nps_650.bk : preface.frm Page 1 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing the Axis NPS 650 Network Print Server. Our goal in developing this product is to enable you to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to shared printer resources. About Axis Axis Communications, founded in 1984, is one of the world’s fastest growing companies in the printer interface and network print server market.
nps_650.bk : preface.frm Page 2 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Preface About this manual This manual will guide you through a simple step-by-step installation and configuration procedure. It is divided into four sections: Introduction Getting started Setup Advanced options The NPS 650 print server, how it works, where to use it, and its main features. How to connect your NPS 650 to your printers, and how to install it in your network.
nps_650.bk : preface.frm Page 3 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Preface Emission notices USA This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
nps_650.bk : nps_650.TOC Page 4 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Table of contents Table of contents 1 2 Introduction 6 How It Works Where To Use it Main Features 7 7 9 Getting started Printer Installation Network Installation 3 Setup for NetWare Print Server Mode (Automatic) Print Server Mode (Parameter Controlled) Print Server Mode (File Server Controlled) Remote Printer Mode Verify the Communication 4 5 14 17 19 20 24 28 29 Windows 3.
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nps_650.bk : intro.frm Page 6 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 1: Introduction Section 1 Introduction The Axis NPS 650 is a stand-alone network print server for the Token Ring environment. Using the NPS 650 makes it possible to connect your printers anywhere in a Token Ring network, allowing all network users access to shared printer resources. The NPS 650 connects your printer directly to your Token Ring network, no matter if you are using a PC, PS/2 or Unix system.
nps_650.bk : intro.frm Page 7 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 1: Introduction How It Works Token Ring network print data is transmitted as packets using a high-speed protocol very different from the standards used by serial or parallel printers. Each packet contains information about the sender, the receiver, how to unpack the packet, and the data itself. The NPS 650 acts as a station in the Token Ring network, with its own unique address.
nps_650.bk : intro.frm Page 8 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 1: Introduction NetWare The NPS 650 has two different modes in the NetWare environment – Print Server Mode and Remote Printer Mode. In Print Server Mode, the NPS 650 emulates a NetWare Print Server. At power-on it will log in to each file server in the network to find out which print queues are to be serviced. Up to 16 file servers and up to 96 print queues are supported.
nps_650.bk : intro.frm Page 9 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 1: Introduction Main Features Reliability The Axis NPS 650 hardware provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption. It is based on the Axis ETRAX chip with an integrated 32 bit RISC CPU and Token Ring controller. Flexibility It supports NetWare, Microsoft and IBM networks, and TCP/IP simultaneously. Five different print methods are supported for Unix systems.
nps_650.bk : getstart.frm Page 10 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 2: Getting started Section 2 Getting started Unpack and inspect all parts for damage. Contact your dealer if anything is missing. All packing materials are recyclable. The standard delivery • NPS 650 Print Server; part no. 0038-1 • NPS 650 User's Manual; part no. 13437 • NPS 650 Quick Installation Guide; part no. 13509 • Warranty registration form; part no. 13510 • Parallel Printer Cable; part no. 13360 • 3.
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nps_650.bk : getstart.frm Page 12 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 2: Getting started Printer Installation Before you begin: Make sure that the external power supply is marked with the correct mains voltage. Connect a parallel printer to NPS 650 and make a test printout: 1. Switch off the printer. 2. Connect the printer to the LPT1 port using the supplied printer cable. 3. Connect the external power supply. The indicators will flash during power-on and self-test.
nps_650.bk : getstart.frm Page 13 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 2: Getting started Network Installation Before you begin: • Make sure that your network is ready to accept a new node. • Any network configuration should always involve the network manager. • Don’t connect or disconnect the network cabling, or change the Ring Speed setting while the NPS 650 is powered on. 1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the external power supply. 2. Record the serial number of your NPS 650.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 14 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare Section 3 Setup for NetWare The NPS 650 can run in either Print Server Mode, Remote Printer Mode or both simultaneously. The basic configuration is done using the PCONSOLE software supplied from Novell, and if you choose a setup other than the automatic print server mode, also with AXCFG supplied with the NPS 650. The overview on the following pages explains the advantages and limitations of each mode.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 15 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare Print Server Mode An NPS 650 in print server mode emulates a Novell print server (a workstation running PSERVER). This is the recommended mode for medium-sized to large networks.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 16 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare File Server Controlled Log-In The NPS 650 will first log in to the Configuration File Server, and then to any additional NetWare servers found in the file server configuration. See page 20 for setup procedures. Advantages High performance (typically 200 kbytes/s). Avoids the prolonged NPS power-up time caused by the automatic file server login.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 17 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare Print Server Mode (Automatic) The setup procedure involves adding a print server and linking it to one or more print queues. Both steps are carried out in PCONSOLE. Add a Print Server Follow these steps to add a print server to your NetWare environment: 1. Log in to a file server from a client workstation. 2. Start PCONSOLE. 3. NetWare 4.xx only: Press to switch to Bindery Mode. 4.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 18 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare Link a Print Queue to the Print Server The next step is to link a print queue to the print server: 1. Start PCONSOLE according to steps 1-3 on the previous page. 2. Select Print Queue Information (3.xx) or Print Queues (4.xx). If you plan to use an existing queue, then skip to step 5. 3. Press to add a new queue. 4. Type a queue name, and press . (see note below) 5.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 19 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare Print Server Mode (Parameter Controlled) This is similar to the automatic print server mode, but the NPS 650 will not automatically log in to all file servers and scan for queues to service. Instead, the file servers and print queues are specified by a set of parameters in the NPS 650 configuration. This is the recommended method for medium-sized networks.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 20 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare 8. To specify more print queues, select LOGIN2 through LOGIN16 in consecutive order. Repeat step 7 for each print queue. 9. Select Save, then select Cancel until AXCFG closes down. Print Server Mode (File Server Controlled) This method uses a NetWare file server (the Configuration File Server) to hold the print queue information.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 21 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare NetWare 3.xx: 1. Log in as supervisor to the NetWare server, and start PCONSOLE. 2. Select Change Current File Server, then select the file server at which you want to keep the queue and printer configurations. Make a note of the configuration file server name, you will need it during the NPS 650 configuration. 3. Select Print Server Information, then add the new print server AXIS.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 22 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare NetWare 4.xx: 1. Log in as supervisor to the NetWare server, and start PCONSOLE. 2. Press to switch to Bindery Mode. 3. Select Change Current NetWare Server, then select the file server at which you want to keep the queue and printer configurations. Make a note of the configuration file server name, you will need it during the NPS 650 configuration. 4.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 23 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare NPS 650 Configuration The configuration involves specifying the configuration file server. This is done using AXCFG, the Axis NPS installation software on the disk supplied with the NPS 650. Follow the instructions in the read.me file on the disk to install the software, then proceed as follows: 1. Start AXCFG, and select NetWare. 2.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 24 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare Remote Printer Mode The configuration for remote printer mode comprises the following steps: 1. Add a Print Server 2. Create a Print Queue 3. Link a Remote Printer to the Print Queue 4. Configure the NPS 650 Add a Print Server The NetWare print server software is either installed on a file server (PSERVER.NLM), or a dedicated workstation (PSERVER.EXE).
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 25 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare NetWare 3.xx: 1. Select Print Server Information from the PCONSOLE Main Menu. 2. Select the NetWare Print Server to which you want to link your NPS 650. 3. Select Print Server Configuration, and then Printer Configuration. 4. Select the first free slot in the Configured Printers list. 5. Make a note of the NetWare print server name and the Printer number; you will need it later during the configuration.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 26 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare NetWare 4.xx: 1. Select Print Servers from the PCONSOLE Main Menu. 2. Select the NetWare Print Server to which you want to link your NPS 650. 3. Select Printers. 4. Press to add a remote printer to the Defined Printers list. (see notes below) 5. Type AXIS!n at the Printer: prompt. are the last six digits of the NPS 650 serial number, and n is the logical printer number 1–8. 6.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 27 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare Configure the NPS 650 The configuration involves specifying which NetWare print servers and printer numbers the NPS 650 shall attach to. This is done using AXCFG, the Axis NPS installation software on the disk supplied with the NPS 650. Follow the instructions in the read.me file on the disk to install the software, then proceed as follows: 1. Start AXCFG, and select NetWare. 2.
nps_650.bk : cfg_novl.frm Page 28 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 3: Setup for NetWare Verify the Communication To verify communication by making a test printout, just send a job to one of the print queues that NPS 650 will service. Use CAPTURE, NPRINT, or PCONSOLE. Example: Use CAPTURE from the DOS command line when you are logged into the network, to print out the autoexec.bat file from the root of drive C: CAPTURE /L=1 /Q=DESKTOP /NOTIFY /TI=30 /NT /FF /NB COPY C:\AUTOEXEC.
nps_650.bk : cfg_win.frm Page 29 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 4: Setup for Windows Section 4 Setup for Windows This section describes how to set up your NPS 650 for the Microsoft Windows environment. The following Windows platforms are supported: • Windows 3.1 (requires add-on network support) • Windows for Workgroups • Windows 95 • Windows NT The setup is done using Axis Print Utility for Windows.
nps_650.bk : cfg_win.frm Page 30 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 4: Setup for Windows Requirements: 1. Microsoft Network must be running when installing and using Axis Print Utility. 2. Axis Print Utility must be running whenever you want to print to your network printer. Peer-to-peer vs. Client-Server printing Axis Print Utility supports both peer-to-peer and client-server printing. Peer-to-peer is the recommended print method for smaller networks.
nps_650.bk : cfg_win.frm Page 31 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 4: Setup for Windows Windows for Workgroups Setup for peer-topeer printing Follow these steps to install your NPS 650 for peer-to-peer printing at a Windows for Workgroups workstation: 1. Double-click the Axis Print Utility icon. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the NPS 650 port you want to install. The ports appear as .LP1, .LP2 and .
nps_650.bk : cfg_win.frm Page 32 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 4: Setup for Windows Client-Server printing: Server setup Follow these steps to install your NPS 650 for client-server printing at a Windows for Workgroups server: 1. Choose a workstation that you want to use as server for network printing. The server must be available at all times, and must have sufficient hard disk space for spooling print jobs. 2. Make sure that the printer sharing option is enabled.
nps_650.bk : cfg_win.frm Page 33 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 4: Setup for Windows Windows 95 Setup for peer-topeer printing Follow these steps to install your NPS 650 for peer-to-peer printing at a Windows 95 workstation: 1. Double-click the Axis Print Utility icon. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the NPS 650 port you want to install. The ports appear as .LP1, .LP2 and .CM2, where is the NPS 650 print server name (AXIS...
nps_650.bk : cfg_win.frm Page 34 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 4: Setup for Windows Client-Server printing: Server setup Follow these steps to install your NPS 650 for client-server printing at a Windows 95 server: 1. Choose a workstation that you want to use as server for network printing. The server must be available at all times, and must have sufficient hard disk space for spooling print jobs. 2. Install Axis Print Utility on the server. 3. Set up your NPS 650 as described on page 33. 4.
nps_650.bk : cfg_win.frm Page 35 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 4: Setup for Windows Windows NT Setup for peer-topeer printing Follow these steps to install your NPS 650 for peer-to-peer printing at a Windows NT workstation: 1. Double-click the Axis Print Utility. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the NPS 650 port you want to install. The ports appear as .LP1, .LP2 and .CM2, where is the NPS 650 print server name (AXIS...
nps_650.bk : cfg_win.frm Page 36 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 4: Setup for Windows Client-Server printing: Server setup Follow these steps to install your NPS 650 for client-server printing at a Windows NT server: 1. Choose a workstation that you want to use as server for network printing. The server must be available at all times, and must have sufficient hard disk space for spooling print jobs. 2. Install Axis Print Utility on the server. 3.
nps_650.bk : cfg_win.frm Page 37 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 4: Setup for Windows Windows NT - LPD printing This section describes how to set up a Windows NT Server (ver. 3.5 or later) for LPD printing over the TCP/IP protocol. Install the TCP/IP Protocol Stack In the Control Panel, click the Network icon. If the TCP/IP Protocol entry appears, then TCP/IP is already installed. Close the Network folder and skip to Installing a Printer below.
nps_650.bk : cfg_os2.frm Page 38 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 5: Setup for OS/2 Section 5 Setup for OS/2 The basic configuration in the OS/2 environment is done using the Axis Print Utility for OS/2 included on the disk supplied with the NPS 650. It comprises four steps: 1. Activate the NetBEUI protocol (if not already activated). 2. Install the Axis Print Utility for OS/2. 3. Install the NPS 650 using the Axis Print Utility. 4. Create print queues to be serviced by the NPS 650.
nps_650.bk : cfg_os2.frm Page 39 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 5: Setup for OS/2 Activate the NetBEUI Protocol Activating the NetBEUI protocol is done using the LAN Server/LAN Manager Setup: • LAN Server Use MPTS/LAPS to activate NetBEUI (see the MPTS/LAPS documentation for details). • LAN Manager Use SETUP to activate NetBEUI (see the LAN Manager SETUP documentation for details).
nps_650.bk : cfg_os2.frm Page 40 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 5: Setup for OS/2 Install the NPS 650 Once the Axis Print Utility is installed and running, you can install the NPS 650 by clicking the Install entry on the action bar. The Install command initiates a search for Axis print servers on the network. Your new NPS 650 will appear in the list (together with any other Axis print servers) as three printer ports: AX480061.LP1 AX480061.LP2 AX480061.
nps_650.bk : cfg_os2.frm Page 41 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 5: Setup for OS/2 Create a Print Queue Each Axis print server port will be seen as a print queue destination by the OS/2 Print Manager. Print queue destinations are referred to as devices in OS/2 version 1.x and ports in version 2.x. They appear as pipe names, e.g. \PIPE\AX480061.LP1, etc. Assigning Axis print server ports as print queue destinations follow the standard procedures under OS/2.
nps_650.bk : cfg_os2.frm Page 42 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 5: Setup for OS/2 OS/2 Version 2.x The print queue assignment procedure under OS/2 version 2.x is done in one operation – the definition of a printer will automatically create a queue. Follow these steps to create a print queue and assign it to an NPS 650 printer port: 1. Double-click the Templates folder. 2. Drag the Printer icon out to the Workplace Shell (or into a folder), while holding the right mouse button down. 3.
nps_650.bk : cfg_os2.frm Page 43 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 5: Setup for OS/2 Verify the Communication To verify communication by making a test printout, use the NET COPY command (or any other print method such as drag-and-drop, etc.) to send a job to one of the print queues that NPS 650 will service.
nps_650.bk : cfg_unix.frm Page 44 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 6: Setup for Unix systems Section 6 Setup for Unix systems This section covers the setup for TCP/IP in a Unix environment. The steps described on the following pages are: 1. Prepare your system for a new TCP/IP node. Procedures: Find an unused Internet (IP) address and choose a unique host name for your NPS 650. Update your host table and alias name data bases. 2. Set up the NPS 650 as a TCP/IP node.
nps_650.bk : cfg_unix.frm Page 45 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 6: Setup for Unix systems Prepare your system Each node in a TCP/IP network must have a unique Internet (IP) address, and also a unique host name to be used as an alias for the IP address. Before you add your NPS 650 to a TCP/IP network, you must prepare your system for a new node. Find an unused IP address The IP addresses used in your network are listed in the system host table (/etc/hosts on most Unix systems).
nps_650.bk : cfg_unix.frm Page 46 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 6: Setup for Unix systems Set up your NPS 650 When you have prepared your system to accept a new TCP/IP node, you are ready to set up your NPS 650 as a node on your network. This is done by down-loading the new IP address to the NPS 650 using one of these three methods: • arp – the easiest method, but requires down-loading of the Internet address to each new device individually.
nps_650.bk : cfg_unix.frm Page 47 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 6: Setup for Unix systems The arp method The arp command associates your NPS 650’s node address with an IP address. The IP address is then down-loaded by the ping command. The arp command syntax depends on your Unix system (see examples below). This is the syntax for IBM AIX systems: arp -s 802.5 temp ping The node address is the serial number found at the back of the NPS 650.
nps_650.bk : cfg_unix.frm Page 48 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 6: Setup for Unix systems The rarp method The rarp method uses a daemon to establish and maintain communication between the hosts listed in a node address table (/etc/ethers on most systems). Rarp daemons are normally only used on BSD-type and System V Unix systems. If you are an IBM AIX user, use the arp or bootp methods instead. Follow these steps to use the rarp method: 1. Open the node address table using a text editor (e.g.
nps_650.bk : cfg_unix.frm Page 49 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 6: Setup for Unix systems The bootp method The bootp method uses a daemon to establish and maintain communication between the hosts listed in a boot table (/etc/bootptab on most systems).Follow these steps to use the bootp method: 1. Open the boot table using a text editor (e.g.
nps_650.bk : cfg_unix.frm Page 50 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 6: Setup for Unix systems Set up and attach a print queue The final step is done using the axinstall script, which is up-loaded from the NPS 650 to your host using FTP. You don’t need any technical knowledge about your Unix system; axinstall will automatically detect your system’s characteristics, and guide you through the setup procedure.
nps_650.bk : cfg_unix.frm Page 51 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 6: Setup for Unix systems Example: Below is a sample FTP session showing how to up-load axinstall (user entries appear in bold): > ftp salesdept Connected to salesdept. 220 Axis NPS 650 FTP Print Server V5.00 ready. Name (salesdept:thomas): root 331 User name ok, need password Password: pass (not visible) 230 User logged in ftp> get axinstall 200 PORT command successful.
nps_650.bk : cfg_unix.frm Page 52 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 6: Setup for Unix systems Print methods The NPS 650 supports several different print methods for printing under TCP/IP. 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.
nps_650.bk : adv_opt.frm Page 53 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 7: Advanced Options Section 7 Advanced Options This section takes you beyond the “plug-and-print” concept and into the area of Print Server Configuration and Print Management. This section provides an overview of the unique functions that make the NPS 650 more than ’just another print server’. For a complete description of these functions, please refer to the NPS Print Server Technical Reference.
nps_650.bk : adv_opt.frm Page 54 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 7: Advanced Options Logical Printers One of the most powerful features of the NPS 650 is the Logical Printer concept. A logical printer is a configurable device driver acting as an interface between the network and the physical printer. You may specify up to eight logical printers, each with different properties, even if you have only one physical printer attached.
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nps_650.bk : adv_opt.frm Page 56 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 7: Advanced Options Character Set Conversion A common problem in a multiple host environment is that different hosts use different ASCII character sets. As a result of this, language specific characters (such as å ü ô ñ) are sometimes printed incorrectly. The NPS 650 solution to this problem is to assign a character set conversion filter to a logical printer, and link that logical printer to the host causing the problem.
nps_650.bk : adv_opt.frm Page 57 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 7: Advanced Options Strings Before and After Print Jobs These string functions provide a way to send printer control commands before and after each print job. They may be specified individually for each logical printer. All strings are entered as hexadecimal byte values. Example 1: Assume that the logical printer PR5 is configured as a PostScript printer.
nps_650.bk : adv_opt.frm Page 58 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 7: Advanced Options String Substitutions The string substitution function performs search-and-replace operations on the print data. The primary application is to replace printer control commands. Up to 20 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.
nps_650.bk : adv_opt.frm Page 59 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 7: Advanced Options PostScript Functions The NPS 650 can translate standard ASCII print data into PostScript format. This makes it possible to print with a PostScript printer from a host that doesn’t support PostScript. The PostScript functions are controlled by a number of parameters described below.
nps_650.bk : adv_opt.frm Page 60 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 7: Advanced Options PostScript Page Orientation When the ASCII to PostScript filter is active, a page orientation must be specified. The default page orientation is Portrait, and may be specified individually for each logical printer. See the example below on how to change the page orientation. The page orientation setting is ignored when the ASCII to PostScript filter is inactive.
nps_650.bk : adv_opt.frm Page 61 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 7: Advanced Options Action at Printer Busy If the printer is busy when NPS 650 receives a new print job, you have the choice between sending the print job to another logical printer, and make the host wait until the printer is ready. The default selection is ‘wait until printer is ready’. You may redirect print jobs by specifying a secondary logical printer assigned to a different printer port.
nps_650.bk : adv_opt.frm Page 62 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 7: Advanced Options Telnet Login The Telnet support makes it possible to log in to the NPS 650 and execute various commands as shown in the example below. Use the telnet command to log in. Example: This sample telnet session illustrates the help command: > telnet salesdept Trying 192.36.253.96 ... Connected to salesdept. Escape character is '^]'. Axis NPS 650 TELNET Print Server V5.
nps_650.bk : adv_opt.frm Page 63 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 7: Advanced Options Accounting The accounting 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, Offline, or Printing), number of bytes printed, elapsed time and off-line time. The file can be accessed using FTP, Telnet, or AXCFG.
nps_650.bk : adv_opt.frm Page 64 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 7: Advanced Options Status Logging The status command shows which printer port the logical printers are assigned to, and their current status. Example: This sample telnet session illustrates the status command: > telnet salesdept Trying 192.36.253.96 ... Connected to salesdept. Escape character is '^]'. Axis NPS 650 TELNET Print Server V5.
nps_650.bk : adv_opt.frm Page 65 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 7: Advanced Options Locally Administrated Address Each NPS 650 is preconfigured with a unique Node Address (indentical to the serial number). You may change the node address to a Locally Administrated Address by editing the Node Address entry in your config file. Important: Always consult your network manager before changing the Node Address. The Node Address consists of six hexadecimal numbers in the range 00 FF.
nps_650.bk : adv_opt.frm Page 66 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Section 7: Advanced Options SNMP You may use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remote monitoring of the NPS 650. All major functions applicable to print servers are supported. SNMP actually refers to a set of standards for network management, including a protocol, a database structure specification, and a set of data objects. The NPS 650 SNMP implementation runs in the TCP/IP environment.
nps_650.bk : parmlist.frm Page 67 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Appendix A: The parameter list Appendix A The parameter list This appendix contains an overview of the NPS 650 parameters and how to edit them. Please refer to the NPS Print Server Technical Reference for a complete description of the parameters. The current parameter settings are stored in the NPS 650 config file.
nps_650.bk : parmlist.frm Page 68 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Appendix A: The parameter list Unix (TCP/IP) Use FTP to change the config file: 1. Log in to the NPS 650. Command: ftp Enter root as user id and pass as password. 2. Up-load the config file. Command: get config 3. Edit the file using your favorite text editor. 4. Down-load the config file. Command: put config CONFIG The NPS 650 will automatically activate the new settings.
nps_650.bk : parmlist.frm Page 69 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Appendix A: The parameter list Factory Default Settings If you should need to reset the NPS 650 to factory default conditions, the best way to do this is to use the TEST button. This procedure involves switching the NPS 650 off and on. If you use an external power supply, unplug the power cord to switch off the NPS 650, otherwise use the printer’s power switch. 1. Switch off the NPS 650. 2.
nps_650.bk : parmlist.frm Page 70 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Appendix A: The parameter list The Config File The remainder of this appendix contains the complete NPS 650 parameter list. The left column shows the parameters and their default values as they appear in the config file, and the right column contains brief descriptions of the parameters. For a full description of the parameters, please refer to the NPS Print Server Technical Reference. --- CONFIG MENU NODE_ADDR.
nps_650.bk : parmlist.frm Page 71 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Appendix A: The parameter list --- NETWARE MENU NETW_ENB. : YES PS_NAME. : AXIS480061 CONFSERV. : PS_POLL. : 5 AUTO_SCAN. : BOTH (OFF PSERVER RPRINTER BOTH) FR_802_2. : YES FR_SNAP. : YES LOGIN1. : LOGIN2. : LOGIN3. : LOGIN4. : LOGIN5. : LOGIN6. : LOGIN7. : LOGIN8. : LOGIN9. : LOGIN10. : LOGIN11. : LOGIN12. : LOGIN13. : LOGIN14. : LOGIN15. : LOGIN16. : RPRINT1. : RPRINT2. : RPRINT3. : RPRINT4. : RPRINT5. : RPRINT6. : RPRINT7. : RPRINT8.
nps_650.bk : parmlist.frm Page 72 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Appendix A: The parameter list --- PRINTER1 MENU PR1_OUT. : LPT1 PR1_SCND. : PR1 PR1_WAIT. PR1_IN. PR1_BEF. PR1_STR. PR1_CSET. : YES : NONE : : : NONE PR1_FILT. PR1_AFT. PR1_DUMP. PR1_SIZE. PR1_ORNT. PR1_FORM. PR1_FONT.
nps_650.bk : parmlist.frm Page 73 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Appendix A: The parameter list --- PRINTER4 MENU PR4_OUT. : LPT1 PR4_SCND. : PR4 PR4_WAIT. PR4_IN. PR4_BEF. PR4_STR. PR4_CSET. : YES : NONE : : : NONE PR4_FILT. PR4_AFT. PR4_DUMP. PR4_SIZE. PR4_ORNT. PR4_FORM. PR4_FONT. : : : : : : : NONE PR5_FILT. PR5_AFT. PR5_DUMP. PR5_SIZE. PR5_ORNT. PR5_FORM. PR5_FONT. : : : : : YES NONE PR6_FILT. PR6_AFT. PR6_DUMP. PR6_SIZE. PR6_ORNT. PR6_FORM. PR6_FONT.
nps_650.bk : parmlist.frm Page 74 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Appendix A: The parameter list --- PRINTER7 MENU PR7_OUT. : LPT1 PR7_SCND. : PR7 PR7_WAIT. PR7_IN. PR7_BEF. PR7_STR. PR7_CSET. PR7_FILT. PR7_AFT. PR7_DUMP. PR7_SIZE. PR7_ORNT. PR7_FORM. PR7_FONT. : : : : : YES NONE PR8_FILT. PR8_AFT. PR8_DUMP. PR8_SIZE. PR8_ORNT. PR8_FORM. PR8_FONT.
nps_650.bk : intprt.frm Page 75 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Appendix B: Internal printouts Appendix B Internal printouts There are three different internal printouts that can be printed using the TEST button on the NPS 650 front panel: The Test Page The test page shows the software revision and the basic configuration of the NPS 650. To print the test page, press the TEST button until the STATUS indicator starts to flash, then release the button.
nps_650.bk : techspec.frm Page 76 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Appendix C: Technical specifications Appendix C Technical specifications Network environments • NetWare 3.11, 3.12, 4.0x and 4.10 using bindery emulation • Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows NT ver. 3.5 and above • LAN Server 1.3 and above • LAN Manager 2.
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nps_650.bk : contacts.frm Page 78 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Appendix D: How to contact Axis Appendix D How to contact Axis If you need technical support, please contact your dealer. If they can’t help you, they will forward your request to us. Axis on-line service Use the Axis on-line service at any time to retrieve electronically distributed items.
nps_650.bk : contacts.frm Page 79 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Appendix D: How to contact Axis The Axis offices If you want to contact an Axis office, choose the one nearest to your region: Europe, Middle East, South America, Africa Axis Communications AB Scheelevägen 16, S-223 70 Lund, Sweden Phone: +46 46 19 18 00 Fax: +46 46 13 61 30 Email: info@axis.se URL: http://www.axis.se/ North & Central America Axis Communications Inc.
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nps_650.bk : nps_650.IX Page 81 Tuesday, November 14, 1995 8:54 AM Index P Page Format 60 Page Orientation 60 Page Size 59 Parameter editing 67 Factory Defaults 69 Parameter List 67, 75 PostScript Font 60 Page Format 60 Page Orientation 60 Page Size 59 Postscript functions 59 Power Supply 12 Print Methods 51 PROS 52 R rarp 48 read.
