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To get your print server quickly up and running, follow the instructions below: 1. 2. Connect the AXIS 540/640 to your network and to your printer as described in Connecting the printer to the Network, on page 7. Proceed to the setup sections that are relevant to your network environment, as described in the table below:
Network Configuration Action

Environment

NDPS
NetWare

See NetWare Using NDPS, on page 10 See Standard NetWare, on page 11 See Setup for Windows 95/98 & NT, on page 12 See Assigning an IP Address, on page 8

Standard NetWare NetBIOS/NetBEUI

Windows 95/98/NT

TCP/ IP

Proceed with Setup for Windows 95/98 & NT, on page 12 See Setup for Windows 3. 1 & WfW, on page 12 See Assigning an IP Address, on page 8 Proceed with TCP/IP printing, on page 14

NetBIOS/NetBEUI
Windows 3.1/WfW

TCP/ IP

OS/2 Macintosh

NetBIOS/NetBEUI AppleTalk

See Setup for OS/2, on page 14 See Setup for Macintosh, on page 17 See Assigning an IP Address, on page 8 Proceed with Setup for UNIX, on page 18

UNIX

TCP/IP

A more comprehensive description of the AXIS 540/640 is presented in the AXIS 540/640 User's Manual, which is available on the AXIS Online CD.
Important:

Unless specifically stated the AXIS 540, AXIS 540+, AXIS 542, AXIS 542+, AXIS 640 and AXIS 642 model variants are collectively descri bed as the AXIS 540/640 throughout this document. Similarly, the AXIS 540, AXIS 540+, AXIS 542 and AXIS 542+ are referred to as the AXIS 540/542 and the AXIS 640 and AXIS 642 are referred to as AXIS 640/642.

Safety notices

AXIS 540/640 User's Guide

Safety notices
Take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXJS 540/640. Please observe all safety markings and instructions when using this product.

Caution! - must be observed to avo id loss of data or dam age ro you r equipment. Important: - must be observed to avoid operational impairment.
Do not proceed any of the above notices, until you have fully understOod the impli cations.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) USA- T his equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy and if not instal led 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 C lass 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 res idential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be req ui red to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the C lass A limits. Europe - This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of
( EN5502211994, and the requirements for immunity according to EN50082-ll1992 residential , commercial , and light industry (Compliance is not valid for unshielded network and printer cables).

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or o missions, please inform yo ur local Axis office, which can be found on the cover of this document. 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 Communicati ons AB shal l not be liable nor responsible for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furni shing, performance or use of this material.

Liability-

Year 2000 Compliance- Axis Communications warrants that all versions of the AXIS 540/640 with software
versions 5.48 or later are Year 2000 compliant.

Axis' Trademarks-

NetPilot, Thin Wizard, ThinServer.

Other Trademark Acknowledgments - Adobe Acrobat Reader, App le, DOS , Ethernet, H ewlett-Packard,
H P, HP JetAdmin , HP W eb JetAdmin , LAN Manager, LAN Server, LANtastic, Macintosh, Microsoft, Novell NetWare, OS/2, UN IX, W indows, are registered trademarks of the respective holders.

Support Services - Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis dealer.

If your questi ons cannot be answered immediately, your Axis deal er will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure you a rapid response. If you are con nected to Internet, yo u can find on-l in e manuals, technical sup port, software updates, application software, corporate information , etc., on any of the locations listed below.

WWW:
FTP server:

http://www.axis.com ftp ://ftp .axis.com/pub/axis

AXIS 540/640 User's Guide Part No: 16189 Copyright Axis Communications AB, 1998

Revision 3.0 Date: December 1998

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction .. . ............................................... . .... . ... 4 Product Overview ................................... .. ...... .. .. . .. .. .. . 5 The AXIS 540/542 Print Server ..... . ...... . . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . ...... . .. . .... 5 T he AXIS 640/642 Print Server . .. . ............ . ......... . .. ..... ... . . . . . 5 Basic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hardware Inventory ....... .. .... . ......... . ........ . .. .... .. ..... ... .. 6 Connecting the printer to the Network . . ...... . .. . . .. . .. . ... .. . ... . . .... .. 7 Assigning an IP Address ... . . ... . ...... . . . . . .. ... . .. . . .. . . .... . ...... .. .. . 8 Setup for NetWare ..... . ... . . . .... . ............... . ............. . ...... 10 NetWare Using NDPS ... . . .. .. . ...... . .. . ... . ...... . ......... . ... . ... 10 Standard NetWare . .. ....................................... .. ....... 11 Setup for Windows 95/98 & NT ............ . .. . . . . .. ...... . .. . .. . ... . .. .. 12 AXIS Print Monitor . .. . . .. . . . .. . ....... . .... . ............ . ... .. ... . .. 12 Setup for Windows 3.1 & WfW .. . ..... . ............. .. . . .... . . . ... .. . . ... 12 AXIS Print Utility for Windows . .. . . . . . . ... .. ..... . .. . .. . ..... . . . .. . 12 Setup for OS/2 . .... .. . . . . . . . ............ . .... . .. . ...... . .. . ..... . ... .. 14 AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 ..... . .. . ...... . .. . ....... . ......... . ....... 14 Setup for Macintosh ...... . ... . .. . . . . . ......... . . . . .... . . .. .... .. . .. .. .. 17 Setup for UNIX ......... . ... . .. ... . . . . ... . .. . ...... .. . . .... . ...... . ... 18 Management and Configuration ............. . ...... .. . . .... . . .. ..... . ..... 19 Using any standard Web browser . . . .. . .................................. 19 Using AXIS ThinWizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using AXIS NetPilot ...... . ...... . .. . .. .. ... .. .. . .. . ......... . ....... 20 Using FTP . . . .... . .. . .. . . . . .. . ....... . ................. .. . .. .. ... . . 21 Using Telnet . .. ..... . .... . .. . . .. . .. . . . .............. . .. . .. .. ...... . 21 Using the Test Button ..... . ..... . ... . .. .. . . ..... . ..... . .. . . ... ... .. . . 22 Using SNMP . .. ... . ......... . .. . . .... . .. . .. . ..... . .. . ... . .. . ... .. . . 23 Using HP administration tools .. . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . ...... . .. .. .... ...... 23 Using Novell Utilities .. . .. . ... ..... . .. . . . . ... . . . . . ...... .. ..... . . . ... . 24

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Introduction

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This document describes how to set up and manage the AXJS 540/640 in various network environments. Should you require more information, please refer to the AXJS 540/640 User's Manuals, which is available on the AXJS Online CD. AXJS Online CD The AXJS Online CD provides an easy-ro-use electronic catalog, that includes all of the latest AXJS Utilities Software, Product Software, White Papers, User Documents, Technical References, etc. It is compatible for use within all of the supported Axis computing environments. You can view the contents of the AXJS Online CD via an Adobe Reader interface or an HTML interface. However, all documents presented on the CD are in PDF format.
Note:
If the Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 is not installed on to your system, you can download it by clicking the Acrobat Reader button located on the starting page of the AXIS Online CD .

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Should you not have access to a CD-drive, please contact your local dealer to receive diskettes containing the available Axis Utilities software and hard copies of the appropriate documentation. You can also create your own AXJS Utilities diskettes from the AXJS Online CD interface.

Axis official home page The Axis home page is a good source for general information about Axis' products. This is located at http://www.axis.com. From this site you can join the Axis User Group, access late product information, receive support information, learn more about other Axis products, etc.

Join the Axis User Group Joining the Axis User Group will provide you with a number of benefits, such as extended warranty, regular product updates, access to the latest technology information and much more. And the best part of it is that it is all for free! Check out the Axis User Group site at http:/ /www.axis.com/user_group/ for more information and your registration form.

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Product Overview

Product Overview
The AXIS 540/542 Print Server

LPT1 Printer Connector

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LPT1 Printer Connector

Token Ring STP or Connector

Token Ring UTP

Ring Speed -Switch (recessed)

Network Indicator Power Indicator

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Hardware Inventory
Unpack and check all the items using the following check list. Contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable.

Hardware

Model Variants
AXIS 540 AXIS 540+ AXIS 542

Part Numbers
0058-1 0058-3 0058-2 0058-4 0059-1 0059-2 13599 12866 12867 12919 13249 13267 13268 13269 13270 13936

Print Server AXIS 542+ AXIS 640 AXIS 642 Europe

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AXIS 540 & AXIS 540+ (PS-A)

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AXIS 542, AXIS 542+, AXIS 640 & AXIS 642 (PS-B)

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CD Printed Materials

Title
AXIS Online CD AXIS 540/640 User's Gu ide

Part Numbers
Revision no. 5.0 or higher 16188

Optional Accessories
Cables Adapter Velcro Ribbons

Description
Printer Cable Extension BNC T-adapter (AXIS 542 /AXIS 542+ only) Self-adhesive velcro ribbons

Part Numbers
13522 12839 13282 13283

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Connecting the printer to the Network

Basic Installation

Follow the instructions below to connect a printer to the network via the AXIS 540/640 print server:
Caution!
Make sure that the external power sup ply you are using is marked with the conrect mai ns voltage!

1.

Switch off the printer and disconnect the AXIS 540/640 external power supply. Locate the serial number, found on the underside label of the AXIS 540/640, and write it down. You will need this number during the network configuration.
Note:
Each AXIS 540/640 Print Server is pre-configured with a unique node address that is identical to the serial number.

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3. 4. 5. 6.

Connect the AXIS 540/640 to the printer either directly to the parallel printer port or using the optional printer cable extensions and velcro ribbons. Connect your AXIS 540/640 to the network using either a twisted pair (lObaseT) or thin wire (10base2) cable.

For the AXIS 640/642 only: Slide the Ring Speed switch to 4 or 16, as appropriate
for your Token Ring network. Switch on the printer and connect the external power supply to the AXIS 540/640. The power indicator light comes on. If the network indicator starts to flash , the AXIS 540/640 is successfully connected to the network.

7. Press and release the test button on the AXIS 540/640 to print a test page. If the AXIS 540/640 is correctly connected to the printer, the AXIS 540/640 internal test page will be printed.

Assigning an IP Address

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Assigning an IP Address
T o establish communication with the TCP/IP network, an IP address must be assigned to your AXIS 540/640. Choose an appropriate method from the table below:
Server Platform Availability UNIX Windows Comments
Requires the IP address for each new device to be downloaded individually. Cannot be used over routers. Downloads the IP address to each device automatically. Cannot be used over routers. Similar to RARP, although can operate on the entire network.

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Automatic but temporary assignment of IP addresses from a central pool.

Notes: DHCP is only supported by t he AXIS 540+, AX IS 542+, AX IS 640 and AXIS 642 models. Refer to Setup for Macintosh, on page 17, for setting t he IP address in the Macintosh environment.

All methods are enabled by default. This means that if you have a DHCP server running on your network, the AXIS 540/640 will receive an IP address immediately after you have connected it into the network. The ARP command is described in detail in the table below. Refer to the AXIS 540/640 User's Manual for a more comprehensive description of the other available methods.

AXIS 540/542:
Syntax Windows 95

arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet a ddress> <W95 IP address > ping <IP address>
Example

arp -s 192 . 168 . 3 . 3 00-40-8c-10-00-86 192 . 168 . 2 . 117 ping 192.168 . 3 . 3

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<W9 5 I P address> is the IP address of your Windows 95 host.

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Assigning an IP Address

Syntax
Windows 98/ Windows NT

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

Example

arp -s 192 . 168 . 3 . 3 00-40-8c-10-00-86 ping 192 . 168 . 3.3

Syntax
UNIX

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

Example

arp -s 192 . 168.3 . 3 00:40 : 8c : 10:00 : 86 temp ping 192 . 168 . 3.3

AXIS 640/642:
Syntax
Windows95

arp -s 802 . 5 <IP address> <Node address> <W95 IP address> ping <IP address>
Example

arp -s 802 . 5 192.168 . 3 . 3 00-40-8c-10-00-86 192 . 168 . 2 . 117 ping 192 . 168 . 3 . 3

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<W9 5 IP address> is the IP address of your Windows 95 host.

Syntax
Windows 98/ Windows NT

arp -s 802 . 5 <IP address> <Node address> ping <IP address>

Example

arp -s 802.5 192 . 168.3.3 00-40-8c-10-00-86 ping 192 . 168 . 3 . 3

Syntax

arp -s <IP address> <Node address> temp

UNIX

ping <IP address>

Example

arp -s 192 . 168 . 3.3 00 : 40:8c:10:00:86 temp ping 192 . 168.3.3

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Setup for NetWare

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If you are using host names, you can map a unique host name to the IP address. Refer to your system manuals or to your network administrator for instructions on how this is performed on your system. The AXIS 540/640 supports WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) , which is recommended when setting the IP address using DHCP in Windows NT environments.
Note:
WINS and DHCP are only supported by the AXIS 540+, AXIS 542+, AXIS 640 and AXIS 642 models.

Setup for NetWare

NetWare Using NDPS
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Before the AXIS 540/640 can be installed in ND PS IPX mode, you must install N DPS and an HP Gateway on your NetWare file server. The HP Gateway is incl uded in the N DPS software and is automatically installed together with N DPS.

Installing the AXIS 540/640 as a Public Access printer:

1. 2.

Make sure that the HP Gateway (version 2 or higher) is co nfigured to automatically create a public access printer. Connect the AXIS 540/640 to the NetWare network, if it is not already connected.

As soon as the HP Gateway finds the AXIS 540/640, it will automatically create a public access printer. All users have access to the public access printer, which may be found with the Novell Printer Manager. By using the N etWare Administrator software, you can easily configure your Public Access Printer to become a Controlled Access Printer.
Note:
NDPS requires that you run NetWare 4. 1 I or higher.

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Setup for NetWare

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Standard NetWare
AXIS NetPilot is the tool you should use when you are installing the AXIS 540/640 in non-NDPS NetWare environments. Install the AXIS NetPilot software if you have not already done so. It is supplied on the AXIS Online CD.
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The AXIS NetPilot software must be installed on a Windows platfonm runni ng a NetWare clie nt.

Follow the instructions detailed below to install your AXIS 540/640 using the AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard: 1. 2. Start AXIS NetPilot by double-clicking the AXIS NetPilot icon. The icon is located in the folder where AXIS NetPilot was installed. Locate the AXIS 540/640 in the 'New Axis Units' folder. Select it and click the Install button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar. If your network is large, it could take several seconds before the print server appears in the folder. Choose the with Installation Wizard option and click OK. The Installation Wizard will then guide you through the installation process.

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Should you require assistance with any of the operations click the Help icon and follow the instructions provided in the Help window. After you have completed the installation, you are ready to print in the NetWare environment. Connecting additional print queues Follow the instructions below to enhance your installation by adding extra print queues: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the Network Print Server to be set up by clicking its icon. Choose Network from the Setup menu or click the Network button on the tool bar. Select the NetWare tab, select the printer port and click the Connect ... button. A new window opens that allows you to create new print queues and connect print queues to the AXIS 540/640. You can also select Print Server mode or Remote Printer mode for each queue.

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Setup for Windows 95/98 & NT

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Setup for Windows 95/98 & NT

AXIS Print Monitor
AXIS Print Monitor is the preferred tool for network printing in Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT environments. It allows you to install, configure and manage networked printer ports over NetBIOS/NetBEUI and TCP/IP, as easily as any local printer port. An Installation W izard is provided to guide you through the installation process. For peer-to-peer printing, the AXIS Print Monitor must be installed on all printing clients, while it is only necessary to install it on the server for client-server printing. Install the AXIS Print Monitor software, if you have not already done so. It is available on the AXIS Online CD . Once installed, the AXIS Print Monitor is automatically initialized on system start-up. To install a printer with the AXIS Print Monitor, you should use the Add Printer Wizard. The AXIS Print Monitor's built-in Help system describes, in step-by-step fashion, how to install printers as either NetBIOS/NetBEUI or TCP/IP printer ports. If you need help, start the AXIS Print Monitor Help system from the AXIS Utilities folder or see the User's Manual.
Important:
The Add Printer Wizard requires that you select Local Printer or Networl< Printer (Windows 95 and Windows 98), alternatively My Computer or N etworl< Print Server (Windows NT). Select Local Printer or My Computer.

Setup for Windows 3. I & WfW

NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing
AXIS Print Utility for Windows is the preferred tool for NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing in Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups environments. Install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software, if you have not already done so. It is available on the AXIS Online CD in the software\prt_srv\utility\axpuw\latest folder.

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Peer-to-peer printing - This print method is recommended for smaller networks and requires that all users install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows on their workstations. Follow these steps to install your AXIS 540/640 for peer-to-peer printing at a Windows for Workgroups or Windows 3.1 workstation:
1. 2. Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon. In the Port menu, click Add. In the NPS Port list, select the AXIS 540/640 port to be installed. The port appears as <name> . LPl, where <name> is either AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 540/640 serial number or a name you have previously given the AXIS 540/640. For example: AXl 0 OB3 5 . LPl or
DevDept . LPl.

3. Accept or change the suggested Windows port name, and type any comments in the Description field. Make a note of the Windows port name as you will need this later. Click OK to install the Windows port. 4. 5. 6. 7. In the Port menu, click Connect to bring up the Windows Printers dialog. Select a printer driver from the list oflnstalled Printers, or click Add to install a new driver. Click Connect ... Select the Windows port name, defined in step 3, from the Ports list. Click OK to close the Connect dialog, and Close to close Printers.

The setup is completed and you can now print through your AXIS 540/640.
Notes:
Windows 3.1 will require network support such as LAN Server or LAN Manager Workstation software to be installed in order to redirect a local printer port to a network device. AXIS Print Utility for Windows must be nunning when you print through the AXIS 540/640. We strongly recommend that you copy the AXIS Print Utility icon to your startUp folder.

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Setup for OS/2

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Client-server printing - This print method is suitable for larger networks and requires only one user to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software onto their workstation. The setup procedure is described below:
1. 2. Install AXIS Print Utility for Windows onto the file server. Set up your AXIS 540/640 from the file server as described in Peer-to-peer printing, on page 13, but you must additionally check the Share box for your pnnter.

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Your shared printers can now be used by all Windows clients and you do not need to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows on the clients.
Important:

The server setup described above should only be made on a Windows for Workgroups workstation.

TCP/IP printing
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 http:/ /www.axis.com/techsup/.

Setup for OS/2

AXIS Print Utility for OS/2
AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is the preferred tool for network printing in OS/2 environments. It allows you to: Install and maintain the AXIS 540/640 printer port as an OS/2 printer port. Capture and monitor print jobs directed to the AXIS 540/640 port.

Print jobs can be directed through a spool directory either at your local hard disk, or at the file server. 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 conditions. Install the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 software, if you have not already done so. It is available on the AXIS Online CD in the software\prt_srv\utility\axpu\latest folder.
Note:

Use the MTPS/LAPS (LAN Server) or SETUP (LAN Manager) to activate the NetBEUI protocol it if is not already active.

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Peer-to-peer printing- This print method is recommended for smaller networks and requires that all users install the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 on their workstations.
Follow the instructions below to install your AXIS 540/640 for peer-to-peer printing: 1. Open an OS/2 window and execute the install.exe program.

2. With the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 running, click Install to install your AXIS 540/640. The port appears as <name> . LPl, where <name> is either AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 540/640 serial number or a name you have previously given the AXIS 540/640. For example: AXl 0 OB3 5 . LPl or
DevDept . LPl.

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Select the ports you want to install, then click Install.

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

Creating a print queue: Continue with the instructions below to create a print queue: 1. 2. Double-click the Templates folder, then drag the Printer icon out to the Workplace Shell (or into a folder) while holding the right mouse button down. 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 confirm the printer definition.

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Client-server printing - This print method is suitable for larger networks and
requires only one user to install the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 software onto their workstation. The setup procedure is described below: 1. 2. Install AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 on an OS/2 workstation. Set up your AXIS 540/640 from the file server as described in Peer-to-p eer
printing, on page 15.

3. The queue must be shared before it can be accessed by other OS/2 clients. Open an OS/2 window and type the following command: NET SHARE queue_ name I PRI NT , where qu eue_ name is the name of the queue to be shared. Your shared print queues can now be used by all OS/2 clients and you do not need to install the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 on the clients.
Important: The AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 must be running when you print through your AXIS 540/640. We strongly recommend that you copy the AXIS Print Utility icon into your StartUp folder.

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Setup for Macintosh

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Setup for Macintosh

Note: Only AXIS 540+ and AXIS 542+ support printing in the Macintosh environment.

Follow the instructions below to choose a printer: 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. Click the LaserWriter, alternatively the LaserWriter 8.0 Icon. If your network has more than one zone, click the name of the default zone. If your network has no zones, this box does not appear. Click the name of the printer you want to use. The default printer name is shown as: AXI S<nnnnn n> _ <port>, where <nnnnnn> is the last six digits of the serial number, and <port> is LPTl. For LaserWriter 8.0 printer driver only: Click Setup ... , and then Select Auto Setup. If the printer, as well as the print server, supports bi-directional printing the installation will be automatically performed. If not, you will be prompted to select a PPD file matching your printer. Click OK. Click the Close box. This completes the configuration.

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Repeat this procedure for each Macintosh using the AXIS 540+/AXIS 542+. Setting the IP address Follow the step-by-step procedure below to set the IP address, enabling configuration and management -of the AXIS 540+/AXIS 542+ via any standard Web browser: 1. 2. Open the Chooser and select a network printer driver. Select the printer port which name ends with "_CFG" and close the Chooser.

3. Open a text editor, e.g. SimpleText and write a text file containing the following: INT_ADD R: <lP address>
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INT_ADDR: 17 1.16.2.143

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Setup for UNIX

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Print the above text file. The settings will be stored permanently in the print server. Open the Chooser and select the printer port you wish to use for printing documents. Close the Chooser.

Note:
The _CFG port disappears 60 minutes after the AXIS 540+/AXIS 542+ has been powered on. If you want it to reappear, you must restart the AXIS 540+/AXIS 542+.

Setup for UNIX

Before you start:
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must assign an IP address to your AXIS 540/640 Print Server. Refer to Assigning an IP Address, on page 8.

Having performed the basic TCP/IP setup procedures, you are now able to print in interactive mode using LPD, FTP or Reverse Telnet protocols. However, if you want to integrate the AXIS 540/640 into your host spooler, you can use the Axis automatic installation script axinstall. This utility software is provided on the AXIS Online CD in the software\prt_srv\utility\axinsta!Matest folder. It is also resident on the AXIS 540/640 and can be downloaded to your host using FTP.
Note:
The axinsto/1 script is only resident on the AXIS 540+, AXIS 542+, AXIS 640 and AXIS 642 print server models. You cannot download the script to your host from an AXIS 540 or AXIS 542 print server.

Follow the procedure below to download axinstall to your host using FTP: 1. 2. 3. Log in to the AXIS 540/640 by typing: ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address> in the UNIX shell window. Enter root as the user id and pass as the password. Download the axinstall utility by typing:
get axinstall

Follow the procedure below to install the AXIS 540/640 using the axinstall script: 1. 2. Type the command: sh ax ins tall in the UNIX shell window. Follow the instructions that appear when the script is started.

When the AXIS 540/640 is installed, it will appear as it is directly connected to the host printer spooler.

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Management and Configuration

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Management and Configuration

Using any standard Web browser
Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 540/640, as described in Assigning an IP Address, on page 8, you are now ready to configure and manage your print server from any standard Web browser.
Note: Only the AXIS 540+, AXIS 542+, AXIS 640 and AXIS 642 print servers support Web browser configuration.

Access your AXIS 540/640, simply by entering the host name or the IP address of the AXIS 540/640 as a URL in your browser, as follows:
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httpi/ 192.36.253.96

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From the internal home page, links to the AXIS 540/640 Configuration, Management, Status, Account, Printer and Help services are readily available, as well as a link to Axis home page.

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Using AXIS ThinWizard

The AXIS ThinWizard management tool allows you to manage and upgrade multiple ThinServer products. You can find, monitor and upgrade your Axis print servers remotely in any TCP/IP network using a standard Web browser. The internal home pages of Axis ThinServer products integrate directly into AXIS Thin Wizard, giving you direct access to the services described in Using any standard Web browser above. Install AXIS Thin Wizard on a designated server in your network. The AXIS ThinWizard software is available on the AXIS Online CD. Follow the instructions below to use AXIS Thin Wizard: 1. 2. 3. Start a Web browser from a client in your network. Enter the IP address or the host name of the server, where you installed AXIS ThinWizard. Enter the user id and the password and click the Log in button.

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The AXIS ThinWizard interface appears. Select a network group from the list. If the list is empty, you must first create a group. In that case, just click the Network Groups button and follow the instructions.

Please refer to the AXIS ThinWizard on-line help for more information about how to use AXIS ThinWizard.

Using AXIS NetPilot

The AXIS NetPilot configuration software provides an alternative tool for conveniently configuring and monitoring of the AXIS 540/640. It runs on Windows platforms running NetBIOS/NetBEUI or NetWare clients. The AXIS NetPilot software is available on the AXIS Online CD. AXIS NetPilot provides two tools for changing the parameters. The Property Pages provide a user-friendly interface and are ideal if you have little experience in editing the parameters. The Parameter List Editor, on the other hand, is a very fast and effective tool, which can be used if you have considerable experience in editing the parameter list. This tool also enables batch configuration of your print servers. Property pages: Follow the instructions below to open and edit an arbitrary Property Page:
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Select the AXIS 540/640 from the Network Print Servers folder. Select Properties from the Setup Menu or click the Properties button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar. Select the tab that includes the parameter you want to change. Change the value. Click Apply to save the change to the print server. If you select OK instead, the Property pages close after the change has been saved.

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Please refer to the AXIS NetPilot on-line help or the User's manual for more information about how to use AXIS NetPilot.

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Using FTP
Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 540/640, as described in Assigning an IP Address, on page 8, you can use FTP for configuring your print server. Follow the instructions below to edit the config file using FTP: 1. Log in to the AXIS 540/640 by typing the command: ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address> in a DOS window (Windows and OS/2) or in a UNIX shell window. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root and pass .) Download the config file to your host by typing: get config Edit the file using your preferred text editor. Save the config file to the print server by typing: put config CONFIG

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It is important that the destination fi le name is specified in capital letters. Otherwise the edits are o nly tem porary and will be lost when t he AXIS 540/640 is powered down.

By using the same set of instructions you can also fetch the status file and the account file from the AXIS 540/640. By typing help in step 3 above, a list of all available files and commands will be displayed.

Using Telnet
Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 540/640, as described in Assigning an IP Address, on page 8, you can use Telnet for managing your print server. Follow the instructions below to view the account file using Telnet: 1. Log in to the AXIS 540/640 by typing: telnet <host name> or telnet <IP address> in a DOS window (Windows and OS/2) or in a UNIX shell window. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root and pass .) View the account file by typing: account

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By using the same set of instructions you can also view the status file, perform soft resets, hard resets and set the print server parameters to default settings. By typing help in step 3 above, a list of all available commands will be displayed.

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Using the Test Button

You can use the test button to: reset the AXIS 540/640 parameters to the factory default settings print a test page print the parameter list

Follow the instructions below to reset the AXIS 540/640 parameters to the factory default settings:
1.

Remove the external power supply to switch off the AXIS 540/640. Press and hold down the test button, while you reconnect the external power supply. Continue to hold down the test button until the network indicator starts to flash at one second intervals. This should take about 5 seconds. Release the test button and wait until the network indicator flashes at least five times. Press and hold down the test button again until the network indicator remains constantly li t. Restart the AXIS 540/640 by switching it off and on.

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Please refer to the User's Manual for more information about the test button.

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Using SNMP
You can use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remote monitoring and configuration of the AXIS 540/640. All major functions applicable to print servers are supported. The AXIS 540/640 supports all relevant parts of MIB-II . It also includes a private enterprise MIB called AXIS MIB. To make the full use of the SNMP support you must have an SNMP tool that allows you to install private enterprise MIBs. The AXIS MIB is available on the AXIS Online CD. You can find it in the /softwarelprt_srvlutilitylmib!latest folder. It is also possible to download the AXIS MIB from the AXIS 540/640 using FTP.
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The AXIS MIB is only resident on t he AXIS 540+, AXIS 542+, AXIS 640 and AXIS 642 print server models. You cannot download the AXIS MIB to your SNMP software from an AXIS 540 or AXIS 542 print server.

Follow these steps to add the AXIS MIB to your SNMP software: 1. 2. 3. Log in to the AXIS 540/640 using FTP. Download the MIB file /snmplaxis.mib to the SNMP host. Install the AXIS MIB according documentation.
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Using HP administration tools

The AXIS 540/640 is compatible with the HP JetAdmin and the HP Web JetAdmin printer management software. This means that you may use either tool to install and configure your printer devices via your AXIS 540/640 print server. You can also use them to monitor the current status of your AXIS 540/640 and other HP JetAdminor HP Web JetAdmin-compatible devices connected to your network. Please refer to the appropriate Hewlett-Packard documentation for further details about these tools.
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HP JetAdmin and HP Web JetAdmin are only supported by the AXIS 540+, AXIS 542+, AXIS 640 and AXIS 642 printer models.

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Using Novell Utilities

After installing the AXIS 540/640 into the NetWare environment, with AXIS NetPilot, you can manage your AXIS 540/640 using Novell's NetWare Administrator or PCONSOLE. These tools allow you to: restart the AXIS 540/640 view the status of the AXIS 540/640 connect and disconnect print queues to the AXIS 540/640 set notifications

Please refer to the appropriate Novell documentation for further information about NetWare Administrator and PCONSOLE.

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