Epson 1440 User Manual
Important Information for Windows
AXIS® 1440 Print Server
For EPSON
®
Printers: Product Update
Important Information for Windows
If you are using Windows® 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT® 4.0, you need to turn off your
EPSON® printer software’s monitoring utility (Status Monitor) before you use the printer. The
EPSON Status Monitor was created for printing locally and cannot monitor your printer over a
network. If you don’t turn off monitoring, you will see error messages when you try to print.
If you are using the AXIS
Stylus COLOR 860, EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160, EPSON Stylus Photo 870, or EPSON
Stylus Photo 1270, follow the steps under, “Disabling Monitoring for EPSON Status Monitor 3”
(page 2). For all other printers, follow the steps in the section below.
Note:
AXIS includes software for monitoring the printer over the network. For details, see your
❏
AXIS 1440 Print Server User’s Manual.
When you are installing drivers for the EPSON Stylus Photo 870 or the EPSON Stylus Photo
1270, the Printer Utility tries to automatically detect your printer port. You may see the
following screen:
®
1440 Print Server with the EPSON Stylus® COLOR 760, EPSON
If you see this screen, click Cancel and configure your port for the AXIS 1440 manually, as
described in the AXIS 1440 Print Server Installation Guide.
AXIS 1440 Product Update 1
Important Information for Windows
Disabling Monitoring for EPSON Status Monitor 2
Follow the steps below to disable monitoring on any Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows NT 4.0 systems that will use one of the following printers: EPSON Stylus
COLOR 740, EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i, EPSON Stylus COLOR 850,
EPSON Stylus Photo 700, EPSON Stylus Photo 750, EPSON Stylus Photo 1200,
EPSON Stylus Photo EX.
1. Click Start, point to Programs, EPSON, then click EPSON Status Monitor 2.
2. In the Settings menu, select Background Monitoring, then click Stop monitoring now. (If
you can’t click Stop monitoring now, monitoring is already disabled.) Then close the EPSON
Status Monitor 2 Window.
Disabling Monitoring for EPSON Status Monitor 3
Follow the steps below to disable monitoring on any Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows NT 4.0 systems that will use one of the following printers: EPSON Stylus
COLOR 760, EPSON Stylus COLOR 860, EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160, EPSON Stylus
Photo 870, EPSON Stylus Photo 1270.
1. Open the Printers control panel. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.
2. In Windows 95 or Windows 98, right-click the icon for your printer and click Properties.
In Windows NT 4.0, right-click the icon for your printer and click Document Defaults.
3. Click the Utility tab and click the Speed & Progress button.
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Important Information for Macintosh
4. In the Speed & Progress window, click the Monitoring Preferences button. You see the
Monitoring Preferences window.
Uncheck
all events
5. Uncheck any selected events in the Select Notification box.
Important Information for Macintosh
You cannot accurately monitor ink levels when using the AXIS 1440 Print Server on your
Macintosh network. If you see the ink levels in EPSON Status Monitor, keep in mind that the
display is not accurate.
AXIS 1440 Product Update 3
Supported Printers
Supported Printers
The AXIS 1440 Print Server supports the following printers:
EPSON Stylus COLOR 740 EPSON Stylus Photo 700
EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i EPSON Stylus Photo 750
EPSON Stylus COLOR 760 EPSON Stylus Photo 870
EPSON Stylus COLOR 850 EPSON Stylus Photo 1200
EPSON Stylus COLOR 860 EPSON Stylus Photo 1270
EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 EPSON Stylus Photo EX
Some of the supported printers have network drivers on the included EPSON Drivers for AXIS
1440 Print Server CD-ROM. For drivers not shown below (Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows NT, and Macintosh
table below lists drivers that are included on the AXIS 1440 Print Server CD-ROM. (Follow the
steps in the sections below to install printer drivers from the CD-ROM.)
Printer Operating System
EPSON Stylus COLOR 740 Macintosh
EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i Macintosh
EPSON Stylus COLOR 760 Windows 95, Windows 98
EPSON Stylus COLOR 860 Windows 95, Windows 98
EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 Windows 95, Windows 98
EPSON Stylus Photo 700 Macintosh
EPSON Stylus Photo 750 Macintosh
EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Macintosh
EPSON Stylus Photo EX Macintosh
®
AppleTalk®), use the drivers included with your printer. The
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Installing Printer Drivers
Installing Printer Drivers
Follow the steps in the appropriate section to install your printer driver from the EPSON Drivers
for AXIS 1440 Print Server CD-ROM. If you need to install drivers that are not listed in the
table above, see the documentation that came with your printer for instructions.
Windows 95/Windows 98
Close any open applications, then follow these steps to install your driver:
1. Insert the EPSON Drivers for AXIS 1440 Print Server CD-ROM in your drive. You see the
EPSON Installation Program screen. If the screen does not appear, double-click My
Computer and then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon to start the EPSON Installation
Program.
2. Highlight the driver for your printer and click the right arrow button .
3. Click OK to install your printer software.
4. Click OK when the software has finished installing. Then restart your computer.
After you complete the installation, see “Disabling Monitoring for EPSON Status Monitor 3”
(page 2) to disable the printer software’s local printer monitoring.
Note:
AXIS includes software for monitoring the printer over the network. See your AXIS 1440 Print
Server User’s Manual for details.
Macintosh
Close any open applications, then follow these steps to install your driver:
1. Insert the EPSON Drivers for AXIS 1440 Print Server CD-ROM in your drive. The window
opens and you see icons for the available printers. (If it doesn’t open automatically,
double-click the CD-ROM icon.)
2. Double-click the installer icon for your printer. (Use the EPSON Stylus COLOR 740
Installer icon for the EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i printer.)
3. Read the message and click Continue.
4. Click Install. Then read the message and click Continue. The driver is installed on your
Macintosh.
AXIS 1440 Product Update 5
Installing Printer Drivers
5. Select a paper size and click OK.
6. Click Restart to restart your Macintosh.
Note:
You cannot accurately monitor ink levels when using the AXIS 1440 Print Server on your
Macintosh network.
AXIS 1440 Product Update
Part No. 17436 Revison 1.1
Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2000 Dated: March 2000
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AXIS 1440
User’s Manual
Safety Notices
Please read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS 1440.
Caution! - must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment.
Important: - must be observed to avoid operational impairment.
Do not proceed beyond a Caution! or an Important: unless you have taken appropriate measures!
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) notices - USA
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) notices - Europe
This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1994, and the requirements
for immunity according to EN50082-1/1992 residential, commercial, and light industry (Compliance is not valid for unshielded
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 detailed on the back cover of this manual. AXIS Communications AB cannot be held responsible for
any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. 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 merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis Communications 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 warrants that the AXIS 1440 with software versions 5.51 or later is Year 2000 compliant.
Axis’ Trademarks
NetPilot, ThinServer.
Other Trademark Acknowledgments
AIX, Apple, CompuServe, DOS, EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON SoundAdvice, EPSON FaxAdvice, Ethernet, EtherTalk, IBM,
Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, LAN Server, LANtastic, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape, Novell NetWare, OS/2, UNIX,
Windows, are registered trademarks of the respective holders.
AXIS 1440 User’s Manual Revision 1.0
Part No: 16085 Dated: August 1998
Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 1998
AXIS 1440 User’s Manual
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 1440 Network Print Server. This product has been
developed to connect your
anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to the shared printer resources.
EPSON
®
Stylus COLOR and EPSON Stylus Photo printers
About this manual
This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up
and manage the AXIS 1440 in various network environments. It is intended for everyone
involved in installing and managing the AXIS 1440. To fully benefit from the manual, you
should be familiar with basic networking principles.
This manual is applicable to the AXIS 1440, with software release 5.51 or later.
About Axis
Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for network-connected
computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984, it has been one of the fastest growing companies 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 that allows easy access and management via any standard Web browser.
ThinServer technology, the core of all Axis products, makes it possible to connect any electronic
device to the network, thus providing “access to everything”.
Axis Communications offers six major ThinServer™ product lines, including:
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.
IBM Mainframe and S/3x - AS/400 Print Servers and Protocol Converters - include a wide
range of LAN, coax and twinax attached print 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 Optical Media Servers - provide a flexible and cost-efficient 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 Attached Storage Servers - offer network connectivity for re-writable media such as
hard disks and Iomega Jaz cartridges, which, via the storage server, can be backed up on DAT
tapes. They are only available in Ethernet versions.
Network Camera Servers - provide live images using standard Internet technology, thus enabling
access to live cameras via any standard Web browser. These servers offer a perfect solution for
remote surveillance over the Internet; their sharp images can bring life to any web site. They
support Ethernet as well as PSTN and GSM phone lines.
Network Scan Servers - enable easy distribution of paper-based information across workgroups
and the enterprise. By sending the scanned documents to your destination via the
Internet/intranet, you will reduce your faxing/mailing costs, as well as save time, thus improving
your organization’s efficiency.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Where to Use It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How to Use It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section 3 Installing and Configuring the Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation and Setup Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configuring the Print Server Using AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuring the Print Server for TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Section 4 Performing Additional NetWare Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adding Print Queues to the AXIS 1440 Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Section 5 Setting Up Windows Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting Up Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT Workstations .
35
Setting Up Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups Workstations 41
Section 6 Setting Up Macintosh Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Installation Using the Chooser Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Choosing a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Section 7 Setting Up OS/2 Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Installation Using AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Integrating your AXIS 1440 into the OS/2 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
LPD/LPR Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
The axinstall installation script . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Printing to an LPR Print Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Section 9 Management and Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using the Internal Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Using SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Using Novell Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Section 10 Updating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Obtaining the New Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Upgrading the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Appendix A The Test Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Appendix B The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Appendix C Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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Section 1 Introduction
Section 1: Introduction
Based on the AXIS ThinServer™ technology, the AXIS 1440 allows
you to share your EPSON Stylus
Photo printers with anyone on your network.
The AXIS 1440 Network Print Server
®
COLOR and EPSON Stylus
Supported Printers The AXIS 1440 Print Server supports the following printers:
• EPSON Stylus COLOR 740
• EPSON Stylus COLOR 850
• EPSON Stylus Photo 700
• EPSON Stylus Photo EX.
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Section 1: Introduction
Where to Use It
Supported
Environments
The AXIS 1440 is an ideal print server in mixed environments. It can
communicate with most major computer systems and network
protocols, including:
• Windows
• Windows clients connected to LANtastic networks
• Macintosh
•NetWare
•OS/2
• UNIX (LPR printing only)
• Internet/intranet via any standard Web browser
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Note: ❏ EPSON does not provide OS/2 or UNIX printer drivers for the
How to Use It
Section 1: Introduction
supported printers. You must obtain these printer drivers from
third-party vendors.
Installation and
Integration
Note: ❏ The AXIS 1440 can be installed in the Macintosh environment
Configuration and
Management
The following software is provided on the AXIS Utilities disks 1 and
2. Use the software appropriate for your environment to install and
configure the AXIS 1440. (See Installation and Setup Overview on page
16 for information about which software to use.)
•AXIS NetPilot™ (NetWare)
• AXIS Print Monitor (Windows 95/98 and Windows NT)
• AXIS Print Utility for Windows (Windows 3.1 and WfW)
• AXIS Print Utility for OS/2
•axinstall
without any Axis software. However, you need an
EPSON
network (AT) printer driver to use the print server. You can
download printer drivers from
EPSON’s Home Page at
http://www.epson.com.
If your network supports TCP/IP, you can use the AXIS 1440’s
internal web pages to configure and manage the print server.
AXIS NetPilot is the recommended configuration and management
tool for NetWare networks.
See Section 9 - Management and Configuration for more information
on these tools.
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Section 1: Introduction
Features and Benefits
Reliability The AXIS 1440 Print Server provides high performance and reliability
combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are
based on the AXIS ETRAX chip, which is made up of an integrated
32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers.
Flexibility It supports printing in several operating systems and environments,
including NetWare, Windows, OS/2, UNIX, Macintosh and
TCP/IP.
Speed The AXIS ETRAX chip, which is specifically designed for LAN
products, provides users with faster transmission than a direct PC-toprinter connection. It has a sustained data transmission of up to
450 Kb per second.
Easy to Install If you have a NetWare network or network supporting
NetBIOS/NetBEUI, you can install and configure the AXIS 1440 in
minutes using AXIS NetPilot.
Security You can assign passwords to restrict both login and printer access.
Monitoring The AXIS NetPilot software and the internal AXIS 1440 web pages
allow you to continuously monitor printer status.
The AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT
displays pop-up messages showing the status of peer-to-peer print jobs.
Futureproof Because you can upgrade AXIS 1440 flash memory over the network,
you can take advantage of new print server software as soon as it
becomes available. All software upgrades are free of charge.
Pocket-sized The AXIS 1440 is equipped with one high-speed parallel connector
that connects directly to the printer´s parallel port.
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Section 1: Introduction
Where to Get Help
EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support
services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day. The
following tables list the contact information:
Electronic support services
Service Access
World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home Page at http://www.epson.com
EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or other software for FTP
EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service at (800) 442-2007. Set your communications
EPSON Forum on
CompuServe
®
downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your
e-mail address as the password.
software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps.
Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson
America Forum. For a free introductory CompuServe membership, call (800) 848-8199 and
ask for representative #529.
Automated telephone service
Service Access
EPSON SoundAdvice
EPSON FaxAdvice™ Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800) 442-2110. You must provide
EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center,
SM
For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours
a day, seven days a week, call (800) 442-2110.
a return fax number to use this service.
call (800) 442-2110.
To speak to a technical support representative, dial (310) 782-2600
(U.S.) or (905) 709-9475 (Canada), 6
AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
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Section 1: Introduction
Before you call, please have the following information ready:
•Product name
• Product serial number
• Computer configuration
• Description of the problem
You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and manuals from EPSON
Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
(800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
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Section 2: Product Overview
Section 2 Product Overview
Package Contents
Use the check list below to make sure nothing is missing from your
package. Contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All
packing materials are recyclable:
AXIS 1440 Network Print Server (part no. AXIS0058-36)
o
AXIS 1440 Network Print Server User’s Manual and
o
AXIS 1440 Quick Installation Guide (part no. AXIS14677)
3.5” AXIS Utilities disks 1 and 2 (part no. AXIS15425). Includes
o
AXIS NetPilot™, AXIS MIB, AXIS Print Monitor, AXIS Print
Utility for Windows, AXIS Print Utility for OS/2, and axinstall
o 9 Volt
AXIS 1440 User’s Manual 11
Power Supply (part no. AXIS12919)
.
Section 2: Product Overview
AXIS 1440 Connectors
Printer
Connector
Ethernet
10BaseT
Connector
Ethernet Power
Supply Connector
AXIS 1440 Network Print Server
Test Button
Network Indicator
Power Indicator
Network Connector The AXIS 1440 is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet networks. It
connects to the network via a twisted pair (10BaseT) cable.
Printer Port The AXIS 1440 has a single high-speed parallel connector that
connects to the printer’s parallel port.
Test Button The test button is used for:
• Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer.
• Printing the parameter list showing all the AXIS 1440 settings.
• Resetting the AXIS 1440 parameters to factory default values.
See Appendix A - The Test Button for more information.
Network Indicator The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity.
Power Indicator The power indicator is on while power is on. If it flashes or does not
light, there is a problem with the AXIS 1440 or its power supply.
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Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server
Section 3 Installing and Configuring the
Print Server
Introduction
This section is divided into five parts:
• Hardware Installation explains how to connect the AXIS 1440 to
your printer and to the network.
• Installation and Setup Overview provides an overview of the
installation and setup process.
• Software Installation explains how to install the Axis utilities.
• Configuring the Print Server Using AXIS NetPilot explains how to
set up the AXIS 1440 for your network using AXIS NetPilot, the
recommended management and configuration tool for NetWare
networks.
• Configuring the Print Server for TCP/IP provides instructions for
assigning an Internet address to the print server using DHCP,
ARP, RARP, and BOOTP.
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Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server
Hardware Installation
Connecting a Printer
to the AXIS 1440
Follow the instructions below to connect your EPSON printer to the
AXIS 1440 Print Server.
Print Server
Caution! ❏ Make sure that the external power supply you’re using has the
correct voltage.
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Connect the AXIS 1440 to your printer’s parallel port.
3. Connect the external power supply to the external power supply
connector. The power indicator lights and the network indicator
start to flash during the power up and self test routines. The AXIS
1440 is ready to use when the network indicator stops flashing
and remains off.
Test the Connection: 1. Turn the printer on.
2. Press and release the test button on the AXIS 1440 to print a test
page.
If the test page prints successfully, the AXIS 1440 is connected to
the printer.
Note: ❏ The test page includes a list of the most important parameters, as
well as the firmware version number.
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Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server
Connecting the
AXIS 1440 to an
Ethernet Network
Note: ❏ Each AXIS 1440 Print Server is pre-configured with a unique
Follow these steps to connect the AXIS 1440 to the network:
1. Turn the printer off and disconnect the AXIS 1440 external
power supply.
2. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the print server and
write it down. You need this number for network configuration.
3. Connect the AXIS 1440 to the printer’s parallel port.
4. Connect your AXIS 1440 to the network using a twisted pair
(10BaseT) cable.
5. Turn the printer on and connect the external power supply to the
AXIS 1440.
The AXIS 1440 is successfully connected to the network when the
network indicator begins to flash.
Now you’re ready to install your server on your network. See
Installation and Setup Overview on page 16 for information about
what to do next.
node address that is identical to the serial number. You can use
the AXIS 1440’s internal web server or AXIS NetPilot to change
the node address. See Section 9 Management and Configuration
for more information.
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Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server
Installation and Setup Overview
Now you’re ready to install and configure the AXIS 1440 for your
network. The steps you perform depend on your network protocol
and the operating systems on your network. The table on the
following page provides guidelines specific to different network
requirements.
Here is a setup overview:
1. Set up the AXIS 1440 Print Server for your network.
2. Install the AXIS software on server workstations, if setting up a
shared printer. (See Software Installation on page 18 for
installation instructions.)
3. Install the AXIS software on client workstations printing in peerto-peer mode.
4. Configure each workstation’s printer port to use the AXIS 1440
Print Server.
Note: ❏ This setup overview assumes that you’ve already done the
following:
• Set up your EPSON printer and installed the printer software
on each computer that will print over the network.
• Attached the AXIS 1440 Print Server to your printer and con-
nected it to the network.
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Network
Configurations
See the following table to find your network configuration (operating
system and protocol) and determine what to install.
Available Network Configurations
Operating
system
Windows
95/98/NT
Windows 3.1**
/ Windows for
Workg roups
Network
configuration
TCP/IP (LPR) 1. Install AXIS Print Monitor (page 18).
Novell NetWare 1. Install AXIS NetPilot (page 18).
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
peer-to-peer
printing
client-server
printing
Novell NetWare 1. Install AXIS NetPilot (page 18).
What you need to install and configure
2. Configure your AXIS 1440 for TCP/IP (page 23).
3. Configure workstation ports to use the AXIS 1440 (page 35).
2. Use AXIS NetPilot to configure the AXIS 1440 (page 20 and page 31).
3. Capture the created NetWare queues from client workstations.
1. Install AXIS NetPilot and use this program to configure the AXIS
1440 for your network (page 20).*
2. Install AXIS Print Monitor (page 18).
3. Configure workstation ports to use the AXIS 1440 (page 35).
1. Install AXIS Print Utility for Windows on all workstations (page 19).
2. Configure workstation ports to print to the AXIS 1440 (page 41).
1. Install AXIS Print Utility for Windows on the server (page 19).
2. Set up the printer for sharing on the server (page 44).
3. Configure the clients’ ports to use the printer (page 45).
2. Use AXIS NetPilot to configure the AXIS 1440 (page 20 and page 31).
3. Capture the created NetWare queues from client workstations.
Macintosh AppleTalk Select the AppleTalk driver for your printer in the Chooser (page 48).
IBM OS/2 NetBIOS/Net-
BEUI
UNIX
(LPR only)
TCP/IP 1. Configure your AXIS 1440 for TCP/IP (page 23).
*
1. Install AXIS Print Utility for OS/2.
2. Use AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 to set up your AXIS printer port (page 51).
3. Create a shared print queue (page 51).
2. Copy the axinstall script to your hard disk.
3. Create an LPR print queue on your UNIX system.
4. Edit the LPR print queue.
You don’t need to install NetPilot if you don’t plan to change the print
server name.
** Windows 3.1 requires network support software to print to a
network printer.
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Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server
Software Installation
AXIS Utilities disks 1 and 2 contain the following:
•AXIS NetPilot
• AXIS Print Utility for Windows
• AXIS Print Monitor
• AXIS Print Utility for OS/2
• AXIS MIB (Management Information Base)
•axinstall (UNIX)
Installing software for
Windows 95/98, and
Windows NT
Note: ❏ If the Installing AXIS Printer Ports wizard appears on your screen,
Before you begin this procedure, make sure you’ve installed your
EPSON printer software and closed all applications.
Follow these steps to install the Axis software:
1. With Windows running, insert the AXIS Utilities disk 1 in your
diskette drive.
2. Select Run from the Start menu, then type
a:\windows\setup
(where a is the letter of your diskette drive). Click OK.
3. Follow the instructions on screen. Choose Custom if you want to
install both AXIS NetPilot and AXIS Print Monitor; leave Typical
selected if you only want to install AXIS Print Monitor.
4. When you see a message that the software has successfully
installed, click Close.
close it. Do not try to install your printer this way.
5. Restart your system.
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Installing Software for
Windows 3.1 and
Windows 3.1x
Before you begin this procedure, make sure you’ve installed your
EPSON printer software and closed all applications.
Follow these steps to install the Axis software:
1. With Windows running, insert the AXIS Utilities disk 1 in your
diskette drive.
2. Select Run from the Program Manager File menu, then type
a:\windows\setup (where a is the letter of your diskette drive).
Click OK.
3. Follow the instructions on screen. Choose Custom if you want to
install both AXIS NetPilot and AXIS Print Utility for Windows;
leave Typical selected if you only want to install AXIS Print
Utility for Windows.
4. When you see a message that the software has installed
successfully, click Close, then restart your system.
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Configuring the Print Server Using AXIS NetPilot
The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard enables you to install and
configure the AXIS 1440 for your network quickly and easily. You can
use it to configure the print server for multiple network protocols:
NetWare, NetBIOS/NetBEUI, TCP/IP, SNMP, and Apple
EtherTalk. However, you must run it on a Windows workstation (or
on an OS/2 workstation in a Win OS/2 window) connected to a
NetWare or NetBIOS/NetBEUI network.
Notes: ❏ If you’re installing and configuring the AXIS 1440 from a
Windows NT workstation, your display should not be set to a
generic video driver, such as VGA compatible. Before you start
AXIS NetPilot, make sure your display is set to the exact video
driver for your hardware. (Check your computer documentation
if you’re unsure of the correct video driver.) If you need to reset
your display setting, restart your computer before beginning this
procedure.
❏ If you have a network that supports NetBIOS/NetBEUI, you
don’t need to use the AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard to
perform initial setup unless you want to change the default print
server name. Skip this procedure and go to Section 5 Setting Up
Windows Workstations.
1. Follow the instructions in Software Installation on page 18 to
install the AXIS software on your computer.
2. Double-click the NetPilot icon, which is located in the folder
where you installed AXIS NetPilot.
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