AXIS AXIS Print Server Print Server AXIS 5470e/570/670e Axis Communications www.axis.com Lund Phone: +46 46 272 18 00 Boston Phone: +1 978 614 20 00 Miami Phone: +1 305 629 3524 Paris Phone: +33 1 49 69 1550 London Phone: +44 207 553 9200 Madrid Phone: +34 91 803 46 43 Munich Phone: +49 811 555 08 0 AXIS 5470e/570/670e Print Server User’s Guide AXIS 5470e/570/670e Print Server User’s Guide Part No: 17735 Revision 1.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 2 Safety Notices Please take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. Caution! - must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment. Important: - must be observed to avoid operational impairment.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Preface Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 5470e/570/670e 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 5470e/570/670e in various network environments.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 4 Network Attached CD/DVD 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 make it possible to easily make hard disk storage available in Ethernet networks.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Product Model Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Where to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 How to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 6 Section 7 Setting Up - Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AXIS Print System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows 95 and Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows NT4.0 and Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AXIS Print Monitor Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Firewall Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 How to print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Section 13 Using Logical Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Using Logical Printers to Customize your Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Section 14 Upgrading the software .
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 8 Appendix H Digital Copier Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Appendix A The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Appendix A Test Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Appendix B Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction Section 1 Introduction Based on the ThinServer technology, the AXIS 5470e, AXIS 570 and AXIS 670e are LAN attached multiprotocol print servers that print IBM and ASCII data streams to any ASCII printer. The AXIS 5470e/570/670e are ideal for IBM Mainframe and AS/400 sites that are migrating from pure IBM networks to LAN environments.
Section 1: Introduction AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Product Model Summary The AXIS 5470e/570/670e family consists of AXIS 5470e (four software versions), AXIS 570 and AXIS 670e as described below: AXIS 5470e AXIS 570 AXIS 670e four versions Ethernet X Fast Ethernet X X Token Ring X Network Speed(Mbps) Network Connection 10 or 100 10 4 or 16 10baseT or 100baseTX 10baseT or 10base2 STP (media type 1) or UTP (media type 3) Note: The AXIS 5470e is available in four versions, distin
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction Where to use it Supported Environments The AXIS 5470e/570/670e is the ideal print server in mixed environments as it can communicate with all the major computer systems and network protocols including: • IBM Mainframe and AS/400 • NetWare • UNIX • Windows • Windows clients connected to LANtastic networks • OS/2 • Macintosh (Not supported by AXIS 670e) • Internet/intranet via any standard Web browser AXIS 5470e AXIS 570/670e 11
Section 1: Introduction AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual How to use it Installation and Integration The installation of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e and its integration into the network is performed using the appropriate Axis client software, provided with your print server: • AXIS Print System (Windows 95/98 and Windows NT, 2000) • AXIS NetPilot™ (NetWare) • AXIS Print Utility for Windows (Windows 3.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction AXIS 5470e Features and Benefits For AXIS 570/670e Features and Benefits, please refer to page 15. Reliability The AXIS 5470e print server provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the improved AXIS ETRAX 100 chip, which comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers.
Section 1: Introduction Monitoring AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The internal AXIS 5470e Web pages allow you to continuously monitor printer status. Integrity of your printing is also monitored via interactive communication with the IBM host. The AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT can be configured to display pop-up messages that show the status of peer-to-peer print jobs. The AXIS 5470e additionally supports SNMP for remote monitoring.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction AXIS 570/670e Features and Benefits Reliability The AXIS 570/670e print server provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the proven AXIS ETRAX chip, which comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers.
Section 1: Introduction Monitoring AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The internal AXIS 570/670e Web pages allow you to continuously monitor printer status. Integrity of your printing is also monitored via interactive communication with the IBM host. The AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT can be configured to display pop-up messages that show the status of peer-to-peer print jobs. The AXIS 570/670e additionally supports SNMP for remote monitoring.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 2: Product Overview Section 2 Product Overview Package Contents Verify that nothing is missing from the print server package by using the check list below. Please contact your dealer if anything should be missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable.
Section 2: Product Overview AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Optional accessories Description Part Number Cables Serial Printer Cable 13281 Parallel Printer Cable 13360 Centronics to Mini-Centronics Cable 16453 Printer Cable Extension 13522 Ribbons Self-adhesive velcro ribbons 13282 & 13283 Kits Flash Loading Kit 0041-4 AXIS Product CD The AXIS Product CD provides an easy-to-use electronic catalog, that includes all of the latest AXIS Utilities Software, Product Software, White Pape
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 2: Product Overview AXIS 5470e Physical Description Plan view of the AXIS 5470e Network Connectors Printer Port The AXIS 5470e is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks and connects to the network via a twisted pair category 5 cable or better.
Section 2: Product Overview Test Button AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 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 5470e settings. Resetting the AXIS 5470e parameters to the factory default settings. Refer to Appendix A - Test Button, on page 301, for more information about the test Button. Network Indicator Power Indicator The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 2: Product Overview AXIS 570 Physical Description LPT1 Printer Connector LPT2 Printer External Power Connector Supply Connector Ethernet 10base2 Connector Ethernet 10baseT Connector COM1 Printer Connector Test Button AXIS 570 Network Print Server Network Indicator Power Indicator Plan view of the AXIS 570 Network Connectors Printer Ports Test Button The AXIS 570 is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet networks and connects to the network via a twisted pair (1
Section 2: Product Overview Network Indicator Power Indicator AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity. The power indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or it flashes, there is a problem with the AXIS 570 or its power supply.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 2: Product Overview AXIS 670e Physical Description LPT1 Printer Connector LPT2 Printer Connector External Power Supply Connector Token Ring STP Connector COM1 Printer Connector Token Ring UTP Connector Ring Speed Switch (recessed) Test Button Network Indicator Power Indicator AXIS 670e Network Print Server Plan view of the AXIS 670e Network Connectors The AXIS 670e is designed for 4 and 16 Mbps Token Ring networks and connect to the network via an unsh
Section 2: Product Overview Test Button AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 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 670e settings. Resetting the AXIS 670e parameters to the factory default settings. Refer to Appendix A - Test Button, on page 301 for more information about the test button. Ring Speed Switch This switch is set to match your network speed.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation Section 3 Basic Installation Getting Started After you have verified that no items presented in Package Contents, on page 17, are missing, you are ready to install your AXIS 5470e/570/670e. Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 5470e/570/670e in your environment: 1. Start the procedure by connecting the AXIS 5470e/570/670e to your network and printer. Please refer to the table below for the correct method.
Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network Follow the instructions below to connect a printer to the network via the AXIS 5470e/570 print server. Caution!: • Make sure that the AXIS 5470e/570 external power supply is marked with the correct voltage! Please refer to the Power supply table on page 17. • DO NOT connect or disconnect the network cabling while AXIS 5470e/570 is powered on. 1.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation You are now ready to install your print server onto your network using one of the methods detailed in the Installation Guide, on page 30. Notes: • The test page includes a list of the most important parameters, including the network speed and the firmware version number. • Each AXIS 5470e/570 Print Server is pre-configured with a unique node address that is identical to the serial number.
Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Connecting a printer to the Token Ring Network Follow the instructions below to connect a printer to the network via the AXIS 670e print server. Caution!: • Make sure that the AXIS 670e external power supply is marked with the correct voltage. Please refer to the Power supply table on page 17. • DO NOT connect or disconnect the network cabling while AXIS 670e is powered on. 1.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation You are now ready to install your server onto your network using one of the methods detailed in the Installation Guide, on page 30. Notes: • To minimize signal noise, it is recommended that you use screened or foiled Media Type 3 cabling for 16 Mbps networks and not standard UTP cabling. • The test page includes a list of the most important parameters, including the network speed and the firmware version number.
Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Installation Guide After connecting the AXIS 5470e/570/670e to your network, you are now ready to perform the basic setup procedures. The method of installation that you choose should be dictated by your printing requirements and the type of network into which you are integrating.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Installation Tools Section 3: Basic Installation The recommended installation tools for the AXIS 5470e/570/670e are summarized in the following table: Environment Network Protocols AS/400 TCP/IP SNA TCP/IP SNA TCP/IP NetBIOS/NetBEUI TCP/IP IPX/SPX TCP/IP NetBIOS/NetBEUI IBM Mainframe Windows 95/98/NT/2000 NetWare Windows 3.
Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Assigning an IP address To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, enabling TCP/IP printing and Web browser management, an IP address must be assigned to your AXIS 5470e/570/670e. Before you start System privileges You need root privileges on your UNIX system, or administrator privileges on a Windows NT server.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Methods for setting the IP Address Section 3: Basic Installation You can set the IP address using one of the following methods, depending on your network operating environment: Method Network environments See ... AXIS IP Installer Windows 95/98/NT page 35 DHCP Windows NT, UNIX page 35 Windows 95/98/NT page 37 UNIX page 39 RARP UNIX page 40 BOOTP UNIX page 41 ARP Note: The ARP and RARP methods operate on single network segments only, i.e.
Section 3: Basic Installation Registering and Resolving Host Names AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual In order to register the host name of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e in networks with dynamic IP address settings, WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) and DDNS (Dynamic Domain Naming System) are supported. It is recommended that at least one of these methods be used when setting the IP address of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e using DHCP.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Using AXIS IP Installer Section 3: Basic Installation Follow the instructions below to set the IP address of your AXIS 5470e/570/670e using the AXIS IP Installer: Note: You should not use AXIS IP Installer to set the IP adress if you have an active DHCP server on your network. 1. Download the AXIS IP Installer to your host. The software is available on the AXIS Product CD or on the Axis home page at http://www.axis.com/. 2.
Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual • range of IP addresses • subnet mask • default router IP address • WINS server IP address(es) • lease duration 2. Activate the scope. The AXIS 5470e/570/670e will automatically download the DHCP parameters. If you are using WINS, you must include at least one WINS server IP address in the DHCP scope.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Using ARP in Windows and OS/2 AXIS 5470e/570 Ethernet Print Servers: Section 3: Basic Installation Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP: 1. Start a DOS window. 2. Type the following commands: arp -s ping arp -d Example arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86 ping 192.168.3.191 arp -d 192.168.3.191 The host will return Reply from 192.168.3.191 ... or a similar message.
Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 670e Token Ring Print Servers AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 1. Start a DOS window. 2. Type the following commands: arp -s 802.5 ping arp -d Example arp -s 802.5 192.168.3.191 00-02-31-48-00-61 ping 192.168.3.191 arp -d 192.168.3.191 The host will return Reply from 192.168.3.191 ... or a similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and that communication is established.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Using ARP in UNIX AXIS 5470e/570 Ethernet Print Servers: Section 3: Basic Installation Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using ARP. Type the following commands in the shell window: arp -s temp ping Example: arp -s npsname 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp ping npsname The host will return npsname is alive, or a similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and that communication is established.
Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Notes: • The node address is equal to the serial number, which can be found on the underside label of the AXIS 670e. • The ARP command varies between different UNIX systems. Some BSD type systems expect the host name and node address in reverse order. • When you execute the ping command for the first time, you may experience a significantly longer response time than usual.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual AXIS 670e Token Ring Print Servers: Section 3: Basic Installation 1. Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is typically located in the /etc/ethers file: Example: 00:02:31:48:00:61 npsname 2. Update, if necessary, your host table and alias name databases, as required by your system. 3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically performed using the rarpd -a command. 4.
Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Example - AXIS 670e Token Ring Print Servers: npsname:ht=tr:vm=rfc1048:\ :ha=000231480061:ip=192.168.3.191:\ :sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.168.1.1 Notes: • Enter the ht and vm fields exactly as shown in the example. • The ha field is the Ethernet address/node address and the ip field is the IP address of your AXIS 5470e/570/670e. • The gw and sm fields correspond to the default router address and subnet mask. 2.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 Section 4 Setting Up - AS/400 This section describes how to configure the AXIS 5470e/570/670e for printing SCS and IPDS data streams using SNA and TCP/IP transport protocols in the AS/400 environment. Notes: • SNA is only available for AXIS 570/670e and AXIS 5470e units with the SNA option installed.
Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual If you intend to operate your AXIS 5470e/570/670e in a multiprotocol environment, you should also proceed to the other relevant sections in this manual: Section 5 Setting Up - IBM Mainframe, on page 65 Section 6 Setting Up - NetWare, on page 110 Section 7 Setting Up - Windows, on page 125 Section 8 Setting Up - OS/2, on page 151 Section 9 Setting Up - Macintosh, on page 157 Section 10 Setting Up - UNIX, on page 163
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 SNA Printing - 5494 Mode The 5494 mode provides a significantly richer set of features for formatting text and is the recommended emulation mode in AS/400 environments. The 5494 mode supports DBCS which accommodates printing from AS/400 host systems using languages that employ double-byte character sets, namely Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Refer to DBCS Support on page 275 for further information.
Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 The AS/400 Host System Checklist AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual If you are using AS/400 Version 3 Release 1 or higher, the AS/400 host in 5494 CU mode is automatically configured. The instructions in this section describe this automated configuration procedure. If you are using a pre-version 3 release, you must perform the configuration procedure manually.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 Example: Selection or command ==> DSPLIND ETHERNET F3=Exit F4=Prompt F23=Set initial menu F9=Retrieve F12=Cancel F13=Information Assistant 2. Press F11 to display keywords. Example: Display Line Description S1032BB0 Line description . . . . . . . . . : Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Category of line . . . . . . . . . : ETHERNET *BASIC *ELAN Resource name . . . . . . Vary on wait . . . . . . . Network controller . . . .
Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 4. Press Enter to display the SSAP list. Make sure that there is at least one SSAP entry dedicated for SNA. For your future reference, note the SSAP value for this entry. Verify that the number of controllers displayed on this screen does not exceed the value for maximum controllers (MAXCTL) from above. Example: Display Line Description S1032BB0 Line description . . . . . . . . . : Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 Example: Display Line Description S1032BB0 Line description . . . . . . . . . : Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Category of line . . . . . . . . . : LIND OPTION ETHERNET *APPN *ELAN Link speed . . . . . . Cost/connect time . . Cost/byte . . . . . . Security for line . . Propagation delay . . User-defined 1 . . . . User-defined 2 . . . . User-defined 3 . . . .
Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 9. Type DSPMODD QRMTWSC on the command line and press Enter. Press F11 to display the keywords. Verify that the mode description exists on the system and that it is configured as presented in the example below. Use the command WRKMODD QRMTWSC if you need to change a value. Press F3. Example: Display Mode Description S1032BB0 Mode description . . . . . . . . . : QRMTWSC Class-of-service . . . . . . . Maximum sessions . . . . . . .
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 11. Page forward to the next screen by pressing Enter and verify that the Maximum Storage Allowed parameter is set to *NOMAX. Press F3. Example: Display User Profile - Basic User profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : QUSER Initial program . Library . . . . Initial menu . . . Library . . . . Limit capabilities Text . . . . . . . *NONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 Configuring the AXIS 5470e/570/670e AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual To perform the instructions presented in this section, you should first assign an IP address to your AXIS 5470e/570/670e using one of the methods presented in Assigning an IP address, on page 32. Note: If your network does not support the TCP/IP protocol suite, you can still configure the AXIS 5470e/570/670e using the AXIS NetPilot installation tool.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 4. Click the Add Session button. This will start the Configuration Wizard which is a step-by-step guide through the required IBM configuration settings. Verifying the Communication Link 1. Type WRKCFGSTS *CTL xxxx* on the AS/400 command line (xxxx is the first four characters of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e 5494 LU Name)and press Enter.
Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual TN5250E printing TN5250E is the recommended protocol to use when printing SCS data streams over TCP/IP. This print method offers superior control, management and throughput for the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. Before you begin Make sure that the AS/400 host is running OS/400 V3R2 or higher with TCP/IP support installed and configured. Make sure that the latest PTFs are installed.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Configuring the AXIS 5470e/570/670e Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 Follow the instructions below to configure the AXIS 5470e/570/670e for TN5250E printing using a Web browser: 1. Start a Web browser, e.g. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2. Enter the IP address or the host name of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e in the location field and press the Enter key on your keyboard. The internal Web pages of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e will appear.
Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 Verifying the communication link AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 1. Type WRKCFGSTS *DEV xxxx*, where xxxx are the first four characters of the printer device name, on the AS/400 command line and press Enter. A list of printer devices will be displayed. Make sure that a virtual printer device is active. 2. Direct a printout to this printer device to check the integrity of the communication link. 3.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 PPR/PPD Printing - IPDS data streams Note: IPDS is only available for AXIS 670e and AXIS 5470e units with the IPDS option installed. For more information, refer to Product Model Summary on page 10.
Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 Configuring the AS/400 Host System Creating a PSF Configuration AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual When configuring the AS/400 host system you can: • create a PSF configuration • create a printer device description The system uses default values but you can optionally create a PSF configuration by following the instructions below: 1. Issue the command CRTPSFCFG. 2. Press F11 to display keywords. 3.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 Example: Create PSF Configuration (CRTPSFCFG) Type choices, press Enter. PSF configuration. . . . . . . . PSFCFG Library . . . . . . . . . . . > AXISPR1 > QGPL User resource library list . . . USRRSCLIBL *JOBLIBL Device resource library list . . DEVRSCLIBL *DFT + for more values IPDS pass through. . . . . . . . IPDSPASTHR > *YES Activate release timer . . . . . ACTRLSTMR > *NORDYF Release timer. . . . . . . . . .
Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 8. Enter a port number at the Port number (PORT) line. The Axis print server is pre-configured with the port numbers 5001, 5002 and 5003 for IPDS printing. 9. Enter a FGID number at the Font Identifier (FONT) line, e.g. 11 (Courier). 10. Define the Remote location (RMTLOCNAME). Use the IP address of the AXIS 5470e/670e. 11.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 Example: Create Device Desc (Printer) (CRTDEVPRT) Type choices, press Enter. Device description . . . . . . . DEVD > AXISPR1 Device class . . . . . . . . . . DEVCLS > *LAN Device type > *IPDS . . . . . . . . . . TYPE Device model . . . . . . . . . . MODEL > 0 LAN attachment . . . . . . . . . LANATTACH > *IP Advanced function printing . . . AFP Port number . . . . . . . . . . PORT Online at IPL . . . . . . . . .
Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual User-defined objects . . . . . . USRDFNOBJ Object . . . . . . . . . . . . Library . . . . . . . . . . Object type. . . . . . . . . . Data transform program . . . . . USRDTATFM > AXISPR1 > QGPL > *PSFCFG *NONE Library. . . . . . . . . . . . User-defined driver program. . . USRDRVPGM *NONE Library. . . . . . . . . . . . Text ‘description’ . . . . . . . TEXT IPDS over PPR/PPD More...
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Configuring the AXIS 5470e/670e Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 Follow the instructions below to configure your AXIS 5470e/670e using a standard Web browser: 1. Start a Web browser, e.g. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2. Enter the IP address or the host name of the AXIS 5470e/670e in the location field and press the Enter key on your keyboard. The internal Web pages of the AXIS 5470e/670e will appear.
Section 4: Setting Up - AS/400 Verifying the communication AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Follow the instructions below to verify the communication by sending a print job to the AXIS 5470e/670e: Note: AXISPR1 is an example. Refer to Creating a Printer Device Description on page 59 for details. 1. Type WRKCFGSTS *DEV AXISPR1 on the AS/400 command line and press Enter to display the previously created printer device. The status of the printer device should be VARIED OFF. 2.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe Section 5 Setting Up - IBM Mainframe This section describes how to configure the AXIS 5470e/570/670e for printing SCS, 3270 and IPDS data streams using SNA and TCP/IP transport protocols in the IBM Mainframe environment.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual If you intend to operate your AXIS 5470e/570/670e in a multiprotocol environment, you should also proceed to the other relevant sections in this manual, namely: Section 4 - Setting Up - AS/400 Section 6 - Setting Up - NetWare Section 7 - Setting Up - Windows Section 8 - Setting Up - OS/2 Section 9 - Setting Up - Macintosh Section 10 - Setting Up - UNIX
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe SNA Printing The AXIS 5470e/570/670e supports printing of SCS, 3270 and IPDS data streams via the SNA transport protocol. Important! The AXIS 5470e/570/670e must be set up to emulate an IBM 3174 (3174 CU mode) in the Mainframe/VTAM environment. Notes: • IPDS is only available for the AXIS 670e and the AXIS 5470e units with the IPDS option installed. Please refer to Product Model Summary on page 10.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe Before you begin Procedures AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Make note of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e serial number that is found on the label on the unit. Important! When using a concentrator gateway between the host and your print server, it is not necessary to define separate VTAM Major Node and PU definitions for the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. You will instead be working with the gateway VTAM definitions.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe 3. Make sure that the corresponding VTAM Logon-mode entries are available and that the appropriate LU session types (LU1 or LU3) are used. 4. Vary ACTive the VTAM Major Node definition for the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. Sample Sessions The examples below are based on samples given in VTAM Customization (IBM part no: SC23-0112), with some changes to optimize use for AXIS 5470e/570/670e.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Example: (Logon-mode entry for LU type 3 printing) * * For application output of LU-3 3270 Data Stream (3270DS) * TITLE ‘DSC5470e’ DSC5470e MODEENT LOGMODE=DSC5470e, FMPROF=X’03’, TSPROF=X’03’, PRIPROT=X’B1’, SECPROT=X’90’, COMPROT=X’3080’, RUSIZES=X’8585’, PSERVIC=X’030000000000185018507F00’, PSNDPAC=X’03’, SRCVPAC=X’03’ X X X X X X X X X
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Switched major node definitions Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe The example below shows how the print server PU, PATH, and LU definitions may be coded in a switched major node definition. * PU definition * E07xxxxxx is the node ID set in AXIS 5470e/570/670e.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Note: In the path definition, PATH DIALNO should be comprised with its first two digits equal to the place holder, the next two set to the SAP and the remaining twelve digits set to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e Ethernet or Node address. By default the Ethernet/Node address is identical to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e serial number. A valid GRPNM must also be supplied.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Local Major Node Definitions Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe The example below shows how the print server PU and LU definitions may be coded in a local major node definition: * 5470e DSPU DEFINITION DSPU5470e PU CUADDR=E31, MODETAB=MODE3290, PUTYPE=2,ISTATUS=ACTIVE,MAXBFRU=1 DSPULU02 LU LOCADDR=2 SSCPFM=USSSCS, USSTAB=USSTAB, PACING=1, VPACING=2, ISTATUS=ACTIVE, LOGAPPL=MWTC, DLOGMOD=SCS5470e DSPULU03 LU LOCADDR=3, SSCPFM=USSSCS, USSTAB=USSTAB, PACING=1, VPACING=2,
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Host Modifications: The required Host modifications are dependent upon the VTAM definition for the Major Node where the Print Server definition is placed. • Case 1: VTAM Major Node definition is a Switched Major Node. The MAC address of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e must be bitorder reversed in the PATH entry.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe 2. Enter the IP address or the host name of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e in the location field and press the Enter key on your keyboard. The internal Web pages of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e will appear. Note: To protect the admin pages and the Configuration Wizard from unauthorized use, enter a password (default Pass) in the Root Password field under admin | General Settings. 3. Click the Configuration Wizard for IBM sessions button. 4.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe Procedures AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 1. Power on the Print Server and wait for 2 minutes. 2. Press the test button once to print a test page and make sure that the SNA status line is defined as either: •Idle •Actv •LU-1 •LU-3 Note: Please refer to Axis’ Technical Notes and FAQ on the Axis Web site, if the status line indicates that the SNA link is not active. The AXIS 5470e/570/670e is now ready for use in the SNA environment.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe TCP/IP TN3270E Printing The following procedures describe how to configure the AXIS 5470e/570/670e for SCS, 3270DS and IPDS printing, using TCP/IP TN3270E.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe Configuring the AXIS 5470e/570/670e AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Follow instructions below to configure the AXIS 5470e/570/670e using a Web browser: 1. Start a Web browser, e.g. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2. Enter the IP address or the host name of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e in the location field and press the Enter key on your keyboard. The internal Web pages of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e will appear.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Configuring the TN3270E server Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe The TN3270E server may be implemented as a software package running on the mainframe itself, a router or other server hardware. Configuration examples for two popular TN3270E-capable servers are described below, namely: • Microsoft SNA Server • Novell NetWare for SAA.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 3. Select the new connection and Insert a 3270 Application LU (LUA) to this connection. 4. Set the LU Number to the LU Number specified in the host. 5. Set the LU Name to the name you want to use for the printer device. This is the same name that you specify in the TN3270E Printer Name parameter of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. 6. Click OK. SNA Server Manager Main Window SNA Server - AXIS 5470e/570/670e connection 1.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe 6. Specify the IP Address of the client(s) that you want to assign to this LU. This is the IP address of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e, i.e. the same as the INT_ADDR parameter in the Print Server. 7. Click OK. Verifying the Communication: 1. Activate the connection you created in step 2 of the above SNA Server - AXIS 5470e/570/670e connection procedures. The status of the connection should be “active”. 2.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe NetWare for SAA Server AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual To set-up a TN3270E connection to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e you have to set up PU and LU definitions. This is done by following the steps below: 1. Start the NWSAA Administrator. 2. Double click on the NWSAA Node. The panel below will appear. 3. Enter the Node ID for the host. 4. Leave the rest at their default settings. Peer PU profile 5. Click on the TN3270 icon. The panel below will appear. 6.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe 9. Leave the rest at their default settings and click OK. Host PU profiles 10. Press the “insert” key to create a new Host PU Profile. Choose Host PU Profile from the list displayed in the dialog. Then the panel below will appear. 11. Enter a unique name as PU profile name. 12. Enter the number of dependent LUs you want for this PU. 13. Enter the starting LU number. 14. Enter the Node ID (the same ID as for item 3 above). 15.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 18. Leave the rest at their default settings. PU Profile name & Logical adapter 19. Click the LU Defaults icon. The panel below will appear 20. Set Default LU category to Public. 21. Set Default LU type to Printer (LU type 1 or 3). 22. Specify the VTAM LU name prefix. Click OK.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe Printer LU You can now generate a configuration report from NW for SAA. To do this, simply mark the server icon in the left window and select Generate Server Configuration Report from the function menu.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The following table is a summary of a report generated by this command for the example above. Profile Name NWSAA SNA Network ID: SEEDB Peripheral node control point name: CPNAME Block ID/PU ID: 05D 66204 Local/Partner SAP for ILUs: 04 Logical Adapter: E100B_1 PU Profile: NWSAAPU Adapter Name E100B_1 Adapter Type: LLC 802.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe Profile Name NWSAA Default Model Number: 2 Default LU Category: Public Maximum frame size to transmit inbound: 0521 Remote node address: 020066800000 Remote Service Access Point: 04 Local Service Access Point: 04 Enable PU profile at startup: Yes LU id Category 0 Public 4 Public 5 VTAM LU Name Type Mod Termination Method 14 2 TSELF BRLTST04 1 2 TSELF Public BRLTST05 1 2 TSELF 6 Public BRLTST06
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Verifying the Communication: Follow the steps below to test the communication by sending a print job to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e and the corresponding LU in the host is activated. 2. Send a print job from the host. The AXIS 5470e/570/670e is now ready for use.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe PPR/PPD Printing - IPDS data streams Note: IPDS is only available for AXIS 670e and AXIS 5470e units with the IPDS option installed. Please refer to Product Model Summary on page 10. Before you begin In order to use the AXIS 5470e/570/670e to print IPDS data using TCP/IP as the transport protocol, the following software must be installed and configured on your MVS: • PSF/MVS Version 2 release 2.0 with APAR OW15599.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe Specifying the TCP/IP address space name AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual To specify a TCP/IP address space name you should enter the following EXEC statement in the appropriate PSF writer procedure: //STEP01 EXEC PGM=APSPPIEP,REGION=4096K,PARM=(,,,,tcpip_name) where tcpip_name is the name of the TCP/IP address space. If this parameter is not coded, PSF uses the default name TCPIP.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Modifying the TCP/IP profile Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe The TCP/IP profile contains system configuration statements used to initialize the TCP/IP address space.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The table below provides more information about the statements. Statement Explanation DATABUFFERPOOLSIZE Defines the number and size of the data buffers. It is recommended that you specify at least 160 data buffers and a buffer size of 32768 bytes SMALLDATABUFFERPOOLSIZE Defines the number of small data buffers.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Configuring the AXIS 5470e/570/670e Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe Follow the instructions below to configure your AXIS 5470e/570/670e using a standard Web browser: 1. Start a Web browser, e.g. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 2. Enter the IP address or the host name of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e in the location field and press the Enter key on your keyboard. The internal Web pages of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e will appear.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual From an TSO session, enter the following command: TSO PING Note: The IP address is the IP address of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. In JES2, enter the following command from the System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) menu 6: ping Note: The IP address is the IP address of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. Here is an example of a successful ping: EZA0458I Ping V3R1: Pinging host 10.50.45.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual JES definitions Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe When a TCP-attached printer is to be used with JES, it must be defined for deferred-printing mode. To use a PSF printer for deferred printing under JES, you must first code JES initialization statements to define FSSs and FSAs for PSF printers. For JES2, the FSS is defined by an FSS statement, and the FSA is defined by a PRTnnnn statement.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The following paragraphs describe the JES2 initialization statements shown above, which are typical of the JES2 statements used with PSF. For more detailed descriptions of all JES2 initialization statements, refer to the JES2 initialization and tuning publication for your operating system. FSS Statement: The FSS initialization statement is optional but recommended. If it is omitted, JES2 generates a default FSS for that device.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe PRTnnnn Statement: A PRTnnnn statement, which is required to define each printer nnnn statement FSA, is associated with an FSS statement. Each printer FSA should have a unique PRTnnnn name that must match the label on the CNTL, ENDCNTL, and PRINTDEV statements for the PSF startup procedure specified in the PROC parameter. Note: The label on the PRINTDEV statement must be 8 characters or fewer.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual PRTnnnn Statement Explanation PRMODE Specifies the data-set processing modes supported for the printer. It lists all the PRMODE values that the printer accepts. If the AXIS 5470e/570/670e is connected to a PostScript printer, the correct setting is PRMODE=(PAGE,LINE,).. This setting indicates that composed-page and line data sets can be printed. Enables job-header and job-trailer separator pages to be produced.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual JES3 Initialization Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe Below is sample JES3 statements for an TCP/IP attached AXIS 5470e/570/670e. In the example the JNAME=PRT1 have been used. FSSDEF,TYPE=WTR,FSSNAME=FSS3,PNAME=SAMPPRO3,SYSTEM=SYS1,TERM=NO DEVICE,DTYPE=PRTAFP1,JNAME=PRT1,JUNIT=(,SYS1,,ON),FSSNAME=FSS3 MODE=FSS,PM=(LINE,PAGE,),CHARS=(YES,GT12), CARRIAGE=(TES,A868),CKPNTPG=100,HEADER=YES,WC=(C) Note: This is only an example.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual FSSDEF Statement: The FSSDEF initialization statement is optional but recommended. If it is omitted, JES3 generates a default FSS for the printer being invoked. The FSSDEF statement can contain the following parameters: FSSDEF Statement Explanation TYPE Specifies that the FSS is an output writer for deferred printing. This parameter is required. FSSNAME Specifies the unique name of a particular FSS.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe DEVICE Statement: A DEVICE statement is required for each printer. The DEVICE parameters create JES3 default values that are used unless other values are specified in the JCL application program. The DEVICE statement can contain the following parameters: Device Statement Explanation Specifies the JES default page definition. The value YES specifies that the page definition can be changed during startup procedures.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe Device Statement AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Explanation Specifies: 1. The device address (host-connected, channel-attached, non-SNA printers only). Do not specify a device address for the AXIS 5470e/570/670e when using TCP/IP attachment. JUNIT 2. The name of the processor to which the device is attached 3. A destination class for messages about the device 4 .Whether the device is initially online or offline This parameter is required.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Defining the printer to PSF Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe Each AXIS 5470e/570/670e must be defined to PSF with a PRINTDEV statement in the PSF startup procedure. The following keywords are required on the PRINTDEV statement: • IPADDR='xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx' • PORTNO='xxxx' The IPADDR parameter specifies the IP address of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e in dotted-decimal notation. Note: Do not specify a host name in place of the dotted-decimal address.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual If you want to print both 240-pel and 300-pel AFP/IPDS jobs, create two separate FSAs, one for jobs with resolution of 120 or 240, and one for jobs with resolution of 300 pels. The 240-pel resolution FSA uses 240-pel resources, and the 300-pel resolution FSA uses 300-pel resources. Both FSAs are defined to drive the same printer; however, only one FSA can be active at one time for a given printer.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe Example continues CONT... //* REQUIRED ACTIONS = //* RESOLUTION - THIS START PROCEDURE IS SET UP FOR DRIVING //* A TCP/IP DEVICE AT 240 PEL RESOLUTION. TO CHANGE IT //* TO DRIVE 300 PEL RESOLUTION TCP/IP ATTACHED DEVICES: //* //* //* A) COMMENT OUT THE FIRST PRINTDEV STATEMENT AND UNCOMMENT THE SECOND PRINTDEV STATEMENT //* //* B) THE FONT02 DATA SET MUST CONTAIN THE CONVERTED //* DEFAULT FONTS LISTED IN THE PRINTDEV.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Example continues CONT... //* ************************************************************ //* //* ************************************************************ //PRT1 CNTL //PRT1 PRINTDEV FONTDD=*.FONT01, /* 240 PEL FONT LIBRARY DD //* //* //*PRT1 */ PRINTDEV //* */ /* <-- SEE REQUIRED ACTIONS */ /* ABOVE */ PRINTDEV FONRDD=*.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe Although it is not recommended, it is possible to drive the printer with just one FSA, if one of the following conditions are met: • All the resources in the resource libraries are resolutionindependent, and all the jobs that use inline resources or user libraries contain resources that are resolution-independent.
Section 5: Setting Up - IBM Mainframe AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual When you install PSF, you must create or update the required libraries referenced by the startup procedure, and you should consider any need to increase the region size, as specified in the EXEC statement, to accommodate resources and an increased number of printer FSAs. The startup procedure can also specify defaults that cannot be set with JES initialization statements for printer FSA definitions.
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Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 6 Setting Up - NetWare This section describes how to continue the installation of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e in the NetWare environment. Identify which transport protocol you are running on your network and which installation method you should use.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare Setup using NDPS The AXIS 5470e/570/670e supports Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS), which is Novell’s new generation architecture for printing and printer administration. You can run NDPS over Pure IP (TCP/IP) or IPX/SPX. Before the AXIS 5470e/570/670e can be installed, make sure that NDPS is installed and a Broker is loaded on your NetWare file server.
Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare Public Access AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual To create a public access printer using the NDPS Manager object in your NetWare administrator, do the following: 1. Double-click on the NDPS Manager object you will be using to control the Printer Agents. 2. At the Identification page for the NDPS Manager, click the printer Agent List button. The Printer Agent List dialog will appear. 3. Click New. The Create Printer Agent dialog will appear. 4.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare 5. Choose the Axis Gateway configuration. Select TCP/IP or IPX as transport protocol and complete required tasks. 6. You are now ready to print in your NDPS environment. Your printer will appear as an NDS object in the Directory Tree and will offer a full range of network security options. Use the Novell Print Manager to install the controlled access printer on a client workstation.
Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot Follow the instructions available on the AXIS Product CD to install the AXIS NetPilot software on to your computer. AXIS NetPilot software is available from the AXIS Product CD or from AXIS Web site at http://www.axis.com Starting the Installation Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 5470e/570/670e with AXIS NetPilot: 1.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard will guide you through the installation process. The following options are available: Note: The number of options varies according to the number of environments you enable. Print Server Name The default print server name consists of the characters ‘AXIS’ followed by the last six digits of the serial number.
Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare Print Queues AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The AXIS 5470e/570/670e uses the print server name followed by the printer port as the default Print Queue names and print server port names. If you want to change the default printer queue names, just type the new names in the available text fields. Environment Default Names NetWare AXIS1A0003_LPT1_Q AXIS 5470e/570/670e AXIS1A0003_LPT2_Q AXIS 570/670e AXIS1A0003_COM1_Q AXIS 570/670e AX1A0003.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare Notes: • The parameters entered during installation are not permanent; they can be altered at any time according to your network printing requirements. • No serious or permanent damage will be caused if you make a mistake during installation. If at any time you find that printing is not satisfactory, the parameters can easily be changed to tune the system to your requirements.
Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The AXIS NetPilot NetWare Network Environment window The AXIS 5470e/570/670e periodically updates the configuration by scanning the NDS tree or, in the case of NetWare versions 3.x, the designated file servers. Connecting Print Queues Follow the steps below to connect a print queue to the print server port: 1. Open the NetWare Network Environment window. 2. Select the print server port you want to connect.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare 3. Click the Connect... button. The Connect NetWare Print Queues window will appear. The AXIS NetPilot Connect NetWare Print Queues window 4. Select the tree or server location of the print queue from the Resources box. 5. Select an existing print queue to connect to the server port, or create a new print queue by clicking on Create Queue... If you have selected an existing queue, advance to step 8.
Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 9. Select an appropriate NetWare Print Server name, that will be associated with the AXIS 5470e/570/670e print server, by using the Browse... button. Notes: • You cannot type or edit the name manually. • Make sure that you have PSERVER.NLM running if you selected Remote Printer Mode in step 8. 10. If you want to define a remote printer number slot manually, check the Manual box and type the desired number in the box. 11.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare 3. Set the three NDS mode parameters on the NetWare page: PSERVER NDS Tree: Example: NW5TREE PSERVER NDS File Server: Example: FILESERVERNAME PSERVER NDS Distinguished Name: Example: AXISXXXXXX.CONTEXT Example: Setting the PSERVER parameters in the AXIS 5470e/570/670e Web interface. 4. Use the NetWare Administrator to create the printer, print server and queue objects in the NDS tree and then link them together.
Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 5. Use the Add Printer Wizard on your work station to install the printer on your client. Note that only NDS queue based PSERVER printing is supported. When installing, choose Network Printer and browse to the queue you have just created. Alternatively, choose Local Printer and select the queue you have just captured. Any configuration and management of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e can be performed from any standard Web browser.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare PSERVER NDS File Server: Example 1: FILESERVER1 (using file server name) Example 2: 171.16.2.249 (using IP-address) PSERVER NDS Distinguished Name: Example: AXISXXXXXX.CONTEXT In this example a print server named NWTREE will login to a file server with the IP address 171.16.2.249. If you have a DNS server on your network you can replace the IP address with the host name.
Section 6: Setting Up - NetWare Remote Printer Mode AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The AXIS 5470e/570/670e acts as Remote Printer for PSERVER.NLM running on the NetWare file server, or to a dedicated workstation running PSERVER.EXE. In this fashion, the AXIS 5470e/570/670e emulates a workstation running the NetWare remote printer software RPRINTER, or NPRINTER. This mode is only recommended for small networks where the number of NetWare user licences is a major issue.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 7: Setting Up - Windows Section 7 Setting Up - Windows Having connected the AXIS 5470e/570/670e to your network, as described in Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network, on page 26, this section describes how to install the AXIS 5470e/570/670e in the Windows environment. Identify your Windows platform and follow the installing instructions from the list below. Windows Platform Printing protocol TCP/IP See ... 1. AXIS Print System Overview, on page 126 2.
Section 7: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual If you intend to use the AXIS 5470e/570/670e in a multiprotocol environment, you should also refer to the following sections: Section 6 Setting Up - NetWare, on page 110 Section 8 Setting Up - OS/2, on page 151 Section 9 Setting Up - Macintosh, on page 157 Section 10 Setting Up - UNIX, on page 163 Section 12 IPP (Internet Printing Protocol), on page 203 AXIS Print System Overview Note: AXIS Print System requires AXIS firmware version
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Peer-to-Peer Printing Client-Server Printing Section 7: Setting Up - Windows AXIS Print System needs to be installed on each workstation to perform peer-to-peer printing. Once installed, AXIS Print System allows you to access all network printers, as if they were connected directly to your workstation. Peer-to-peer printing offers the following benefits: • You can easily monitor the status of your printers • You do not have to rely on a server.
Section 7: Setting Up - Windows Installing TCP/IP Printer Ports and Setting the IP Address AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Follow the instructions below to install an AXIS Raw TCP/IP printer port and set the IP address of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e, using AXIS Print System: 1. Start AXIS Print System by selecting AXIS Print System from Start | Programs. 2. AXIS Print System starts. Select Search | Newly Connected Print Servers... 3. Read the instructions and click Next>. 4. AXIS IP Installer opens.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 7: Setting Up - Windows 8. Enter a name for the printer, select if you want to make it your default printer and select if you want to produce a test page. Click Finish. The printer is now installed on your computer. You can see the printer in the My Printers window of AXIS Print System as well as in the Printers folder of the Windows operating system.
Section 7: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual If you want to change the default name or the password of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e, use the Configuration Wizard that is available from the User mode of the Web interface. Refer to Using a Web browser, on page 170. Note: If you want to install LPR printer ports instead of Raw TCP/IP printer ports, start the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard and refer to the AXIS Print Monitor on-line help for instructions.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Installing NetBIOS/NetBEUI printers in Windows 95/98 Section 7: Setting Up - Windows Follow the procedures below to install Axis NetBIOS/NetBEUI printer ports on a Windows 95/98 workstation, using AXIS Print System: 1. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings - Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon. 2. After clicking Next> in the first dialog, the Wizard asks you to select Local printer or Network printer.
Section 7: Setting Up - Windows Installing Shared Printers on your Windows 95/98 client AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Follow the instructions below to install shared printers on your Windows 95/98 client: 1. Start the Add Printer Wizard by selecting Settings - Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon. 2. Click Next> in the first dialog. 3. Select Network Print Server and click Next>. 4. Enter the path for the network printer or browse the network to find and select it.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 7: Setting Up - Windows Windows NT4.0 and Windows 2000 Installing TCP/IP Printers in Windows NT 4.0/2000 Install AXIS Print System software on your Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 workstation, if you have not already done so. AXIS Print System can be downloaded from the AXIS Online CD or from the Axis WWW home page at http://www.axis.com/. To enable printing in the TCP/IP environment, you must ensure that the TCP/IP protocol is enabled on your client.
Section 7: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 4. AXIS IP Installer opens. Click the serial number of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e that appears in the server list. Restart the AXIS 5470e/570/670e if it does not appear in the list. Notes: • The serial number is located on the underside label of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. • If you have an active DHCP server in your network, you should not use AXIS IP Installer to set the IP address.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Installing TCP/IP Printer Ports Section 7: Setting Up - Windows Follow the instructions below to install an AXIS Raw TCP/IP printer port, using AXIS Print System: 1. Start AXIS Print System by selecting AXIS Print System from the Start menu. 2. AXIS Print System starts. Select your desired printer from the Available Networks Printers window and click the Add to My Printers button. The Add Axis Printers Wizard starts. 3.
Section 7: Setting Up - Windows Installing NetBIOS/NetBEUI printers in Windows NT 4.0/2000 AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Follow the procedure below to install Axis Printer Ports from a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 workstation: 1. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings - Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon. 2. Windows 2000 only: Start the installation by clicking Next>. 3. The Wizard asks you to select My Computer or Network printer server.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 7: Setting Up - Windows 11. Select the printer driver you want to install and click Next>. 12. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next>. 13. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users and click Next>. 14. Choose whether you want to produce a test page and then click Finish. Note: You can share the printer drivers you have installed with other AXIS Print System users on your network.
Section 7: Setting Up - Windows Installing a printer AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Follow the instructions below to install a printer for LPD printing: 1. Open the Control Panel and open the ‘Printers’ folder. 2. Click Add Printer, select My Computer and then go to Next. 3. Select Add Port. In Printer Ports, choose LPR Port and then click New Port. 4. In Add LPR compatible printer, enter the host name or IP address of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e as the print server to provide LPD. 5.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Peer-to-Peer Printing Client-Server Printing Section 7: Setting Up - Windows The AXIS Print Monitor needs to be installed on each workstation to perform peer-to-peer printing. Once installed, the AXIS Print Monitor allows you to access all network printers, just as if they were connected directly to your workstation. Peer-to-peer printing offers the following benefits: • You can easily monitor the status of your printers, by enabling error condition pop-up messages.
Section 7: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 3. Choose an appropriate printer driver for your printer from the drop-down Driver list. If the desired printer driver already appears in the displayed Manufacturers and Printer Models list dialog, proceed directly to step 6. It is only necessary to perform steps 4 5 if your printer does not appear in the model list.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 7: Setting Up - Windows 13. Select whether you want to share the printer with other network users. Click OK. The printer properties are displayed in an appropriate dialog that allows you to refine your printer setup. The Axis printer is now installed and will appear as an icon in the Print Manager. Note: You can share the printer drivers you have installed with other AXIS Print System users on your network.
Section 7: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 6. Select Other... in the “Print to” list box. 7. Select Axis Port from the list of available Print Monitors and click OK. 8. Select the AXIS Port you wish to add and then click OK. The port appears as .LP1, where is AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e serial number, e.g. AX100086 (default serial no). 9. Click on Settings.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 7: Setting Up - Windows Using the Microsoft LPD monitor with Window NT 3.5x This section describes how to set up a Windows NT Server v3.5 and v3.51 for LPD printing over the TCP/IP protocol, using the built-in Microsoft LPD monitor. Basic Setup If you have not already done so, you should perform the TCP/IP basic setup procedures prior to installing a printer for LPD printing. These procedures are defined in Assigning an IP address, on page 32 and onwards.
Section 7: Setting Up - Windows Installing a Printer AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Follow the following step-by-step instructions to install a printer for LPD printing. 1. In the Control Panel, click the Print Manager. 2. In the Printer menu, select Create Printer. 3. In the Printer Name field, type a name for your printer. 4. Choose a suitable printer driver for your printer. 5. In the Print to field, select Other... 6. In the Print Destinations dialog, choose LPR Port and then click OK.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual About AXIS Print Utility for Windows Section 7: Setting Up - Windows AXIS Print Utility for Windows is an application for network printing in the Windows environment. It allows you to: • Install and maintain AXIS 5470e/570/670e printer ports as Windows printer ports. • Capture and monitor print jobs directed to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e ports.
Section 7: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Client-server operation requires only one user to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software onto their workstation. This user then adds the printer to his or her workstation (the server) and shares the printer with other users on the network. The other users (the clients) can connect to the printer through the server via the Windows Print Manager.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 7: Setting Up - Windows 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the AXIS 5470e/570/670e port. The port appears as .LP1, where is AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e serial number, e.g. AX100086. 4. Accept or change the suggested Windows port name and type any required comment in the Description field.
Section 7: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 3. Install AXIS Print Utility for Windows on the server. 4. Set up your AXIS 5470e/570/670e as described under Peer-toPeer Printing, on page 146. 5. Open Print Manager and select your printer. 6. In the Printer menu, select Share Printer As... 7. Type a printer name in the Share As field (this is the printer name seen by the clients, see Client Setup below). Check the Re-share at Startup box, then click OK.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Client-Server Printing: Client Setup Section 7: Setting Up - Windows Follow these steps to use your AXIS 5470e/570/670e for client-server printing at a Windows for Workgroups client: 1. In the Control Panel, select Printers. 2. Select a printer driver from the list of Installed Printers, or click Add>> to install a new driver. Click Connect... 3. Select Network... in the Device Name list, select a local port (LPT1 - LPT3) to redirect to your network printer. 4.
Section 7: Setting Up - Windows AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual LANtastic users can use the AXIS Utilities in exactly the same manner as described in the preceding Windows sections, using a choice of Axis utility software that is guided by the type of Windows client employed: • Refer to AXIS Print Utility for Windows Overview, on page 144, if you are using a Windows for Workgroups client.
AXIS 5470e/570/650e User’s Manual Section 8: Setting Up - OS/2 Section 8 Setting Up - OS/2 Having connected the AXIS 5470e/570/650e to your network, as described in Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network, on page 26, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 5470e/570/650e for printing in the OS/2 environment. Continue with the instructions presented in the table below: Printing protocol See ...
Section 8: Setting Up - OS/2 AXIS 5470e/570/650e User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing Having assigned an IP address to the AXIS 5470e/570/650e, as described in Assigning an IP address, on page 32, you are now ready to install it for TCP/IP printing in the OS/2 environment. The AXIS 5470e/570/650e supports LPR Printing using the lprportd service method. Installing the AXIS 5470e/570/650e Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 5470e/570/650e using the lprportd service method: 1.
AXIS 5470e/570/650e User’s Manual Section 8: Setting Up - OS/2 NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printing The AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is the tool to use for NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing in OS/2 environments. AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is available from the software\prt_srv\utility\axpu\latest folder located on the AXIS Online CD. It can also be downloaded from the Axis WWW home page at http://www.axis.com/. Install this utility now if you have not already done so.
Section 8: Setting Up - OS/2 About AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 AXIS 5470e/570/650e User’s Manual AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is an application for NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing in the OS/2 environment. Its allows you to: • Install and maintain the AXIS 5470e/570/650e printer ports as OS/2 printer ports. • Capture and monitor print jobs directed to the AXIS 5470e/570/650e ports.
AXIS 5470e/570/650e User’s Manual Creating a Print Queue (OS/2 version 2.x and OS/2 Warp) Section 8: Setting Up - OS/2 1. 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. 2. Type a name of your choice in the Name field. 3. Select \PIPE\.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.
Section 8: Setting Up - OS/2 AXIS 5470e/570/650e User’s Manual 4. Enter the Alias name, select a Server name and the previously created Spooler Queue Name. 5. Click OK. The setup is completed and you can now print through your AXIS 5470e/570/650e.
AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Section 9: Setting Up - Macintosh Section 9 Setting Up - Macintosh Having connected the AXIS 5470e/570 to your network, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 5470e/570 for printing in Macintosh environments using AppleTalk. Note: The AXIS 670e does not support the Apple Token Talk environment.
Section 9: Setting Up - Macintosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Choosing a Printer Selecting a Printer LaserWriter 7.0 Printer Driver The method for choosing a printer varies depending on which version of LaserWriter printer driver you are using. • The LaserWriter 7.0 driver assumes that you use a standard PostScript driver, and cannot take advantage of any printer specific features. • The LaserWriter 8.0 driver uses PPD files that contain printer descriptions.
AXIS 5400 User’s Manual LaserWriter 8.0 Printer Driver Section 9: Setting Up - Macintosh Follow the instructions below to choose a printer: 1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu. 2. Click the LaserWriter 8.0 icon. 3. If your network has more than one zone click on the zone you want. If your network has no zones, this box does not appear. 4. Click the name of the printer you want.
Section 9: Setting Up - Macintosh Bi-directional support AXIS 5400 User’s Manual The AXIS 5470e/570 allows the printer driver to communicate directly with the printer and consequently facilitates complete functional control over print jobs, e.g. automatic downloading of fonts not resident in the printer.
AXIS 5400 User’s Manual Setting Parameters Section 9: Setting Up - Macintosh In AppleTalk, you can change a limited number of the parameters of the AXIS 5470e/570. You can: • enable and disable binary data transfers for your printing • select the type of binary transfer protocol to use • specify the AppleTalk printer type • set the IP address However, by assigning an IP address to your AXIS 5470e/570, you have access to all of print server’s parameters via any standard Web browser or via FTP.
Section 9: Setting Up - Macintosh AXIS 5400 User’s Manual 6. Write a text file containing the parameters you want to set: BINARY_TYPE_1. INT_ADDR. ATYPE_1. :BCP :192.168.3.191 :EPSONLQ2 Parameters that you do not want to set should be excluded from the text file. Refer to Appendix A - The Parameter List, on page 285, for information about which values that are valid for each parameter. 7. Print the text file. The settings will be stored in the print server. 8.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 10: Setting Up - UNIX Section 10 Setting Up - UNIX Installation in the UNIX Environment Having performed the basic TCP/IP setup procedures as defined in Assigning an IP address, on page 32, you are now able to print in interactive mode using LPR, FTP or Reverse Telnet protocols. However, if you want to integrate the AXIS 5470e/570/670e into your host spooler, you can use the Axis automatic installation script axinstall.
Section 10: Setting Up - UNIX Integration into the Host Printer Spooler AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual To integrate the AXIS 5470e/570/670e into the host printer spooler, you can use the auto installation script axinstall, resident in the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. Follow the instructions below to install axinstall onto your host using FTP: 1. Login to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e using the command: ftp or ftp 2. Enter root as the user id and pass as the password. 3.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 10: Setting Up - UNIX The axinstall script has now been downloaded to your host. Execute the script with this command: sh axinstall You will be guided through the installation by a step-by-step procedure. During the installation you will be asked to select a print method; we suggest you choose LPD or, for more functionality, use the PROS filter or named pipe methods. Please refer to the following pages if you need guidance on the choice of print methods.
Section 10: Setting Up - UNIX AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks The AXIS 5470e/570/670e supports several different print methods in the TCP/IP environment. axinstall will suggest a print method suitable for your particular UNIX system, but you might want to use another method depending on your printing requirements (banner pages, status logging, etc). The diagram below shows the alternative data paths taken by some of the UNIX print methods.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 10: Setting Up - UNIX Limitations: Spooler features, and printcap or lpr options (BSD) such as multiple copies, are not available. FTP The File Transfer Protocol is used for transferring files between hosts. Advantages: Uses industry standard network software on the host. Limitations: No printer status logging. In the case of BSD it may conflict with other input or output filters and does not allow both input and output filters.
Section 10: Setting Up - UNIX PROS B AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual PROS B - Advantages: It provides accounting and status logging. Supports bi-directional printing. The printer information read back can be viewed in a log file. PROS B - Limitations: A ‘C’ compiler is required to build the PROS B drivers and in the case of BSD, it may conflict with other input or output filters. It does not allow both input and output filters. Interface programs can not be used in System V.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 11: Management & Configuration Section 11 Management & Configuration The management and configuration tools that are supported by the AXIS 5470e/570/670e allow you to: Configuration Overview • Change the print server parameters, i.e.
Section 11: Management & Configuration AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Using a Web browser Once you have established the AXIS 5470e/570/670e in the TCP/IP environment, as described in Assigning an IP address on page 32, you are free to access the AXIS 5470e/570/670e Web pages from any standard Web browser. The Web interface of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e is divided into two modes of operation, User mode and Admin mode. User Admin In User mode, you have no rights to change any parameter settings.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 11: Management & Configuration 3. Type the host name or the IP address of your AXIS 5470e/570/670e in the Open Page dialog, as detailed below: You can alternatively type the host name or the IP address directly into the Web browser’s Location text field. The home page of your AXIS 5470e/570/670e will appear in your browser.
Section 11: Management & Configuration Available Services from the User Mode AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The following services are available from the User mode. A link to the Axis home page is available from this mode. The Printer Overview page contains a section that allows you to view the general parameter setting of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e, including the print server name and the location of the print server in your organization, if defined.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 11: Management & Configuration Caution! Any network configuration should involve the Network Administrator. By clicking on the printer icons, a printer page opens, allowing you to view the status and the supported capabilities of each the connected printer. The extent of this information is depending on the printer model. From the printer page, you can also print a test page to the selected printer.
Section 11: Management & Configuration AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual From the Support page you can receive help to resolve any installation or print problems that might occur. If your problems persist, the Support page allows you to produce a Server Report. The Server Report includes the settings of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e, information about your connected printers as well as the current network settings.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 11: Management & Configuration Using AXIS ThinWizard AXIS ThinWizard is a management tool that allows you to manage and upgrade 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 Web pages of Axis ThinServer products integrate directly into AXIS ThinWizard, giving you access to the services described in Using a Web browser on page 170.
Section 11: Management & Configuration AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 4. The AXIS ThinWizard start page will appear in the Web browser. Enter your user name and password and click the Log in button. 5. The AXIS ThinWizard interface appears. Select a network group from the list. If the list is empty, you must first create a group. Creating a Network Group The network group concept is the corner stone of AXIS ThinWizard.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Managing the print servers Section 11: Management & Configuration Follow the instructions below to access the AXIS 5470e/570/670e using AXIS ThinWizard: 1. Click the Manage Network button in the main menu. 2. Select the network group, including the AXIS 5470e/570/670e, from the drop-down list. All AXIS servers included in the network group appear in the window. 3. Click the link of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e to access its internal Web page.
Section 11: Management & Configuration AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Using AXIS NetPilot AXIS NetPilot, version 2.62 or higher, is the recommended tool to use for configuring the AXIS 5470e/570/670e in networks that support communication via the IPX/SPX or the NetBIOS/NetBEUI protocols.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Changing the parameter values Section 11: Management & Configuration AXIS NetPilot provides you with two useful tools for changing parameter values: Property pages: Use the Property pages if you have little experience in editing config files and need a user-friendly interface. Parameter List Editor: Use this fast and efficient tool if you have considerable experience in editing config files.
Section 11: Management & Configuration AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Follow the instructions below to use the Parameter List Editor: 1. Choose Edit Parameter List from the Setup menu. 2. Download a config file from a print server or from your hard disk by selecting from File or from Print Server. 3. Click the Load button and the config file opens in the editor. 4. Edit the config file. 5. Select the appropriate radio button, To File or To Print Server. 6.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Monitoring Printers Section 11: Management & Configuration To simplify printer monitoring, you can create logical groups of printers. The printer status of each printer is displayed in the AXIS NetPilot window. AXIS NetPilot’s Monitoring Window Creating a printer group Follow the instructions below to create a printer group: 1. Select the ‘Monitoring Printers’ folder. 2. Click on the New Group button on the toolbar or select New Printer Group from the File menu. 3.
Section 11: Management & Configuration Adding a printer to a printer group AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Follow the instructions below to add a printer to a printer group: 1. Select the printer group folder, located in the ‘Monitoring Printers’ folder. 2. Click on the Add Printer button on the toolbar or select Add Printer from the File menu. 3. The Add Printer window appears. Double-click the print server, to which the desired printer is connected and select the printer port. Click OK.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Adding a Print Server to a Print Server Group Section 11: Management & Configuration Follow the instructions below to add a print server to a print server group: 1. Select the print server group folder, located in the ‘AXIS Units’ folder. 2. Click on the Add PS button on the toolbar or select Add Print Server from the File menu. 3. The Add Network Print Server window appears. Select the print server and click OK.
Section 11: Management & Configuration Printer Information AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Follow the instructions below to obtain rich printer information from printers in the monitoring window: 1. Select the desired printer folder, located in the ‘Monitoring Printers’ folder. 2. Click the desired printer icon and choose Printer Information from the File menu. AXIS NetPilot Printer Information window You can also view the rich printer information in the Summary window.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 11: Management & Configuration AXIS NetPilot Summary window AXIS 570/670e Upgrading the Print Server You can use the AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard to upgrade the AXIS 5470e/570/670e software. Please refer to Section 14 Upgrading the software, on page 227, for details. Additional information Refer to the AXIS NetPilot on-line help for further information about this tool.
Section 11: Management & Configuration AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Using FTP Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 5470e/570/670e, as described in Assigning an IP address on page 32, you can change the AXIS 5470e/570/670e parameter settings using the File Transport Protocol (FTP). Editing the config file Follow the instructions below to edit the config file using FTP: 1.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 11: Management & Configuration Example: > ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 AXIS 5470e/570/670e FTP Print Server v5.58 Dec 16 1998 ready. Name (npserver:thomas): root 331 User name ok, need password Password: pass (not visible) 230 User logged in ftp> get config 200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening data connection for config (192,36,253,4,13,223), (mode ascii). 226 Transfer complete. 8588 bytes received in 0.24 seconds (35.
Section 11: Management & Configuration Viewing the Account File AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The account file contains data concerning the ten last print jobs. It specifies an internal job number, the user that initiated the job, the protocol and logical printer that was used, current status (Completed, Off-line, or Printing), number of bytes printed, elapsed time and offline time. Follow the instructions below to view the account file using FTP: 1.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 11: Management & Configuration Using Telnet Having assigned an IP address to your AXIS 5470e/570/670e, as described in Assigning an IP address on page 32, you can manage your AXIS 5470e/570/670e using the Telnet protocol. Viewing the Account File The account file contains data concerning the last ten print jobs.
Section 11: Management & Configuration AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Example: > telnet npserver Trying 192.36.253.96... Connected to npserver. Escape character is ‘^]’. AXIS 5470e/570/670e TELNET Print Server v5.58 Dec 16 1998 AXIS 5470e/570/670e network login: root (not visible) Password: pass AXIS 5470e/570/670e TELNET Print Server v5.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Viewing the Status file Section 11: Management & Configuration The status command shows which printer port the logical printers are assigned to, and their current status. Follow the instructions below to view the status file using telnet: 1. Log in to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e by typing: telnet or telnet in a DOS window (Windows and OS/2) or in a UNIX shell. 2. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root and pass.) 3.
Section 11: Management & Configuration AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Follow the instructions below to perform a hexdump printout for the SNA printing protocol: 1. Log in to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e by typing: telnet or telnet in a DOS windows (Windows and OS/2) or in a UNIX shell. 2. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root and pass.) 3. Enable the AXIS 5470e/570/670e to hexdump mode by typing: snahexdump 4.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 11: Management & Configuration Using SNMP You can use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remotely monitoring and configuring of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. All major functions for print servers are supported. General Information SNMP refers to a set of standards for network management, including a protocol, a database structure specification, and a set of data objects. The AXIS 5470e/570/670e SNMP implementation runs in the TCP/IP environment.
Section 11: Management & Configuration System Requirements for SNMP AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The following requirements must be fulfilled in order to make full use of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e SNMP support: • NMS software that allows you to install private enterprise MIBs • A host, supporting FTP, on which to run the NMS software Follow these steps to add the AXIS MIB to your NMS software: 1. Log in to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e using FTP. 2. Download the MIB file /snmp/axis.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 11: Management & Configuration Using HP administration tools The AXIS 5470e/570/670e is fully compatible with the HP JetAdmin and the HP Web JetAdmin printer management software. You can use either tool to install and configure your printer devices, and monitor the current status of your AXIS 5470e/570/670e. Please refer to the appropriate Hewlett Packard documentation for further details about these tools.
Section 11: Management & Configuration AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Exceptions Even though the AXIS 5470e/570/670e is fully compatible with the HP JetAdmin tool, the AXIS 5470e/570/670e behaves differently than an HP print server in certain situations. The exceptions from the traditional HP JetAdmin functionality are presented below. The print server concept HP JetAdmin considers each printer port of the HP print server as an independent print server.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The Serial Printer Port (AXIS 570/670e only) Section 11: Management & Configuration HP JetAdmin does not support serial printer ports. If you must change the default settings of the serial printer port of the AXIS 570/670e, it is recommended that you use the AXIS NetPilot. This will become necessary when you are installing a printer on your serial port. Follow the steps below to change the serial port parameters using AXIS NetPilot. 1. Start the AXIS NetPilot. 2.
Section 11: Management & Configuration AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Using Novell Utilities After installing the AXIS 5470e/570/670e into the NetWare environment using AXIS NetPilot, you can manage your AXIS 5470e/570/670e, using either Novell’s NetWare Administrator, or PCONSOLE.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 11: Management & Configuration Notification You can use the NetWare Administrator to enable or disable status notification messages for printers connected to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e, e.g. Busy, Off-line, Out of paper, Paper jam, etc. You can also add or remove print job owners and administrators from the list of persons to be notified.
Section 11: Management & Configuration AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Configuring the Print Server from an IBM host Once communication with an IBM host has been established, all the AXIS 5470e/570/670e parameters can be edited by printing a file containing special configuration commands. To start the configuration, the command %CONFIG+ is entered in the file. To protect your settings, a password must be provided. By default, the password is pass.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Example: Section 11: Management & Configuration Select the PCL5 printer driver and disable the NetWare protocol: %CONFIG+ password; PRDRIVER = PCL5; %CONFIG++ NETW_ENB = NO; %CONFIG-SAVE; %CONFIG- (If you have not changed the default password (pass), the password is optional) Note: For parameters requiring more than one value, the values should be separated using a comma.
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AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 12 IPP Section 12: IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) (Internet Printing Protocol) Overview The AXIS 5470e/570/670e print server enables printing over the Internet with IPP (Internet Printing Protocol), a developing industry standard that allows users to print to remote printers across the Internet. With IPP, a user with an Internet connection can send a document to any Internet-connected printer.
Section 12: IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Before you print to an IPP printer you will need to know: • the http:// address of the print server. (The http:// address contains the IP address or host name of the print server, the port number (which is 631 and only used in the 1.0 standard) and the printer port name). • the brand and model of the printer in order to install the appropriate printer driver.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Example using IPaddress in the 1.1 standard: Section 12: IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) If “171.16.5.218” is the IP-address of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e print server and "LPT1" is the local printer port name, then the syntax of the address scheme will be ipp://171.16.5.218/LPT1 in the 1.1 standard. IPP address using IP address Corresponding printer ipp://171.16.5.218/LPT1 Printer attached to the LPT1 parallel port ipp://171.16.5.
Section 12: IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Some examples of IPP clients on the market: • For Windows NT: the Internet Printer Connection software from Hewlett Packard (can be down-loaded from the Hewlett Packard web site). • For Windows 2000: the Microsoft IPP Client (automatically installed with OS). • For Windows ’95/’98: IPP clients can be downloaded from the Microsoft web site.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 12: IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) How to print IPP printing in Windows ‘95/’98: In this example the printers’ http: address is http://171.16.5.218:631/LPT1. Before you print to an IPP printer you will need to know: • the http:// address of the print server. The http:// address contains the IP address or host name of the print server and the printer port name. • the brand of the printer in order to install the appropriate printer driver.
Section 12: IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 5. Select the appropriate printer driver corresponding to the destination printer. 6. Specify a name for the printer you wish to add to your printer list. Click Finish. The destination printer will be added to your printer list. You are now ready to print using IPP. IPP printing in Windows NT: Before you print to an IPP printer you will need to know: • the http:// address of the print server.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 12: IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) Packard (can be down-loaded from the Hewlett Packard web site) on your computer. 2. Open Start | Settings | Printers. 3. Choose Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard will start. 4. Next, the Wizard will ask you if you want to install on My Computer or on a Network print server. Choose My Computer and click Next: 5.
Section 12: IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 6. The Printer Ports dialog will appear, showing a list of Available Printer Ports. Choose The HP Internet Printer Connection Port and click New Port. 7. The HP Internet Printer Connection will start. Click Next. 8. In the IP Address, Host Name or URL field, type the http:// address of the Axis print server to which the destination printer is connected.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 12: IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) 9. Next, the Wizard will confirm the information you have entered. Click Finish to complete the installation and go back to the Available Ports list. 10. The IPP printer port list is now available in the Available Ports list. Click Next. 11. Next, choose a suitable driver for the destination printer and install it. Click Next. 12.
Section 12: IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 13. The new printer will appear in your Printer window. You are now ready to start printing using IPP. IPP printing in Windows 2000 Before you print to an IPP printer you will need to know: • the http:// address of the print server. The http:// address contains the IP address or host name of the print server and the printer port name. • the brand of the printer in order to install the appropriate printer driver.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 12: IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) 3. The recipient of the print job can collect the printjob at the destination printer. Adding an IPP printer to your printer list in Windows 2000 In this example the print servers’ http: address is http://171.16.5.218, the printer is connected to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e printer port LPT1 and the printer is a HP DeskJet 1120C (and the port number is 631). Thus, the printers http:// address is http://171.16.5.218:631/LPT1. 1.
Section 12: IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 6. The Installation Wizard will ask you to select a printer driver corresponding to the destination printer. Select the printer driver from the list and click OK. 7. The Wizard will ask you if you want the printer to be your default destination printer. Make your choice and click Next to complete the Add Printer Wizard installation. 8. The new printer is added to your Select Printer window. 9.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 13: Using Logical Printers Section 13 Using Logical Printers Using Logical Printers to Customize your Printing The AXIS 5470e/570/670e has a powerful facility for altering the print data. This means that your desired print format can be realized on any type of printer.
Section 13: Using Logical Printers AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Notes: • The examples in this section describe how you can configure the available logical printers using a standard Web browser. If you want to set them directly by editing the config file, just enter the values for the corresponding parameters. • The examples are suggestions on how to configure the logical printers. You should, of course, configure them according to the needs of your network.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Read-back Port Example: Section 13: Using Logical Printers The AXIS 5470e/570/670e supports bi-directional printing. The information from the printer is read back on the parallel port when the parameter Read Back Port (PRx_IN) has the default setting AUTO. However, it is required that the printer also supports bi-directional printing. Follow the instructions below to disable the bi-directional communication for logical printer PR1: 1.
Section 13: Using Logical Printers Example: AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual You have an HP LaserJet printer with dual input bins, and want to print on pre-printed forms when using the logical printer PR4. The standard forms are taken form bin 1, and the pre-printed forms are taken from bin 2. The string before print job should contain the command to select bin 2, ECl4H (hex 1B 26 6C 34 48), and the string after print job should contain the command to select bin 1, ECl1H (hex 1B 26 6C 31 48).
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual String Substitutions Section 13: Using Logical Printers The string substitution function performs search and replace operations on the print data. The primary application is to replace printer control commands. Up to twenty string substitutions may be specified individually for each logical printer. All strings must be entered as hexadecimal byte values, and each match and substitute string must be preceded by a count byte.
Section 13: Using Logical Printers Example: AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Assume that you want to replace the UNIX New Line (hex 0A) with an ASCII NewLine (hex 0D 0A), and the printer command ECG1 (hex 1B 47 31) with ECY (hex 1B 59) for logical printer PR2. Follow the instructions below to substitute command strings: 1. Click admin and the Logical Printer Settings button. 2. Select the PR2 tab. 3. Enter the string 01 0A 02 0D 0A 03 1B 47 31 02 1B 59 in the String Substitutions text field.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 13: Using Logical Printers You select your desired conversion filter by setting the Character Set Conversion (PRx_CSET) parameter. The output from the conversion filter is always IBM PC Set 2 (Code Page 437), and this is the character set the printer must be set up for. Example: AXIS 5470e Your network contains a host using the character set ISO 8859-2.
Section 13: Using Logical Printers AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 9. Click OK. The ISO 8859-2 printer data that is sent to logical printer PR1 is converted to IBM PC Set 2 and is printed on LPT1. Similarly, the DEC printer data that is sent to logical printer PR2 is converted to IBM PC Set 2 and is printed on LPT1. The ISO 8859-2 printer data that is sent to logical printer PR1 is converted to IBM PC Set 2.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Debugging using the Hex Dump Mode Example: Section 13: Using Logical Printers When hex dump mode is activated, the print data is printed as hexadecimal byte values rather than characters; printer control commands are also printed as hex values. This allows you to inspect the control and print characters that are being sent to the printer, which is a useful debugging facility for the more difficult printing problems.
Section 13: Using Logical Printers Example: AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Follow the instructions below to set the PostScript parameters for logical printer PR2: 1. Click admin and the Logical Printer Settings button. 2. Select the PR2 tab. 3. Set the Printer Language Translation parameter to POSTSCR. 4. Set the PostScript Page Size parameter to LETTER. 5. Set the PostScript Page Orientation parameter to LANDS. 6. Enter the string 48 0 120 60 30 50 in the PostScript Page Format text field.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 13: Using Logical Printers Redirecting Print Jobs when a printer is busy AXIS 570/670e If print data is received for a printer that is already busy, the host must wait. However, it is possible to use a logical printer to redirect the print data to another logical printer when the target printer is busy. If the second printer is also busy, the host must wait until the target printer is ready.
Section 13: Using Logical Printers Digital Copier Parameter Settings AXIS 5470e Copier AXIS 670e AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual If you have an AXIS 5470e Copier or an AXIS 670e the following settings will appear in the Logical Printer Settings page: • COPIER Model Select your digital copier model from the drop-down list • COPIER Duplex Set to OFF by default • COPIER Staple Set to OFF by default • COPIER Hole Punch Set to OFF by default • COPIER Paper Source Select the desired input bin
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Section 14: Upgrading the software Section 14 Upgrading the software The following software can be upgraded free of charge: • AXIS NetPilot configuration software • AXIS ThinWizard • AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT • AXIS Print Utility for Windows • AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 • The AXIS 5470e/570/670e print server software held in Flash Memory • The axinstall script • The AXIS MIB file Obtaining the Updated Software You can obtain all
Section 14: Upgrading the software AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Upgrading the firmware Software You can upgrade the AXIS 5470e/570/670e Flash memory using one of the following methods: • AXIS ThinWizard (TCP/IP) • FTP (TCP/IP) • AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard (IPX/SPX) Note: Updating instructions are also supplied with the software update.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Upgrading over the Network using FTP Section 14: Upgrading the software To upgrade over the network using FTP you will need the file with the new print server software. The name of this file is in the form product_version.bin, e.g. 5470e_620.bin for software release 6.20. You can use any of the previously mentioned methods to obtain the new file.
Section 14: Upgrading the software Upgrading using AXIS NetPilot AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual This method is recommended for upgrading the flash memory in NetWare networks. An Upgrade Wizard is available to guide you through the necessary procedures. Follow the instructions below to upgrade your print servers: 1. Obtain the firmware file, using one of the methods presented on page 227. 2. Put the file in the AXIS NetPilot ‘Upgrade’ folder.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix A: SNA Parameter Overview Appendix A SNA Parameter Overview This appendix provides summary information on the parameters that control the basic operation of the SNA communication and the IBM printer emulation. It also describes how these parameters may be changed. An overview of how parameters are mapped during the autoconfiguration process is also provided.
Appendix A: SNA Parameter Overview Parameter Summary AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The following tables summarize SNA host communication parameters that must be considered when installing the AXIS 5470e/570/670e.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix A: SNA Parameter Overview Mainframe Specific Parameters Parameter Name Default Description NODE_ID Node ID E07xxxxx, where "xxxxx" are the last five digits of the Print Server’s MAC address. This is the SNA PU identification. The first 3 digits is the IDBLK and the last five is the IDNUM. When defining a VTAM Switched Major Node, this parameter should match the IDBLK and IDNUM values specified in the PU definition.
Appendix A: SNA Parameter Overview AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Parameter Name Default Emulation Description LU_NAME LU Name Axxxxxxx, where "xxxxxxx" is the last 7 characters of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e serial number, in reverse order, e.g. if s.no. = 00 40 8C 1B 06 D4 the default LU Name = 5494 only This parameter defines the LU name of the Print Server. The default value is normally used.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix A: SNA Parameter Overview Parameter Name Default Emulation Description LU_NAME LU Name Axxxxxxx, where "xxxxxxx" is the last 7 characters of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e serial number, in reverse order, e.g. if s.no. = 00 40 8C 1B 06 D4 the default LU Name = 5494 only This parameter defines the LU name of the Print Server. The default value is normally used.
Appendix A: SNA Parameter Overview AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Parameter Name Default Emulation Description H1_LU_NAME Host LU Name DEFAULT 5494 only This parameter defines the LU name of the AS/400 system that should match the Local location name (LCLLOCNAME), defined in the AS/400 system. Issue the DSPNETA command to view LCLLOCNAME.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix A: SNA Parameter Overview Updating parameters This is most easily done from the internal web pages of your AXIS 5470e/570/670e. To set the parameters using a Web browser, you first need to assign an IP address to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. For instructions on how to do this, refer to Assigning an IP address on page 32. Alternatively, you can update the parameters via FTP or by using extended IBM printer emulation.
Appendix A: SNA Parameter Overview AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Example: To set the parameters to their default values, enter the following in your document and print it. %CONFIG+ password (If you have not changed the default password (pass), the password is optional.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix A: SNA Parameter Overview Auto-configuration and Mapping The configuration created in the AS/400 and the mapping to the AXIS 5470e/570/670e as a result of the auto-configuration process is illustrated by the figure below. Configuration in the AXIS 5470e Configuration in the AS/400 LU 6.
Appendix A: SNA Parameter Overview AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Printer devices will be named "A201PRT01", A201PRT02", A201PRT02"… The designation "PRTnn" corresponds to the logical printers in the Print Server, i.e. printer device "A201PRT01" will be mapped to Logical Printer #1. By default, all Logical Printers are mapped to the Physical Port LPT1. To customize the print server, proceed to the SNA Printing - 5494 Mode, on page 45.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix B: SNA Gateways Appendix B SNA Gateways Gateway Configuration, 3174 CU mode Pass-through gateway Some hints specific to SNA gateways are given below. • AXIS 5470e/570/670e appears to a gateway as a Down Stream Physical Unit (DSPU), with eight LUs, 1 to 8 (LU 1 may not be available). • Only gateways that communicate with DSPUs using SNA over LLC type 2 are supported.
Appendix B: SNA Gateways AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Pooling LUs may not be used for AXIS 5470e/570/670e. AXIS 570/670e If the LAN media at the remote (Print Server) location differs from that at the host location (e.g. Remote LAN = Ethernet and Host LAN = Token Ring), the MAC address definitions must be modified, as outlined below: Print Server Modifications: The AXIS 5470e/570/670e Host MAC address (H1_MAC_ADDR) must be bit-order reversed for each byte, e.g.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix B: SNA Gateways 1. Customize the AUTOEXEC and STARTUP files on the server. Add the LOAD statements for the LAN and WAN cards, the BTRIEVE database, and the NetWare for SAA 2.0 Gateway i.e. LOAD COMMEXEC and LOAD NWSAA. 2. Configure the Communication Executive (this and the following subjects are done on a WorkStation). 3. Configure SNA Network ID. Either change the default value or let it stay on default. 4. Configure Data Link Adapters.
Appendix B: SNA Gateways AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The CSCON adds new parameters according to the adapter type you have set. The resulting screen can look like this: Example: Netware Comm Services Config V2.0 Wednesday 1999 September 4 16.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix C: Extended IBM Printer Emulation Appendix C Extended IBM Printer Emulation When printing from an IBM host, the AXIS 5470e/570/670e allows you to make use of the following printer functions not found in standard IBM printers: • Configuration Mode • Hex Transparency • User Defined Strings • String Substitutions • Bar Codes • Font Selection. This appendix provides a brief overview of some of these functions.
Appendix C: Extended IBM Printer Emulation AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Match/Substitute Strings may be defined. Note: AIC (AXIS Internal Codes) are listed in the AXIS Network Print Server Technical Reference. Font Selection Fonts can be selected directly by FGID (Extended Emulation commands or SCS SFG commands) or indirectly by pitch SCS SCD/SPD commands. Notes: Hex Transparency • SFG control code is only supported by Twinax page printer emulations.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix C: Extended IBM Printer Emulation Resulting printout: The word underline is underlined You can also use quoted text. Bar Codes The bar code function provides easy access to a range of standard bar code types resident in the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. Bar codes can only be printed on PCL printers. Before the bar codes can be printed, a bar code format has to be defined. This format sets the type and size of the bar code to be printed.
Appendix C: Extended IBM Printer Emulation AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual • width is the bar code module width in 1/1000 inch. Valid range is 1 to 1000. The default value is 12. • height is the bar code element height in 1/24 inch. Valid range is 1 to 500. The default value is 12. • text mode selects if human readable text is printed under the bar code or not. ‘YES’ or ‘ON’ will turn on text, ‘NO’ or ‘OFF’ will turn off text. The default mode is ‘ON’.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix C: Extended IBM Printer Emulation Resulting printout: 0123 4565 0123 4565 AXIS Cobra products compatibility The AXIS 5470e/570/670e supports a subset of the extended printer emulation syntax of the AXIS Cobra products, including the bar codes syntax. For more information, please refer to the AXIS Network Print Server Technical Reference supplied on the AXIS Product CD.
Appendix C: Extended IBM Printer Emulation AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix D: IBM Fonts Appendix D IBM Fonts Font Selection, Coax Printer Emulations Fonts can be indirectly selected by the IBM system using pitch selection (CPI). In order to gain full access to the fonts the AXIS 5470e/570/670e offers an alternative font selection command. Please note that matrix printers only support a few fonts. Font selection commands may be included anywhere in your documents.
Appendix D: IBM Fonts Available Fonts AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The fixed pitch fonts are not scalable. If a Point Size is specified, it will be used to compress or expand the character spacing. (%/FONT 11,105; will compress the 10 CPI font to 10.5 CPI without changing the size of the characters).
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix D: IBM Fonts FGID IBM Font Name 66 Gothic Text 12 68 Gothic Italic 12 69 Gothic Bold 12 70 Serif Text 12 71 Serif Italic 12 72 Serif Bold 12 80 Math Symbol 12 84 Script 85 Courier 12 86 Prestige Elite 87 Letter Gothic 12 91 Light Italic 12 108 Courier Bold 12 110 Letter Gothic Bold 111 Prestige Elite Bold 112 Prestige Elite Italic Pitch 13.
Appendix D: IBM Fonts Proportional PSM Fonts AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual FGID IBM Font Name 155 Boldface Italic 158 Modern 159 Boldface 160 Essay 162 Essay Italic 163 Essay Bold 173 Essay Light 175 Document Proportional Typographic Fonts 751 (Fixed Point Size) Sonoran-Serif 8-pt Roman Medium 1051 Sonoran-Serif 10-pt Roman Medium 1053 Sonoran-Serif 10-pt Roman Bold 1056 Sonoran-Serif 10-pt Roman Italic Medium 1351 Sonoran-Serif 12-pt Roman Medium 1653 Sonoran-Serif
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix D: IBM Fonts FGID Proportional Typographic Fonts 3840 (Scalable - User Defined FGIDs) IBM Font Name CG Times 3841 CG Times Bold 3842 CG Times Italic 3843 CG Times Bold Italic 3844 CG Omega 3845 CG Omega Bold 3846 CG Omega Italic 3847 CG Omega Bold Italic 3848 Coronet 3849 Clarendon Condensed 3850 Univers Medium 3851 Univers Bold 3852 Univers Medium Italic 3853 Univers Bold Italic 3854 Univers Medium Condensed 3855 Univers Bold Conde
Appendix D: IBM Fonts AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual FGID Proportional Typographic Fonts 5687 (Scalable Point Size) IBM Font Name Times Roman 5707 Times Roman Bold 5815 Times Roman Italic 5835 Times Roman Bold Italic 6199 Palatino 6219 Palatino Bold 6327 Palatino Italic 6347 Palatino Bold Italic 16951 Century Schoolbook 16971 Century Schoolbook Bold 17079 Century Schoolbook Italic 17099 Century Schoolbook Bold Italic 33335 Optima 33355 Optima Bold 33463 Optima Italic
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix E Appendix E: IBM Print Formatting IBM Print Formatting This appendix provides general parameter information relating to non-IPDS IBM print formatting. IBM Printer Emulation The following tables display the valid printer emulations that can be used in coax and twinax printer emulations.
Appendix E: IBM Print Formatting AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Twinax Printer Emulations AS/400 Parameter Name PREMUL Default 3816_cx System Languages Printer Emulation Options Printer Description 3812_tx IBM 3812 model 1 and 2 page printer 3816_tx IBM 3816 models 01S and 01D, page printer with 5219 diskette 4214_tx IBM 4214 model 2 matrix printer 5224_tx IBM 5224 models 1 and 2, matrix printer 5225_tx IBM 5225 models 1 through 4, matrix printer 5256_tx IBM 5256 models 1 through
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix E: IBM Print Formatting Coax mode Mainframe Parameter Name SYSL Default Value Description 37 US English *37 Value User defined system language US English, Portuguese Alter- 286 nate and Canadian Bilingual Austrian/German Alternate 260 Canadian French 287 Danish/Norwegian Alternate 273 Austrian/German 288 Swedish/Finnish Alternate 274 Belgian 289 Spanish 275 Brazilian 293 APL 277 Danish/Norwegian 297 French Azerty 278 Swedish/Finnish
Appendix E: IBM Print Formatting AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Notes: • For other languages the USER language can be used and edited. • To find out which system language you are running type: DSPSYSVAL SYSVAL(QCHRID) on the command line and press Enter. The Code page value is the value of the system language (see the table above). • Visit the Axis web site at http://www.axis.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Page Formats Appendix E: IBM Print Formatting You can configure the formats for each paper bin separately from the AXIS 5470e/570/670e internal web pages. Click admin | IBM Emulators | Detailed View for SCS/3270DS Common Emulator Settings. Select the Page Format tab to configure the parameters described below. Click OK at the bottom of the page to save your settings to the print server. Paper Size The parameters take two values, orientation and paper size.
Appendix E: IBM Print Formatting Paper Orientation AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual The following table describes the valid paper options: Parameters Default Printer Emulation Options Printer Description BIN1 - BIN 6, COR COR Computer Output Reduction (COR) is enabled. PORT Use portrait as default print orientation.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Parameter PRDRIVER Appendix E: IBM Print Formatting Default PCL5 Printer Emulation Options Printer Description GENERIC Generic Printer Driver PCL5 PCL5 printer PCL4 PCL4 printer IBM_PRO IBM Proprinter EPSON_FX Epson FX EPSON_LQ Epson LQ USER Editable Printer Driver. Epson 15 Epson FX 15 CPZ Notes: • If you wish to edit the control sequences within a printer driver, the USER driver must be selected.
Appendix E: IBM Print Formatting AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix F: IPDS Overview Appendix F IPDS Overview This section describes: •IPDS parameter settings •IPDS fonts IPDS Parameter Settings Before printing IPDS data streams, the basic parameters should be set.
Appendix F: IPDS Overview AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 275 Brazilian 277 Danish/Norwegian 278 Swedish/Finnish 280 Italian 281 Japanese English 282 Portuguese 284 Spanish and Spanish Speaking 285 UK English 286 Austrian/German Alternate 287 Danish/Norwegian Alternate 288 Swedish/Finnish Alternate Code page System language 289 Spanish Alternate 290 Japanese-Katakana 293 APL 297 French Azerty 361 International Typographic 420 Arabic Bilingual 423 Greek 183 424
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix F: IPDS Overview 1145 Castilian Spanish, Latin, American Spanish 1146 UK English 1147 French 1148 Multinational ECECP, Belgian, French, Belgian Dutch, Switzerland 1149 Icelandic Code page System language - Latin 1 ASCII 858 Multinational PC with Euro 860 Portuguese (Primary = 850) 861 Icelandic (Primary = 850) 863 Canadian French (Primary = 850) 865 Nordic (Primary = 850) 1004 IBM PC Desktop Publishing 819 ISO Latin 1 1252 Windows Latin
Appendix F: IPDS Overview AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual IPDS Configuration The basic IPDS parameters are set from the IBM Emulators | Detailed view (IBM IPDS Emulator Settings) page: Enter the configuration settings for the parameters described below. When you are finished, click OK at the bottom of the page to save your settings to the print server. True Color Support The Color Support setting determines how color information is to be interpreted.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Duplex Support Appendix F: IPDS Overview The Duplex Support setting determines whether duplex support for the attached printer shall be reported to the host. Enabled means that duplex commands are transferred to the printer. Disabled means that duplex printing is not supported. The default setting is Disabled. Optimize Duplex Use this option to optimize duplex print jobs.
Appendix F: IPDS Overview AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual IPDS PostScript Configuration Loaded Font Smoothing Click the IPDS PostScript Driver Settings tab and enter the configuration settings for the parameters as described below. When you are finished, click OK at the bottom of the page to save your settings to the print sever. A downloaded 240 dpi font may appear jagged when printed on a 300 dpi printer.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual PostScript output bin settings Appendix F: IPDS Overview These parameters are for mapping the IPDS bin numbers to the bin numbers of the connected postscript printer. IPDS PCL Configuration Click the IPDS PCL Driver Settings tab and enter the configuration settings for the parameters as described below. When you are finished, click OK at the bottom of the page to save your settings to the print sever.
Appendix F: IPDS Overview AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Host Downloaded fonts IPDS provides functions for downloading fonts from the host computer. The font resolutions of 240, 300 and 600 dpi are automatically converted by AXIS 5470e/570/670e to the resolution of the attached printer. Note: AS/400 downloaded fonts requires [AFP = *YES] in the AS/400 device description. Printer Resident Fonts The rest of this section deals with printer resident fonts.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix F: IPDS Overview 0104 - 0111 260 - 273 8 CPI 0112 - 0117 274 - 279 17 CPI 0118 - 011B 280 - 283 20 CPI 011C - 0120 284 - 288 25 CPI 0121 - 012B 289 - 299 27 CPI 012C - 01FF 300 - 511 10 CPI FGID (hex) FGID (dec) TYPE 0200 - 0EFF 512 - 3839 Typographic 0F00 - 0FFF 3840 - 4095 User Defined Fonts 1000 - FFFE 4096 - 65534 Typographic The AXIS 5470e/570/670e supports extended font mapping at PostScript level, making it possible to redefin
Appendix F: IPDS Overview AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Typographical Fonts This section deals with font width selections for typographical (proportional pitch) fonts. Note that when an unsupported typographical font (FGID range 512 - 65534) is selected, the resulting font will be a fixed pitch and the selected font width value will be ignored.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix G: DBCS Support Appendix G DBCS Support The AXIS 5470e/570/670e supports Double-Byte Character Set (DBCS) for SNA and TN5250E printing. This facilitates printing from an IBM AS/400 host system for languages employing double-byte character sets.
Appendix G: DBCS Support AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Configuring the AXIS 5470e/570/670e A number of printer emulations exist for DBCS printing. To set the correct system language and printer driver, refer to the tables below and enter the values in the IBM Configuration Wizard.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix G: DBCS Support Note: To protect the admin pages and the Configuration Wizard from unauthorized use, enter a password (default Pass) in the Root Password field under admin | General Settings. 3. Click the Configuration Wizard for IBM sessions button. 4. Click the Add Session button. This will start the Configuration Wizard which is a step-by-step guide through the required IBM configuration settings.
Appendix G: DBCS Support AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Verifying the Communications Link Having configured the AS/400 host AXIS 5470e/570/670e in accordance with the above, verify that the communications link is functioning correctly by following instructions 1-4 detailed in Verifying the Communication Link, on page 53.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix G: DBCS Support Amending Device Features After automatic setup, it may be necessary to change the Device features and Last Code Point of the printer device. Failure to do so may cause corruption within your print data. Follow the instructions below, to set the appropriate Device features and Last Code Point for your chosen printer device: 1.
Appendix G: DBCS Support AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Extended IBM Printer Emulation Extended emulation will only work in SBCS mode. Before entering extended emulation you will have to change to single byte mode by sending shift in.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix G: DBCS Support 50017 MS Mincho 15 CPI 50117 SimSun 15 CPI 50009 MS Mincho 17.1 CPI 50109 SimSun 17.1 CPI 50020 MS Mincho 17.1 CPI 50120 SimSun 17.1 CPI 50006 MS Mincho 18 CPI 50106 SimSun 18 CPI 50018 MS Mincho 18 CPI 50118 SimSun 18 CPI 50010 MS Mincho 18.9 CPI 50110 SimSun 18.9 CPI 50021 MS Mincho 18.9 CPI 50121 SimSun 18.9 CPI 500111 MS Mincho 21.5 CPI 50111 SimSun 21.5 CPI 50012 MS Mincho 21.
Appendix G: DBCS Support AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual 50051 HanYang 18.9 CPI 50151 Compst 18.9 CPI 50041 HanYang 21.5 CPI 50141 Compst 21.5 CPI 50042 HanYang 21.5 CPI 50142 Compst 21.5 CPI 50052 HanYang 21.5 CPI 50152 Compst 21.5 CPI 50043 HanYang 25.7 CPI 50143 Compst 25.7 CPI 50053 HanYang 25.7 CPI 50153 Compst 25.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix H: Digital Copier Support Appendix H Digital Copier Support Note: This functionality is supported by the AXIS 5470e Copier model and the AXIS 670e only. The logical printers support the printing options available on digital copiers and multi-functional printers. It is recommended that you configure the eight logical printers (PR1-PR8) to allow for eight different combinations of the following options to suit your printing needs.
Appendix H: Digital Copier Support • Copier Hole Punch Copier Paper Source Copier Copies AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Center 2 i.e. two staples set in the center of the page. This option is intended for documents printed in A3 format. The staples are placed in the center of the page where the document is to be folded. Please refer to the documentation of your digital copier for more information on these features.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix A: The Parameter List Appendix A The Parameter List This appendix provides an overview of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e parameters. Please refer to the AXIS Network Print Server Technical Reference for a complete description of the parameters. The Technical Reference is available on the AXIS Product CD. Alternatively, you can access the Axis web site at http://www.axis.com/ where you can download the latest technical information.
Appendix A: The Parameter List --- SNA MENU SNA_ENB. DEVICE_EMUL. SNA_FR_TYPE. NODE_ID. : : : : NODE_SAP. NWORK_NAME. LU_NAME. : $4 : APPN : A xxx xxx YES 3174 (3174, 5494) FR_802_2 (FR_AUTO, FR_802_2, FR_DIX) E0 7x xx xx H1_SAP. : $4 H1_ADDR. : FF FF FF FF FF FF H1_NW_NAME. : APPN H1_MOD_NAME. : QRMTWSC H1_LU_NAME. : DEFAULT SNA_LU1. : NONE, 1 SNA_LU2. : NONE, 2 SNA_LU3. : NONE, 3 SNA_LU4. : NONE, 4 SNA_LU5. : NONE, 5 SNA_LU6. : NONE, 6 SNA_LU7. : NONE, 7 SNA_LU8. : NONE, 8 AUTO_DIAL.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual --- TCP/IP MENU TCP_ENB. : YES INT_ADDR. : 0 0 0 0 DEF_ROUT. : 0 0 0 0 NET_MASK. : 0 0 0 0 PROS_PWD. PROS_PRT. LPD_BANN. DHCP_ENB. BOOTP_ENB. RARP_ENB. WINS_ENB. WINS_ADDR1. WINS_ADDR2. NBT_SCOPE ID. : : : : : : : : : : netprinter 35 OFF (OFF, AUTO, LAST) YES YES YES YES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DNS_ENB.: YES DNS_ADDR1. :0 0 0 0 DNS_ADDR1. : 0 0 0 0 DOMAIN_NAME SLP_SCOPE_LIST.: Default RTN_OPT. : NO PPR_PRSTAT. : NO RTN_PR1.
Appendix A: The Parameter List --- NETWARE MENU NETW_ENB. : YES NETW_TRANSPORT_PROTOCOL. JOB_CHECK_DELAY. : 5 CONF_CHECK_DELAY. : 300 FR_802_3. : YES FR_ETH_2. : YES FR_802_2. : YES FR_SNAP. : YES NCP_BURST_MODE. : YES PSERVER_NDS_ TREE : PSERVER_NDS_FILESERVER: PSERVER_NDS_DISTINGUISHED _NAME: PSERVER_BINDERY1. PSERVER_BINDERY2. PSERVER_BINDERY3. PSERVER_BINDERY4. PSERVER_BINDERY5. PSERVER_BINDERY6. PSERVER_BINDERY7. PSERVER_BINDERY8. PSERVER_BINDERY9. PSERVER_BINDERY10. PSERVER_BINDERY11.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual --- NetBIOS/NetBEUI MENU LSLM_ENB. : YES NB_FR_TYPE. : FR_AUTO (FR_AUTO, FR_802_2, FR_DIX) LPRINT_1. : AX100086.LP1 LLOGIC_1. : PR1 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8, LPT1) LPRINT_2. : LLOGIC_2. : PR2 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8, LPT1) LPRINT_3. : LLOGIC_3. : PR3 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8, LPT1) LPRINT_4. : LLOGIC_4. : PR4 (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8, LPT1) LPRINT_5. : LLOGIC_5.
Appendix A: The Parameter List --- PRINTERxMENU (x = printers 1 to 8) PRx_IN. : AUTO (AUTO, NONE,) PRx_BEF. PRx_STR. PRx_CSET. : : : NONE PRx_FILT. PRx_AFT. PRx_DUMP. PRx_SIZE. PRx_ORNT. PRx_FORM. (NONE, ISO>IBM, 7UK>IBM, 7SW>IBM, 7GE>IBM, 7FR>IBM, 7ND>IBM) : NONE (NONE, POSTSCR, AUTO_PS) : : NO : A4 (A4, LETTER, LEGAL, EXECUT) : PORTR (PORTR, LANDS, R_PORTR, R_LANDS) : 66 0 100 60 30 50 PRx_FONT. : PRx_DC_MOD. : NONE PRx_OFF_DUP. : OFF PRx_DC_STAP. : OFF PRx_DC_PUNCH. : OFF PRx_DC_TRAY.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual --- IBM IPDS PS_LFSM. PS_ERRH. PS_OPTOVL. PS_VM. PS_BIN1. PostScript Driver (IPDS option only) : Enabled : Disabled : Enabled : 2000 : Default, Letter, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 PS_BIN2. : Default, Letter, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 PS_BIN3. : Default, Letter, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 PS_BIN4. : Default, Letter, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 PS_BIN5. : Default, Letter, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 PS_DEST.
Appendix A: The Parameter List --- IBM IPDS PCL_VER. : PCL_SBSET. : PCL_BIN1. : PCL_BIN2. : PCL_BIN3. : PCL_BIN4. : PCL_BIN5. : PCL_DEST. : --- PCL Driver Settings PCL5 (PCL3, PCL4, PCL5) AUTOMATIC 8, 0, 0 1, 0, 0 4, 0, 0 5, 0, 0 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 IBM EMULATOR x (x=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) IPDS_PREMULx. IPDS_SYSLx. IPDS_PDx. IPDS_SOJSx. IPDS_EOJSx. PREMULx. SYSLx. PASSTHRx. MPLx. MPPx. LPIx. CPIx. DCPIx. AUTORIx. LMx. TMx. LDSFx. DEFBINx. PRDRIVERx.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual --- IBM SCS CPI FGID_CPI5. : FGID_CPI10. : FGID_CPI12. : FGID_CPI15. : FGID_CPI17. : FGID_CPI8COR. : FGID_CPI20COR. : FGID_CPI25COR. : FGID_CPI27COR. : PROPOCOR. : TYPOCOR.
Appendix A: The Parameter List AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual --- SSTR -------- Substitution String Definitions --- MSTR -------- Match String Definitions --- IBM PRINTER DRIVER PRDRIVERBASE. : PCL5 SOJS. EOJS. BACKSPS. CRS. LFS. NLS. FFS. SOS. SIS. BLKS. GRNS. BLUS. REDS. MAGS. CYNS. YELS. BIN1S. BIN2S. BIN3S. BIN4S. BIN5S. BIN6S. MANUALS. ENVELOPES. CONTINUOUSS. CSIZS. LAC. GRD. JOGS. SSUS. SBSET.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix A: The Parameter List --- FONT FGID CSSF SBSET SPACING PITCH HEIGHT STYLE STROKE TYPEFACE STRING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FONT. : 3, 98, DEFAULT, FIXED, 100, 0, UPRIGHT, MEDIUM, 4102 1B 28 31 4F FONT. : 5, 98, DEFAULT, FIXED, 100, 0, UPRIGHT, MEDIUM, 4102 FONT. : 11, 98, DEFAULT, FIXED, 100, 0, UPRIGHT, MEDIUM, 4099 FONT.
Appendix A: The Parameter List AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual --- FONT FGID CSSF SBSET SPACING PITCH HEIGHT STYLE STROKE TYPEFACE STRING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FONT. : 751, 100, DEFAULT, PROP, 0, 80, UPRIGHT, MEDIUM, 4101 FONT. : 1051, 100, DEFAULT, PROP, 0, 100, UPRIGHT, MEDIUM, 4101 FONT. : 1053, 100, DEFAULT, PROP, 0, 100, UPRIGHT, BOLD, 4101 FONT.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix A: The Parameter List --- FONT FGID CSSF SBSET SPACING PITCH HEIGHT STYLE STROKE TYPEFACE STRING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FONT. : 33335, 100, DEFAULT, PROP, 0, 0, UPRIGHT, MEDIUM, 4113 FONT. : 33355, 100, DEFAULT, PROP, 0, 0, UPRIGHT, BOLD, 4113 FONT. : 33463, 100, DEFAULT, PROP, 0, 0, ITALIC, MEDIUM, 4113 FONT. : 33483, 100, DEFAULT, PROP, 0, 0, ITALIC, BOLD, 4113 FONT.
Appendix A: The Parameter List AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual --- FONT FGID CSSF SBSET SPACING PITCH HEIGHT STYLE STROKE TYPEFACE STRING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FONT. : 50044, 100, PC891, PROP, 0, 144, UPRIGHT, MEDIUM, 41040 1B 28 31 39 48 1B 26 74 33 38 50 FONT. : 50045, 100, PC891, PROP, 0, 120, UPRIGHT, MEDIUM, 41040 1B 28 31 39 48 1B 26 74 33 38 50 FONT.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix A: The Parameter List --- FONT FGID CSSF SBSET SPACING PITCH HEIGHT STYLE STROKE TYPEFACE STRING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FONT. : 50130, 100, PC891, PROP, 0, 144, UPRIGHT, MEDIUM, 43088 1B 28 31 38 48 1B 26 74 33 38 50 FONT. : 50131, 100, PC891, PROP, 0, 144, UPRIGHT, MEDIUM, 43088 1B 28 31 38 48 1B 26 74 33 38 50 FONT.
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AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix A: Test Button Appendix A Test Button The test button is located on the front right hand side of the AXIS 5470e/570/670e and is used for: The Test Page • Printing a test page, checking the connection to the printer. • Printing a parameter list, showing the AXIS 5470e/570/670e current settings. • Resetting the AXIS 5470e/570/670e parameters to the factory default settings. Press the test button once to print a test page.
Appendix A: Test Button Factory Default Settings AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Follow the instructions below to reset the AXIS 5470e/570/670e to the factory default settings: 1. Remove the external power supply to switch off the AXIS 5470e/570/670e. 2. Press and hold down the test button, while you plug the external power supply back in. Continue to hold down the test button, until the network indicator begins to flash at one second intervals. This should take at least 5 seconds. 3.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix B: Technical Specifications Appendix B Technical Specifications Supported Systems IBM Mainframe and AS/400: Novell NetWare: Microsoft LAN Manager: IBM LAN Server: Microsoft Windows: LANtastic: BSD Systems System V Systems Other Systems Print Methods Apple EtherTalk: WWW: IBM S/370, S/390, IBM 30xx, 43xx, 47xx, 937x, IBM 81xx and AS/400. Versions 3.11, 3.12, 4.10 and above, supporting both NDS and Bindery Emulation.
Appendix B: Technical Specifications NetWare: Windows and OS/2: LANtastic TCP/IP: Apple EtherTalk: Network Management AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Note: IPDS only supported by AXIS 670e and AXIS 5470e with the IPDS option installed. IPX, SAP, RIP, SPX, SNMP and NCP (extended with NDS), NLSP, DIAG. NetBIOS/NetBEUI and TCP/IP, WINS. NetBIOS/NetBEUI LPD, FTP, Telnet, Reverse Telnet, PROS, BOOTP, ARP, RARP, DHCP, ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, SNMP, TFTP, SLP.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual NetWare: Appendix B: Technical Specifications Encrypted passwords. Logical Printers Eight virtual printers can be programmed to perform auto ASCII to PostScript conversion, string before and after job, string substitution, alternative output and character set conversion. Parallel Printers Two IEEE 1284 compliant, high-speed parallel ports with 25 pin DSUB connectors. Bi-directional support for Apple, Reverse Telnet and PROS.
Appendix B: Technical Specifications Weight AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual (AXIS 570/670e) 0.86 lb. (0.39 kg) (AXIS 5470e) 0.22 lb. (0.1 kg) Environmental Temperature: 40° - 105° F (5° - 40° C). Humidity: 10 - 95% non-condensing. Approvals EMC: Safety: EN 55022/1994, EN50082-1/1992. FCC Class A. EN 60950.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix C: Glossary Appendix C Glossary Active Directory Active Directory - a structure supported by Windows 2000 that lets any object on a network be tracked and located. Active Directory is the directory service used in Windows 2000 Server and provides the foundation for Windows 2000 distributed networks. 3270DS 3270 Data Stream is a control language used for the 3270 family of terminals and controllers. Also used for printing.
Appendix C: Glossary config file AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual This is a file that resides in the print server’s memory and contains all the parameters that determine the AXIS 5470e/570/670e functionality. By editing the config file (changing the parameter settings), you can configure the AXIS 5470e/570/670e to meet the printing needs of your network. CPGID Code Page Global ID DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix C: Glossary FTP File Transfer Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol used for logging in to network servers and for transferring files. HPR High Performance Routing. IBM implementation of APPN (Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking). Includes pro-active congestion control and non-disruptive re-routing HTML Hypertext Markup Language. A standard hypertext language used for creating World Wide Web pages and other hypertext documents. HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol.
Appendix C: Glossary LU LU6.2 AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Logical Unit. The user's port into an SNA network. LU1 is a high performance print stream. LU2 is a 3270 terminal data stream. LU3 is a 3270 print data stream. LU6 is a host-to-host data exchange stream. LU7 is the 5250 terminal data stream. IBM Peer-to-peer data stream for NOS functions. Supports asynchronous (store-and-forward) networking. MIB Management Information Base.
AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual Appendix C: Glossary Reverse Address Resolution Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol used for downloading IP addresses in UNIX networks. It requires a RARP daemon on your system, and only operates within a single network segment. A request made to an active RARP daemon initiates a search of the Ethernet Address Table for an entry matching the print server's Ethernet address. If a matching entry is found, the daemon downloads the IP address to the print server.
Appendix C: Glossary AXIS 5470e/570/670e User’s Manual TCP Transmission Control Protocol. The connection-oriented, transportlevel protocol used in the TCP/IP suite of protocols. TFTP Trivial File Transport Protocol. A simpler version of the FTP protocol that is used by the print server for the automatic downloading of config files. TN3270E Extension to the Telnet protocol for transporting 3270 terminal and print data over TCP/IP.
AXIS 5470e User’s Manual Index Numerics 3270DS 307 A Account file 188, 189 Active Directory 135, 307 AIX 307 APPC 307 Apple EtherTalk 303 Approvals 306 AS/400 43 ASCII 307 ASCII to Postscript Conversion 222 axinstall 164 AXIS MIB 194 AXIS NetPilot 178 AXIS Print Monitor 138 AXIS Print System 126 AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 154 AXIS Print Utility for Windows 145 B Bar Codes 245 Bar codes 247 Bi-directional Printing 217 Bin Default Input 269 BSD 307 BSD Systems 303 C Character Set Conversion 220 Chooser
AXIS 5470e User’s Manual 314 E EBCDIC 308 Environmental 306 Ethernet Address 32 ETRAX100 13 F Factory default settings 302 FEP 308 Flash Memory 308 Flash memory 227 Font Immediate substitutions 273 Smoothing 270 Font Selection 245 Fonts Printer resident 272 Scalable 274 Selection 246 Typographical 274 Width 274 FTP 186, 309 H Hardware 304 Hex Dump Mode 223 Hex Transparancy 246 Host Name 34 HP JetAdmin 195 HP Web JetAdmin 195 HPR 309 HTML 309 HTTP 309 I IBM AS/400 303 IBM Font Selection 251 IBM LAN Server
AXIS 5470e User’s Manual Microsoft SNA 244 Microsoft Windows 303 N NAU 310 NCP 310 NCP(2) 310 NDPS 111 NDS 118, 310 NetWare Advanced installation 117 NDPS 111, 203, 206, 207 NetWare printing modes Print Server Mode 123 Remote Printer Mode 124 NetWare SAA 241, 242 Network connectors 19, 21 Network Indicator LED 24 Network indicator LED 20, 22 Network Management 304 Network Speed 124, 174 Novell NetWare 303, 304 O OS/2 AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 154 Installing the print server 154 P Paper Size Physical
AXIS 5470e User’s Manual 316 OS/2 151 UNIX 163 Windows 125 SNA 311 SNA Printing 3174 CU Mode 54 5494 CU Mode 45, 67 SNMP 193, 311 SSCP 311 Status file 188, 191 String Functions 217 String Substitutions 219, 245 Support services 4 Switched major node definitions 71 System V Systems 303 T TCP 312 TCP/IP 304 Technical Specifications 283, 303 Test Button 24 Test button 20, 21, 301 TFTP 36, 42, 312 TN3270E 312 TN3270E Printing 77 TN5250E 312 TN5250E Printing 54 U UNIX 312 UNIX Printing methods FTP 167 LPD 166