Axis Communications AXIS 1440 User Manual
AXIS 1440
Network Print Server
for EPSON Printers
Quick Installation Guide
Windows • Macintosh • OS/2 • UNIX
NetWare • LANtastic • Web Management
Quick Installation Guide
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This guide covers the installation and basic setup procedures for the
AXIS 1440. It also contains an overview of management and
configuration tools, and instructions on upgrading software.
The following printers are supported by the AXIS 1440 Print Server:
EPSON Stylus
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EPSON Stylus Photo EX
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EPSON Stylus COLOR 740
EPSON Stylus COLOR 850
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Setup Overview
1. See your EPSON® documentation to set up the printer and install
your printer software on each computer that will print over the
network.
2. Attach the AXIS 1440 Print Server to your
connect it to the network.
3. Set up the AXIS 1440 Print Server for your network.
4. Install the AXIS software on server workstations, if setting up a
shared printer.
5. Install the AXIS software on client workstations, if printing in
peer-to-peer mode.
6. Configure each workstation’s printer port to use the AXIS 1440
Print Server.
Notes:
❏ For information about OS/2
Manual.
❏ For information about UNIX
Manual.
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Physical Description
Connector
Ethernet
10BaseT
Connector
External Power
Supply Connector
nter
Test Button
Network Indi cato r
Power Indica tor
Hardware Installation
Follow these steps to connect the AXIS 1440 to the printer and your
network.
1. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the AXIS 1440 and
write it down. You need this number during configuration.
2. Turn the printer off and connect the AXIS 1440 to the printer’s
parallel port.
3. Connect the AXIS 1440 to the network using a twisted pair
(10BaseT) cable.
Turn the printer on and connect the external power supply to the
4.
AXIS 1440. Check to make sure the network indicator is flashing
5. Press the test button to print a test page. If the test page prints
successfully, the AXIS 1440 is connected correctly to the printer.
Software Installation
AXIS Utilities disks 1 and 2 contain the following:
•AXIS NetPilot
• AXIS Print Utility for Windows (Windows 3.1 and Windows
for Workgroups)
• AXIS Print Monitor (Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT)
• AXIS MIB (Management Information Base)
• AXIS Print Utility for OS/2
• axinstall script (UNIX)
You install different programs, depending upon your network needs.
For example, you must install AXIS Print Monitor and/or AXIS
Print Utility for Windows if you have a NetBIOS/NetBEUI
network. You’ll probably want to install AXIS NetPilot if you have a
NetWare network. See the AXIS 1440 User’s Manual for more
information.
Notes:
❏ Install your EPSON printer software and connect the AXIS
1440 to your printer and network before you begin this
procedure
❏ Close all applications before you begin this procedure.
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