If your network co mprises vario us differen t platforms, you can enable any combination of environments.

Note: ❏ Macintosh is not available for the AXIS 640 and the AXIS 642

models.

NetWare NDS Place NetWare Print Queues on a specific bindery server, or

alternatively into an NDS Tree.

The IP address Choose the method the AXIS 540/640 should employ for obtaining

an IP address. DHCP, ARP, RARP and BOOTP are supported. You can also select to set the IP address manually. Refer to Assigning an IP address, on page 31 for further information about setting the IP address.

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Print Queues

The AXIS 540/640 uses the print server name followed by the printer port as the default Print Queue name and print server port name. If you want to change the default printer queue names, just type the new names in the available text fields.

Environment Default Names

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Default Print Queue Names and Print Server Port Names

for each of the operating environments.

Test Page The final user prompt in the Installation Wizard allows you to print a

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.

Unless you want to connect or create additional printing queues, the installation for the NetWare e n vironment is now completed.

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Notes: ❏ The parameters entered during installation are not permanent;

they can be altered at any time according to your network printing requirements.

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❏ No serious or permanent damage will be caused if you make a

mistake during installation. If you find, at any time, that printing is not satisfactory, the parameters can easily be changed to tune the system to your requirements.

❏ For information on advanced functions, please refer to the AXIS

Network Print Server Technical Reference. You can download this or other technical information over the Internet by accessing the Axis WWW Home Page at http://www.axis.com/ or the AXIS Online CD.

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Assigning an IP address

To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, enabling TCP/IP printing and Web browser management, an IP address must be assigned to your AXIS 540/640.

Before you start

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System privileges You need root privileges on your UNIX system, or administrator

privileges on a Windows NT server to set the IP address using RARP, BOOTP or DHCP.

Ethernet address You need to know the Ethernet address of your AXIS 540+/542+ to

perform the installation. The Ethernet address is based upon the serial number of your AXIS 540+/542+. This means, for example, that an AXIS 540+/542+ with the serial number of 00408C 100086, wi ll have the corresponding Ethernet address of 00 40 8C 10 00 86. The serial number is located on the bottom label of the unit.

Node address In Token Ring networks the node address is either the serial number

found on the underside label of the AXIS 640/642 or a Locally Administrated Address

IP address Unless you are downloading the IP address using DHCP, you must

obtain an unused IP address from your network administrator.

Important: ❏ DO NOT use the IP addresses used in the following examples

when installing your AXIS 540/640. Always consul t your network administrator before ass ig n ing an IP address to your AXIS 540/640.

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Methods for setting

the IP Address

Notes: ❏ The ARP and RARP methods operate on single network segments

You can set the IP address using one of the f ollo wing methods, depending on your network operating environment:

Method Network environments See ...

AXIS IP Installer Windows 95/98/NT/2000 page 34

DHCP

ARP

RARP UNIX page 40

BOOTP UNIX, NetWare 5, OS/2 page 42

AXIS NetPilot

Windows NT/2000, UNIX, NetWare 5, OS/2

Windows 95/98/NT/2000, OS/2 page 36

UNIX page 38

Windows 95/98/NT/2000, NetWare 5

page 35

Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot, on

page 27

only, that is they cannot be used over routers.

❏ Refer to Setting Parameters, on page 91 for information about

setting the IP address in the Macintos h environment.

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Registering and

Resolving

Host Names

In order to register the host name of the AXIS 540/640 in networks with dynamic IP address settings, WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) and DD NS (Dynamic Domain Naming System) are supported. It is recommended that at least one of th ese methods should be used if you are setting the IP address of the AXIS 540/640 using DHCP.

The host name of the AXIS 540/640 is specified by the PS_NAME parameter. Refer to B The Parameter List, on page 150

WINS host name rul es WINS only supports 15 character long host names. If your host name

is longer than 15 characters, the AXIS 540/640 truncates the host name to 15 characters when registering with a WINS server. You can view the AXIS 540/640 host name that is registered at a WINS server, in the print server’s Web interface or in AXIS NetPilot. Refer to Section 9 Management & Configuration, on page 108.

DDNS host name rules DDN S supports 53 character long host names, but they can only

consist of the characters ‘A-Z’, ’a-z’ and ‘-’. If your host name consists of any other characters, they are converted to ‘-’, when registering with a DDNS server. You can view the AXIS 540/640 host name that is registered at a DDNS server, in the print server’s Web interface or in AXIS NetPilot. Refer to Section 9 Management & Configuration, on page 108.

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If the host name matches another entry in the DDNS data bas e, the AXIS 540/640 deletes the entry before registering.

Notes: ❏ The host name limitations conclude that if you want to register

the same host name at a WINS server and a DDNS server, the host name should be no longer than 15 characters and it should only contain the characters ‘A - Z’, ‘a-z’ and ‘-’.

❏ Refer to your system manuals or to your network administrator

for instructions on how host name resolutions are performed on your system .

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Using

AXIS IP Installer

Important! ❏ You should not use AXIS IP Installer to set the IP address of the

Follow the instructions below to set the IP address of your AXIS 540/640 using the AXIS IP Installer:

AXIS 540/640, if you have an active DHCP server in your network.

1. Download the AXIS IP Installer to your host. The software is available on the AXIS Online CD and on the Axis home page at http://www.axis.com/.

2. Connect the AXIS 540/640 to the network. Note the serial number that is located on the und erside label of the AXIS 540/640. You will need it in the proceedings steps.

3. Start the AXIS IP Installer.

4. Click the serial number of your AXIS 540/640 that appears in the server list.

5. Enter the de sir ed IP addr ess in the d esig nated IP addr ess f ield and click the Set IP address button.

6. The IP setting process will take approximately 10 to 40 seconds. Click OK in the confirmation box that appears when the IP address has been set.

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Notes: ❏ AXIS IP Installer uses the BOOTP and DHCP protocols to

communicate with the AXIS 540/640. Make sure that at least one of these protocols is enabled in your print server.

❏ Restart your AXIS 540/640, if it does not show up in the server

list.

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Using DHCP Follow the instructions below to download the IP address using

DHCP:

1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP daemon. The entries included in this scope should contain the following parameters:

• range of IP ad dresses

• subnet mask

• default router IP address

• WINS server IP address(es) or DDNS server IP address(es)

• lease duration

2. Activate the scope.

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The AXIS 540/640 automatically downloads the DHCP parameters. If you are using WINS or DDNS, you should include at least one

WINS or DDNS server IP address in the DHCP scope. Immediately after the IP address has been received, the AXIS 540/640 registers its host name and IP address on the WINS alternatively DDNS server. Refer to Registering and Resolving Host Names, on page 33 for more information.

The AXIS 540/640 can automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server. Just add the name of the config file and the TFTP server’s IP ad dress to your DHCP scope. The config file is downloaded immediately after the AXIS 540/640 receives its IP address.

Note: ❏ You do not have to restart the AXIS 540/640 to download the IP

address.

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Using ARP in

Windows and OS/2

Notes: ❏ When using the Windows 95 implementation of ARP, change the

Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP. AXIS 540+/542+ Ethernet Pr int Servers:

1. Start a DOS window.

2. Type the following commands:

arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> ping <IP address> arp -d <IP address>

Example

arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86 ping 192.168.3.191 arp -d 192.168.3.191

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.

first line to:

arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> <w95host IP address>

, where <w95host IP address> is the IP address of

your Windows 95 host.

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❏ When you execute the

ping command for the first time, you will

experience a significantly longer response time than is usual.

❏ By using t h e

arp -d command, the static entry in the arp table is

removed from the host’s cache memory.

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AXIS 640/642 Token Ring Print Servers:

1. Start a DOS window.

2. Type the following commands:

arp -s 802.5 <IP address> <Ethernet address> ping <IP address> arp -d <IP 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

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.

Notes: ❏ When using the Windows 95 implementation of ARP, change the

first line to:

arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> <w95host IP address>

, where <w95host IP address> is the IP address of

your Windows 95 host.

❏ When you execute the

ping command for the first time, you will

experience a significantly longer response time than is usual.

❏ By using t h e

arp -d command, the static entry in the arp table is

removed from the host’s cache memory.

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Using ARP in UNIX Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP.

AXIS 540+/542+ Ethernet Pr int Servers: Type the following commands in the shell window:

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arp -s <host name> <Ethernet address> temp ping <host name>

Example:

arp -s npsname 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp ping npsname

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The host will return

npsname is alive, or a similar message. This

indicates that the address has been set and that communication is established.

Notes: ❏ If the host name has not been mapped to an IP address, simply

replace the host name entry with the IP address in the example above.

❏ The ARP command varies between different UNIX systems.

Some BSD type systems expect the host name and node address in reverse order. Furthermore IBM AIX systems will require the additional argument ether. For example:

arp -s ether <host name> 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp

❏ When you execute the

ping command for the first time, you may

experience a significantly longer response time than is usual.

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AXIS 640/642 Token Ring Print Servers: Type the following commands in the shell window:

arp -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 ping npsname

The host will return

npsname is alive, or a similar message. This

indicates that the address has been set and that communication is established.

Notes: ❏ If the host name has not been mapped to an IP address, simply

replace the host name entry with the IP address in the example above.

❏ The ARP command varies between different UNIX systems.

Some BSD type systems expect the host name and node address in reverse order.

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❏ When you execute the

ping command for the first time, you may

experience a significantly longer response time than is usual.

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Using RARP in UNIX Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using RARP.

AXIS 540+/542+ Ethernet Pr int Servers:

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1. Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is typically located in the

/etc/ethers file:

Example:

00:40:8c:10:00:86 npsname

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

rarpd -a command.

4. Restart the AXIS 540+/542+ to download the IP address.

Notes: ❏ If the host name has not been mapped to an IP address, simply

replace the host name entry with the IP address in the example above.

❏ If you are using IBM AIX, you will probably not have access to a

RARP daemon. If this is the case, you can use either the ARP or BOOTP methods instead.

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AXIS 640/642 Token Ring Print Servers:

1. Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is typically located in the

/etc/ethers file:

The node address is the serial number found on the underside label of the AXIS 640/642 or a Locally Administrated Address.

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Example:

00:02:31:48:00:61 npsname

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

rarpd -a command.

4. Restart the AXIS 640/642 to download the IP address.

Notes: ❏ If the host name has not been mapped to an IP address, simply

replace the host name entry with the IP address in the example above.

❏ If you are a IBM AIX user, you will probably not have access to a

RARP daemon. If this is the case, you can use either the ARP or BOOTP methods instead.

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Using BOOTP

in UNIX

Notes: ❏ Enter the

Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using BOOTP:

1. Append the following entry to your boot table. This is typically performed by editing the file: /etc/bootptab

Example - AXIS 540+/542+ Ethernet Print Servers:

npsname:ht=ether:vm=rfc1048:\ :ha=00408c100086:ip=192.168.3.191:\ :sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.168.1.1

Example - AXIS 640/642 Token Ring Print Servers:

npsname:ht=tr:vm=rfc1048:\ :ha=000231480061:ip=192.168.3.191:\ :sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.168.1.1

ht and vm fields exactly as shown in the example.

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❏ The

ha field is the E th ernet address/node addr e ss and the ip field

is the IP address of your AXIS 540/640.

❏ The

gw and sm fields correspond to the default router address and

subnet mask.

❏ If the host name has not been mapped to an IP address, simply

replace the host name entry with the IP address in the example above.

2. If necessary, u p date your host table a nd alias name datab ases, as required by your system.

3. If it is not already running, start the BOOTP daemon. This is typically performed using the

bootpd command.

4. Restart the AXIS 540/640 to download the IP address, default router address, and subnet mask.

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The AXIS 540/640 can automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server. Just add the name of the config file and the TFTP server’s IP address to your boot table. The config file is downloaded immediately after the AXIS 540/640 receives its IP address.

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Section 4 Setting Up - NetWare

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540/640 in the NetWare environment. Identify which transpo rt protocol you are running on your network and which installation method you should use. Continue the installation by selecting the appropriate installing instructions from the table below:

This section describes how to continue the installation of the AXI S

Installation method

NDPS

Queue based printing

Tran spor t protocol

TCP/IP IPX/SPX

IPX/SPX

Advanced configuration

Pure IP

Action

See Setup using NDPS, on page 45 Proceed with Installing the AXIS 540/640 in NDPS environments, on page 46.

If you have performed the basic instal la tions as descri be d in Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot, on page 27, the AXIS 540/640 is already installe d for printing in the NetWare environment.

If you need a more advanced installation that is not covered by the AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard, continue with Advanced Installation using AXIS NetPilot, on page 48.

See Basic Queue-based Printing (Pure IP), on page 52

If you intend to operate your AXIS 540/640 in a multip rotocol, mixed environment, you should also proceed to the other relevant sections in this manual, namely:

Section 5 Setting Up - Windows, on page 55 Section 6 Setting Up - OS/2, on page 81 Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh, on page 87 Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX, on page 93

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Setup using NDPS

The AXIS 540/640 supports Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS), which is Novell’s new generation architecture for printing and printer administration. You can run NDPS over Pure IP (TCP/IP) or IPX/SPX.

Before the AXIS 540/640 can be installed, make sure that NDPS and an NDPS gateway are installed on your NetWare file server.

AXIS 540/640 uses the AXIS NDPS Gateway for printing in networ ks using either IP or IPX as transport protocols. The printer gateways are included with the NDPS software and are automatically installed together with NDPS.

Notes: ❏ NDPS requires that you run NetWare 4.11 or higher.

❏ Pure IP is only supported by NetWare 5 or higher.

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Installing the AXIS 540/640 in NDPS environments

Having assigned an IP address to the AXIS 540/640 as described in

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Assigning an IP address, on page 31, you are now ready to install the AXIS 540/640 for NDPS printing. You can select to install the connected printers as Publ ic or Contr olled Acc ess pr inters . Foll ow the instructions below to install the AXIS 540/640 using NDPS:

Notes: ❏ The

❏ If you do not have an NDPS Manager object available, start out

Public Access To create a public access printer using the NDPS Manager object in

your NetWare administrator, do the following:

1. Double-click on the NDPS Manager object you will be using to

2. At the Identification page for the NDPS Manager object you

3. Click New. The Create Printer Agent dialog will appear.

4. Type a name of your choice in the NDPS Printer Agent field.

5. Choose the Axis Gateway configuration in the Gateway Type

6. Click OK.

HP-JETADMIN parameter of the AXIS 540/640 must be set

to YES in order for the communication between the AXIS 540/640 and the NDPS gateway to be enabled.

with creating one in the NetWare Administrator.

control the Printer Agents.

want to use, click the Printer Agent Lis t button. The Printer Agent List dialog will appear.

window. Select TCP/IP or IPX as transport protocol (See Note below).

7. Once you have completed the required tasks, you are ready to print in your NDPS environment.

Notes: ❏ The Public Access print servers are immediately available for

everyone on the network.

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❏ The Axis Gateway will appear in NetWare 5.1 and later releases.

To use the Axis Gateway with earlier versions of NetWare, you can download the Axis Gateway Configuration utility from www.axis.com.

❏ To print using TCP/IP, Axis print server firmware 6.1 or later is

required. In order to print using IPX/SPX, Axis print server firmware 5.51 or later is needed.

Controlled Access 1. Make sure that the NDPS Gateway is not configured to

automatically create a public access printer, before you connect the AXIS 540/640 to the network.

2. Connect the AXIS 540/640 to the NetWare network.

3. Use the NetWare Administrator to create an NDPS printer as an object in the NDS Tree.

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4. Create a new Printer Agent (PA) or convert a Public Access Printer to a Controlled one.

5. Choose the Axis Gateway configuration. Select TCP/IP or IPX as transport protocol and complete required tasks.

6. You are now ready to print in your NDPS environment. Your printer will appear as an NDS object in the Directory Tree and will offer a full range of network security options.

Use the Novell Print Manager to instal l the co ntrolled access printer on a client workstation.

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Advanced Install ation using AXIS NetPilot

Having installed your AXIS 540/640 print server in accordance with

NetWare

the basic installation procedures described in Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot, on page 27, your AXIS 540/640 print server should now

feature in the ‘Network Print Servers’ folder located in the AXIS NetPilot main window.

NetWare Network

Environment Window

The NetWare Network Environment window allows you to connect additional print queues to your AXIS 540/640 as well as create new ones.

Follow the steps below to gain access to the NetWare Network Environment window:

1. Select the required Network Print Server from the ‘Network Print Server’ folder.

2. Choose Network from the Setup menu or click on the Network icon on the AXIS NetPilot’s toolbar.

3. If you are not logged on to your NetWare file server, a dialog box will ask you to log on.

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NetWare

Connecting

Print Queues

The AXIS NetPilot NetWare Network Environment window

The AXIS 540/640 periodically update s the configuration by scanning the NDS tree or, in the case of NetWare versions 3.x, the designated file servers.

Follow the steps below to connec t a print queue to the print server port:

1. Open the NetWare Network Environmen t window.

2. Select the print server port you want to connect.

3. Click the Connect... button. The Connect NetWare Print Queues window appears.

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NetWare

The AXIS NetPilot Connect NetWare Print Queues window

4. Select the tree or server location of the print queue from the Resources box.

5. Select an existing print queue to connect to the server port, or create a new print queue by clicking on Create Queue... If you have selected an existing queue, advance to step 8. Continue with step 6 only if you want to create a new queue.

6. Type the queue name in the Create Queue dialog window. If you want to create a queue in the NDS tree you must also enter the name of the volume where the queue wi ll be located. Click OK.

7. Select the newly created queue from the que ue list.

8. Select Pri n t S erv er M od e or Remote Printer Mode. If you selected Print Server Mode, advance directly to step 11, otherwise continue with step 9. Please refer to Queue-based Printing Methods, on page 54, for further information about the two printing methods.

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9. Select an appropriate NetWare Print Server name, that will be associated with the AXIS 540/640 print server, by using the Browse... button.

Notes: ❏ You cannot type or edit the name manually.

❏ Make sure that you have PSERVER.NLM running if you selected

Remote Printer Mode in step 8.

10. If you want to define a remote printer number slot manually, check the Manual box and type the desired number in the box.

11. Click the OK button to return to the Network Enviro nments window.

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Basic Queue-based Pr inting (Pur e IP)

Axis print servers w ith soft war e ve rsi on 6.0 o r late r all ow u sers to p rint

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in a Pure IP environment using traditional queue-based printing. If you prefer using NDPS as your printing method, please refer to Setup using NDPS, on page 45.

In the NetWare Pure IP environment, you must use the NetWare Administrator to create the printer, print server and queue objects.

Installing the

AXIS 540/640

Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 540/640 in the NetWare Pure IP environment:

1. Start the Configuration Wizard from the User mode in the AXIS 540/640 Web interface.

2. Click your way through the Wizard until reaching the NetWare page. Make sure that the PSERVER_NDS parameter is set. If you want to change the parameter value or if the parameter value is empty, enter the desired values. The parameter value must include the tree or the preferred file server you want to login to and the print server name including the context. T h e syntax of the PSERVER_NDS parameter is desc ribed in PSERVER_NDS parameter, on page 53.

3. Use NetWare Administrator to create and link the printer, print server and queue objects in the NDS tree.

4. Use the Add Printer Wizard to install the printer on your client. Note that only NDS queue based PSERVER printing is supported.

Any configuration and management of the AXIS 540/640 can be performed from any standard Web browser . Please refer to Using a Web browser, on page 109.

In Pure IP environments, the AXIS 540/640 supports NDS queue based PSERVER printing or NDPS printing. Refer to Queue-based Printing Methods, on page 54 alternatively Setup using NDPS, on page

45.

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Notes: ❏ If the PSERVER_NDS parameter includes the name of a tree and

not a specific fi le server, RCON AG6.NLM must be running on at least one file server in the specified tree.

PSERVER_NDS

parameter

❏ If the IPX and IP transport protocols are enabled in your network,

you can use AXIS NetPilot to install the AXIS 540/640 and to connect print queues. Please refer to Basic Setup wi th AXIS

NetPilot, on page 27 and Advanced Installation using AXIS NetPilot, on page 48.

❏ Pure IP requires that you run NetWare 5 or higher.

As shown in the instructions in Installing the AXIS 540/640, on page 52, the PSERVER_NDS parameter specifies which NDS tree or file server the AXIS 540/640 will login to. It also specifies the path to the print server object in the tree. T he syntax of the PSERVER_NDS parameter is displayed in the following examples:

Example 1:

TREE:NW5_TREE DevDept.acme In this example a print server named DevDept, with context acme,

will login to the tree, NW5_TREE.

Example 2:

171.16.2.249 DevDept.acme

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In this example a print server named DevDept, with context acme, will login to a file server with the IP address 171.16.2.249. If you have a (D)DNS server on your network you can replace the IP address with the host name.

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Queue-based Printing Methods

The following overview explains the advantages and limitations of the

NetWare

Print Server Mode The AXIS 540/640 logs in to a file server(s) and repeatedly polls the

Advantages • High performance: 150-400 kbytes/s.

Limitations • In bindery mode, this prin ting method requires a NetWare user

two supported queue-based printing methods.

print queues for print jobs. In this fashion, the AXIS 540/640 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.

licence for each AXIS 540/640 to file server link.

Remote Printer Mode The AXIS 540/640 connects to a PSERVER NetWare program

running on the file server, or to a dedicated workstation running PSERVER.EXE. It then automatically receives print jobs from the file server. In this fashion, the AXIS 540/640 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 licenc es 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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Section 5 Setting Up - Windows

Having connected the AXIS 540/640 to your network, as descr ibed in Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network, on page 21, this section describes how to install the AXIS 540/640 in the Windows environment. Identify your Windows platform and follow the installing instructions from the list below.

Windows Platform

Windows 95, Windows 98

Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000

Windows NT 3.5x

Windows 3.1 & Windows for Workgroups

Printing protocol

TCP/IP

NetBIOS/NetBEUI

TCP/IP

NetBIOS/NetBEUI

TCP/IP

NetBIOS/NetBEUI

See ...

Windows

1. AXIS Print System Overview, on page 57

2. Installing TCP/IP Printers in Windows 95/98, on page 58

1. AXIS Print System Overview, on page 57

2. Installing NetBIOS/NetBEUI printers in Windows 95/98, on page 61

1. AXIS Print System Overview, on page 57

2. Installing TCP/IP Printers in Windows NT 4.0/2000, on page 63

1. Installing NetBIOS/NetBEUI printers in Windows NT 4.0/2000, on page 66

1. AXIS Print Monitor Overview, on page 69

2. Installing TCP/IP Printers in Windows NT 3.5x, on page 70

1. AXIS Print Monitor Overview, on page 69

2. Installing NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows NT 3.5x:, on page 71

1. AXIS Print Utility for Windows Overview, on page 75

2. Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups, on page 77

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If you intend to use the AXIS 540/640 in a multiprotocol environment, you should also refer to the following sections:

Section 4 Setting Up - NetWare, on page 44 Section 6 Setting Up - OS/2, on page 81 Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh, on page 87 Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX, on page 93

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AXIS Print System Overview

AXIS Print System is the recommended tool to use for network printing in Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 environments. AXIS Print System allows Axis Network Print Servers to be connected in the same simple fashion as a local printer port. AXIS Print System has been develo ped for peer-to-peer printing, allowing your print jobs to be sent directly to the AXIS 540/640.

The AXIS Print System is available in an administration version and in a user version. The only difference between them is that the administration version includes an IP settings application called AXIS IP Installer.

Peer-to-Peer Printing The AXIS Print System needs to be installed on each workstation to

perform peer-to-peer pr inting. Once installed, the AXIS Print System allows you to access all network printers, just as if they were connected directly to your w orkstatio n. Peer-to- peer pr inting offe rs the followi ng benefits:

• You can easily monitor the status of your printers

• You do not have to rely on a server.

Client-Server Printing AXIS Print System needs only to be installed on one server to perform

client-server printing. The installed printers must b e configured to be shared to allow clients to use them. Pop-up messages should not be enabled on the server, as they wi ll not be displayed on the client platforms.

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Windows 95 and Windows 98

Installing TCP/IP

Windows 95/98

Windows

Installing TCP/IP

Printer Ports and

Setting the IP Address

Printers in

Install the AXIS Print System software on your Windows 95 or Windows 98 client, if you have not already done so. AXIS Print System can be downloaded from the AXIS Online CD or from the Axis WWW home page at http://www.axis.com/.

To enable printing in the TCP/IP environment, you must ensure that the TCP/IP protocol is ena bled on your client.

The set of instructions you should use to install TCP/IP printer ports is dictated by the IP address of your AXIS 540/640:

• If you have an active DHCP server on the network or if you have already set the IP address of the AXIS 540/640 using another method, you should follow the inst allation instructions presented in Installing TCP/IP Printer Ports, on page 60.

• If your AXIS 540/640 is not assig ned with a valid IP address, you should follow the installation instructions presented in Installing TCP/IP Printer Ports and Setting the IP Address, on page 58.

Follow the instructions below to install an AXIS Raw TCP/IP printer port and set the IP address of the AXIS 540/640, using AXIS Print System:

1. Start AXIS Print System by selecting AXIS Print System from the Start menu.

2. AXIS Print System starts. Select Search for newly connected print servers... and click Next>.

3. Read the instructions and click Next>.

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4. AXIS IP Installer opens. Click the serial number of the AXIS 540/640 that appears in the server list. Restart the AXIS 540/640 if it does not appear in the list.

Notes: ❏ The serial number is located on the underside label of the AXIS

540/640.

❏ If you have an active DHCP server in your network, you should

not use AXIS IP Installer to set the IP address. You sh ould instead follow the installation instructions available in Installing TCP/IP Printer Ports, on page 60.

5. Enter the desired IP address in the appropriate fields and click the Set IP address button.

6. The AXIS IP Installer closes and the Installation Wizard starts. Select the port you want to install from the list and click Next>.

7. AXIS Print System searches your computer and the network for a location for a suitable printer driver for the printer. Click Next> if a printer driver is found. If not, you have to manually find a printer driver using the Select button before clicking the Next> button.

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8. Enter a name for the printer, select if you want to make it your default printer and select if you want to produce a test page. Click Finish.

The printer is now installed on your computer. The printer will feature in the My Printers window of AXIS Print System as well as in the Printers folder of the Windows operating system.

If you want to change the default name or the password of the AXIS 540/640, use the Configuration Wizard that is av ailable from the User mode of the Web interface. Refer to Using a Web browser, on page

109.

Note: ❏ If you want to install LPR printer ports instead of Raw TCP/IP

printer ports, start the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard and refer to the AXIS Print Monitor on-line help for ins tructions. The help file is available in the folder where AXIS Print System is installed.

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Installing TCP/IP

Printer Ports

Follow the instructions below to install an AXIS Raw TCP/IP printer port, using AXIS Print System:

1. Start AXIS Print System by selecting AXIS Print System from the Start menu.

2. AXIS Print System starts. Select your desired printer fr om the

Available Networks Printers window and click the Add to My Printers button. The Add Axis Printers Wizard starts.

3. AXIS Print System searches your computer and the network for a

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suitable printer driver for the printer connected to the AXIS 540/640. Click Next> if a printer driv er is f ound. If not, you ha ve to manually find a printer driver using the Select button before clicking the Next> button.

4. Enter a name for the printer, select if you want to make it your default printer and select if you want to produce a test page. Click Finish.

The printer is now installed on your computer. The printer will feature in the My Printers window of AXIS Print System as well as in the Printers folder of the Windows operating system.

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Installing

NetBIOS/NetBEUI

printers in

Windows 95/98

Note: ❏ Even if the desired printer is available in the Manufacturers and

Follow the procedures be low to install Axis NetBIOS/NetB EUI printer ports on a Windows 95 or Win dows 98 works tation, using the AXIS Print System:

1. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings - Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.

2. After click ing Next> in the first dialog, the Wizard asks you to select Local printer or Network printer. Select Local printer as the AXIS 540/640 emulates a local printer port. Click Next>.

3. Choose the appropriate printer driver for your printer. If the desired printer driver appears in the displayed Manufacturers and Printer Models lists, highlight your selection, click Next> and proceed directl y to st e p 6. It is only ne ce ss ar y to pe r fo rm s tep s 4 - 5 if your printer does not appear in the model list.

Printer Models list, you are advised to use the printer driver provided with the printer. Th is assures you of the latest driver software.

4. Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the printer driver diskette/CD that was provided with your printer, select the appropriate diskette/CD drive and click OK.

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5. Select the printer driver you want to install and click Next>.

6. Select the AXIS Printer Port from the Available Ports list. The port name appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 540/640 serial number, e.g. AX100086. Click the Configure Port button.

7. Choose whether error condition pop-up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure AXIS Printer Ports dialog. Define the frequency at whi ch the error messages should be displayed after retry. Click Next>.

8. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next>.

9. Choose whether you wish to produce a test page and click Finish.

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Installing Shared

Printers on your

Windows 95/98 client

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Follow the instructions below to install shared printers on your Windows 95 or Windows 98 client:

1. Start the A dd Pri nter Wizar d by se lect ing Settings - Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.

2. Click Next> in the first dialog.

3. Select Network Print Server and click Next>.

4. Enter the path for the network printer or browse the network to find and select it.

5. Choose the appropriate printer driver for your printer. If the desired printer driver appears in the displayed Manufacturers and Printer Models lists, highlight your selection, click Next> and proceed directly to step 8. It is on ly necessary to perform steps 67 if your printer does not appear in the model list.

Note: ❏ Even if the desired printer is available in the Manufacturers and

Printer Models list, you are advised to use the printer driver provided with the printer. Th is assures you of the latest driver software.

6. Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the printer driver diskette/CD that was provided with your printer, select the appropriate diskette/CD drive and click OK.

7. Select the printer driver you want to install and click Next>.

8. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next>.

9. Choose whether you wish to produce a test page and click Finish.

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Windows NT4.0 and Windows 2000

Installing TCP/IP

Printers in Windows

NT 4.0/2000

Installing TCP/IP

Printer Ports and

Setting the IP Address

Install the AXIS Print System software on your Windows NT 4.0 workstation, if you have not already done so. AXIS Print System can be downloaded from the AXIS Online CD or from the Axis WWW home page at http://www.axis.com/.

To enable printing in the TCP/IP environment, you must ensure that the TCP/IP protocol is ena bled on your client.

The set of instructions you should use to install TCP/IP printer ports is dictated by the IP address of your AXIS 540/640:

• If your AXIS 540/640 is not assig ned with a valid IP address, you should follow the installation instructions presented in Installing TCP/IP Printer Ports and Setting the IP Address, on page 63.

Follow the instructions below to install an AXIS Raw TCP/IP printer port and set the IP address of the AXIS 540/640, using AXIS Print System:

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1. Start AXIS Print System by selecting AXIS Print System from the Start menu.

2. AXIS Print System starts. Select Search for newly connected print server... and click Next>.

3. Read the instructions and click Next>.

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4. AXIS IP Installer opens. Click the serial number of the AXIS 540/640 that appears in the server list. Restart the AXIS 540/640 if it does not appear in the list.

Notes: ❏ The serial number is located on the underside label of the AXIS

540/640.

❏ If you have an active DHCP server in your network, you should

not use AXIS IP Installer to set the IP address. You sh ould instead follow the installation instructions available in Installing TCP/IP

Windows

Printer Ports, on page 65.

5. Enter the desired IP address in the appropriate fields and click the Set IP address button.

6. The AXIS IP Installer closes and the Installation Wizard starts. Select the port you want to install from the list and click Next>.

8. Enter a name for the printer, select if you want to make it your default printer and select if you want to produce a test page. Click Finish.

The printer is now installed on your computer. The printer will feature in the My Printers window of AXIS Print System as well as in the Printers folder of the Windows operating system.

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Installing TCP/IP

Printer Ports

Follow the instructions below to install an AXIS Raw TCP/IP printer port, using AXIS Print System:

1. Start AXIS Print System by selecting AXIS Print System from the Start menu.

2. AXIS Print System starts. Select your desired printer fr om the

Available Networks Printers window and click the Add to My Printers button. The Add Axis Printers Wizard starts.

3. AXIS Print System searches your computer and the network for a suitable printer driver for the printer connected to the AXIS 540/640. Click Next> if a printer driv er is f ound. If not, you ha ve to manually find a printer driver using the Select button before clicking the Next> button.

4. Enter a name for the printer, select if you want to make it your default printer and select if you want to produce a test page. Click Finish.

The printer is now installed on your computer. The printer will feature in the My Printers window of AXIS Print System as well as in the Printers folder of the Windows operating system.

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Note: ❏ If you want to install LPR printer ports instead of Raw TCP/IP

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NetBIOS/NetBEUI

printers in Windows

Windows

Installing

NT 4.0/2000

Follow the procedure below to install Axis Printer Po rts from a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 workstation:

1. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings - Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.

2. Windows 2000 only: Start the installation by clicking Next>.

3. The Wizard asks you to select My Computer or Network printer server. Select My Computer, as the AXIS 540/640 emulates a local printer port.

4. Click Add Port... in the Available ports dialog, select AXIS Port and click New Port...

5. Select NetBIOS/NetBEUI as your choice of network protocol and click OK.

6. Select the AXIS Port you want to add. The port appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 540/640 serial number, e.g. AX100086. Click OK.

7. Close the Printer Ports window.

8. Click the Configure Port... button. Choose whethe r error condition pop-up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure Axis Po rts dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be displayed after retry. Click OK. Continue the installation by clicking Next>.

9. Choose the appropriate printer driver for your printer. Click Next> and proceed directly to step 11. It is only necessary to perform steps 9-10 if your printer does not appear in the list.

Note: ❏ Even if the desired printer is available in the Manufacturers and

Printer Models list, you are advised to use the printer driver provided with your printer. This assures you of the latest driver software.

10. Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the printer driver diskette/CD that was provided with your printer, select the appropriate diskette/CD drive and click OK.

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11. Select the printer driver you want to install and click Next>.

12. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next>.

13. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users and click Next>.

14. Choose whether you want to prod uce a test page and then click Finish.

Using the Microsoft

LPD monitor with

Windows NT 4.0

Basic Setup If you have not already done so, you should perform the TCP /IP basic

Preparing for

LPR/LPD printing

This section describes how to set up a Windows NT Server v4.0 for LPR printing over the TCP/IP protocol, using the built-in Microsoft LPD monitor.

setup procedures prior to installing a printer for LPD printing. These procedures are defined in Assigning an IP address, on page 31 and onwards.

In the Control Panel, click the Network icon. If the TCP/IP Printing entry appears, then TCP/IP is already installed. Close the Network folder and s kip to Installing a printer on the next page.

Follow the follow ing steps to prepare for LPR/LPD print in g:

1. Open the Control Panel and click the Network icon.

2. Select Protocols.

3. Add TCP\IP Protocol.

4. Select Services.

5. Add MS TCP\IP Printing.

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Installing a printer

Follow the instructions below to install a printer for LPD printing:

1. Open the Control Panel and open th e ‘Printers’ folder.

2. Click Add Printer, select My Computer and then go to Next.

3. Select Add Port. In Printer Ports, choose LPR Port and then c lick New Port.

4. In Add LPR compatible printer, enter the host name or IP address of the AXIS 540/640 as the print server to provide LPD.

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5. Enter 'pr1', 'pr2', ... 'pr8' as the name of printer or print queue on that server.

6. Choose a suitable printer driver for your printer and go to Next.

7. Enter a printer name and go to Next.

8. Select Shared if you want to share the printer over the network.

9. Enter a share name.

10. Click Next and then Finish.

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AXIS Print Monitor Overview

AXIS Print Monitor is the recommended too l to use for network printing in Windows NT 3.5x environments. It allows AXIS Network Print Servers to be connected in the same simple fashion as a local printer port and once installed, is automatically initialized upon system startup. AXIS Print Monitor has been developed for peer-topeer printing, allowing your print jobs to be sent direc tly to the print server.

Printing Environments AXIS Print Monitor supports printing over NetBIOS/NetBEUI and

TCP/IP (LPR). To enable printing in these environments, please ensure that the desired printing protocols are running on your client.

Peer-to-Peer Printing The AXIS Print Monitor needs to be installed on each work station to

perform peer-to-peer pr inting. Once installed, the AXIS Print Monitor allows you to access all network printers, just as if they were connected directly to your workstation. Peer-to-peer printing offer s the following benefits:

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• You can easily monitor the status of your printers, by enabling error condition pop-up messages.

• You do not have to rely on a server.

Client-Server Printing AXIS Print Monitor needs only to be installed on one server to

perform client-server printing. The installed printers must be configured to be shared to allo w clients to use them. Pop-up mes sages should not be enabled on the server as they will not be displayed on the client platforms.

Note: ❏ AXIS Print Monitor can be used for DOS printing. Please refer to

the AXIS Print Monitor’s Readme file for instructions. The readme file is located in t he same folder where AXIS Print Monitor is inst alled on your PC.

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Windows NT 3.5x

Installing TCP/IP

Printers in

Windows NT 3.5x

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Note: ❏ Even if the desired printer is available in the Manufacturers and

Install the AXIS Print Monitor software on your Windows NT3.5x client, if you have not already done so. AXIS Print Monitor can be downloaded from the AXIS Online CD or from the Axis WWW home page at http://www.axis.com/.

To be able to print using LPR, you must have installed the AXIS 540/640 in the TCP/IP environment as described in Assigning an IP address, on page 31 a nd the TCP/IP protocol must be enabled on your client.

1. Open the Print Manager and select Create Printer from the Printer menu.

2. Enter an appropriate name in the Printer Name field.

3. Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer from the drop-down Driver list. If the desired printer driver already appears in the displayed Manufacturers and Printer Models list dialog, proceed directl y to st e p 6. It is only ne ce ss ar y to pe r fo rm s tep s 4 - 5 if your printer does not appear in the model list.

Printer Models list, you are advised to use the printer driver provided with your printer. This assures you of the latest driver software.

4. Select Other... in the driver list. Insert the printer driver diskette/CD that was provided with your printer, select the diskette/CD drive and click OK.

5. Select the printer driver you want to install.

6. Select Other... from the “Print to” drop-down list.

7. Select AXIS Port from the list of available Print Monitors in the Print Destination dialog. Click OK.

8. Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your choice of network protocol and click OK.

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9. From the Add LPR port dialog, enter the IP address or host name of your print server and define a Logical printer name. Click OK to return to the Create Printer d ialog.

10. Select the AXIS LPR port you wish to use fr om the “Print to” drop-down list. The ports appear as <port name>@<IP address> or <port name>@<host name>, e.g. PR1@192.36.254.101.

11. Click the Settings button. Choose whether error condition pop- up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure AXIS LPR Ports dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be displayed after retry. Click OK to return to the Create Printer dialog.

12. Having selected and configured the chosen port, clic k Next>.

13. Select whether you want to share the p ri n ter with other network users. Click OK.

The printer properties are displayed in an appropriate dialog that allows you to refine your printer setup.

Windows

Installing

NetBIOS/NetBEUI

Printers in

Windows NT 3.5x:

The Axis printer is now installed and will appear as an icon in the Print Manager.

Follow the procedure below to install Axis printer ports from a Windows NT 3.5x workstation:

1. Open the Print Manager and select Create Printer from the Printer menu.

2. Enter an appropriate name in the Printer Name field.

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3. Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer from the Manufacturers and Printer Models list displayed and then proceed directly to step 6. Please note that it is only necessary to perform steps 4 - 5 if your printer does not appear in the model list.

Note: ❏ Even if the desired printer is available in the Manufacturer and

Printer Models list, you are advised to use the printer driver provided with your printer. This assures you of the latest driver software.

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4. Select Other... in the driver list. Insert the printer driver diskette/CD that was provided with your printer, select the appropriate diskette/CD drive and click OK.

5. Select the printer driver you want to install.

6. Select Other... in the “Print to” list box.

7. Select Axis Port from the list of available Print Monitors and click OK.

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 the last six digits of the AXIS 540/640 serial number, e.g. AX100086.

9. Click on Settings. Choose whether error condition pop-up messages are to be displayed by ch ecking the box in t he Configur e Axis Ports d ialog. Click OK.

10. Click OK.

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Using the Microsoft

LPD monitor with

Window NT 3.5x

Basic Setup If you have not already done so, you should perform the TCP /IP basic

Install the TCP/IP

Protocol Stack

This section describes how to set up a Windows NT Server v3.5 and v3.51 for LPD printing over the TCP/IP protocol, using the built-in Microsoft LPD monitor.

setup procedures prior to installing a printer for LPD printing. These procedures are defined in Assigning an IP address, on page 31 and onwards.

Windows

In the Control Panel, click the Network icon. If the TCP/IP Printing entry appears, then TCP/IP is already installed. Close the Network folder and continue with Installing a printer on the next page.

Follow these steps t o install the TCP/IP protocol stack:

1. In the Control Panel, select Network.

2. Click Add Software...

3. Select “TCP/IP Protocol and related components” and then click Continue.

4. Check “TCP/IP Network Printing Support” and then click Continue.

5. Select path an d then click Continue.

6. Click OK in the Network Settings dialog box.

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Installing a Printer

Follow the following step-by-step instructions to install a printer for LPD printing.

1. In the Control Panel, click the Print Manager.

2. In the Printer menu, select Create Prin ter.

3. In the Printer Name field, type a name for your printer.

4. Choose a suitable printer driver for your printer.

5. In the Print to field, select Other...

Windows

6. In the Print Destinations dialog, choose LPR Port and then click OK. The Add LPR Compatible Printer dialog will now appear.

7. In the Name or Address field, type the IP address or the host name of your AXIS 540/640. If you use a ho st name, this mus t be defined in the hosts file on your server prior to the installation. This file is normally loca ted in /winnt35/system32/drivers/etc/hosts.

8. In the Name of Printer on the Machine field, type the logical printer number you want to use, e.g. pr1. Click OK.

9. Click OK to comp lete the installation.

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AXIS Print Utility for Windows Ov erview

AXIS Print Utilit y for Wind ows is t he tool to use f or netwo rk pri nting in Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 environments.

AXIS Print Utility for Windows can be downloaded from the software\prt_srv\utility\axpuw\latest folder on the AXIS Online CD or from the Axis WWW home p age at http://www.axis.com/. Install this utility now if you have not already done so.

About

AXIS Print Utility

for Windows

AXIS Print Utility fo r Windows i s an applicat ion for net work print ing in the Windows environment. It allows you to:

• Install and maintain AXIS 540/640 printer ports as Windows printer ports.

• Capture and monitor print jobs directed to the AXIS 540/640 ports.

Windows

Print jobs are directed through a spool directory located on your local hard disk (peer-to-peer mo de), or on the file server (client-server mode). The printer port status of your AXIS 540/640 can be monitored and pop-up notification messages can be generated, keeping you informed of completed print jobs or any problem condition.

For more information about AXIS Print Utility for Windows, see the on-line help.

Notes: ❏ Mi cr osoft Network (NetBIOS/NetBEUI) must be runn ing w he n

using AXIS Print Utility for Windows.

❏ AXIS Print Utility for Windows must be running when printing

in peer-to-peer mode.

❏ The AXIS Print Utility for Windows is not needed on the client

platforms for client-server printing.

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❏ If you want to change the default name of your AXIS 540/640 or

amend any of the default parameters, you can do so using the AXIS NetPilot, or any standard Web browser. Refer to Section 9 Management & Configuration, on page 108.

Peer-to-Peer vs.

Client-Server Printing

Windows

Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 users, requiring access to a network printer in peer-to-peer mode, will need to install the AXIS Print Utility fo r Windo w s s of t war e onto their workstatio n. U s er s may then add the required network printer to their systems and use the printer as if it was connected directly to their workstation. Peer-topeer printing offers the following benefits:

• You can monitor the printer status at all times and be notified when print job are completed.

• You do not have to rely on a server.

Client-server operation requires only one user to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software onto their workstation. This user then adds the printer to his or her workstation (the server) and shares the printer with other users on the n etwork. The other users (the clients) can connect to the printer through the server via the W indows Print Manager.

The client-server mode pr ov id es a way of maintai n ing queu e ord ering and job priority, but at a price. This is because:

• You cannot receive printer status or print job notification.

• The workstation, setup as the server, must be available at all times.

It must also have the capacity to handle the print jobs that pass through it.

Notes: ❏ When using the client-server mode, other users can still install the

AXIS Print Utility for Windows software, for printing directly to the network printer in peer-to-peer mode.

❏ When using the client-server mode, it is reco mmended that the

server is setup only on a Windows for Workgroups workstation.

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Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups

Windows 3.1 In order to print to a network printer, Windows 3.1 requires the

installation of network support, such as the LAN S erver or LAN Manager Workstation software. When installed, proceed as described under Windows for Workgroups below.

Windows for

Workgroups

Peer-to-Peer Pr i nt in g Follow the instructions below to install your AXIS 540/640 for peer-

to-peer printing at a Windows for Workgroups workstation:

1. Double-cl ick 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 the last six digits of the AXIS 540/640 serial number, e.g. AX100086.

Windows

4. Accept or change the suggested Windows port name and type any required comment in the Descript ion field. Make a note of the Windows port name as you will need this later, then click OK to install the Windows port.

5. In the Port menu, click Connect... to bring up the Windows Printers dialog.

6. Select a printer driver from the list of Installed Printers (or click Add>> to install a new driver), then click Connect...

7. Select the Windows port name from step 4 above (this name can be found at the bottom of the Ports list).

8. Click OK to close the Connect dialog, and Close to close Printers.

The setup is completed and you can now print thro ugh your AXIS 540/640.

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Notes: ❏ AXIS Pri nt Util ity fo r Window s must be r unning whe n you print

through your AXIS 540/640. It is stro ngly recommended that you copy the AXIS Print Utility icon into your StartUp folder.

❏ To enable TCP/IP printing in Windows 3.1 and Windows for

Workgroups environments, you must use a shareware LPR spooler that can be downloaded from ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axis/software/prt_srv/utility/wlprs/.

Client-Server Printing:

Windows

Follow the instructions below to install your AXIS 540/640 for client-

Server Setup

server printing a t a Windows for Work groups server:

1. Choose a workstation that you want to use as a server for network printing. The server must be available at all times and must have sufficient hard disk space for spooling print jobs.

2. Open Network Setu p, clic k Sharing..., check the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s) box .

3. Install AXIS Print Utility for Windows on the server.

4. Set up your AXIS 540/640 as described under Peer-to-Peer Printing, on page 77.

5. Open Print Manager and select your printer.

6. In the Printer menu, select Share Printer As ...

7. Type a printer name in the Share As field (this is the printer name seen by the clients, see Client Setup b elow). Check the Re-share at Startup box, then click OK.

The server setup is now completed.

Note: ❏ The AXIS Print Utility for Windows must be running when you

print through your AXIS 540/640. It is strongly recommended that you copy the AXIS Print Utility icon into your StartUp folder.

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Client-Server Printing:

Client Setup

Follow these steps to use you r AXIS 540 /640 fo r client-se rver printing at a Windows for Workgroups client:

1. In the Control Panel, select Printers.

2. Select a printer driver from the list of Installed Printers, or click Add>> to install a new driver. Click Connect...

3. Select Network... in the Device Name list, select a local port (LPT1 - LPT3) to redirect to your network printer.

4. In the Show Shared Printers on list, select the server from Server Setup above.

5. In the Shared Printers list, select the printer you want to use.

6. Click OK, OK and Close.

7. Exit the Control Panel.

The client setup is completed and you can now p ri n t through your AXIS 540/640.

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Windows Clients using LANtastic

From any Windows client, the AXIS 540/640 can also be used for network printing in LANtastic environments.

LANtastic users can use the AXIS Utilities in exactly the same manner as described in the prece ding Windows se ctions, usi ng a choice of Axis utility software that is guided by the type of Windows client employed:

Windows

Note: ❏ Make sure that your LANtastic client is running the desired

• Refer to AXIS Print Utility for Windows Overview, on page 75, if you are using a Windows for Workgroups client.

• Refer to AXIS Print Monitor Overview, on page 69, if you are using a Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT client.

printing protoc ols.

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Section 6 Setting Up - OS/2

Having connected the AXIS 540/640 to your network, as descr ibed in Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network, on page 21, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 540/640 for printing in the OS/2 environment.

Continue with the instructions pres ented in the table below:

Printing protocol

TCP/IP TCP/IP Printing, on page 82

NetBIOS/NetBEUI NetB IO S/NetBEUI Printing, on page 83

See ...

If you intend to operate your AXIS 540/640 in a multiprotocol environment, you should also proceed to the other relevant sections in this manual, namely:

Section 4 Setting Up - NetWare, on page 44 Section 5 Setting Up - Windows, on page 55 Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh, on page 87 Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX, on page 93

OS/2

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TCP/IP Printing

Having assigned an IP address to the AXIS 540/640, as described in Assigning an IP address, on page 31, you are now ready to install it for TCP/IP printing in the OS/2 environment. The AXIS 540/640 supports LPR Printing using the lprp ortd service method.

Installing the

AXIS 540/640

OS/2

Creating a

print queue

Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 540/640 using the lprportd servic e method:

1. Open the OS/2 System window, select TCP/IP and TCP/IP Configuration.

2. Select Printing, type a number, e.g. 3, in the Maximum number of LPD ports field. The Remote print server and Remote print server's printer fi elds should remain empty.

3. Select Autostart, select lprportd, click the Autostart check box and select Detached.

4. Exit and Save.

5. Restart your OS/2 cl ient.

Continue with the instructions below to create a print queue:

1. Open the Template group. Create an new printer from Templates by dragging the Printer icon to the desktop with the right mouse button.

2. Select a printer driver and double-click a free Output port, for instance \PIPE\LPD0.

3. Enter the host name or the IP addr ess of the AXIS 540/640 in the LPD server field.

4. Enter one of the AXIS 540/640 logical printe r names, for example pr1, in the LPD printer field.

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NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printing

The AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is the tool to use for NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing in OS/2 environments.

AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is availa ble from the software\prt_srv\utility\axpu\latest folder located on the AXIS Online CD. It can also be downloaded from the Axis WWW home page at http://www.axis.com/. Install this utility now if you have not already done so.

If you want to change the default name or any of the AXIS 540/640 default parameters, you can do so using any standard Web browser or AXIS NetPilot from any Windows plat fo rm t hat is connecte d to your network, or WinOS/2 window under OS/2.

Refer to Section 9 Management & Configuration, on page 108, for more information.

The AXIS Print Utility fo r OS/2 is no t needed o n the cl ient platf orms when using a client-server configuration.

OS/2

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About AXIS Print

Utility for OS/2

OS/2

Notes: ❏ The NetBEUI protocol must be active. If not, use MPTS/LAPS

Installing the

AXIS 540/640

AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is an application for NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing in the OS/2 environment. Its allows you to:

• Install and maintain the AXIS 540/640 printer ports as OS/2 printer ports.

• Capture and monitor print jobs directed to the AXIS 540/640 ports.

(LAN Server) or SETUP (LAN Manager) to activate it.

❏ If you are using OS/2 version 2.x and wish to print through

TCP/IP, we recommend that you use the IBM TCP/IP for OS/2 product. It supports the LPD and interactive FTP print methods.

1. When AXIS Prin t U tility for OS/2 is running, click Install to install your AXIS 540/640. The port appears in the list as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of your print server serial number. e.g. AX100086.LP1.

2. Select the port that you want to install, then click Install.

Repeat this procedure for each server using the AXIS 540/640.

Note: ❏ The AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 must be running in order to

print through your AXIS 540/640. It is strongly recommended that you modify the startup.cmd file, enabling AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 to automatically start when your clie nt is re-booted. Instructions are available in the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 Readme file.

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Creating

a Print Queue

(OS/2 version 2.x

and OS/2 Warp)

1. Double-click the Templates folder, then drag the Printer icon out to the Workplace Shell (or into a f ol der) while holding the right mouse button down.

2. Type a name of your choice in the Name field.

3. Select \PIPE\<name>.LP1 from the Port list, and select a printer driver suitable for your printer from the Standard Printer list.

4. Click OK to conf irm the printer definition.

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Sharing the

Print Queue

OS/2

A print queue must be made a shared resource before it can be accessed from other clie nts or servers. The following thr ee examples show how you can share your printer resources:

Open an OS/2 window and issue the following command: NET SHARE <queue_name> /PRINT Where <queue_name> is the name of the queue cre ated on the

previous side.

To share a printer resource when using OS/2 W a rp with IBM Peer service, follow the steps below:

1. Click the right mouse button on the printer object.

2. Select Share and then Start sharing. In the dialog box, enter a Description.

3. Select the check-box Start sharing at LAN works tation start-up.

4. Click OK.

To share a printer resource when using LAN server 4.0, follow the steps below:

1. Open LAN Server Administration.

2. Open your domain and then Resource Definition.

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.

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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 Macintosh environments using AppleTalk.

If you intend to operate your AXIS 540+/542+ in a multiprotocol environment, you should also proceed to the other relevant sections in this manual, namely:

Section 4 Setting Up - NetWare, on page 44 Section 5 Setting Up - Windows, on page 55 Section 6 Setting Up - OS/2, on page 81 Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX, on page 93

Note: ❏ The AXIS 640 and the AXIS 642 models do not support printing

in the Macintosh environment.

Installation Using the Chooser Window

Basic Configuration Basic configuration in AppleTalk is performed simply by opening the

Chooser window and selecting a printer. You can change the default name of your AXIS 540+/542+ or any of

default parameters by editing the config file. To access the config file from a Macintosh, you can use:

• any Java enabled Web browser

• FTP using MacTCP, Fetch or Anarchie

In order to use any of the methods, you must assign an IP add res s to the AXIS 540+/542+ as described in Setting Parameters, on page 91.

Macintosh

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Choosing a Printer

Selecting a Printer The method for choosing a printer varies depending on which version

of LaserWriter printer driver you are using.

• The LaserWriter 7.0 driver assumes that you use a standard PostScript driver, and cannot take advantage of any printer specific features.

• The LaserWriter 8.0 driver uses PPD files that contain printer descriptions. This gives y ou full control over any featur es your printer might have.

Macintosh

LaserWriter 7.0

Printer Driver

Follow the instructions below to choose a printer:

1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu.

2. Click the LaserWriter icon.

3. 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.

4. Click the name of the printer you want. 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.

5. Click the Close box. This completes the configuration and closes the Chooser.

Repeat this procedure for each Macintosh computer on the network using the AXIS 540+/542+.

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LaserWriter 8.0

Printer Driver

Follow the instructions below to choose a printer:

1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu.

2. Click the LaserWriter 8.0 icon.

3. 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.

5. Click ‘Setup...’ and then ‘Auto Setup’. If the selected printer supports bi-directional printing and the appropriate PPD file is available, the installation is performed automaticall y an d you can therefore proceed directly to step 7. If this is not the case, the PPD file must be selected manually, as described in step 6.

6. Choose the PPD file matching your printer, and click ‘OK’. If your printer does not appear in the PPD file list, please contact your printer vendor. Use the Generic PPD if you do not need any printer specific features.

Macintosh

7. Click ‘OK’, and then clic k the Close box. This completes the configuration and closes the Chooser.

Repeat this procedure for each Macintosh computer on the network using the AXIS 540+/542+.

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Bi-directional support The AXIS 540+/542+ allows the printer driver to communicate

directly with the printer and consequently facilitates complete functional control over print jobs, e.g. automatic down loading of fonts not resident in the pri n ter.

This functionality h as bac k war d c omp ati bi l i ty w ith ol de r pr int e rs and Macintosh computers, which means that the AXIS 540+/542+ can generate appropriate responses to Macintosh printer queries, when the connected printer does not support bi-di rectional communication.

Verifying the Setup You simply need to print a document from the Macintosh computer

to verify communication to the chosen printer. 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.

Note: ❏ For information on advanced AppleTalk functions such as non-

PostScript printer support, please refer to the Axis NPS Print Server Technical Reference on the AXIS Online CD.

ASCII, TBCP and BCP The Binary Communication Protocol (BCP) and the Tagged Binary

Macintosh

Note: ❏ Some printers, e.g. Epson InkJet printers , can not be used when

Communication Protocol (TBCP) are communication protocols used by the serial and parallel p orts of a printer. They allow 8-bit binary data in files concurrent with the use of some control characters, for communication and print job control. TBCP is required for printing with a binary data stream on some printers.

TBCP is enabled.

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Setting Parameters In AppleTalk, you can change a limited number of the parameters of

the AXIS 540+/542+. You can:

• enable and disable binary data transfers for your printing

• select the type of binary transfer protocol to use

• specify the AppleTalk printer type

• set the IP address

However, by assigning an IP address to your AXIS 540+/542+, you have access to all of print server’s parameters via any standard Web browser or via FTP. Refer to Section 9 Management & Configuration, on page 108 for more information.

Example: The follo wing example descri bes the how you set the AXIS 54 0+/542+

parameters in AppleTalk.

Important: DO NOT use the parameter values from this example when

configuring your AXIS 540+/542+. You should select values that are appropriate for your printers and network settings.

Follow the instructions below:

1. Open the Ch ooser.

2. Select a network printer driver, any LaserWriter will do.

3. Select the printer port wh ich name ends with "_CFG".

4. Close the Chooser.

5. Open a text editor, e.g. SimpleText.

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6. Write a text file containing the parameters you want to set:

BINARY_TYPE_1. :BCP INT_ADDR. :192.168.3.191 ATYPE_1. :EPSONLQ2

Parameters that you do not want to set should be excluded fr om the text file.

Refer to B - The Parameter List, on page 150, for information about which values that are valid for each parameter.

7. Print the text file. The settings will be st ored in the print server.

8. Open the Chooser and select the printer port you wish to use for printing documents.

9. Close the Chooser.

Macintosh

Note: ❏ The _CFG port disappea rs 60 mi nutes afte r the AXIS 54 0+/542+

has been powered on. If you want it to reappear, you must restart your AXIS 540+/542+.

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Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX

Installation in the UNIX Environment

Having performed the basic TCP/IP setup procedures as defined in Assigning an IP address, on page 31 and onwards, you are now able to print in interactive mode using LPR, FTP or Reverse Telnet protocols.

However, should you require to integrate the AXIS 540/640 into yo ur host spooler, you can use the Axis automatic installation script axinstall. This utility software is resident on the AXIS 540/640 and can be downloaded to your host using FTP, so no disks are required. The axinstall script can also be downloaded from the Axis WWW home page at http://www.axis.com/ and it is available on the AXIS Online CD.

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.

If you intend to operate your AXIS 540/640 in a multiprotocol environment, you should also proceed according to one or more of the following sections, as appropriate to you r network.

Section 4 Setting Up - NetWare, on page 44 Section 5 Setting Up - Windows, on page 55 Section 6 Setting Up - OS/2, on page 81 Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh, on page 87

UNIX

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Integration into the

Host Printer Spooler

UNIX

To integrate the AXIS 540/640 into the host printer spooler, you can use the auto installation script axinstall, resident in the AXIS 540/640. Follow the instructions below to install axinstall onto your host using FTP:

1. Login to the AXIS 540/640 using the command:

ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address>

2. Enter root as the user id and pass as the password.

3. Download the script using the command:

get axinstall

Log out using the command

quit, bye or exit depending on your

FTP version.

> ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 AXIS 540/640 FTP Print Server v6.00 Jun 17 1999

ready. Name (npsserver:thomas): root 331 User name ok, need password Password: pass 230 User logged in ftp> get axinstall 200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening data connection for axinstall

(192,36,253,4,13,223), (mode ascii). 226 Transfer complete. local: axinstall remote: axinstall 61187 bytes received in 14 seconds (4.2 kbytes/s) ftp> bye 221 Goodbye. >

(not visible)

Typical FTP session for collecting the axinstall script

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The axinstall script has now been downloaded to your host. Execute the script with this command:

sh axinstall

You will be guided through the installation b y a step-by-step procedure. During the installation you will be asked to select a print method; we suggest you choose LPD or, for more functionality, use the PROS filter or named pipe methods. Please refer to the following pages if you need guidance on the choice of print methods.

The axinstall script will suggest one of the systems listed below when started. If you do not find the suggestion app ropriate, then manually select any of the systems listed.

1....SunOS 4 (SUN BSD, Solaris 1.x)

2....SunOS 5 (SUN SYS V, Solaris 2.x)

3....AIX (IBM RS/6000, BULL DPX 20)

4....HP-UX (HP 9000)

5....BOS (BULL DPX 2)

6....DEC OSF/1 (Digital Equipment, Alpha)

7....ULTRIX (Digital Equipment, DEC)

8....IRIX (Silicon Graphics, SGI)

9....SCO UNIX (Santa Cruz Operation)

10...SCO UnixWare 2.x

11...SCO UnixWare 7

12...SCO OpenServer

13...FreeBSD (Berkeley UNIX)

14...Linux

UNIX

15...Generic BSD (Berkeley UNIX)

16...Generic SYS V R3 (UNIX System V Release 3)

17...Generic SYS V R4 (UNIX System V Release 4)

Systems supported by axinstall

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Print Methods on TCP/IP Netw orks

The AXIS 540/640 supports several different print methods in the TCP/IP environment. axinstall will suggest a print method suitable for your particular UNIX system, but you might want to use an other method depending on your printing requirements (banner pages, status logging, etc).

The diagram below shows the alternative data paths taken by some of the UNIX print methods. This illustrates some of the advantages and limitations of the different methods. Use the following information to determine which method to adopt.

UNIX

File to



DIRECT FTP RTELNET

Spooler

Printer

Interface

LPD FTP

RTELNET PROS B

Axis Network Print Server

Filter/

Model

PROS A

Devices

Paralle l Port

Named Pipe

PROS print daemon

Directly

connected

printer

Illustration of different UNIX print methods

LPD The Line Printer Daemon is a protocol for transferring print jobs

between hosts. 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

rm and rp fields (BSD).

/etc/printcap using the

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Limitations:

Spooler features, and

printcap or lpr options (BSD) such as

multiple copies, are not available.

FTP The File Transfer Protocol is used for transferring files between hosts.

Advantages:

Uses industry standard network software on the hos t .

Limitations:

No printer status log g ing. In th e c a se of BS D it may conflict with other input or output filters and does not allow both input and output filters. In System V no filters or interface programs can be used.

PROS A protocol developed at Axis. Comes in two versions;

named pipe (PROS A) and filter (PROS B).

PROS A PROS A - Advantages:

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 p ri nter information read back can be viewed in a log file.

PROS A - Limitations:

A ‘C’ compiler is required to build the PROS A drivers.

Note: ❏ You can download a ‘C’ compiler from http://www.gnu.org/.

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PROS B

PROS B - Advantages:

It provides accounting and status logging. Supports bi-directi onal printing. The printer information read back can be viewed in a log file.

PROS B - Limitations:

A ‘C’ compiler is r e qui re d t o bui ld t h e PR OS B d ri ve r s and in the case of BSD, it may conflict with other input or output filters. It does not allow both input and output filters. Interface programs can not be used in System V.

Note: ❏ You can download a ‘C’ compiler from http://www.gnu.org/.

Reverse Telnet Often used for printing via a terminal server printer port. Only

recommended if you already have a Reverse Telnet driver installed.

Advantages:

Easy to set up with previously installed Reverse Telnet drivers.

Limitations:

No status logging. Drivers are not supplied with the AXIS 540/640. Existing drivers may be slow.

Other UNIX Systems Most UNIX system s resemble either BSD or Sy stem V and so with

some ingenui t y, a solution can also be devised for other variants.

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If the system has BSD socket type networking support, then (in the point. It receives print data from

stderr. Nothing is written to stdout.

bsd directory of the AXIS 540/640) can be used as a starting

stdin, and writes a log file to

Alternatively, FTP may be used. It is a good idea to use

sysv/ftp_sysv as a starting point.

IBM MVS Systems A sample JCL script, jclex, is available in the mvs directory of the

AXIS 540/640. It gives an example of how to print a file from an MVS mainframe to an AXIS 540/640 using FTP.

prosbsd

bsd/ftp_bsd

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Using Logical Printers to Customize your Printing

The AXIS 540/640 has a powerful facility for altering the print data. This means that your desired print format can be realized on any type of printer. The following actions can be invoked from the AXIS 540/640:

• The character set can be changed to suit the printe r

• Strings can be added before and after the print data

• Strings within the print data can be substituted

• ASCII to PostScript conversion

• Hex Dump mode to assist with printing problems

If any of these actions are required, a Logical Printer is used to change the print data before being sent to the printer port. There are eight logical printers (PR1-PR8) that can be set up to filter the print data.

The default logical printers settings are such that PR1- PR4 caus e no change to the flow of print data, while PR5-PR8 add CR to LF control characters:

Logical Printer Changes to data

PR1 no change PR2 no change PR3 no change PR4 no change PR5 add CR to LF PR6 add CR to LF PR7 add CR to LF PR8 add CR to LF

Each logical printer can be set up using any Java enable d Web browser or by directly editing the config file.

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Axis 640, 642, 542+, 540+ User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Section 1 Introduction

Where to use it

How to use it

Features and Benefits

Section 2 Product Overview

Package Contents

The AXIS Online CD

AXIS 540+/542+ Physical Description

AXIS 640/642 Ph ysical Description

Section 3 Basic Installation

Getting Started

Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network

Connecting a printer to the Token Ring Network

Installation Guide

Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot

Assigning an IP address

Section 4 Setting Up - NetWare

Setup using NDPS

Installing the AXIS 540/640 in NDPS environments

Advanced Install ation using AXIS NetPilot

Basic Queue-based Pr inting (Pur e IP)

Queue-based Printing Methods

Section 5 Setting Up - Windows

AXIS Print System Overview

Windows 95 and Windows 98

Windows NT4.0 and Windows 2000

AXIS Print Monitor Overview

Windows NT 3.5x

AXIS Print Utility for Windows Ov erview

Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups

Windows Clients using LANtastic

Section 6 Setting Up - OS/2

TCP/IP Printing

NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printing

Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh

Installation Using the Chooser Window

Choosing a Printer

Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX

Installation in the UNIX Environment

Print Methods on TCP/IP Netw orks

Using Logical Printers to Customize your Printing