Axis 5600+ User manual

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AXIS 5600+
Network Print Server
User’s Manual

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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 and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) notices - Europe
This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1994, and the requirements
for immunity according to EN50082-1/1992 residential, commercial, and light industry (Compliance is not valid for unshielded
network and printer cables).
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform us by
contacting your local Axis office. AXIS Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and
reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of
any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
Web Browser - We recommend using a standard Web-browser with JavaScript support, such as Internet Explorer 4.0 or
Netscape 4.0 and higher.
Axis’ Trademarks
AXIS IP Jumpstarter, AXIS NetPilot, AXIS Print System, AXIS ThinWizard, ThinServer.
Other Trademark Acknowledgments
AIX, Apple, DEC, DOS, Ethernet, EtherTalk, HP, IBM, JetAdmin, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, LAN Server, LANtastic,
Macintosh, Microsoft, MVS, NDPS, Netscape, Novell NetWare, OS/2, OS/400, PostScript, SCO, UNIX, VM, VMS, VSE,
Windows, are registered trademarks of the respective holders
AXIS 5600+ User’s Manual Revision1.0
Part No: 18327 Date: January 2001
Copyright © Axis Communications AB 2001

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Table of Contents
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Support services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Where to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The AXIS Product CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AXIS 5600+ Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Section 3 Basic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting a printer to the Ethernet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Assigning an IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Section 4 Setting Up - Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
AXIS Print System Version 1.20 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
TCP/IP Printing in Windows 95 , 98, NT and 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
AXIS Print Monitor Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
AXIS Print Utility for Windows Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Windows Clients using LANtastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Section 5 Setting Up - NetWare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Setup using NDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Installing the AXIS 5600+ in an NDPS environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Advanced Installation using AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Basic Queue-based printing over IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Queue-based Printing Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Section 6 Setting Up - OS/2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
TCP/IP Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Section 7 Setting Up - Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Installation Using the Chooser Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Choosing a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Installation in the UNIX Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Using Logical Printers to Customize your Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Section 9 Management & Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Using a Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Using AXIS ThinWizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Using AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Using Telnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Using SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Using HP Administration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Using Novell Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Section 10 Print Server Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Auto-IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
E-mail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
IPP - Internet Printing Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Multi-Language Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Network Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Web Flash-Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Section 11 Upgrading the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Obtaining the Updated Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Upgrading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Section 12 Test Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Section 13 The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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Section 14 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Section 15 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

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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 5600+. To fully benefit from the
manual, you should be familiar with basic networking principles.
This manual is applicable for the AXIS 5600+, with firmware release
6.20 or later.
About Axis
Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions
for network-connected computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984,
it has been one of the fastest growing companies in the market and is
now a leader in its field.
ThinServer™ Technology - enables Axis’ products to act as
intelligent file server independent ThinServer devices. A ThinServer
device is a network server which includes “thin” embedded server
software capable of simultaneous multiprotocol communication,
scalable RISC hardware and a built-in Web server which allows easy
access and management via any standard Web browser. The
ThinServer technology makes it possible to connect any electronic
device to the network, thus providing “Access to everything”.

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Today, Axis Communications offers several major ThinServer product
lines:
Network Print Servers - offer a powerful and cost-efficient method
for sharing printer resources in your network. They connect to any
standard printer, featuring high performance, simple management and
easy upgrading across the network. The print servers are available in
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
IBM Mainframe and S/3x - AS/400 Print Servers and Protocol
Converters - include a wide range of LAN, coax and twinax attached
print servers for the IBM host environment. By emulating IBM
devices, these servers provide conversion of the IPDS, SCS and
3270DS data streams to the major ASCII printer languages.
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. Through direct
access by clients, yet integrating into existing security schemes, and
requiring a minimum of maintenance they also provide a low total
cost of ownership for network storage.
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 can bring life into
any web site. These servers support Ethernet as well as PSTN and
GSM phone lines.
Network Document Servers - enable easy distribution of paper-based
information across workgroups and the enterprise. By sending scanned
documents to your destination via the Internet/intranet, you will
reduce your faxing/mailing costs, as well as save time, thus improving
your organization’s efficiency.

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Support services
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis
dealer. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your Axis
dealer will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to
ensure you a rapid response.
If you are connected to the Internet, you can find on-line manuals,
technical support, firmware updates, application software, company
information, on the addresses listed below.
WWW: http://www.axis.com
FTP server: ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axis
Support e-mail [email protected]

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Section 1 Introduction
Based on 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
Note: ❏If your printer supports the mini-Centronics standard, a
centronics-to-mini-centronics cable must be used.
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Where to use it
Supported
Environments
The AXIS 5600+ is the ideal print server in mixed environments as it
can communicate with all the major computer systems and network
protocols including:
•Windows
•Windows clients connected to LANtastic networks
•NetWare
•UNIX
•OS/2
•Macintosh
•Internet/intranet via any Web browser with JavaScript support
Parallel
Serial Parallel
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How to use it
Installation and
Integration
The installation of the AXIS 5600+ and its integration into the
network is performed using the appropriate Axis client software,
provided on the AXIS Product CD and the Axis Communications
web site:
•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 NetPilot™(NetWare - IPX)
•AXIS Print Utility for OS/2
•axinstall (UNIX)
•AXIS Gateway Configuration Utility
Notes: ❏The AXIS 5600+ can be installed in the Macintosh environment
without any Axis client software.
❏The AXIS 5600+ can be installed in NetWare - Pure IP
environments with the NetWare Administrator.
Configuration and
Management
As the AXIS 5600+ comprises a built-in Web server, it can be
configured and managed directly from its internal Web pages, using
HTTP over TCP/IP. Access to the AXIS 5600+ via a Web browser
offers you a platform-independent management tool that is suitable
for all supported network environments.
In TCP/IP networks you can also use AXIS ThinWizard, which
provides you with remote management capabilities for your AXIS
ThinServer devices.
If your network does not support TCP/IP, you can use AXIS NetPilot
to configure and manage the AXIS 5600+. AXIS NetPilot supports
communication via IPX/SPX and NetBIOS/NetBEUI.

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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 AXIS ETRAX100 chip, which comprises an
integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers.
Flexibility The AXIS 5600+ supports printing in all major computer systems and
environments, including five different print methods in the TCP/IP
environment. The integrated IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)
function allows for printing over the Internet.
Speed The AXIS ETRAX 100 chip has been specifically designed for LAN
products and benefits users with a faster throughput than a direct PC-
to-printer connection. With a sustained data throughput of more than
1 Mbyte per second, the AXIS 5600+ is fast. High speed Centronics
communication such as ECP, Hewlett-Packard Fast Mode, High
Speed and IBM Fast Byte is supported.
Easy to Install Using the available Axis installation tools, you can install the AXIS
5600+ into any of the supported networking environments in just a
few minutes.
Security You can assign passwords to restrict both login and printer access.

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Monitoring The AXIS 5600+ internal Web pages allow you to continuously
monitor printer status.
AXIS Print System and AXIS NetPilot software also allow you to
monitor printer status. 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+ supports SNMP for remote monitoring.
Futureproof You can upgrade the AXIS 5600+ firmware (print server software)
over the network. This allows you to quickly update and enhance the
operational features of your AXIS 5600+ when new print server
software becomes available. All software updates are free of charge.
Language Support The AXIS 5600+ internal web pages can be displayed in English,
French, German and Spanish. The default language is English.

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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.
AXIS 5600+, part no: 0129-001-01
AXIS Product CD, revision 2.0 or higher
The AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+ Quick Installation Guide, part no:
17811 rev. 1.0
Power Supply:
Optional accessories
Parallel printer cable, part no: 13360
Serial printer cable, part no: 13281
Part nos.
(AXIS PS-D)
Australia 14255
Europe 14233
Japan 14254
UK 14234
USA 14253
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The AXIS Product CD
The AXIS Product CD includes the latest Axis utilities software, print
server firmware, user documentation, etc. It is compatible for use
within all the supported Axis computing environments.
Start-up procedures
for Windows
The AXIS Product CD starts automatically from a local CD drive on
Windows 95/98, NT and 2000 platforms.
Windows 3.1 users need to navigate to the CD root directory and
click on the setup31.exe file from within the Windows File Manager.
Start-up procedures
for UNIX, OS/2
and MacOS
Using your preferred file manager application, navigate to the CD
root directory and click index.htm
Note: ❏The AXIS Product CD contains free Adobe Acrobat Reader
software.

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AXIS 5600+ Physical Description
Plan view of the AXIS 5600+
AXIS 5600+
Firmware
The AXIS 5600+ has internal software which is also referred to as
firmware. You can easily upgrade your AXIS 5600+ by downloading
free firmware from the Axis website: http://www.axis.com.
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, to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
Printer Ports The AXIS 5600+ print server is provided with two high-speed IEEE
1284 compatible parallel ports and one serial port. Any standard
printer can be connected to any of the ports. Print data can be directed
to any of the three ports simultaneously, which means that three
different printers can be used at the same time, regardless of protocol.
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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 12 - Test Button, on page 144, for more information
about the test Button.
Network Indicator The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity.
Power Indicator The power indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or it
flashes, there is a problem with the AXIS 5600+ or its power supply.

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Section 3 Basic Installation
Getting Started
After you have verified that no items presented in Package Contents, on
page 14, 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 19.
2. When the AXIS 5600+ is successfully connected, proceed to the
Installation Guide, on page 21, where you will find further
information about how to install and integrate the AXIS 5600+ in
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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 14.
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 underside label of the
AXIS 5600+, and write it down. You will need this number later
during the network configuration.
3. Connect the printer to the LPT1, LPT2 or the COM1 port on
the AXIS 5600+ using an appropriate printer cable.
4. Connect your AXIS 5600+ to the network using a twisted pair
category 5 cable (10baseT and 100baseTX).
5. Switch on the printer. Your printer must be ready for use when
you switch it on.
6. Connect the external power supply to the AXIS 5600+. The
power indicator lights. If the network indicator starts to flash, the
AXIS 5600+ is successfully connected to the network.
7. Press and release the test button on the AXIS 5600+ to print a test
page. If the printer and the AXIS 5600+ are correctly connected,
the AXIS 5600+ internal test page will be printed. If you are
working in a DHCP ntwork, your print server will receive an IP
address automatically when you connect it to the network. You
can see the IP address (Internet Address) printed on the test page.
You are now ready to install your server onto your network using one
of the methods detailed in the Installation Guide, on page 21.
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Notes: ❏The test page includes a list of the printserver’s most important
parameters, including IP address, Network Speed and firmware
version number.
❏The AXIS 5600+ uses high speed Centronics Communication.
For use with older printers not supporting high speed, this
function can be disabled by using a standard Web browser. Please
refer to Section 9 Management & Configuration, on page 96, for
more information.