Axis Communications AXIS 5400+ User Manual

Axis Print Servers

Reliable printer sharing for all networks

Axis has a 15-year proven track record as a leading-edge

developer of print servers. Axis print servers offer the

reliability and simplicity needed to keep up with the

ever-improving printers of today - and tomorrow.

Whether in a workgroup, on a small or large LAN, or on an

enterprise network, the Axis family of network print

servers can offer a suitable printing solution.

Outstanding Reliability

Once installed, Axis print servers will manage all types of

print jobs with minimal maintenance. The extended

product life will protect the company’s investments in

printing equipment. This gives administrators peace of

mind as well as time to focus on other responsibilities.

Simplicity in Day-to-Day Printing

The characteristics of Axis print servers ensure that

administrators and users can handle their daily printing

tasks easily:

■ Simultaneous multiprotocol support for printer sharing

across many platforms (PC, UNIX/Linux, Macintosh)

■ Easy setting of IP addresses; automatically or by using

simple-to-use tools

■ E-mail notification when printer needs assistance

■ Safe flash loading of firmware updates

■ Compatibility with all major printers on the market

■ Multiport versions for connecting several printers

■ Small form factor allowing printers to be placed

near users

Convenient Web-based Management

AXIS ThinWizardTMis a powerful web-based management

software for Axis print servers and other Axis products. It

can help administrators with:

■ Remote status monitoring of servers and their

peripherals, e.g. printers

■ Single or batch configuration

■ Firmware upgrading

Print Servers for all environments

Print Servers for all environments

Find the perfect match!

Find the perfect match!

High-performance networks

High-performance networks

Fast Ethernet 10/100

LANs with extensive printing demands running multiple
operating systems and several protocols concurrently

AXIS 5400+

■ 10/100baseT Ethernet

■ Plugs directly into parallel

port of the printer

■ High-performance

LAN printing

AXIS 5600+

■ 10/100baseT Ethernet

■ Connects up to 3 printers

AXIS 5800 Mobile

■ 10/100baseT Ethernet

■ Connects up to 2 printers

■ First print server that combines

Bluetooth

with wired (LAN) printing

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wireless printing

■ High-performance

LAN printing

Enterprise printing

Enterprise printing

Flexible and cost-efficient host-to-LAN printing
from IBM Mainframe and AS/400 systems

AXIS 5470e

■ 10/100baseT Ethernet

■ Plugs directly into parallel port

of the printer

■ Native IPDS and non-IPDS

printing

■ Digital copier finishing options,

e.g. copying, hole-punching

and stapling

Fast Ethernet 10/100

AXIS 670e

■ 4/16 MB Token Ring

■ Connects up to 2 printers

■ Native IPDS and non-IPDS

printing

and

Token Ring

Medium-sized networks

Medium-sized networks

10baseT Ethernet or Token Ring networks running multiple
operating systems and several protocols concurrently

AXIS 540+

10baseT Ethernet

and

Token Ring

■ 10baseT Ethernet

■ Plugs directly into parallel port

of the printer

■ LAN printing

AXIS 560

■ 10baseT Ethernet

■ Connects up to 3 printers

■ LAN printing

Workgroup networks

Workgroup networks

PC-based LANs with up to 50 users

AXIS 640

■ 4/16 MB Token Ring

■ Plugs directly into parallel port

of the printer

■ LAN printing

AXIS 660

■ 4/16 MB Token Ring

■ Connects up to 3 printers

■ LAN printing

Fast Ethernet 10/100

AXIS OfficeBasic

■ 10/100baseT Ethernet

■ Plugs directly into parallel port of the printer

■ Low-cost pocket version

■ Ideal solution for LAN printing in workgroups

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* These characteristics refer to the AXIS 5470e Copier model. The AXIS 5470e print server series also includes TCP/IP, SNA and IDPS models.
For details on these models, please visit the Axis web site at www.axis.com

AXIS ThinWizard - The web-based management tool for all Axis print servers

Convenient Web-based Management

TM

AXIS ThinWizard

AXIS ThinWizardTMis a powerful web-based management

tool for central administration of Axis print servers and all

other Axis products.

What can AXIS ThinWizard offer?

In a TCP/IP network, AXIS ThinWizard helps the

administrator find, monitor and configure all print servers

remotely via a standard web browser. This ensures more

efficient use of time and network resources.

AXIS ThinWizard runs on Windows 95/98, NT and

UNIX/Linux. It provides the following services:

■ Automatic discovery of Axis products on IP networks

■ Basic network installation, e.g. TCP/IP settings

■ Flexible grouping of Axis products for viewing and

managing several servers as an entity

■ Printer status monitoring, e.g. out of paper

■ Seamless remote management

Upgrade Wizard

Via the upgrade Wizard, the Axis servers automatically

notify the administrator when new firmware becomes

available from Axis. Firmware upgrades are simple. Using

a web browser, administrators can choose firmware

upgrades for one or several servers at a time.

Network Groups

By organizing the network into network groups, your print

servers can be monitored more efficiently. A network

group is defined by the specific IP address ranges and the

specific server types, e.g. print servers, storage servers.

that are included. The administrator can create as many

network groups as needed.

AXIS ThinWizard, Release 2.00

The latest software version of AXIS ThinWizard includes

additional features and benefits:

Configuration Wizard

One or more parameters of several Axis servers can be

changed simultaneously. Also the configuration can be

copied from one server to one or multiple servers.

Management of Non-Axis Print Servers

AXIS ThinWizard will also find print servers from Hewlett-

Packard, Intel and Lexmark. With a simple mouse click, the

administrator can manage these print servers via their

internal web pages. Thus administrators with mixed

product networks can benefit from consistent management

and administration by using Axis management software.

IP Address Assignment

AXIS ThinWizard will discover non-configured print servers

and allow the administrator to assign it an IP address.

(Print server requires firmware version 6.20 or higher.)

Use your time and network resources efficiently!

AXIS ThinWizard can be downloaded free of charge from the

Axis web site at www.axis.com

Printer-friendly View

Every print server on the network can be listed with a

descriptive name and physical location.

Technical Specification - Network Print Servers

Models

• Refer to Product Selection Guide for details

on various models

Installation

• Microsoft Windows: Software drivers for all

Windows platforms. Auto-installation of print
servers and printers in Windows
95/98/ME/NT4/2000 and TCP/IP

• NetWare: AXIS NetPilot Utility

• LAN Manager and LAN Server: AXIS Print

Utility for OS/2

• UNIX: Installation script resident in memory.

No discs or tapes required

• Macintosh: Standard installation using

Chooser

• AS/400: Automatic AS/400 configuration

supported for TN5250E and SNA 5494 CU
emulation

Network Management

• SNMP-MIB II compliant (over UDP/IP and

IPX), private enterprise MIB included

• Print server/job/printer status presentation

and management via NWAdmin/PCONSOLE

• AXIS ThinWizard and embedded web pages for

remote monitoring, configuration and
firmware upgrading

Security

• NetWare: Encrypted passwords

• NetWare Packet Signature Level 1, 2, 3.

Enables documents to be sent across the
network without risk of interception

• UNIX/Linux: Root password, user access list

and printer access

Firmware Updates

• Flash memory allows simple, central and

remote firmware updates over the network
using FTP

• Web flash loading directly from the web

interface without use of any client software

• Safe flash loading ensures that the new

firmware is downloaded before the old
version is deleted

Auto-IP Functionality

• The print server will always receive an IP

address automatically

E-mail Notification

• E-mail notification when printer needs

assistance, e.g. out of paper or toner refill

Multi-language Support

• Web interface can be displayed in the following

languages: English, German, French or Spanish

Logical Connection

• Fast Ethernet: Supports NWay which provides

auto-detection of network speed. Use of
IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP and Ethernet II
frame types simultaneously

• Ethernet: Use of IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP

and Ethernet II frame types simultaneously

• Token Ring: Use of IEEE802.2, IEEE802.5

(with Early Token release support for 16
MB/sec) frame types simultaneously

Network Attachments

• Fast Ethernet: RJ-45 connector (Cat 5 twisted

pair cable) for 10baseT Ethernet or 100baseTX
Fast Ethernet

• Ethernet: 10baseT (thin) and 10baseT (twisted

pair)

• Token Ring: Media type I/DB89/STP and type

3/RJ-45/UTP. Support for 4/16 MB

Parallel Ports

• Single-port models: 36-pin Centronics

connector parallel port, high-speed IEEE 1284
compliant

• Mutli-port models: Two 25-pin DSUB parallel

ports, high-speed IEEE 1284 compliant

• For applicable models, bi-directional support

for Raw TCP, Apple and PROS

Serial Ports

• RS-232, 9-pin DSUB connector. XON/XOFF or

RTS/CTS

• Data rates up to 115,200 kbit/sec

Dimensions

• Single-port models*, typically:

Height: 1.1 in/2.5 cm
Width: 2.2 in/5.6 cm
Depth: 4.7 in/12.0 cm
Weight: 0.26 Ibs/ 0.12 kg

• Multi-port models*, typically:

Height: 1.0 in/2.7 cm
Width: 6.1 in/15.5 cm
Depth: 4.7 in/12.0 cm
Weight: 0.55 Ibs/ 0.25 kg

* varies slightly by model and connector

Environmental

• Temperature: 40-105°F (5-40°C)

Humidity: 10-95% non-condensing

Approvals

• EMC CE; EN 55022/1987, EN50082-1/1992,

FCC Class A

Safety

• EN 60950, approved power supplies for all

countries

Processor

• 32-bit RISC controller (ETRAX 100 or ETRAX 4)

Logical Printers

• The logical printer ports can be programmed

to perform auto ASCII-to-PostScript
conversion, string before and after job, string
substitution, alternative output, character set
conversion

For more information visit our web site:

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Front Panel

• 2 LED indicators: Power and Network

• Push button for information printouts

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