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AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Regulatory Information 3 Hardware Inventory 5 Quick Overview 6 Physical Description 7 Connect the Hardware 8 Assign an IP address 9 Automatic IP address assignment 9 Manual IP address assignment 9 Verify access to the print server’s web pages 12 Make Network Printers available for printing 13 Install Printers in Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 and NT 13 Install Printers in Windows 98 and Windows Me 18 Install Printers in UNIX/Linux 20 Install Printers in Mac OS
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide Regulatory Information Safety Notices: take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the print server. Please observe all safety markings and instructions when using this product. Observe “Important:” in the text to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed until you have fully understood the implications.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 4 Before You Start This guide applies to the AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 with firmware version 6.48 and higher. The following operating systems are covered in this guide: • Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 • Mac OS X • UNIX/Linux Note: Installation instructions in this book cover the above operating systems over TCP/IP. See the AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Manual, located on www.axis.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 5 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 Axis Print Server Model Part number Power Adapter AXIS 560 0053-xxx-02 PS-H AXIS 540+ 0058-xxx-02 PS-H There are different versions of this product depending on the hardware platform.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 6 Quick Overview Print Server Installation Follow these steps in order to get your Axis print server up and running: 1. Connect the Hardware, 8 2. Assign an IP address, 9 3. Make Network Printers available for printing, 13 Web-based Print Server Management All Axis print servers contain an embedded web server that can be accessed with a standard web browser.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 7 Physical Description AXIS 540+ Ethernet connector Parallel printer port (LPT1) Power Adapter connector Network indicator Power indicator Test button AXIS 560 Serial printer port (COM1) Power indicator Network Indicator Parallel printer port (LPT1) Parallel printer port (LPT2) Test button Ethernet connector Backside label of print server Serial number same as MAC/Ethernet address; e.g.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 8 1. Connect the Hardware 1. Make sure that the printer is switched off and that the Power Adapter is disconnected from the print server. 2. Locate the serial number, found on the underside label of the print server, and write it down. Example: S/N: 00408c181cf0 3. Connect the print server directly to the printer’s printer port or use a printer cable. 4. Connect the AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 to your network (Ethernet Connector), using a twisted pair RJ45 category 5 cable. 5.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 2. Assign an IP address 2.1 Automatic IP address assignment If you are working in a network with automatic IP address assignment (e.g. DHCP, RARP, BOOTP, Auto-IP), your print server will obtain an IP address automatically when you connect it to the network. You will find the print server’s IP address on the test page you printed out on page 8, go to Verify access to the print server’s web pages, on page 12 2.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 10 2.2.1 Set the IP address manually using AXIS IP JumpStarter software AXIS IP JumpStarter software is used for locating print servers on your LAN and assigning IP addresses to them. 1. Install AXIS IP JumpStarter. It is available free of charge on www.axis.com 2. Select a print server from the serial number list in the IP JumpStarter dialog window. The serial number of the print server is displayed on the printed label on its backside and on the printed test page.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 11 2.2.2 Alternative method for setting the IP address manually: ARP/Ping Refer to the appropriate section below to assign an IP address to your AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 using ARP/Ping: Windows 1. Open a Command Prompt and enter the following commands: Syntax 1. arp -s 2. ping Example arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-18-1c-f0 ping 192.168.3.191 2. The host will return reply from 192.168.3.191, or a similar message.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 12 2.3 Verify access to the print server’s web pages Follow these instructions to verify that the IP address has been set and that you can access the print server’s web pages: 1. Open a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Netscape). 2. In the web browser’s Location/Address field, enter the print server’s IP address (displayed on the test page or manually configured) and press Enter. 3.
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AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 3. Click the Create a new port radio button and select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Click Next and the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard starts. Click Next. 4. Enter the IP address of the print server in the Printer Name or IP Address field (Example: 192.168.3.191) The Port Name field will be filled in automatically when you enter the IP address. Optionally, add the port you want to use as a suffix: _LPT1, _LPT2 or _COM1 (Example: 192.168.3.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 5. In the Additional Port Information Required window, select the Device Port you want to use; LPT1, LPT2 or COM1. Click Next then Finish. 6. Select Manufacturer and Printer from the driver list. Click Next. If you already have the printer’s driver installed, you will be asked whether to keep it or replace it. 7. Click Next. Supply a name for the printer and choose whether you want to make it your default printer. Click Next.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 8. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users, print a test page, etc. Select the appropriate radio button and click Next and Finish. 9. Print a test page to verify your installation. You have now completed the installation.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide Install Printers in Windows NT 4: 1. Go to Start | Settings | Printers | Add Printer. Select My Computer and click Next. 2. From the Available Ports list, choose the appropriate printer port, which will appear as the IP address or host name of the print server. If it doesn’t appear in the list, click Add Port. 3. Choose LPR Port from Available Printer Ports and click New Port.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 18 3.2 Install Printers in Windows 98 and Windows Me AXIS Print Monitor is the recommended tool to use for network printing in Windows 98 and Windows Me. Follow the instructions below to use the standard Windows method (TCP/IP over LPR) with AXIS Print Monitor. Note: AXIS Print Monitor must be installed on all printing clients. 1. Install AXIS PrintMonitor on all workstations that will print via the Axis print server. AXIS PrintMonitor is available free of charge on www.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 15. Enter the IP address or host name of your print server (Example: 192.168.3.191) In the Logical Printer Name field, enter the port you wish to use; LPT1, LPT2 or COM1. Click OK. 16. The TCP/IP port will then be added automatically to the list of available ports. Click Apply and OK. 17. You may now configure the port, as described below. The Axis Printer Port is now installed. Configure the Port (optional): 1.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 20 3.3 Install Printers in UNIX/Linux The following printing tools are recommended for lpd printer configuration: Operating system Recommended printing tool Instructions AIX SMIT Type the command smit in a Terminal window, then click Print Spooling. Debian printtool Type the command printtool in a Terminal window to start the graphical version.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 3. Enter the following command to download the axinstall script (make sure you use the ASCII transfer mode): get axinstall 4. Exit from the ftp program and enter the following command to install the AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 using the axinstall script. Follow the instructions that appear when the script has started. sh axinstall (or sh .
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 22 3.4 Install Printers in Mac OS X This section describes setting up your AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 for printing in the Macintosh environment (Mac OS X). AppleTalk Printing (MacOSX) Note: For installation on an older Mac OS, refer to the User’s Manual on www.axis.com 1. Start Print Center (from Go | Applications | Utilities | Print Center) 2. Select Printers | Add Printer... 3. From the Printer List dialog, select AppleTalk. 4.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide IP Printing (MacOSX) 1. From the Apple menu, select Go | Applications | Utilities and start the Print Center. 2. Click Add in the Printer List. 3. Select IP Printing from the top drop-down menu. 4. In the Printer’s Address field, enter the print server’s IP address or DNS name. 5. Making sure the Use default queue on server checkbox is unchecked, and enter LPT1, LPT2 or COM1 in the Queue name field: 6.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 24 4. Print Server Management and Configuration The following table shows the management and configuration tools that are available for the AXIS 540+/AXIS 560.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 25 4.1 Web-based Print Server Management Follow the instructions below to access the built-in Web pages of your AXIS 540+/AXIS 560. 1. Enter the print server’s IP address (or host name) in the Location or Address field of your web browser (Example: http://192.168.3.191) and press Enter. Admin | General Settings | Change=> General root pass **** The AXIS 540+ Web interface 2. The Printer Overview page will appear.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 26 4.2 Managing multiple print servers with AXIS ThinWizard software AXIS ThinWizard software allows you to manage and upgrade multiple Axis products. You can find, install, monitor, configure and upgrade your Axis print servers remotely in any TCP/IP network using a standard web browser. AXIS ThinWizard 3.0 and higher is Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 compatible. Install AXIS ThinWizard: AXIS ThinWizard software is available free of charge on www.axis.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 4.3 Using the Test Button The following operations can be performed by pressing the test button on the print server in different sequences. Print a Test Page: - Press the test button once to print a test page. Print a Parameter List: - Press the test button twice to print a list of all parameters. Perform a Factory Default: 1. Remove the external power supply to switch off the print server. 2.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 28 Technical Specifications Supported Printers: All printers except host-based printers (also known as GDI, PPA or Windows-based printers). Supported Systems: Microsoft Windows: Windows NT4, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003. Print Methods: NetBEUI, LPR, Raw TCP. Novell NetWare: NetWare 3.11, 3.12, 4.10, 4.11, 5 and above. Supports bindery emulation and NDS. Up to 16 bindery file servers and 96 print queues are served.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide TCP/IP: DNS/DHCP, BOOTP, ARP, RARP, DHCP, ICMP, IGMP, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, LDP, FTP, Telnet, Reverse Telnet, PROS. Apple EtherTalk: AAPR, ATP, DDP, NBP, PAP, RTMP, ZIP. NetWare: Encrypted passwords, NetWare Packet Signature Level 1, 2, 3. UNIX/Linux: Root password (default user = root, default password = pass), User access list and printer access. Network Management: Print server/job/printer status presentation and management via NWAdmin/PCONSOLE.
AXIS 540+/AXIS 560 User’s Guide 30 Power Consumption: AXIS 540+: Maximum 3W AXIS 560: Maximum 5W Power provided by Power Adapter type PS-H: 5.1V DC 2000 mA Dimensions: Height x Width x Depth AXIS 540+: 1.1in (27 mm), 2.2in (56 mm), 4.7in (118 mm) AXIS 560: 1.1in (29 mm), 6.3in (160 mm), 5.1in (129 mm) Weight AXIS 540+: 0.22 lb (100g) AXIS 560: 0.64 lb (280g) Environmental: Temperature: 40 - 105 °F (5 - 40 °C) Safety: EN 60950, approved power supplies for all countries.
