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Axis Print Servers
High Performance Multi-Protocol
Print Servers for Virtually All Networks
AXIS 5 6 00
User's Manual v1.3
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1 AXIS 5600 User’s Manual AXIS 5600 Network Print Server User’s Manual UNIX Macintosh OS/2 NetWare Windows
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AXIS 5600 User’s Manual 2 Safety Notices Please take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS 5600. Caution! - must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment. Important: - must be observed to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices unless you have taken appropriate measures! Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) notices - USA This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed
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3 AXIS 5600 User’s Manual Preface Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 5600 Network Print Server. This product has been developed to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to the shared printer resources. About this manual This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the AXIS 5600 in various network environments. It is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the AXIS 560
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AXIS 5600 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 Camera Servers - provide live images using standard Internet technology, thus enabling access to live cameras via any standard Web browser. They offer a perfect solution for remote surveillance over the Internet; their sharp images
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5 AXIS 5600 User’s Manual Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Where to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 How to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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AXIS 5600 User’s Manual 6 Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Installation Using the Chooser Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Choosing a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Installati
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7 AXIS 5600 User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction Section 1 Introduction Based on the ThinServer technology, the AXIS 5600 allows you to share your available printer resources with everyone on your network. You can connect your AXIS 5600 directly to any standard printer. The AXIS 5600 Network Print Server Macintosh UNIX OS/2 Windows NetWare
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Section 1: Introduction AXIS 5600 User’s Manual 8 Where to use it Parallel Serial Parallel Supported The AXIS 5600 is the ideal print server in mixed environments as it Environments can communicate with all the major computer systems and network protocols including: NetWare UNIX Windows Windows clients connected to LANtastic networks OS/2 Macintosh Internet/intranet via any standard Web browser UNIX Macintosh OS/2 Windows NetWare
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9 AXIS 5600 User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction How to use it Installation and The installation of the AXIS 5600 and its integration into the network Integration is performed using the appropriate Axis client software, provided with your print server: AXIS NetPilot™ (NetWare - IPX) AXIS Print System (Windows 95/98, NT4.0 and 2000) AXIS Print Monitor (Windows NT 3.5x) AXIS Print Utility for Windows (Windows 3.1 and WfW) AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 axinstall (UNIX) Notes: ❏ The
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Section 1: Introduction AXIS 5600 User’s Manual 10 Features and Benefits Reliability The AXIS 5600 print server provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the improved AXIS ETRAX100 chip, which comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers. Flexibility It supports printing in all the major computer systems and environments, including five different print methods in the TCP/IP enviro
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11 AXIS 5600 User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction Security You can assign passwords to restrict both login and printer access. Monitoring The provided AXIS Print System software, the AXIS NetPilot software and the internal AXIS 5600 Web pages allow you to continuously monitor printer status. The AXIS Print System and the AXIS Print Monitor can be configured to display pop-up messages that show the status of peer-to- peer print jobs. The AXIS 5600 additionally supports SNMP for remote moni
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Section 2: Product Overview AXIS 5600 User’s Manual 12 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. AXIS 5600, part no: 0086-001-01 AXIS Online CD, revision 5.3 or higher The AXIS 5400/AXIS 5600 User’s Guide, part no: 17147 rev. 1.3 Power Supply: Part nos. (AXIS PS-D) Australia 14255 Europe
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13 AXIS 5600 User’s Manual Section 2: Product Overview The AXIS Online CD The AXIS Online CD provides an easy-to-use electronic catalog, that includes all of the latest AXIS Utilities Software, Product Software, White Papers, User Documentation, Technical References, etc. It is compatible for use within all of the supported Axis computing environments. Start-up procedures The AXIS Online CD starts automatically from a local CD drive on for Windows Windows 95/98, NT and 2000 platforms. Wi
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Section 2: Product Overview AXIS 5600 User’s Manual 14 AXIS 5600 Physical Description Plan view of the AXIS 5600 Network Connectors The AXIS 5600 is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks and connects to the network via a twisted pair category 5 cable (10baseT and 100baseTX) or better. The AXIS 5600 is equipped with an autosensing function that detects the speed of the local network segment and varies the speed of its data communication accordingly, between 10 M
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15 AXIS 5600 User’s Manual Section 2: Product Overview Test Button 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 5600 settings. Resetting the AXIS 5600 parameters to the factory default settings. Refer to Appendix A - Test Button, on page 141, for more information about the test Button. Network Indicator The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity. Power Indicator The power ind
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Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5600 User’s Manual 16 Section 3 Basic Installation Getting Started After you have verified that no items presented in Package Contents, on page 12, are missing, you are now ready to install your AXIS 5600. Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 5600 in your environment: 1. Start the procedure by connecting the AXIS 5600 to your network and printer as described in Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network, on page 17. 2. When the AXIS 5600 is
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17 AXIS 5600 User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network Follow the instructions below to connect a printer to the network via the AXIS 5600 print server. Caution! ❏ The AXIS 5600 external power supply you are using must be marked with the correct voltage! Refer to Package Contents, on page 12. 1. Make sure that the printer is switched off and that the AXIS 5600 external power supply is disconnected. 2. Locate the serial number, found on the un
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Section 3: Basic Installation AXIS 5600 User’s Manual 18 Notes: ❏ The test page includes a list of the most important parameters, including the network speed and the firmware version number. ❏ Each AXIS 5600 Print Server is pre-configured with a unique node address that is identical to the serial number. The node address can be changed using AXIS NetPilot, or any standard Web browser. Please refer to Section 9 Management & Configuration, on page 98, for more information. ❏ The AXIS 5600
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19 AXIS 5600 User’s Manual Section 3: Basic Installation Installation Guide Installation Methods The method of installation that you choose should be dictated by your printing requirements and your supported network environments. Select the appropriate installation method from the table below: Environment Network Configuration Action See Assigning an IP address, on page 25 NDPS (Pure IP) See Setup using NDPS, on page 35 See Assigning an IP address, on page 25 Standard NetWare See Basic Que
