User`s guide

Setup for OS/2 AXIS 570/670 User’s Guide

NetWare

A new window opens that allows you to create new print queues and connect print queues to the

AXIS 570/670. You can also select Print Server mode or Remote Printer mode for each queue.

Setup for OS/2

AXIS Print Utility for OS/2

AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is the preferred method for network printing within OS/2

environments.

Install the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 software, if you have not already done so. It is available on

the AXIS Online CD in the software\prt_srv\utility\axpu\latest folder.

Note:

Peer-to-peer printing - This print method is recommended for smaller networks and

requires that all users install the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 on their workstations.

Follow the instructions below to install your AXIS 570/670 for peer-to-peer printing:

1. Open an OS/2 window and execute the install.exe

program.

2. With the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 running, click Install to install your AXIS 570/670. The

ports appear as <name>.LP1, <name>.LP2, and <name>.CM1, where <name> is AX

followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 570/670 serial number. For example:

AX100B35.LP1

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

Repeat this procedure for each server using the AXIS 570/670.

Creating a print queue:

Continue with the instructions below to create a print queue:

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\<name>.LP1 or \PIPE\<name>.LP2 or \PIPE\<name>.CM1 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.

Use the MTPS/LAPS (LAN Server) or SETUP (LAN Manager) to activate the NetBEUI protocol.

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