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Important Information for Windows

AXIS

®

1440 Print Server

For EPSON

®

Printers: Product Update

Important Information for Windows

If you are using Windows ® 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT ® 4.0, you need to turn off your

EPSON ® printer software’s monitoring utility (Status Monitor) before you use the printer. The

EPSON Status Monitor was created for printing locally and cannot monitor your printer over a network. If you don’t turn off monitoring, you will see error messages when you try to print.

If you are using the AXIS ® 1440 Print Server with the EPSON Stylus ® COLOR 760, EPSON

Stylus COLOR 860, EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160, EPSON Stylus Photo 870, or EPSON

Stylus Photo 1270, follow the steps under, “Disabling Monitoring for EPSON Status Monitor 3”

(page 2). For all other printers, follow the steps in the section below.

Note:

❏ AXIS includes software for monitoring the printer over the network. For details, see your

AXIS 1440 Print Server User’s Manual.

When you are installing drivers for the EPSON Stylus Photo 870 or the EPSON Stylus Photo

1270, the Printer Utility tries to automatically detect your printer port. You may see the following screen:

If you see this screen, click Cancel and configure your port for the AXIS 1440 manually, as described in the AXIS 1440 Print Server Installation Guide.

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Important Information for Windows

Disabling Monitoring for EPSON Status Monitor 2

Follow the steps below to disable monitoring on any Windows 95, Windows 98, or

Windows NT 4.0 systems that will use one of the following printers: EPSON Stylus

COLOR 740, EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i, EPSON Stylus COLOR 850,

EPSON Stylus Photo 700, EPSON Stylus Photo 750, EPSON Stylus Photo 1200,

EPSON Stylus Photo EX.

1. Click Start, point to Programs, EPSON, then click EPSON Status Monitor 2.

2. In the Settings menu, select Background Monitoring, then click Stop monitoring now. (If you can’t click Stop monitoring now, monitoring is already disabled.) Then close the EPSON

Status Monitor 2 Window.

Disabling Monitoring for EPSON Status Monitor 3

Follow the steps below to disable monitoring on any Windows 95, Windows 98, or

Windows NT 4.0 systems that will use one of the following printers: EPSON Stylus

COLOR 760, EPSON Stylus COLOR 860, EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160, EPSON Stylus

Photo 870, EPSON Stylus Photo 1270.

1. Open the Printers control panel. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.

2. In Windows 95 or Windows 98, right-click the icon for your printer and click Properties.

In Windows NT 4.0, right-click the icon for your printer and click Document Defaults.

3. Click the Utility tab and click the Speed & Progress button.

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Important Information for Macintosh

4. In the Speed & Progress window, click the Monitoring Preferences button. You see the

Monitoring Preferences window.

Uncheck all events

5. Uncheck any selected events in the Select Notification box.

Important Information for Macintosh

You cannot accurately monitor ink levels when using the AXIS 1440 Print Server on your

Macintosh network. If you see the ink levels in EPSON Status Monitor, keep in mind that the display is not accurate.

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Supported Printers

Supported Printers

The AXIS 1440 Print Server supports the following printers:

EPSON Stylus COLOR 740 EPSON Stylus Photo 700

EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i EPSON Stylus Photo 750

EPSON Stylus COLOR 760 EPSON Stylus Photo 870

EPSON Stylus COLOR 850 EPSON Stylus Photo 1200

EPSON Stylus COLOR 860 EPSON Stylus Photo 1270

EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160 EPSON Stylus Photo EX

Some of the supported printers have network drivers on the included EPSON Drivers for AXIS

1440 Print Server CD-ROM. For drivers not shown below (Windows 95, Windows 98,

Windows NT, and Macintosh ® AppleTalk ® ), use the drivers included with your printer. The table below lists drivers that are included on the AXIS 1440 Print Server CD-ROM. (Follow the steps in the sections below to install printer drivers from the CD-ROM.)

Printer

EPSON Stylus COLOR 740

EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i

EPSON Stylus COLOR 760

EPSON Stylus COLOR 860

EPSON Stylus COLOR 1160

EPSON Stylus Photo 700

EPSON Stylus Photo 750

EPSON Stylus Photo 1200

EPSON Stylus Photo EX

Operating System

Macintosh

Macintosh

Windows 95, Windows 98

Windows 95, Windows 98

Windows 95, Windows 98

Macintosh

Macintosh

Macintosh

Macintosh

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Installing Printer Drivers

Installing Printer Drivers

Follow the steps in the appropriate section to install your printer driver from the EPSON Drivers for AXIS 1440 Print Server CD-ROM. If you need to install drivers that are not listed in the table above, see the documentation that came with your printer for instructions.

Windows 95/Windows 98

Close any open applications, then follow these steps to install your driver:

1. Insert the EPSON Drivers for AXIS 1440 Print Server CD-ROM in your drive. You see the

EPSON Installation Program screen. If the screen does not appear, double-click My

Computer and then double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon to start the EPSON Installation

Program.

2. Highlight the driver for your printer and click the right arrow button .

3. Click OK to install your printer software.

4. Click OK when the software has finished installing. Then restart your computer.

After you complete the installation, see “Disabling Monitoring for EPSON Status Monitor 3”

(page 2) to disable the printer software’s local printer monitoring.

Note:

AXIS includes software for monitoring the printer over the network. See your AXIS 1440 Print

Server User’s Manual for details.

Macintosh

Close any open applications, then follow these steps to install your driver:

1. Insert the EPSON Drivers for AXIS 1440 Print Server CD-ROM in your drive. The window opens and you see icons for the available printers. (If it doesn’t open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon.)

2. Double-click the installer icon for your printer. (Use the EPSON Stylus COLOR 740

Installer icon for the EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i printer.)

3. Read the message and click Continue.

4. Click Install. Then read the message and click Continue. The driver is installed on your

Macintosh.

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Installing Printer Drivers

5. Select a paper size and click OK.

6. Click Restart to restart your Macintosh.

Note:

You cannot accurately monitor ink levels when using the AXIS 1440 Print Server on your

Macintosh network.

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AXIS 1440 Product Update

Part No. 17436

Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2000

Revison 1.1

Dated: March 2000

AXIS 1440 Product Update

AXIS 1440

Network Print Server

AXIS 1440 User’s Manual

User’s Manual

Safety Notices

Please read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS 1440.

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 a Caution! or an Important: unless you have taken appropriate measures!

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 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. 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 detailed on the back cover of this manual. 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.

Year 2000 compliance

Axis Communications warrants that the AXIS 1440 with software versions 5.51 or later is Year 2000 compliant.

Axis’ Trademarks

NetPilot, ThinServer.

Other Trademark Acknowledgments

AIX, Apple, CompuServe, DOS, EPSON, EPSON Stylus, EPSON SoundAdvice, EPSON FaxAdvice, Ethernet, EtherTalk, IBM,

Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, LAN Server, LANtastic, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape, Novell NetWare, OS/2, UNIX,

Windows, are registered trademarks of the respective holders.

AXIS 1440 User’s Manual

Part No: 16085

Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 1998

Revision 1.0

Dated: August 1998

AXIS 1440 User’s Manual

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 1440 Network Print Server. This product has been developed to connect your EPSON

®

Stylus COLOR and EPSON Stylus Photo 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 1440 in various network environments. It is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the AXIS 1440. To fully benefit from the manual, you should be familiar with basic networking principles.

This manual is applicable to the AXIS 1440, with software release 5.51 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 that allows easy access and management via any standard Web browser.

ThinServer technology, the core of all Axis products, makes it possible to connect any electronic device to the network, thus providing “access to everything”.

Axis Communications offers six major ThinServer™ product lines, including:

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.

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Network Attached Optical Media 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 - offer network connectivity for re-writable media such as hard disks and Iomega Jaz cartridges, which, via the storage server, can be backed up on DAT tapes. They are only available in Ethernet versions.

Network Camera Servers - provide live images using standard Internet technology, thus enabling access to live cameras via any standard Web browser. These servers offer a perfect solution for remote surveillance over the Internet; their sharp images can bring life to any web site. They support Ethernet as well as PSTN and GSM phone lines.

Network Scan Servers - enable easy distribution of paper-based information across workgroups and the enterprise. By sending the 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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Table of Contents

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Where to Use It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

How to Use It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing and Configuring the Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installation and Setup Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Configuring the Print Server Using AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Configuring the Print Server for TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Performing Additional NetWare Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Adding Print Queues to the AXIS 1440 Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Setting Up Windows Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Setting Up Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT Workstations .

35

Setting Up Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups Workstations 41

Setting Up Macintosh Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Installation Using the Chooser Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Choosing a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setting Up OS/2 Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Installation Using AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Integrating your AXIS 1440 into the OS/2 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Setting Up - UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

LPD/LPR Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

The axinstall installation script . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Printing to an LPR Print Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Section 9 Management and Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using the Internal Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Using SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Using Novell Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Section 10 Updating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Obtaining the New Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Upgrading the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Appendix A The Test Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Appendix B The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Appendix C Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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Section 1: Introduction

Section 1 Introduction

Based on the AXIS ThinServer™ technology, the AXIS 1440 allows you to share your EPSON Stylus

®

COLOR and EPSON Stylus

Photo printers with anyone on your network.

The AXIS 1440 Network Print Server

Supported Printers The AXIS 1440 Print Server supports the following printers:

• EPSON Stylus COLOR 740

• EPSON Stylus COLOR 850

• EPSON Stylus Photo 700

• EPSON Stylus Photo EX.

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Section 1: Introduction

Where to Use It

6

Supported

Environments

The AXIS 1440 is an ideal print server in mixed environments. It can communicate with most major computer systems and network protocols, including:

• Windows

• Windows clients connected to LANtastic networks

• Macintosh

• NetWare

• OS/2

• UNIX (LPR printing only)

• Internet/intranet via any standard Web browser

AXIS 1440 User’s Manual

Section 1: Introduction

Note: ❏ EPSON does not provide OS/2 or UNIX printer drivers for the supported printers. You must obtain these printer drivers from third-party vendors.

How to Use It

Installation and

Integration

The following software is provided on the AXIS Utilities disks 1 and

2. Use the software appropriate for your environment to install and

configure the AXIS 1440. (See Installation and Setup Overview on page

16 for information about which software to use.)

• AXIS NetPilot™ (NetWare)

• AXIS Print Monitor (Windows 95/98 and Windows NT)

• AXIS Print Utility for Windows (Windows 3.1 and WfW)

• AXIS Print Utility for OS/2

• axinstall

Note: ❏ The AXIS 1440 can be installed in the Macintosh environment without any Axis software. However, you need an EPSON network (AT) printer driver to use the print server. You can download printer drivers from EPSON ’s Home Page at http://www.epson.com.

Configuration and

Management

If your network supports TCP/IP, you can use the AXIS 1440’s internal web pages to configure and manage the print server.

AXIS NetPilot is the recommended configuration and management tool for NetWare networks.

See Section 9 - Management and Configuration for more information

on these tools.

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Section 1: Introduction

Features and Benefits

Reliability The AXIS 1440 Print Server provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the AXIS ETRAX chip, which is made up of an integrated

32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers.

Flexibility It supports printing in several operating systems and environments, including NetWare, Windows, OS/2, UNIX, Macintosh and

TCP/IP.

Speed The AXIS ETRAX chip, which is specifically designed for LAN products, provides users with faster transmission than a direct PC-toprinter connection. It has a sustained data transmission of up to

450 Kb per second.

Easy to Install If you have a NetWare network or network supporting

NetBIOS/NetBEUI, you can install and configure the AXIS 1440 in minutes using AXIS NetPilot.

Security You can assign passwords to restrict both login and printer access.

Monitoring The AXIS NetPilot software and the internal AXIS 1440 web pages allow you to continuously monitor printer status.

The AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT displays pop-up messages showing the status of peer-to-peer print jobs.

Futureproof Because you can upgrade AXIS 1440 flash memory over the network, you can take advantage of new print server software as soon as it becomes available. All software upgrades are free of charge.

Pocket-sized The AXIS 1440 is equipped with one high-speed parallel connector that connects directly to the printer´s parallel port.

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Section 1: Introduction

Where to Get Help

EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day. The following tables list the contact information:

Electronic support services

Service

World Wide Web

Access

From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home Page at http://www.epson.com

EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your e-mail address as the password.

EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service at (800) 442-2007. Set your communications software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps.

EPSON Forum on

CompuServe

®

Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson

America Forum. For a free introductory CompuServe membership, call (800) 848-8199 and ask for representative #529.

Automated telephone service

Service

EPSON SoundAdvice

SM

EPSON FaxAdvice™

EPSON Referral Service

Access

For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800) 442-2110.

Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800) 442-2110. You must provide a return fax number to use this service.

For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center, call (800) 442-2110.

To speak to a technical support representative, dial (310) 782-2600

(U.S.) or (905) 709-9475 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM , Pacific Time,

Monday through Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply.

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Section 1: Introduction

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

• Product name

• Product serial number

• Computer configuration

• Description of the problem

You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and manuals from EPSON

Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call

(800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

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Section 2: Product Overview

Section 2 Product Overview

Package Contents

Use the check list below to make sure nothing is missing from your package. Contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable: o AXIS 1440 Network Print Server (part no. AXIS0058-36) o AXIS 1440 Network Print Server User’s Manual and

AXIS 1440 Quick Installation Guide (part no. AXIS14677) o 3.5” AXIS Utilities disks 1 and 2 (part no. AXIS15425). Includes

AXIS NetPilot™, AXIS MIB, AXIS Print Monitor, AXIS Print

Utility for Windows, AXIS Print Utility for OS/2, and axinstall.

o 9 Volt Power Supply (part no. AXIS12919)

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Section 2: Product Overview

AXIS 1440 Connectors

Printer

Connector

Ethernet

10BaseT

Connector

Ethernet Power

Supply Connector

Test Button

Network Indicator

Power Indicator

AXIS 1440 Network Print Server

Network Connector The AXIS 1440 is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet networks. It connects to the network via a twisted pair (10BaseT) cable.

Printer Port The AXIS 1440 has a single high-speed parallel connector that connects to the printer’s parallel port.

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 1440 settings.

• Resetting the AXIS 1440 parameters to factory default values.

See Appendix A - The Test Button for more information.

Network Indicator The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity.

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Power Indicator The power indicator is on while power is on. If it flashes or does not light, there is a problem with the AXIS 1440 or its power supply.

AXIS 1440 User’s Manual

Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server

Section 3 Installing and Configuring the

Print Server

Introduction

This section is divided into five parts:

Hardware Installation explains how to connect the AXIS 1440 to your printer and to the network.

Installation and Setup Overview provides an overview of the installation and setup process.

Software Installation explains how to install the Axis utilities.

Configuring the Print Server Using AXIS NetPilot explains how to set up the AXIS 1440 for your network using AXIS NetPilot, the recommended management and configuration tool for NetWare networks.

Configuring the Print Server for TCP/IP provides instructions for assigning an Internet address to the print server using DHCP,

ARP, RARP, and BOOTP.

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Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server

Hardware Installation

Connecting a Printer to the AXIS 1440

Print Server

Follow the instructions below to connect your EPSON printer to the

AXIS 1440 Print Server.

Caution!

❏ Make sure that the external power supply you’re using has the correct voltage.

1. Turn the printer off.

2. Connect the AXIS 1440 to your printer’s parallel port.

3. Connect the external power supply to the external power supply connector. The power indicator lights and the network indicator start to flash during the power up and self test routines. The AXIS

1440 is ready to use when the network indicator stops flashing and remains off.

Test the Connection: 1. Turn the printer on.

2. Press and release the test button on the AXIS 1440 to print a test page.

If the test page prints successfully, the AXIS 1440 is connected to the printer.

Note: ❏ The test page includes a list of the most important parameters, as well as the firmware version number.

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Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server

Connecting the

AXIS 1440 to an

Ethernet Network

Follow these steps to connect the AXIS 1440 to the network:

1. Turn the printer off and disconnect the AXIS 1440 external power supply.

2. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the print server and write it down. You need this number for network configuration.

3. Connect the AXIS 1440 to the printer’s parallel port.

4. Connect your AXIS 1440 to the network using a twisted pair

(10BaseT) cable.

5. Turn the printer on and connect the external power supply to the

AXIS 1440.

The AXIS 1440 is successfully connected to the network when the network indicator begins to flash.

Now you’re ready to install your server on your network. See

Installation and Setup Overview on page 16 for information about

what to do next.

Note: ❏ Each AXIS 1440 Print Server is pre-configured with a unique node address that is identical to the serial number. You can use the AXIS 1440’s internal web server or AXIS NetPilot to change

the node address. See Section 9 Management and Configuration

for more information.

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Installation and Setup Overview

Now you’re ready to install and configure the AXIS 1440 for your network. The steps you perform depend on your network protocol and the operating systems on your network. The table on the following page provides guidelines specific to different network requirements.

Here is a setup overview:

1. Set up the AXIS 1440 Print Server for your network.

2. Install the AXIS software on server workstations, if setting up a

shared printer. (See Software Installation on page 18 for

installation instructions.)

3. Install the AXIS software on client workstations printing in peerto-peer mode.

4. Configure each workstation’s printer port to use the AXIS 1440

Print Server.

Note: ❏ This setup overview assumes that you’ve already done the following:

• Set up your EPSON printer and installed the printer software on each computer that will print over the network.

• Attached the AXIS 1440 Print Server to your printer and connected it to the network.

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Network

Configurations

See the following table to find your network configuration (operating system and protocol) and determine what to install.

Available Network Configurations

Operating system

Network configuration

Windows

95/98/NT

Windows 3.1**

/ Windows for

Workgroups

Macintosh

IBM OS/2

UNIX

(LPR only)

What you need to install and configure

TCP/IP (LPR)

1. Install AXIS Print Monitor (page 18).

2. Configure your AXIS 1440 for TCP/IP (page 23).

3. Configure workstation ports to use the AXIS 1440 (page 35).

Novell NetWare

1. Install AXIS NetPilot (page 18).

2. Use AXIS NetPilot to configure the AXIS 1440 (page 20 and page 31).

3. Capture the created NetWare queues from client workstations.

NetBIOS/Net-

BEUI peer-to-peer printing

1. Install AXIS NetPilot and use this program to configure the AXIS

1440 for your network (page 20).*

2. Install AXIS Print Monitor (page 18).

3. Configure workstation ports to use the AXIS 1440 (page 35).

1. Install AXIS Print Utility for Windows on all workstations (page 19).

2. Configure workstation ports to print to the AXIS 1440 (page 41).

client-server printing

1. Install AXIS Print Utility for Windows on the server (page 19).

2. Set up the printer for sharing on the server (page 44).

3. Configure the clients’ ports to use the printer (page 45).

Novell NetWare

1. Install AXIS NetPilot (page 18).

2. Use AXIS NetPilot to configure the AXIS 1440 (page 20 and page 31).

3. Capture the created NetWare queues from client workstations.

AppleTalk

NetBIOS/Net-

BEUI

Select the AppleTalk driver for your printer in the Chooser (page 48).

1. Install AXIS Print Utility for OS/2.

2. Use AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 to set up your AXIS printer port (page 51).

3. Create a shared print queue (page 51).

TCP/IP

1. Configure your AXIS 1440 for TCP/IP (page 23).

2. Copy the axinstall script to your hard disk.

3. Create an LPR print queue on your UNIX system.

4. Edit the LPR print queue.

* You don’t need to install NetPilot if you don’t plan to change the print server name.

** Windows 3.1 requires network support software to print to a network printer.

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Software Installation

AXIS Utilities disks 1 and 2 contain the following:

• AXIS NetPilot

• AXIS Print Utility for Windows

• AXIS Print Monitor

• AXIS Print Utility for OS/2

• AXIS MIB (Management Information Base)

• axinstall (UNIX)

Installing software for

Windows 95/98, and

Windows NT

Before you begin this procedure, make sure you’ve installed your

EPSON printer software and closed all applications.

Follow these steps to install the Axis software:

1. With Windows running, insert the AXIS Utilities disk 1 in your diskette drive.

2. Select Run from the Start menu, then type a:\windows\setup

(where a is the letter of your diskette drive). Click OK.

3. Follow the instructions on screen. Choose Custom if you want to install both AXIS NetPilot and AXIS Print Monitor; leave Typical selected if you only want to install AXIS Print Monitor.

4. When you see a message that the software has successfully installed, click Close.

Note: ❏ If the Installing AXIS Printer Ports wizard appears on your screen, close it. Do not try to install your printer this way.

5. Restart your system.

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Installing Software for

Windows 3.1 and

Windows 3.1x

Before you begin this procedure, make sure you’ve installed your

EPSON printer software and closed all applications.

Follow these steps to install the Axis software:

1. With Windows running, insert the AXIS Utilities disk 1 in your diskette drive.

2. Select Run from the Program Manager File menu, then type a:\windows\setup (where a is the letter of your diskette drive).

Click OK.

3. Follow the instructions on screen. Choose Custom if you want to install both AXIS NetPilot and AXIS Print Utility for Windows; leave Typical selected if you only want to install AXIS Print

Utility for Windows.

4. When you see a message that the software has installed successfully, click Close, then restart your system.

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Configuring the Print Server Using AXIS NetPilot

The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard enables you to install and configure the AXIS 1440 for your network quickly and easily. You can use it to configure the print server for multiple network protocols:

NetWare, NetBIOS/NetBEUI, TCP/IP, SNMP, and Apple

EtherTalk. However, you must run it on a Windows workstation (or on an OS/2 workstation in a Win OS/2 window) connected to a

NetWare or NetBIOS/NetBEUI network.

Notes: ❏ If you’re installing and configuring the AXIS 1440 from a

Windows NT workstation, your display should not be set to a generic video driver, such as VGA compatible. Before you start

AXIS NetPilot, make sure your display is set to the exact video driver for your hardware. (Check your computer documentation if you’re unsure of the correct video driver.) If you need to reset your display setting, restart your computer before beginning this procedure.

❏ If you have a network that supports NetBIOS/NetBEUI, you don’t need to use the AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard to perform initial setup unless you want to change the default print

server name. Skip this procedure and go to Section 5 Setting Up

Windows Workstations.

1. Follow the instructions in Software Installation on page 18 to

install the AXIS software on your computer.

2. Double-click the NetPilot icon, which is located in the folder where you installed AXIS NetPilot.

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3. Look in the New AXIS Units Folder for your AXIS 1440. Select it and click the Install icon. Choose the Installation Wizard and click OK. The following screen appears.

The AXIS Installation Wizard main window

The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard guides you through the installation process. You’ll see the following options:

Environments You can chose the networking environments for which you want to configure the AXIS 1440: NetWare, TCP/IP, Windows, OS/2, or

Macintosh. If you have several platforms on your network, you can enable all of them.

NetWare NDS You can place NetWare print queues on a specific bindery server or into an NDS tree.

Print Queues The AXIS 1440 uses the print server name followed by the printer port as the default print queue and print server port names. You can use the Installation Wizard to change the default names.

Environment

NetWare

Windows & OS/2

AppleTalk

Default Names

AXIS1A0003_LPT1_Q

AX1A0003.LP1

AXIS1A0003_LPT1

Default Print Queue Names and Print Server Port Names

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The Internet Address During installation, you choose whether the AXIS 1440 uses DHCP,

ARP, RARP, or BOOTP to set its network address. You can also set

the Internet address manually. See Configuring the Print Server for

TCP/IP on page 23 for more information about these options.

Test Page The final user prompt in the Installation Wizard lets you print a test page through NetWare. This page displays the names of the NetWare servers to which the AXIS 1440 is connected and shows the status of each connection.

You can use AXIS NetPilot to change your settings at any time to meet your network printing requirements.

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Configuring the Print Server for TCP/IP

Before the AXIS 1440 can communicate on a TCP/IP network, you must assign it an Internet (IP) address.

Methods for downloading the

Internet Address

You can use DHCP, ARP, RARP or BOOTP to set the Internet address. All methods are enabled. If you want to disable any of these methods, you can do so when installing the AXIS 1440 using the

AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard. (See Configuring the Print Server

Using AXIS NetPilot on page 20.)

You can also set the Internet address manually using the AXIS

NetPilot Installation Wizard.

The following list describes these methods:

DHCP

ARP

RARP

Available in Windows NT and UNIX systems, DHCP provides automatic but temporary assignment of Internet addresses from a central pool. DHCP causes the host computer to automatically allocate and download an unused Internet address to the requesting print server. It also provides validation data that defines how long the

Internet address will remain valid. To benefit fully from this method, the AXIS 1440 also supports the WINS host name resolution protocol, which is available in Windows NT networks.

Available in UNIX, Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT,

ARP is an easy method to download Internet addresses to individual print servers. It is not appropriate to use this method over routers.

Available in UNIX, RARP automatically downloads the Internet address to each device. It requires an RARP daemon on your system, and only operates within a single network segment. A request made to an active RARP daemon initiates a search of the Ethernet Address

Table for an entry matching the print server’s Ethernet address. If a matching entry is found, the daemon downloads the Internet address to the print server.

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BOOTP Available in UNIX and similar to RARP (although it can operate on the entire network) BOOTP requires a BOOTP daemon on your system. A request made to an active BOOTP daemon initiates a search of the Boot Table for an entry matching the print server’s Ethernet address. If a matching entry is found, the daemon then downloads the

Internet address to the print server.

Before you start

System privileges

Ethernet address

Internet address

You need root privileges on your UNIX system, or administrator privileges on a Windows NT server.

You need to know the Ethernet address of your AXIS 1440 to perform the installation. The Ethernet address is based on the serial number of your AXIS 1440. For example, an AXIS 1440 with a serial number of

00408C100086 has a corresponding Ethernet address of 00 40 8C 10

00 86. Your print server’s serial number is located on the bottom of the unit.

Unless you are downloading the Internet address using DHCP, you must obtain an unused Internet address from your network administrator.

Important: ❏ DO NOT use the Internet address presented in the examples in this section when installing your AXIS 1440. Always consult your network administrator before assigning an Internet address.

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Assigning a

Host Name to the

Internet Address

If you are using host names, you can map a unique host name to the acquired Internet address. Refer to your system manuals or to your network administrator for instructions on how name mapping is performed on your system.

The AXIS 1440 supports WINS (Windows Internet Name Service), which is recommended when you are using DHCP in a Windows NT network to set the Internet address.

Note: ❏ If a host name has not been mapped to the Internet address, you can still download the Internet address to your AXIS 1440 using the steps described in Using DHCP in Windows below. Just replace the host name entries with the Internet address wherever necessary.

Using DHCP in

Windows

Follow these steps to use DHCP to download the Internet address:

1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP daemon. The entries included in this scope should contain the following parameters:

• range of Internet addresses

• subnet mask

• default router Internet address

• WINS server Internet address(es)

• lease duration

2. Activate the scope.

The AXIS 1440 automatically downloads the DHCP parameters.

If you intend to use WINS, at least one WINS server Internet address must be included in the DHCP scope. Immediately after the Internet address is received, the AXIS 1440 registers its host name and Internet address on the WINS server.

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The AXIS 1440 can automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server. Just add the name of the config file and the

TFTP server’s Internet address to your DHCP scope. The config file is downloaded immediately after the AXIS 1440 receives its Internet address.

Note: ❏ You don’t have to restart the AXIS 1440 to download the Internet address.

Using ARP in

Windows 95/98 and

Windows NT

If you’re running Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT, you can use ARP to set the Internet address.

Follow these steps:

1. Start a DOS window.

2. Type the following commands: arp -s <Internet address> <Ethernet address> ping <Internet address> arp -d <Internet address>

Example: arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86 ping 192.168.3.191

arp -d 192.168.3.191

The host returns a message similar to the following:

Reply from

192.168.3.191...

. This indicates that the address has been set and communication is established.

Notes: ❏ When using the Windows 95 implementation of ARP, you must first ping an existing unit on your network before setting the

Internet address of your AXIS 1440. (Use arp-a to verify that you have an empty ARP table first.)

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Using ARP in UNIX

❏ When you execute the ping command for the first time, you will experience a significantly longer response time than usual.

❏ It’s best to use the arp -d

command so that the Internet to

Ethernet address information is stored as a dynamic parameter in the host’s cache memory. If you don’t use arp-d, mapping is static and permanently installed on the host.

You can also use ARP to download the Internet address in a UNIX environment.

Type the following commands: arp -s <host name> <Ethernet address> temp ping <host name>

Example arp -s npsname 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp ping npsname

The host returns a message similar to the following: npsname is alive

. This indicates that the address has been set and communication is established.

Notes: ❏ The ARP command can vary between different UNIX systems.

Some BSD type systems expect the host name and the node address in reverse order. Also, IBM AIX systems require the additional argument ether

. For example: arp -s ether npsname 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp

❏ When you execute the ping command for the first time, you may experience a significantly longer response time than usual.

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Using RARP in UNIX Follow these steps to set the Internet address using RARP:

1. Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is typically performed using the command

/etc/ethers:

<Ethernet address> <host name>

Example

00:40:8c:10:00:86 npsname

2. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases, as required by your system.

3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically performed using the command rarpd -a

4. Restart the AXIS 1440 to download the Internet address.

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Using BOOTP in UNIX Follow these steps to set the Internet address using BOOTP:

1. Append the following entry to your boot table. This is typically performed by editing the file:

/etc/bootptab

<host name>:ht=<hardware type>:vm=<vendor magic>:\

:ha=<hardware address>:ip=<Internet address>:\

:sm=<subnet mask>:gw=<gateway field>

Example: npsname:ht=ether:vm=rfc1048:\

:ha=00408c100086:ip=192.168.3.191:\

:sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.168.1.1

Notes: ❏ Enter the ht

and vm

fields exactly as shown.

❏ The ha

field is the Ethernet address and the ip

field is the Internet address of your AXIS 1440.

❏ The gw

and sm

fields correspond to the default router address and subnet mask (

DEF_ROUT

and

NET_MASK

).

2. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases as required by your system.

3. If it is not already running, start the BOOTP daemon. This is typically performed using the bootpd command.

4. Restart the AXIS 1440 to download the Internet address, default router address and subnet mask.

The AXIS 1440 can automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server. Just add the name of the config file and the

Internet address of the TFTP server to your boot table. The config file is downloaded immediately after the AXIS 1440 receives its Internet address.

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Section 4 Performing Additional

NetWare Setup

This chapter describes how to use AXIS NetPilot to add print queues to the AXIS 1440.

For information on how to use AXIS NetPilot to perform other

configuration tasks, see Using AXIS NetPilot on page 63.

If you plan to use the AXIS 1440 in a multiprotocol environment, you need to set it up in each environment in your network. See the relevant sections in this manual:

Section 5 Setting Up Windows Workstations on page 35

Section 6 Setting Up Macintosh Computers on page 47

Section 7 Setting Up OS/2 Workstations on page 49

Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX on page 53

Adding Print Queues to the AXIS 1440 Print Server

You can use AXIS NetPilot to add print queues to your AXIS 1440 in both Print Server Mode and Remote Printer Mode. In Print Server

Mode, which is recommended for medium to large networks, the

AXIS 1440 emulates a workstation running PSERVER. In Remote

Printer Mode, recommended for small networks where the number of

NetWare user licenses may be limited, the AXIS 1440 emulates a workstation running RPRINTER or NPRINTER. See your NetWare documentation for more information about Printer Server Mode and

Remote Printer Mode.

Note: ❏ You must have performed basic installation and configuration of the AXIS 1440 Print Server before you begin this procedure. See

Configuring the Print Server Using AXIS NetPilot on page 20.

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Network

Environments

Window

You use Axis NetPilot’s NetWare Network Environments window to connect additional print queues to your AXIS 1440 as well as create new queues.

Follow these steps to access the Network Environments window:

1. Select the desired Network Print Server from the Network Print

Server folder.

2. Choose Network from the Setup menu, or click the Network icon on the toolbar.

3. Log on to your NetWare file server, if necessary.

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Network Environments window

The AXIS 1440 Print Server periodically updates its configuration by searching the NDS tree or, in the case of NetWare 3.x, the network file servers.

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Connecting

Print Queues

Follow these steps to connect a print queue to the print server port:

1. In the Network Environments window, select the print server port to which you want to connect.

2. Click the Connect... button. The Connect NetWare Print

Queues window appears.

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Connect NetWare Print Queues window

3. Select the location of the print queue from the Resources box.

4. Select an existing NetWare print queue for connection to the server port, or create a new print queue by clicking Create

Queue... If you are connecting an existing queue, skip to step 7. If you’re creating a new queue, continue with step 5.

5. Type the queue name in the Create Queue dialog window. (If you want to create a queue in an NDS tree, you must also type the name of the volume where the queue will be stored.) Click OK.

6. Select the newly created queue from the queue list.

7. Select Print Server Mode or Remote Printer Mode. If you selected

Print Server Mode, skip to step 10. If you selected Remote Printer

Mode, continue with step 8.

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8. Select an appropriate NetWare Print Server name by using the

Browse... button. Note that you cannot type or edit the name manually.

9. If you want to define a remote printer number slot manually, check the Manual box and type the desired number in the box.

10. Click OK to return to the Network Environments window.

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Section 5 Setting Up Windows

Workstations

This section describes how to use the AXIS print utilities for printing in the Windows environment.

If you plan to use the AXIS 1440 in a multiprotocol environment, you need to set it up in each environment in your network. See the relevant sections in this manual:

Section 4 Performing Additional NetWare Setup on page 31

Section 6 Setting Up Macintosh Computers on page 47

Section 7 Setting Up OS/2 Workstations on page 49

Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX on page 53

Setting Up Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT

Workstations

If you have a network supporting the NetBIOS/NetBEUI or TCP/IP

(LPR) protocols, use AXIS Print Monitor to configure AXIS 1440 printer ports on Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT workstations for peer-to-peer or client-server printing.

Install the utility on each workstation performing peer-to-peer printing, and on server workstations in a client-server environment.

(See Software Installation on page 18 for instructions.) AXIS Print

Monitor allows users to access any shared network printer as if it were connected directly to their workstations. It also allows users to enable pop-up messages notifying them of error conditions.

You can use AXIS NetPilot or the internal web server to change the

print server’s default name or other default parameters. See Section 9

Management and Configuration on page 57.

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Notes: ❏ You can use AXIS Print Monitor to print from DOS on a

Windows NT workstation. You can also use it to print from DOS on a Windows 95 or 98 workstation, if the workstation is configured as a client in client-server mode. If you want to print from DOS on a Windows 95 or 98 workstation in peer-to-peer

mode, use AXIS Print Utility for Windows. See Setting Up

Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups Workstations on page

41 for more information about AXIS Print Utility for Windows.

❏ If using client-server printing, do not enable pop-up messages on the server, as these notifications must be acknowledged before printing can continue.

Using the

AXIS Print Monitor with Windows 95/98

Follow the procedure appropriate to your network protocol to install

Axis printer ports on a Windows 95 or Windows 98 workstation:

NetBIOS/NetBEUI 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.

2. Right-click your EPSON printer icon and click Properties.

3. Click the Details tab.

4. Select the AXIS printer port from the ports list and click OK. The port name appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 1440 serial number, (for example

AX560B35).

5. Click Port Settings. If you want error condition pop-up messages to be displayed, check the Show printer error condition pop-up messages box and specify the frequency at which messages will be re-displayed in the Printer Error Condition Pop-up Timeout option.

6. Click OK to close the Port Configuration dialog box, then click

OK to save your settings and close your printer’s Properties screen.

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TCP/IP (LPR) 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.

2. Right-click your EPSON printer icon and click Properties.

3. Click the Details tab.

4. Click Add Port.

5. Click Other and select AXIS Port from the list. Click OK.

6. Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your network protocol and click OK.

7. Enter the IP address (or the host name) of your print server. Then type LPT1 as the printer name and click OK.

8. Click Port Settings. If you want error condition pop-up messages to be displayed, check the Show printer error condition pop-up messages box and specify the frequency at which messages will be re-displayed in the Printer Error Condition Pop-up Timeout option.

9. Click OK to close the Port Configuration dialog box, then click

OK to save your settings and close the Properties screen.

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Using a shared printer from a

Windows 95/98 client

Follow these steps if you are using a shared printer from a

Windows 95 or Windows 98 client:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.

2. Click Add Printer.

3. Select Network Printer, then click Next.

4. Enter the full path for the network printer (for example, //<host name>/<printer name>), or click Browse to locate the workstation sharing the printer and select the printer.

5. Click Next, then click Finish.

Note: File and printer sharing must be enabled on the workstation sharing the printer.

Using the

AXIS Print Monitor with

Windows NT 4.0

Follow the procedure appropriate to your network protocol to install

Axis printer ports from a Windows NT 4.0 workstation:

NetBIOS/NetBEUI 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.

2. Right-click your EPSON printer icon and click Properties.

3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port.

4. Select AXIS Port from the list, and click New Port...

5. Select NetBIOS/NetBEUI as your protocol and click OK.

6. Select the AXIS printer port from the ports list and click OK. The port name appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of the AXIS 1440 serial number, (for example

AX560B35). Click Close.

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7. Click Configure Port... If you want error condition pop-up messages to be displayed, check the Show printer error condition pop-up messages box and specify the frequency at which messages will re-display in the Printer Error Condition Pop-up Timeout option.

8. Click OK to close the Port Configuration dialog box, then click

OK to save your settings and close the Properties screen.

TCP/IP (LPR) Before you configure workstation ports in the TCP/IP environment,

configure the AXIS 1440 for TCP/IP, as described in Configuring the

Print Server for TCP/IP on page 23.

1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.

2. Right-click your EPSON printer icon and click Properties.

3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port.

4. Select AXIS Port from the list and click New Port...

5. Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your network protocol and click OK.

6. Enter the IP address or host name for your print server, then enter

LPT1 as the printer name. Click OK, then click Close.

7. Click Configure Port... If you want error condition pop-up messages to be displayed, check the Show printer error condition pop-up messages box and specify the frequency at which messages will re-display in the Printer Error Condition Pop-up Timeout option.

8. Click OK to close the Port Configuration dialog box, then click

OK to save your settings and close the Properties screen.

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Using the Microsoft

LPD Monitor with

Windows NT 4.0

This section describes how to use the built-in Microsoft

®

LPD

Monitor to set up a Windows NT 4.0 server for LPR printing over the

TCP/IP protocol.

Before You Begin

Preparing for

LPR/LPD printing

Before you begin this procedure, configure the AXIS 1440 for

TCP/IP, as described in Configuring the Print Server for TCP/IP on page 23.

Follow these steps to prepare for LPR/LPD printing:

1. Open the Control Panel and click the Network icon to verify that

TCP/IP printing appears in the list of installed components. If

TCP/IP is already installed, skip to Installing a printer below.

2. Select Protocols and add TCP/IP Protocol.

3. Select Services and add Microsoft TCP/IP Printing.

Installing a printer Follow these steps to install a printer for LPD printing:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers.

2. Right-click your EPSON printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Ports tab, then select Add Port.

4. Select LPR Port and click New Port.

5. In Add LPR compatible printer, enter the name or Internet address of the AXIS 1440 as the print server to provide LPD.

6. Enter ’LPT1’ as the name of the printer or print queue on that server.

7. Click the Sharing tab, then select Shared to share the printer over the network.

8. Enter the name you want to use for the shared printer.

9. Click the Security tab to select security settings on the printer.

10. Click OK to save your settings.

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Setting Up Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups

Workstations

About

AXIS Print Utility for Windows

Use AXIS Print Utility for Windows to configure printer ports on

Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups.

Before you begin these procedures, install this utility on each workstation performing peer-to-peer printing, or on server

workstations in a client-server printing environment. See Software

Installation on page 18 for instructions.

AXIS Print Utility for Windows does the following:

• Configures workstation printer ports to use the AXIS 1440.

• Captures and monitors print jobs directed to the AXIS 1440 port, and notifies you of problems. Print jobs are directed through a spool directory either at your local hard disk (peer-to-peer mode), or at the file server (client-server mode).

For more information about AXIS Print Utility for Windows, see the on-line help.

Notes: ❏ Microsoft Network protocols (NetBIOS/NetBEUI) must be running when using AXIS Print Utility for Windows.

❏ You can use AXIS NetPilot or the internal web pages to change the default name or default parameters of the AXIS 1440. See

Section 9 - Management and Configuration for more information

about these tools.

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Peer-to-Peer vs.

Client-Server Printing

Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 users printing to a network printer in peer-to-peer mode need to install the AXIS Print

Utility for Windows software on their workstations. Users can then add the network printer to their systems and use the printer as if it were connected directly to their workstations.

Peer-to-peer printing has the following advantages:

• You can monitor the printer status at all times and be notified when a print job is complete.

• You don’t have to rely on a server.

Client-server printing requires that only one user install the AXIS

Print Utility for Windows software on his workstation. This user then adds the printer to his or her workstation (the server) and shares the printer with other users on the network. Client workstations use

Windows Print Manager to connect to the printer.

Client-server mode provides a way of maintaining queue ordering and job priority. It has the following disadvantages:

• You cannot receive printer status or print job notification.

• The workstation set up as the server must be available at all times.

It must also have the capacity to handle the print jobs that pass through it.

Notes: ❏ Client workstations in a client-server environment can still choose to install AXIS Print Utility for Windows and print directly to the network printer in peer-to-peer mode.

❏ The server workstation should be running Windows for

Workgroups.

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Windows 3.1

You must have network software, such as IBM LAN Server or LAN

Manager Workstation, installed before you can print to a network printer from a Windows 3.1 workstation. If this software is already installed, proceed as described in Windows for Workgroups below.

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Windows for

Workgroups

Peer-to-Peer Printing Follow these steps to configure the printer port on your workstation to use the AXIS 1440 for peer-to-peer printing:

1. Double-click the AXIS Utilities icon in Program Manager, then double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon to start the program.

2. In the Port menu, click Add.

3. In the NPS Port list, select the AXIS 1440 port to be installed.

The port name appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of your print server serial number

(for example, AX100086.LP1).

4. Click on the port name in the NPS Port field to highlight it. The port name should appear in the Windows Port field. Make a note of the Windows port name, as you will need this later.

Note: If the port name doesn’t appear in the Windows Port field, make sure the name is highlighted in the NPS Port field. If necessary, click on the port name in the NPS Port field again to highlight it.

5. Type any desired comment in the Description field.Then click

OK to install the Windows port.

6. In the Port menu, click Connect...

7. Select your EPSON printer driver from the list of Installed

Printers, then click Connect...

8. Select the Windows port name from step 4 above (this name can be found at the bottom of the Ports list).

9. Click OK to close the Connect dialog box, and Close to save your settings and close the Printers dialog box.

Your printer port configuration is complete, and you can now print through the AXIS 1440 Print Server.

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Note: ❏ It’s a good idea to copy the AXIS Print Utility for Windows icon into your Startup folder, since it must be running whenever you use the AXIS 1440 for peer-to-peer printing.

Client-Server Printing:

Server Setup

Note:

.

Follow these steps to set up a Windows for Workgroups workstation as a server:

1. Choose a workstation that you want to use as a 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. (Open

Network Setup, click Sharing..., then check the ‘I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s)’ box.)

3. Install AXIS Print Utility for Windows on the server.

4. Configure the server’s printer port to use the AXIS 1440. (Follow

the instructions under Peer-to-Peer Printing on page 43.)

5. Open Print Manager and select your EPSON printer.

Print Manager must be enabled for your EPSON printer before you can share the printer. If necessary, open the Printers group in the Control Panel, select your printer, and check the Use Print

Manager box.

6. In the Printer menu, select Share Printer As...

7. Type a printer name in the Share As field (this is the printer name seen by the clients).

8. Check the Re-share at Startup box, then click OK.

Server setup is now complete. Now you’re ready to set up the client workstations.

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Note: ❏ It’s a good idea to copy the AXIS Print Utility for Windows icon into the server’s Startup folder. Both AXIS Print Utility for

Windows and Print Manager must be running whenever clients access the server for client-server printing.

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Client-Server Printing:

Client Setup

Follow these steps to set up a Windows for Workgroups workstation as a client:

1. In the Control Panel, select Printers.

2. Select your EPSON printer from the list of Installed Printers, then click Connect...

3. Select Network...

4. In the Device Name list, select a local port to redirect to your network printer.

5. In the Show Shared Printers on list, select the server from Server

Setup above.

6. In the Shared Printers list, select the printer you want to use and click OK.

7. Click OK again, then click Close.

8. Exit the Control Panel.

Client setup is complete. The client workstation is ready to print through the AXIS 1440.

Windows Clients using LANtastic

Windows workstations on a LANtastic network can also use the AXIS

1440 Print Server for peer-to-peer printing. Follow the instructions for your workstation’s operating system to set it up.

Note: ❏ Make sure that your LANtastic client is running the desired printing protocols.

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Apple

Section 6 Setting Up Macintosh

Computers

This section explains how to set up your AXIS 1440 for printing in the

AppleTalk environment.

If you plan to use your AXIS 1440 in a multiprotocol environment, you need to set it up in each environment on your network. See the relevant sections in this manual:

Section 4 Performing Additional NetWare Setup on page 31

Section 5 Setting Up Windows Workstations on page 35

Section 7 Setting Up OS/2 Workstations on page 49

Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX on page 53

Installation Using the Chooser Window

Basic Configuration Use the Chooser to set up your Macintosh to use the AXIS 1440 Print

Server.

You can change the default name of your AXIS 1440 or any default parameters by editing the config file. You need FTP support, such as

Mac TCP, Fetch, or Anarchio, to access the config file.

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EtherTalk

Section 6: Setting Up Macintosh Computers

Choosing a Printer

Selecting a Printer Before you can choose your printer, the network (AT) version of your

EPSON printer driver must be installed on your Macintosh computer.

You can download your printer driver from EPSON’s Home Page at http://www.epson.com.

Follow the steps below to choose a printer:

1. Open the Chooser window and click your EPSON printer’s icon.

(If two printer driver versions have been installed, select the icon whose name ends with the (AT) suffix.)

2. If your network has more than one zone, click the zone you want.

(If your network has no zones, this box doesn’t appear.)

3. The default AXIS 1440 printer name appears in the right-hand frame. The printer name is shown as: AXIS<nnnnnn>_<port>, where <nnnnnn> is the last six digits of the AXIS 1440 serial number, and <port> is LPT1. For example: AXIS100086_LPT1.

4. Click the printer name. (By doing so, you see if the AXIS 1440 is correctly connected to the printer.)

5. Use the radio buttons to enable or disable background printing.

6. Close the Chooser.

Repeat this procedure for each Macintosh on the network using the

AXIS 1440. To make sure that the printer is set up correctly, print a test page from each Macintosh.

Printer Status You can use EPSON StatusMonitor to view printer status.

Follow these steps:

1. Choose Print or Page Setup from the File Menu. The printer settings dialog is displayed.

2. Click Utility ...

3. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon.

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Section 7 Setting Up OS/2 Workstations

This section explains how to set up a server workstation to create and share AXIS 1440 print queues in an OS/2 environment.

If you plan to use your AXIS 1440 in a multiprotocol environment, you need to set it up in each environment on your network. See the relevant sections in this manual.

Section 4 Performing Additional NetWare Setup on page 31

Section 5 Setting Up Windows Workstations on page 35

Section 6 Setting Up Macintosh Computers on page 47

Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX on page 53

Note: ❏ Since EPSON does not provide OS/2 printer drivers with the supported printers, you must obtain these drivers from third-party vendors.

Installation Using AXIS Print Utility for OS/2

Use the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 to configure the AXIS 1440 printer port on your OS/2 workstation.

Install this utility on server workstations when printing in client-server mode. (You don’t have to install it on client workstations.) You’ll find the installation program for AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 in the os2\instal l directory in the AXIS Utilities disk 1.

You can use the internal web server or AXIS NetPilot in a Win OS/2 window to change the default parameters of the AXIS 1440.

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About AXIS Print

Utility for OS/2

AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 does the following:

• Installs and maintains the AXIS 1440 printer port as an OS/2 printer port.

• Captures and monitors print jobs directed to the AXIS 1440 port, and notifies you of problems. Print jobs may be directed through a spool directory either at your local hard disk, or at the file server.

Note: ❏ The NetBEUI protocol must be active. If not, use MPTS/LAPS

(LAN Server) to activate it.

Install the AXIS 1440 1. With AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 running, click Install to install your AXIS 1440. The print server appears in the list as

<name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by the last six digits of your print server number (for example, AX100086.LP1). You can use AXIS NetPilot to change this default name.

2. Select the port that you want to install, then click Install.

Repeat this procedure for each server using the AXIS 1440.

Note: ❏ AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 must be running on the server whenever clients print to the AXIS 1440.

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Integrating your AXIS 1440 into the OS/2 Environment

Create a Print Queue

(OS/2 version 1.x)

1. Double-click the Print Manager icon, click Setup and select

Printers...

2. Click Add to create a new printer definition, then type a name for your printer in the Name field.

3. Select \PIPE\<name>.LP1 from the Device list, then select your

EPSON printer.

4. Click Add, then click OK.

5. Click Setup, then select Queues...

6. Click Add to create a print queue, then type a name for the queue in the Name field.

7. Click Add, then click OK to confirm the queue definition.

Create a Print Queue

(OS/2 version 2.x

and OS/2 Warp)

1. Double-click the Templates folder, then drag the Printer icon out to the Workplace Shell (or into a folder) while pressing the right mouse button.

2. Type a name for the printer in the Name field.

3. Select \PIPE\<name>.LP1 from the Port list, then select your

EPSON printer from the Standard Printer list.

4. Click OK to confirm the printer definition.

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Share the Print

Queue

Before other computers can access the print queue, you must configure it as a shared resource. Open an OS/2 window and enter the following command:

NET SHARE <queue_name> /PRINT where <queue_name> is the name of the queue created in the procedure above.

To share a printer resource when using OS/2 Warp with IBM Peer service, follow the steps below:

1. Click the right mouse button on the printer object.

2. Select Share, then Start sharing. In the dialog box, enter a

Description.

3. Select the check-box Start sharing at LAN workstation startup.

4. Click OK.

To share a printer resource when using LAN server 4.0, follow the steps below:

1. Open LAN Server Administration.

2. Open your domain, then open Resource Definition.

3. Drag and drop a printer from the template.

4. Enter the Alias name, then select a Server name and the previously created Spooler Queue Name.

5. Click OK.

The print queue is now available to other users as a shared resource.

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Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX

The AXIS 1440 supports LPR/LPD printing in several UNIX environments. This section describes how to create LPR print queues using the axinstall installation script and how to print to an LPR print queue.

If you plan to use the AXIS 1440 in a multiprotocol environment, you need to set it up for each environment in your network. See the relevant sections in this manual.

Section 4 Performing Additional NetWare Setup on page 31

Section 5 Setting Up Windows Workstations on page 35

Section 6 Setting Up Macintosh Computers on page 47

Section 7 Setting Up OS/2 Workstations on page 49

Notes: ❏ You must assign an Internet (IP) address to the AXIS 1440 before

beginning these procedures. See Configuring the Print Server for

TCP/IP on page 23.

❏ EPSON does not provide UNIX printer drivers for the supported printers. You must obtain these printer drivers from third-party vendors.

❏ The examples provided throughout this section are specific to a

BSD (Berkeley UNIX) system. System responses and print filenames on other UNIX systems may be different. See your

UNIX documentation for more detailed information.

❏ Some System V versions do not support LPD.

❏ If you need more information about axinstall, visit the EPSON

Home Page at http://www.epson.com.

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LPD/LPR Printing

The Line Printer Daemon, a protocol for transferring print jobs between hosts, is a convenient method for printing on UNIX systems.

You can also install the AXIS 1440 as a remote queue in System V, or you can add it as a remote printer on BSD systems by editing the rm and rp parameters in the /etc/printcap file.

The axinstall installation script

The axinstall script installs LPR print queues on your UNIX system.

You can use the interrupt keys to stop axinstall at any time, and an installation log will be saved to a file.

Setup Overview To use the axinstall script to set up your UNIX system, you must complete the following steps:

• Download the axinstall script from EPSON ’s Home Page at http://www.epson.com/, or

Copy the script from Axis Utilities disk 1 to your hard drive.

• Create an LPR print queue on your UNIX system using axinstall.

• Use your host’s text editor to edit the UNIX print queue description in the printcap file.

Creating an LPR Print

Queue

Follow these steps to create an LPR print queue on your UNIX system:

1. Enter sh axinstall on the command line to start axinstall.

2. Press Enter when the program asks if you want to continue. The program then identifies your host UNIX system and asks you to verify that the information is correct. If OK, press Enter.

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Note:

3. Press Enter to choose LPD printing as your print method.

The AXIS 1440 does not support PROS or FTP printing.

4. Enter an IP address or host name (for example,

171.16.115.149

), then press Enter.

5. Press Enter to accept the default logical printer number.

6. Press Enter to accept the default printer name, or enter a printer name. The default printer name is made up of the IP address or host name, plus the suffix _pr (for example, 171.16.115.149_pr).

7. Press Enter to accept the default spool directory path, or enter the path (for example, /var/spool/lpd/<internet address of host name>_pr).

8. Press Enter to accept the default log file path, or enter the path

(for example, /var/spool/lpd/171.16.115.149_pr/log)

9. Press Enter to accept the default path to the printcap file,

(/etc/printcap) or enter the path.

axinstall displays a printer setup summary and asks if you want to install this printer.

10. Press Enter.

axinstall checks the setup to make sure there are no conflicts, then confirms installation of the printer.

11. When axinstall asks whether you want a test printout, type n

(no) and then press Enter.

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Editing the Print

Queue Description

Now you need to edit the print queue description in the printcap file to define the rp parameter as lpt1.

Follow the procedure below to edit the printcap file:

1. Use your text editor to open the printcap file.

Example: vi /etc/printcap

2. Go to the last entry in the file. This entry defines the print queue created using axinstall.

Note: The printer name appears as a string in the margin.

3. Change the rp (remote port) parameter to lpt1.

Example:

171.16.115.149_pr

Network printer on Print server 171.16.115.149:\

:lp=:\

:sd=/var/spool/lpd/171.16.115.149_pr:\

:lf=/var/spool/lpd/171.16.115.149_pr/log:

:rm=171.16.115.149:\

:rp=lpt1:

4. Save the file and exit.

Printing to an LPR Print Queue

Type the following to print to the LPR print queue: lpr -P <printer name> <print filename>

Example: lpr -P 171.16.115.149_pr printjob1

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Section 9 Management and

Configuration

The config file in the print server’s memory contains all parameters determining the print server’s functionality. This section describes several ways to change the parameters.

See Appendix B - The Parameter List for a complete list of AXIS 1440

parameters.

Configuration methods

The configuration methods covered in this section include the following:

Using the Internal Web Pages on page 59

Using AXIS NetPilot on page 63

Using FTP on page 69

Using SNMP on page 70

Using Novell Utilities on page 72

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Configuration

Overview

The table below displays which methods to use in supported network environments.

Operating System

Protocols

Configuration/Management methods

IPX/SPX (NetWare) AXIS NetPilot, Novell Utilities

TCP/IP

(Windows 95/98/NT)

Web Browser, FTP, SNMP

Web Browser, FTP, SNMP TCP/IP

(Windows 3.1/WfW)

NetBIOS/NetBEUI

(Windows 95/98/NT)

AXIS NetPilot

NetBIOS/NetBEUI

(Windows 3.1/WfW)

NetBIOS/NetBEUI

(OS/2)

AXIS NetPilot

AXIS NetPilot

Apple EtherTalk

Mac-FTP or HTTP, AXIS NetPilot via a PC platform within the same network.

Note: You can’t use EPSON Status Monitor 2 with the AXIS 1440 Print

Server on your Windows system. Instead, use one of the monitoring tools described in this chapter.

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Using the Internal Web Pages

The AXIS 1440 Print Server has web pages stored in its memory, which you can access using any standard web browser. If your network supports TCP/IP, you can use these internal web pages to configure, manage, view printer status, and obtain other useful information about the AXIS 1440.

Note: ❏ Before you can use the AXIS 1440 on a TCP/IP network, you

must first assign it a valid Internet address. See Configuring the

Print Server for TCP/IP on page 23.

Accessing the Web

Pages

Follow these steps to access the internal AXIS 1440 Home Page. (The browser used in the following example is Netscape Communicator 4.3.)

1. Start your Web browser.

2. From the File menu, select Open Page... The Open Page dialog box appears.

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3. Type the host name or the Internet address assigned to your print server in the Open Page dialog box. The internal AXIS 1440

Home Page appears.

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Services The Home Page includes the following links:

• Configuration

• Management

• Status

• Account

• Printer

• Help

You can also access the EPSON Home Page and the Axis Home Page on the Internet.

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A summary of the services available from the AXIS 1440 Home Page follows:

Click the Configuration link to do the following:

• Change configuration parameters, including the node address and root password. You’ll find a complete list of these parameters in

Appendix B - The Parameter List.

• Enable or disable available networking protocols, or modify their operation.

Note: ❏ When you click either Management or Configuration for the first time, you are asked to provide a user name and password. By default these are set to root

and pass

, respectively.

Caution!

❏ Make sure you consult the network administrator before you make any changes to the network configuration.

You can reset parameter settings to the factory default values from the

Management page. You can also view basic information about the

AXIS 1440, such as the current software version, Ethernet address, serial number, base URL address, and enabled networking protocols.

Click the Status link to view detailed status of the connected printer ports (for example, number of bytes printed for each print job).

The Account page displays an historical record of print jobs that includes the user, protocol, file size, elapsed time and off-line time.

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Click the Printer link to view information about the printer connected to the AXIS 1440, including printer name, printer model, paper size and quantity, and ink levels.

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The AXIS 1440 Printer Information page

Click the Help link to view a brief description of activities you can perform on the internal AXIS 1440 web pages.

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Using AXIS NetPilot

AXIS NetPilot is the recommended configuration and management tool for NetWare networks.

AXIS NetPilot lets you:

• Change the AXIS 1440 parameter values.

• Modify network environments.

• Monitor printers.

• View detailed information about the connected printer.

• Create logical groups of print servers and printers to simplify administration.

• Upgrade the AXIS 1440 with the latest available software.

Starting

AXIS NetPilot

Start AXIS NetPilot by clicking the NetPilot icon. (You’ll find it in the folder where you installed AXIS NetPilot on your host computer.)

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Changing the

Parameter Values

AXIS NetPilot provides two tools to change parameter values:

• Properties screen Use the Properties screen if you have little experience editing configuration files and need a user-friendly interface.

• Parameter List Editor Use this fast and effective tool if you have considerable experience editing configuration files.

Properties Screen The Properties screen provides an easy way to inspect and change the

AXIS 1440 parameters. It contains a series of tabs for different network environments.

Follow these steps to use the Properties screen to change parameter values:

1. Select the AXIS 1440 from the Network Print Servers folder.

2. Click the Properties button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar, or choose Properties from the Setup menu.

3. Select the tab for your environment and change any values.

4. Click Apply to save the changes to the print server. (If you click

OK, the changes are also saved, but the Properties screen closes.)

Parameter

List Editor

The Parameter List Editor is a simple word processor that lets you:

• Edit the AXIS 1440 config file.

• Save a customized config file on your hard disk.

• Configure several network print servers simultaneously.

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Follow these steps to use the Parameter List Editor to change parameter values:

1. Choose Edit Parameter List from the Setup menu.

2. Download a config file from a print server or from your hard disk by selecting it and clicking the Load button. The config file opens in the editor.

3. Make the desired changes, then click Save to save the modified file to the print server or your hard disk. You can also save the modified file to more than one print server.

Modifying

Network

Environments

You can use the Network Environment window to modify the network settings for each network environment defined when you installed the AXIS 1440. Make sure you consult the network administrator before you make any changes to network configuration.

Follow these steps to use the Network Environment window:

1. Select the AXIS 1440 from the Network Print Servers folder.

2. Click the Network button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar, or select

Network from the Setup menu.

3. Select the tab corresponding to the environment you want to modify.

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Monitoring Printers AXIS NetPilot lets you create logical groups of printers to simplify printer monitoring. The AXIS NetPilot window displays the printer groups and their contents, as shown below.

To view the status of a printer, click its group folder.

You can create as many printer groups as you want, delete printer groups, and delete individual printers from a group. You can also include a printer in more than one group.

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Detailed Printer

Information

To obtain more detailed information about an individual printer, select the printer icon in the AXIS NetPilot window, then choose

Printer Information from the File menu. The Printer Information window opens.

AXIS NetPilot Printer Information window

You can also view detailed printer information in the Summary window.

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Grouping Print

Servers

AXIS NetPilot lets you create logical groups of print servers to simplify administration. The AXIS NetPilot window displays the print server groups and their contents, as shown below.

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To view the status of a print server, click on its group folder. You can create as many print server groups as you want, delete print server groups, and delete individual print servers from a group. You can also include a print server in more than one group.

Upgrading the Print Server

You can use the AXIS NetPilot Upgrade Wizard to upgrade the AXIS

1440 software. See Section 10 - Updating the Software for details.

Additional

Information

See the AXIS NetPilot online help for further information about this tool.

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Using FTP

If your network supports TCP/IP, you can use File Transfer Protocol

(FTP) to change parameter settings.

Follow these steps to edit the config file using FTP:

1. Log in to the AXIS 1440 by typing the command ftp <host name>

in the DOS window (Windows), OS/2 window, or UNIX shell window.

2. Enter root

as the user id and pass

as the password.

3. Upload the config file to the host by typing: get config

4. Edit the file using your preferred text editor.

5. Download the config file to the AXIS 1440 by typing:

Put config CONFIG where config is the name of the edited file.

Note: ❏ You must type CONFIG in capital letters, or your edits will be lost when the AXIS 1440 is turned off.

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Using SNMP

You can use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remote monitoring and configuration of the AXIS 1440. All major functions applicable to print servers are supported.

General Information SNMP refers to a set of standards for network management, including a protocol, a database structure specification, and a set of data objects.

The AXIS 1440 SNMP implementation runs in the TCP/IP environment.

Management is handled by NMS (Network Management System) software running on a host on your network. The NMS software communicates with network devices by messages, which are references to one or more objects.

A message can be a question or an instruction to a device, or an alarm triggered by a specific event in a device. Objects are contained in data bases called MIBs (Management Information Base), where MIB-II is a standard database.

The AXIS 1440 supports all relevant parts of MIB-II. It also includes a

private enterprise MIB. See The AXIS MIB on page 71.

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System Requirements for SNMP

To use AXIS 1440 SNMP support, you must have the following:

• A host that supports FTP on which to run the NMS software.

• A version of NMS software that allows you to install private enterprise MIBs.

Follow these steps to add the AXIS MIB to your NMS software:

1. Log in to the AXIS 1440 using FTP.

2. Upload the MIB file /snmp/axis.mib to the NMS host.

3. Install the AXIS MIB. (See the instructions in your NMS software documentation.)

The AXIS MIB The AXIS MIB contains a large number of objects that can be categorized as follows:

• Menu objects - used for viewing and changing the AXIS 1440

configuration from the NMS program. See Appendix B - The

Parameter List for information about parameters.

• Printer status and unit administration objects - used for monitoring AXIS 1440 print jobs and storing parameter changes.

• Trap objects - used for alarms associated with error conditions.

For technical details, you can view the MIB file (axis.mib) with any text editor.

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Using Novell Utilities

You can restart or view the status of the AXIS 1440 using either

Novell’s NetWare Administrator or PCONSOLE.

NetWare

Administrator

Some useful features provided by the NetWare Administrator are described in more detail below:

Printer Status The Printer Status menu shows the status of an active print job using the AXIS 1440 Print Server. It displays detailed information, including print queue, print job description, size of print file, and percentage of job completed. You can also abort or pause the print job from this menu.

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Notification You can also use the NetWare Administrator to enable or disable status notification messages for printers connected to the AXIS 1440.

You can add or remove print job owners and administrators from the list of persons to be notified.

Organizational Layout You can view AXIS 1440 Print Servers and their print queues for any

NetWare organizational unit. You can also display summary information by right-clicking on the printer object you want to examine.

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Displaying summary information

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Section 10 : Updating the Software

Section 10 Updating the Software

AXIS provides free software updates to the following:

• AXIS NetPilot

• AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT

• AXIS Print Utility for Windows

• AXIS Print Utility for OS/2

• AXIS 1440 flash memory

• axinstall

Obtaining the New Software

Over the Internet You can obtain software updates from the EPSON Home Page or FTP site on the Internet.

You can access the EPSON Home Page at http://www.epson.com

You can log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your e-mail address as the password.

Your dealer Contact your dealer for information about new releases. Be sure to have your present version number ready.

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Section 10 Updating the Software

Upgrading the Software

You can upgrade the AXIS 1440 flash memory using either of the following:

• AXIS NetPilot (for networks supporting IPX/SPX).

• FTP (for networks supporting TCP/IP).

Contact your EPSON dealer if the above methods fail, or call EPSON at (310) 782-2600 (U.S.) or (905) 709-9475 (Canada) 6

AM

to 6

PM

,

Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. The AXIS NetPilot and FTP upgrade procedures are described on the following pages.

Upgrading Using

AXIS NetPilot

This method is recommended for upgrading flash memory in

NetWare networks. An Upgrade Wizard is available to guide you through the necessary procedures. Just click the Upgrade icon on the

AXIS NetPilot toolbar to display the Upgrade Wizard menu.

To ensure that the upgrade goes smoothly, put the file with the new software in the Upgrade folder. This folder, which was created when

AXIS NetPilot was installed, resides in the same folder as AXIS

NetPilot.

Upgrading Over the

Network Using FTP

To upgrade over the network using FTP, you need the file with the new print server software. The name of this file is in the form product_version.bin

, (for example,

1440_551.bin

for software release 5.51). You can obtain this file from the EPSON Home Page or

FTP site on the Internet.

The AXIS 1440 must be installed and configured for TCP/IP as

described in Configuring the Print Server for TCP/IP on page 23.

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Follow these steps to upgrade the AXIS 1440:

Caution!

❏ Be sure not to interrupt the file transfer. If you do, your AXIS

1440 may not be able to initialize. Contact EPSON or an EPSON

Authorized Service Center if this occurs.

1. Use the command ftp <host name> to log into the AXIS

1440, where < host name>

is the host name assigned to your

AXIS 1440.

2. When prompted, enter the user id root

, and the default password pass

.

3. Enter the command binary to change to binary transfer mode.

4. Enter the command put <software name> flash

, where

<software name>

is the name of the new print server software,

(for example,

1440_551.bin

).

5. Wait for the flash loading operation to finish. (This normally takes 1 to 4 minutes.) The unit automatically restarts with the new print server software.

6. Log out using the command quit, bye

or exit,

depending on your FTP version.

Note: ❏ If you have problems upgrading over the network, contact your dealer or EPSON for more information.

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Appendix A: The Test Button

Appendix A The Test Button

The test button, located on the side of the AXIS 1440, is used for the following:

• Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer.

• Printing the parameter list showing the AXIS 1440 settings.

• Resetting the AXIS 1440 parameters to the factory default settings.

Printing a Test Page After you connect your printer to the AXIS 1440, press the test button once to print a test page. If the test page prints, the parallel interface is functioning correctly.

Printing a

Parameter List

Press the test button twice to print a parameter list showing the current AXIS 1440 settings. You can use AXIS NetPilot or the internal web server to change these settings.

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Appendix A: The Test Button

Factory Default

Settings

Follow these steps to reset the AXIS 1440 to the factory default settings.

1. Unplug the external power supply.

2. Press and hold down the test button while you plug the external power supply back in. Continue to hold down the test button until the network indicator begins to flash at one second intervals.

(This should take at least 5 seconds.)

3. Release the test button and wait until the network indicator flashes at least five times.

4. Press and hold down the test button again for at least five seconds until the network indicator remains lit.

The AXIS 1440 is now reset to its factory default settings. Restart the

AXIS 1440 by turning it off and then on again.

Note: ❏ All parameters except Node Address (NODE_ADDR) are reset.

Use AXIS NetPilot or the internal web pages to change the node

address. See Section 9 Management and Configuration.

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Appendix B: The Parameter List

Appendix B The Parameter List

This appendix provides an overview of the AXIS 1440 parameters.

The Config File The left-hand column of this table shows the parameters and their default values as they appear in the config file, and the right-hand column contains a brief description of each parameter.

After you change them, most parameters take effect for the next print job. If Requires Restart appears in the parameter description, you must restart the AXIS 1440 before a change to that parameter takes effect.

Note: The Root Password parameter (ROOT_PWD) only appears when you’re logged in to the AXIS 1440 using root. It does not print when you press the test button.

--- GENERAL MENU

NODE_ADDR.

BASE URL.

: 00 40 8C 10 00 86

: WWW.AXIS.COM

ROOT_PWD.

: pass

HP_JETADMIN.

: AUTO_SENSE (AUTO_SENSE, YES, NO)

--- TCP/IP MENU

TCP_ENB.

: YES

INT_ADDR.

DEF_ROUT.

: 0 0 0 0

: 0 0 0 0

NET_MASK.

LPD_BANN.

DHCP_ENB.

BOOTP_ENB.

: 0 0 0 0

: OFF

: YES

: YES

RARP_ENB.

WINS_ENB.

WINS_ADDR1.

WINS_ADDR2.

: YES

: YES

: 0 0 0 0

: 0 0 0 0

NBT_SCOPE_ID. :

Node Address

Default Base URL Address

Root Password

HP JetAdmin Support Enabled

TCP/IP Protocol Enabled

Internet Address

Default Router Address (0.0.0.0 for no router)

Net Mask (e.g. 255.255.255.0 for class C, 0.0.0.0 for auto-sense)

LPD Banner Page Disabled

DHCP Protocol Enabled

BOOTP Protocol Enabled

RARP Protocol Enabled

WINS Protocol Enabled

Internet Address of the primary WINS server

Internet Address of the secondaryWINS server

Defines the NetBIOS scope to be used with WINS Name Registration

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Appendix B: The Parameter List

--- SNMP MENU

READ_COM.

: public

WRT_COM.

TRAPADDR.

: pass

: 0 0 0 0

TRAP_COM.

SYS_CONT.

SYS_NAME.

SYS_LOC.

SNMP_AUT.

TRAP_PRT.

: public

:

:

:

: DISABLE

: DISABLE

(DISABLE, ENABLE)

(DISABLE, ENABLE)

Read-Only Community Name

Read-Write Community Name

SNMP Trap Internet Address

SNMP Trap Community Name

System Contact

System Name

System Location

Authentication Failure Traps

Printer Traps

--- NETWARE MENU

NETW_ENB.

PS_NAME.

JOB_CHECK_DELAY.

CONF_CHECK_DELAY.

FR_802_3.

FR_ETH_2.

FR_802_2.

FR_SNAP.

NCP_BURST_MODE.

PSERVER_NDS.

PSERVER_BINDERY1.

PSERVER_BINDERY2.

PSERVER_BINDERY3.

PSERVER_BINDERY4.

PSERVER_BINDERY5.

PSERVER_BINDERY6.

PSERVER_BINDERY7.

PSERVER_BINDERY8.

PSERVER_BINDERY9.

PSERVER_BINDERY10.

PSERVER_BINDERY11.

PSERVER_BINDERY12.

PSERVER_BINDERY13.

PSERVER_BINDERY14.

PSERVER_BINDERY15.

PSERVER_BINDERY16.

NPRINTER1.

NPRINTER2.

NPRINTER3.

NPRINTER4.

NPRINTER5.

NPRINTER6.

NPRINTER7.

NPRINTER8.

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

: YES

: AXIS100086

: 5

: 300

: YES

: YES

: YES

: YES

: YES

:

:

:

:

:

:

--- NetBIOS/NetBEUI MENU

LSLM_ENB.

: YES

NB_FR_TYPE.

: FR_AUTO (FR_AUTO, FR_802_2, FR_DIX)

LPRINT_1.

: AX100086.LP1

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NetWare Protocol Enabled

Print Server Name (100086 are the last six digits of the serial number)

Print Server queue polling interval

Interval between automatic configuration checks

IEEE 802.3 Frame Type Enabled

Ethernet II Frame Type Enabled

IEEE 802.2 Frame Type Enabled

SNAP Frame Type Enabled

NetWare Burst Mode Enabled (Requires Restart)

File server & Name of print server (including context)

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Bindery file server name

Print Server name. Slot

Print Server name. Slot

Print Server name. Slot

Print Server name. Slot

Print Server name. Slot

Print Server name. Slot

Print Server name. Slot

Print Server name. Slot

LAN Server/LAN Manager Protocol Enabled

Frame Type (Requires Restart)

Printer 1 Name (100086 are the last six characters of the serial number)

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--- APPLETALK MENU

ATLK_ENB.

ATK_ZONE.

: YES

:

APRINT_1.

ATYPE_1.

: AXIS100086_LPT1

: EPSONLQ2

Appendix B: The Parameter List

AppleTalk Protocol Enabled

AppleTalk Zone

Printer 1 Name (100086 are the last six digits of the serial number)

Printer 1 Type

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Appendix C: Technical Specifications

Appendix C Technical Specifications

Supported Systems

Novell NetWare:

IBM LAN Server:

Microsoft Windows:

LANtastic:

Apple EtherTalk:

WWW:

UNIX

Versions 3.11, 3.12, 4.10 and above, supporting both NDS and Bindery

Emulation. At least 16 bindery file servers and 96 print queues can be served.

User messages are also supported.

Print Methods: RPRINTER/NPRINTER, PSERVER.

LAN Server 1.3 and above, running under OS/2 ver 1.3 and above including

OS/2 Warp, OS/2 Warp Connect.

Windows NT ver. 4.0 and above, Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups,

Windows 95, Windows 98.

Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95 and Windows 98 clients using

LANtastic 7.0 and above.

Print Method: AppleTalk Phase 2.

Netscape Navigator 3.0, MS Internet Explorer 3.0, or compatible Web browsers.

Any UNIX system that supports LPR

Supported Protocols

NetWare:

Windows and OS/2:

TCP/IP:

Apple EtherTalk:

IPX, SAP, RIP, SPX, NCP (extended with NDS) and LIP.

NetBIOS/NetBEUI, TCP/IP, WINS/NBT.

LPD, FTP, BOOTP, DHCP, ARP, RARP, ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP,

TFTP, SNMP, SLP.

AARP, ATP, DDP, NBP, PAP, RTMP, ZIP.

Network Management SNMP- MIB II compliant private enterprise MIB included. Print server/job/printer status presentation and management via

NWAdmin/PCONSOLE.

Hardware 32 bit RISC Controller, 1 Mbyte Flash memory, 256 kbytes RAM.

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Front Panel 2 LED indicators: Power and Network. Button for test printouts.

Logical Connection Running simultaneously any combination of the supported protocols. Use of

IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP and Ethernet II frame types simultaneously.

Attachments RJ-45 connector10BaseT (Twisted Pair) Ethernet.

Security

NetWare:

UNIX

Encrypted passwords.

Root password.

Parallel Printer One IEEE 1284 compatible high-speed parallel port, 36-pin Centronics connector. Sustained throughput up to 450 Kb/s using NetWare or LAN

Server/LAN Manager.

Supported Printers EPSON Stylus COLOR 740, EPSON Stylus COLOR 850, EPSON Stylus

Photo EX, EPSON Stylus Photo 700.

Power Consumption Power provided by external supply.

Maximum 170 mA at 12 VDC. (Type PS-A, 9 V, 300 mA).

Dimensions Height x Width x Depth

1.1 x 2.2 x 4.7 inches (2.7 x 5.6 x 11.8 cm)

Weight 0.26 lb. (0.12 Kg)

Environmental Temperature: 40 - 105 °F (5 - 40 °C).

Humidity: 10 - 95% non-condensing.

Approvals

EMC:

Safety:

EN 55022/1994, EN50082-1/1992. FCC Class A.

EN 60950.

All specifications are subject to change without prior notice

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Index

A

ARP, Description 23

Axinstall Script 54

AXIS MIB 71

AXIS NetPilot

Adding Print Queues 31

Basic Configuration 20

Changing Network Settings 65

Grouping Print Servers 68

Printer Information 67

Upgrading Flash Memory 76

AXIS Print Monitor 35

Using with Windows 95/98 36

Using with Windows NT 38

AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 49, 50

AXIS Print Utility for Windows 41

B

BOOTP, Description 24

C

Config File 81

Configuration Methods

AXIS NetPilot

Parameter List Editor 64

Properties Screen 64

FTP 69

Internal Web Pages 59

NetWare Administrator 72

Overview 58

PCONSOLE 72

SNMP 70

Connecting a Printer 14

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Connecting AXIS 1440 to the Network

15

Connectors 12

D

DHCP, Description 23

E

EPSON Support 9

Ethernet Address 24

ETRAX 8

F

Factory Default Settings 80

Flash Memory, Upgrading 76

FTP 69

H

Help 9

Host Name 25

I

Installation

Hardware 14

Overview 16

Software 18

Internet Address 22

Methods for Downloading 23

Setting with ARP 26

Setting with BOOTP 29

Setting with DHCP 25

Setting with RARP 28

L

LANtastic 45

M

Macintosh

Choosing a Printer 48

Printer Status 48

87

N

NDS 21, 32

NetWare

Installation

Adding Print Queues 31

Basic Configuration 20

Network Connector 12

Network Indicator LED 12

O

OS/2

Creating Print Queues 51

Installing AXIS 1440 50

Setting Up 49

Sharing Print Queues 52

P

Parameter List 81

Parameter List Editor, Using 65

Peer-to-Peer Printing (Windows) 43

Power Consumption 86

Power Indicator LED 12

Print Queues

Adding (NetWare) 31

Creating (OS/2) 51

Creating (UNIX) 54

Sharing (OS/2) 52

Printer Connector 12, 86

Printer Information

AXIS NetPilot 67

Internal Web Pages 62

Macintosh 48

Printers, Supported 86

Printing

Parameter List 79

Test Page 79

UNIX 56

Protocols, Supported 85

R

RAM 85

RARP, Description 23

Resetting the Print Server 80

S

Safety Approvals 86

Setting the Internet Address

ARP 26, 27

BOOTP 29

DHCP 25

RARP 28

Setting Up

Macintosh 47

NetWare 20, 31

OS/2 49

Overview 16, 17

UNIX 53

Windows 35

SNMP 70

Software Updates 75

Support Services 9

Supported Printers 5

T

Test Button 12, 79

Testing the Printer Connection 14

TFTP 26, 29

ThinServer Technology 1

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U

UNIX

Creating Print Queues 54

Editing the Printcap File 56

Printing 56

Upgrade Wizard 76

W

Web Pages, Internal

Accessing 59

Changing parameters 61

Printer Information 62

Windows 3.1

Installing Printer Ports 42

Windows 95/98

Installing Printer Ports

NetBIOS/NetBEUI 36

TCP/IP 37

Windows for Workgroups

Client-Server Printing

Client Setup 45

Server Setup 44

Peer-to-Peer Printing 43

Windows NT 4.0

Installing Printer Ports

NetBIOS/NetBEUI 38

TCP/IP 39

WINS 25

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