User Guide

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AXIS 5600 User’s Manual
NetWare
UNIX
Windows
OS/2
Macintosh
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 5600 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.
About this manual
This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up
and manage the AXIS 5600 in various network environments. It is intended for everyone
involved in installing and managing the AXIS 5600. To fully benefit from the manual, you
should be familiar with basic networking principles.
This manual is applicable for the AXIS 5600, with software release 6.00 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 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 providing “Access to everything”.
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.
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.