Axis Print Servers
Reliable printer sharing for all networks
Axis has a 15-year proven track record as a leading-edge developer of print servers. Axis print servers offer the reliability and simplicity needed to keep up with the ever-improving printers of today - and tomorrow.
Whether in a workgroup, on a small or large LAN, or on an enterprise network, the Axis family of network print servers can offer a suitable printing solution.
Outstanding Reliability
Once installed, Axis print servers will manage all types of print jobs with minimal maintenance. The extended product life will protect the company’s investments in printing equipment. This gives administrators peace of mind as well as time to focus on other responsibilities.
Simplicity in Day-to-Day Printing
The characteristics of Axis print servers ensure that administrators and users can handle their daily printing tasks easily:
■ Simultaneous multiprotocol support for printer sharing across many platforms (PC, UNIX/Linux, Macintosh)
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E-mail notification when printer needs assistance
Safe flash loading of firmware updates
Compatibility with all major printers on the market
Multiport versions for connecting several printers
Small form factor allowing printers to be placed near users
Convenient Web-based Management
AXIS ThinWizard TM is a powerful web-based management software for Axis print servers and other Axis products. It can help administrators with:
■ Remote status monitoring of servers and their peripherals, e.g. printers
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Single or batch configuration
Firmware upgrading
F a s t E t h e r n e t 10 / 10 0
LANs with extensive printing demands running multiple operating systems and several protocols concurrently
AXIS 5400+
■ 10/100baseT Ethernet
■ Plugs directly into parallel port of the printer
■ High-performance
LAN printing
AXIS 5600+
■ 10/100baseT Ethernet
■ Connects up to 3 printers
■ High-performance
LAN printing
AXIS 5800 Mobile
■ 10/100baseT Ethernet
■ Connects up to 2 printers
■ First print server that combines
Bluetooth TM wireless printing with wired (LAN) printing
F a s t E t h e r n e t 10 / 10 0 a n d To k e n R i n g
Flexible and cost-efficient host-to-LAN printing from IBM Mainframe and AS/400 systems
AXIS 5470e
■ 10/100baseT Ethernet
■ Plugs directly into parallel port of the printer
■ Native IPDS and non-IPDS printing
■ Digital copier finishing options, e.g. copying, hole-punching and stapling
AXIS 670e
■ 4/16 MB Token Ring
■ Connects up to 2 printers
■ Native IPDS and non-IPDS printing
10baseT Ethernet or Token Ring networks running multiple operating systems and several protocols concurrently
10 b a s e T E t h e r n e t a n d To k e n R i n g
AXIS 540+
AXIS 560
■ 10baseT Ethernet
■ Plugs directly into parallel port of the printer
■ LAN printing
AXIS 640
■ 4/16 MB Token Ring
■ Plugs directly into parallel port of the printer
■ LAN printing
■ 10baseT Ethernet
■ Connects up to 3 printers
■ LAN printing
AXIS 660
■ 4/16 MB Token Ring
■ Connects up to 3 printers
■ LAN printing
PC-based LANs with up to 50 users
AXIS OfficeBasic
■ 10/100baseT Ethernet
■ Plugs directly into parallel port of the printer
■ Low-cost pocket version
■ Ideal solution for LAN printing in workgroups
F a s t E t h e r n e t 10 / 10 0
P r o d u c t S e l e c t i o n G u i d e
F a s t E t h e r n e t 1 0 / 1 0 0 E t h e r n e t
C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s
H a r d w a r e
Network attachment
Processor
Parallel ports
Serial ports
Flash memory
RAM
S u p p o r t e d p r o t o c o l s
Windows 95 / 98 / ME / NT / 2000
TCP/IP
NetWare Bindery and NDS
NetWare NDPS
LAN Manager/LAN Server
LANtastic
UNIX/Linux
IPP
Apple EtherTalk
IBM Mainframe and AS/400
I B M t r a n s p o r t s
AXIS 5800
Mobile
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Web-based management
AXIS ThinWizard support
JetAdmin support
Logical printers
Auto-IP functionality
E-mail notification
NetWare Packet Signature Level 3
Safe flash loading
Web flash loading
Multi-language support
Wireless printing
Digital copier finishing options
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* These characteristics refer to the AXIS 5470e Copier model. The AXIS 5470e print server series also includes TCP/IP, SNA and IDPS models.
For details on these models, please visit the Axis web site at www.axis.com
AXIS ThinWizard -
The web-based management tool for all Axis print servers
Convenient Web-based Management
AXIS ThinWizard
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AXIS ThinWizard TM is a powerful web-based management tool for central administration of Axis print servers and all other Axis products.
What can AXIS ThinWizard offer?
In a TCP/IP network, AXIS ThinWizard helps the administrator find, monitor and configure all print servers remotely via a standard web browser. This ensures more efficient use of time and network resources.
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AXIS ThinWizard runs on Windows 95/98, NT and
UNIX/Linux. It provides the following services:
Automatic discovery of Axis products on IP networks
Basic network installation, e.g. TCP/IP settings
Flexible grouping of Axis products for viewing and managing several servers as an entity
Printer status monitoring, e.g. out of paper
Seamless remote management
Upgrade Wizard
Via the upgrade Wizard, the Axis servers automatically notify the administrator when new firmware becomes available from Axis. Firmware upgrades are simple. Using a web browser, administrators can choose firmware upgrades for one or several servers at a time.
Network Groups
By organizing the network into network groups, your print servers can be monitored more efficiently. A network group is defined by the specific IP address ranges and the specific server types, e.g. print servers, storage servers.
that are included. The administrator can create as many network groups as needed.
Use your time and network resources efficiently!
AXIS ThinWizard, Release 2.00
The latest software version of AXIS ThinWizard includes additional features and benefits:
Configuration Wizard
One or more parameters of several Axis servers can be changed simultaneously. Also the configuration can be copied from one server to one or multiple servers.
Management of Non-Axis Print Servers
AXIS ThinWizard will also find print servers from Hewlett-
Packard, Intel and Lexmark. With a simple mouse click, the administrator can manage these print servers via their internal web pages. Thus administrators with mixed product networks can benefit from consistent management and administration by using Axis management software.
IP Address Assignment
AXIS ThinWizard will discover non-configured print servers and allow the administrator to assign it an IP address.
(Print server requires firmware version 6.20 or higher.)
Printer-friendly View
Every print server on the network can be listed with a descriptive name and physical location.
AXIS ThinWizard can be downloaded free of charge from the
Axis web site at www.axis.com
Technical Specification
- Network Print Servers
Models
• Refer to Product Selection Guide for details on various models
Installation
• Microsoft Windows: Software drivers for all
Windows platforms. Auto-installation of print servers and printers in Windows
95/98/ME/NT4/2000 and TCP/IP
• NetWare: AXIS NetPilot Utility
• LAN Manager and LAN Server: AXIS Print
Utility for OS/2
• UNIX: Installation script resident in memory.
No discs or tapes required
• Macintosh: Standard installation using
Chooser
• AS/400: Automatic AS/400 configuration supported for TN5250E and SNA 5494 CU emulation
Firmware Updates
• Flash memory allows simple, central and remote firmware updates over the network using FTP
• Web flash loading directly from the web interface without use of any client software
• Safe flash loading ensures that the new firmware is downloaded before the old version is deleted
Auto-IP Functionality
• The print server will always receive an IP address automatically
E-mail Notification
• E-mail notification when printer needs assistance, e.g. out of paper or toner refill
Network Management
• SNMP-MIB II compliant (over UDP/IP and
IPX), private enterprise MIB included
• Print server/job/printer status presentation and management via NWAdmin/PCONSOLE
• AXIS ThinWizard and embedded web pages for remote monitoring, configuration and firmware upgrading
Security
• NetWare: Encrypted passwords
• NetWare Packet Signature Level 1, 2, 3.
Enables documents to be sent across the network without risk of interception
• UNIX/Linux: Root password, user access list and printer access
Multi-language Support
• Web interface can be displayed in the following languages: English, German, French or Spanish
Logical Connection
• Fast Ethernet: Supports NWay which provides auto-detection of network speed. Use of
IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP and Ethernet II frame types simultaneously
• Ethernet: Use of IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP and Ethernet II frame types simultaneously
• Token Ring: Use of IEEE802.2, IEEE802.5
(with Early Token release support for 16
MB/sec) frame types simultaneously
Network Attachments
• Fast Ethernet: RJ-45 connector (Cat 5 twisted pair cable) for 10baseT Ethernet or 100baseTX
Fast Ethernet
• Ethernet: 10baseT (thin) and 10baseT (twisted pair)
• Token Ring: Media type I/DB89/STP and type
3/RJ-45/UTP. Support for 4/16 MB
Parallel Ports
• Single-port models: 36-pin Centronics connector parallel port, high-speed IEEE 1284 compliant
• Mutli-port models: Two 25-pin DSUB parallel ports, high-speed IEEE 1284 compliant
• For applicable models, bi-directional support for Raw TCP, Apple and PROS
Serial Ports
• RS-232, 9-pin DSUB connector. XON/XOFF or
RTS/CTS
• Data rates up to 115,200 kbit/sec
Dimensions
• Single-port models*, typically:
Height: 1.1 in/2.5 cm
Width: 2.2 in/5.6 cm
Depth: 4.7 in/12.0 cm
Weight: 0.26 Ibs/ 0.12 kg
• Multi-port models*, typically:
Height: 1.0 in/2.7 cm
Width: 6.1 in/15.5 cm
Depth: 4.7 in/12.0 cm
Weight: 0.55 Ibs/ 0.25 kg
* varies slightly by model and connector
Environmental
• Temperature: 40-105°F (5-40°C)
Humidity: 10-95% non-condensing
Approvals
• EMC CE; EN 55022/1987, EN50082-1/1992,
FCC Class A
Safety
• EN 60950, approved power supplies for all countries
Processor
• 32-bit RISC controller (ETRAX 100 or ETRAX 4)
Logical Printers
• The logical printer ports can be programmed to perform auto ASCII-to-PostScript conversion, string before and after job, string substitution, alternative output, character set conversion
Front Panel
• 2 LED indicators: Power and Network
• Push button for information printouts
For more information visit our web site:
www.axis.com
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