The AXIS 5570e Network Print Server. Axis 5570e
Below you will find brief information for Network Print Server 5570e. This guide helps you connect printers to your network, enabling shared access for all users. The AXIS 5570e supports various protocols, including IBM and ASCII data streams, making it suitable for IBM Mainframe, AS/400, NetWare, UNIX, and Windows environments. It supports USB and parallel printer connections and covers hardware setup, configuration, and management.
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AXIS 5570e Installation Guide
The AXIS 5570e Network Print Server
AXIS 5570e
Parallel printer port
(LPT1) Test button
Network indicator
Network connector
Power connector
Power indicator
USB printer port
(USB1)
Backside label on print server
Serial number
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Printer Ports
AXIS 5570e is equipped with one USB port that is USB 1.1 and 2.0 low and full speed compliant, and one high-speed IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port.
Test Button
The test button is used to
• print a test page to check the connection to the printer
• print the parameter list showing the print server settings
• perform a Factory Default of the print server, which will restore most parameters and settings to their factory default values.
Network Connector
The network print server is designed for 10baseT Ethernet or 100base TX Fast Ethernet networks and is connected to the network via a standard RJ-45 (Category 5 twisted pair) cable.
Network Indicator
The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity.
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Power Indicator
The power indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or if it flashes, there is a problem with the print server or its power adapter.
Configuration and Management
The print server can be configured and managed from its internal Web pages, using HTTP as well as HTTPS in the secure mode. The print server’s internal Web pages offer you a platform independent management tool that is suitable for all supported network environments.
AXIS Network Product CD
The AXIS Network Product CD provides an easy-to-use electronic catalog, that includes Axis software, firmware, user documentation, etc. All documents presented on the CD are in PDF format.
Note:
If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on to your computer, you cannot open pdf files. Go to www.adobe.com to download free Acrobat Reader software.
Secure Management
You can assign a password to restrict login and printer access, disable protocols and force a secure mode over https.
See the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual for details, on www.axis.com.
Supported Printers
Any standard printer can be used except host-based printers (also known as CAPT, GDI, PPA or Windows-based printers).
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Installation Overview
To get your print server up and running on your network, follow the instructions below:
• Connect the AXIS 5570e to your network and to your printer as described in
Connecting the Hardware.
• Proceed to Setup and Configuration to determine which setup procedures that are
relevant to your network environment.
• Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration for information on supported
management and configuration tools.
Connecting the Hardware
Follow these instructions to make your printer network ready:
1.
Switch off the printer(s) and disconnect the AXIS 5570e power adapter.
2.
Locate the serial number, found on the backside label of the print server, and write it down. You will need this number during the network configuration.
3.
Connect the print server to the printer(s).
4.
Connect the print server to the network using a twisted pair RJ45 cable (of category 5 or better).
5.
Switch on the printer(s) and connect the power adapter to the AXIS 5570e. The power indicator lights up.
When the network indicator starts to flash, the print server is correctly connected to the network.
6.
Wait 1 minute and press the test button once. A test page will be printed on the connected printer — keep it handy during the installation. The test page will show the assigned IP address of the print server.
Mounting the AXIS 5570e
Using the supplied clip and holder, your AXIS 5570e can be mounted in many ways, e.g. on the back of the printer or on a wall.
Adhesive Clip Fasten to print server by peeling off adhesive tape.
Adhesive Holder
Fasten to mounting surface by peeling off adhesive tape.
environment.
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Setup and Configuration
1.
2.
Refer to the table below to determine which setup procedures that are relevant to your network environment.
Environment Data Stream Network Configuration Actions
SCS / IPDS SNA See the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual for further details.
SCS TN5250E (TCP/IP)
AS/400
IBM
Mainframe
NetWare
IPDS
SCS / IPDS
IPDS
PPR/PPD (TCP/IP)
SNA
TN3270E (TCP/IP)
PPR/PPD (TCP/IP)
AS/400 TN5250E Printing (SCS over IP), on page 13
AS/400 or Mainframe IPDS over PPR/PPD Printing, on page 15
See the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual for further details.
See the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual for further details
AS/400 or Mainframe IPDS over PPR/PPD Printing, on page 15
Windows
Macintosh
UNIX
TCP/IP and IPX/SPX
TCP/IP,
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
TCP/IP, AppleTalk
TCP/IP
Setup for Macintosh, on page 30
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Assign an IP address
You can set the IP address of your print server using one of the following methods, depending on your network operating environment:
Automatic IP Address Assignment
Method Server required Comment
DHCP
RARP
BOOTP
AutoIP
DHCP server
RARP server
BOOTP server
No server required.
Dynamic assignment of IP addresses. See Automatic IP Address Assignment
Static assignment of I P adresses. Cannot be used over routers. See
Automatic IP Address Assignment using DHCP, on page 10
Static assignment of IP addresses. See Automatic IP Address Assignment
Automatic assignment of IP addresses in Windows environments.
See Automatic IP Address Assignment using DHCP, on page 10
AXIS AddPrinter
Wizard
Installing printers using AXIS AddPrinter, on page 18
Manual IP Address Assignment
Method Platform Comment
Windows
Requires the IP address for each device to be downloaded individually. Cannot be used over routers. arp/ping
AXIS AddPrinter
Wizard
AXIS ThinWizard
UNIX/Mac OS X
Windows
Windows 2000/XP
You must define the Default Router and Subnet
Mask. Log in to the print server’s Web pages and select
Admin | Network Settings |
Detailed View | TCP/IP | Default Router and
Subnet Mask. DHCP, Auto-IP, BOOTP and RARP must first be set to No
Axis software that allows you to find print servers in your network and assign an IP address to them.
Axis software that assists in setting the IP address of multiple print servers. This software is recommended for large organizations and enerprise networks.
See
manually using ARP/Ping, on page 11
manually using ARP/Ping, on page 11
using AXIS ThinWizard, on page 33
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Automatic IP Address Assignment using DHCP
If you are working in a network with automatic IP address assignment, your print server will obtain an IP address automatically when you connect it to the network. Follow the instructions on this page to verify the IP address:
1.
Open a Web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator).
2.
3.
If the Network Print Server Web page appears in your Web browser, the IP address was set automatically when you connected the AXIS 5570e to your network.
4.
If the Network Print Server Web page does not appear, you need to set the print server’s IP address manually
using one of the methods described in Manual IP address assignment.
Notes:
• Use a Web browser with JavaScript support and Java enabled.
• The AXIS 5570e supports WINS (Windows Internet Name Service), which is recommended when setting the IP address using DHCP in Windows environments.
• If you are working in a WINS/ DDNS network, you can access the print server’s Web pages using its default host name: In the
Location/Address field, enter the default print server name AXISxxxxxx
(xxxxxx are the last six digits of the serial number, found on the print server’s underside label).
Example: If the serial number is 00 40 8c 18 1c f0, type AXIS181cf0 and press Enter.
• DHCP, RARP and BOOTP can be used to set the IP address in UNIX, see the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual for details.
• See the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual for installation instructions in a NetBIOS/NetBEUI environment. The
User’s Manual is available on www.axis.com.
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Automatic IP Address Assignment using AXIS AddPrinter
AXIS AddPrinter Wizard is an easy-to-use Windows application that allows you to find print servers in your
network and assign an IP address to them. See Installing printers using AXIS AddPrinter, on page 18.
Manual IP address assignment
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, an IP Address must be assigned to your AXIS 5570e. Choose the appropriate method according to your network:
• ARP/Ping - use this method to set the IP address for each new print server individually.
This method cannot be used over routers.
Refer to Setting the IP address manually using ARP/Ping, on page 11.
Note:
• AXIS ThinWizard software is the primary recommended tool for large organizations.
It can set IP addresses, discover and group print servers, install new firmware and configure multiple Axis products concurrently.
Refer to Print Server Management using AXIS ThinWizard, on page 33
If you are using host names, you can map a unique host name to the IP address. Refer to your system manuals for instructions on how this is performed on your system.
Setting the IP address manually using ARP/Ping
Refer to the appropriate section below to assign an IP address to your AXIS 5570e using arp/ping:
Windows
Open a Command Prompt and enter the following syntax:
1.
2.
Syntax
arp -s <Internet address> <Ethernet address> ping <Internet address>
Example
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-18-16-36 ping 192.168.3.191
The host will return reply from 192.168.3.191, or a similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and that communication is established. You are now ready to print.
UNIX, Mac OS X
Open a Terminal and enter the following syntax:
1.
2.
Syntax
arp -s <Internet address> <Ethernet address> ping <Internet address>
Example
arp -s 192.168.3.191.00:40:8c:18:16:36 ping 192.168.3.191
The host will return psname is alive, or a similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and that communication is established. You are now ready to print.
Important!
You must define the
Default Router and Subnet Mask when you set a static IP address. Log in to the print server’s Web pages and select
Admin | Network Settings | Detailed View | TCP/IP | Default Router and
Subnet Mask. DHCP, Auto-IP, BOOTP and RARP must first be set to No.
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Notes:
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• The AXIS 5570e supports WINS (Windows Internet Name Service), which is recommended when setting the IP address using DHCP in Windows environments.
• Setting the IP address with arp and ping is only possible in the first ten minutes after re-booting the print server.
• When you execute the ping command for the first time, you may experience a significantly longer response time than usual.
• The arp command varies between different UNIX systems.
• You need root privileges on your UNIX system in order to execute the arp command and run axinstall
(refer to the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual for more information).
• Some BSD type systems expect the host name and serial number in reverse order. Furthermore IBM AIX systems will require the additional argument ether.
Example: arp -s ether <host name> <Ethernet Address> temp
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AS/400 TN5250E Printing (SCS over IP)
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must first assign an IP address to your AXIS 5570e print
server. Refer to Assign an IP address.
Follow these instructions to configure your AS/400 and AXIS 5570e for TN5250E printing:
Step
1.
2.
3.
Action
Configuring the AS/400 host system
Configuring the AXIS 5570e
Completing the installation
Important!
Described in
The AS/400 Host System Checklist
Verifying the Communication Link
• Make sure that the AS/400 host is running OS/400 V3R2 or higher with TCP/IP support installed and configured.
• Make sure that the latest PTFs are installed. Information about which PTFs to use can be obtained from http://as400service.rochester.ibm.com/
The AS/400 Host System Checklist
Note:
For future reference, enter the values below in the AS/400 and Mainframe Parameter Checklist.
1.
Type WRKCTLD *VWS on the AS/400 command line and press Enter. Determine the number of auto-configured virtual devices on your AS/400 system. Press F3.
2.
Type DSPSYSVAL QAUTOVRT and press Enter. Make sure that the parameter is greater than the number of auto-configured virtual devices. Press F3.
3.
Type DSPSYSVAL QCHRID and press Enter. Note the system language (code page) for future reference. Press
F3.
4.
Type WRKTCPSTS *IFC and press Enter to determine the IP address of the AS/400.
Press F3.
Configuring the AXIS 5570e
Follow the instructions below to configure the AXIS 5570e for TN5250E printing in the AS/400 environment using a Web browser:
1.
Start a Web browser and enter the IP address or the host name of the AXIS 5570e in the Address/Location
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Notes:
• To protect the admin pages and the Configuration Wizard from unauthorized use, enter a password
(which is pass by default) in the Root Password field under Admin | General Settings.
• The AXIS 5570e supports eight concurrent TN5250E host sessions.
2.
Click the Configuration Wizard for IBM sessions button.
3.
Click the Add Session button. This takes you to the Configuration Wizard which is a step-by-step guide through the required configuration settings.
Notes:
• In the Configuration Wizard, you must choose a new and unused name for the printer (in the ‘Printer
Name’ field) in the ‘TN5250E Protocol Configuration’ window.
• In the Configuration Wizard’s Printer Driver window, PCL is used for laser printers, all other values apply to matrix printers.
Verifying the Communication Link
1.
Type WRKCFGSTS *DEV xxxx*, where xxxx are the first four characters of the printer device name, on the
AS/400 command line. A list of printers will be displayed. Make sure that the printer session is Active.
2.
Direct a printout to this printer device to check the integrity of the communication link.
3.
Press the AXIS 5570e test button once to print a test page. Make sure that the TN5250E status is defined on the test page as Idle, Actv or LU-1.
Note:
If the setup fails, please refer to the troubleshooting section in the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual, supplied on www.axis.com
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Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration for information on supported management and
configuration tools.
AS/400 or Mainframe IPDS over PPR/PPD Printing
Note:
• (AS/400 only) Make sure that the AS/400 host is running OS/400 V3R6 or higher, with TCP/IP support installed and configured.
• (AS/400 only) PSF must be installed on your AS/400
• (AS/400 only) Make sure that the latest PTFs are installed. Information about which PTFs to use can be obtained from http://as400service.rochester.ibm.com/
• Some AXIS 5570e models are not available with IPDS. Please refer to
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must first assign an IP address to your AXIS 5570e print
server. Refer to Assign an IP address.
Follow these instructions to configure your AS/400 or Mainframe and AXIS 5570e for IPDS over PPR/PPD printing:
Step
1.
2.
3.
Action
Configuring the AS/400 host system
Configuring the Mainframe host system
Configuring the AXIS 5570e
Completing the installation
Described in
Configuring the AS/400 Host System
Configuring the Mainframe Host
Verifying the Communication Link (AS/400)
Configuring the AS/400 Host System
When configuring the AS/400 host system you must create a printer device description as described below:
1.
Issue the command CRTDEVPRT.
2.
Select a name for the printer device and enter it on the Device Description (DEVD) line. The name may comprise the letters A-Z and the numerals 0-9, but must begin with a letter. A maximum of 10 characters are allowed. In the following instructions, the printer device name will be referred to as AXISPR1.
3.
Enter *LAN at the Device class (DEVCLS) line.
4.
Enter *IPDS at the Device type (TYPE) line.
5.
Enter 0 on the Device model (MODEL) line.
6.
Enter *IP at the LAN attachment (LANATTACH) line.
7.
Enter a port number at the Port number (PORT) line. The Axis print server is pre-configured with the port number 5001 for IPDS printing.
8.
Enter a FGID number at the Font Identifier (FONT) line, e.g. 11 (Courier).
9.
Enter the Remote location (RMTLOCNAME). Use the IP address of the AXIS 5570e. Press Enter on your keyboard to create the printer device description.
Configuring the Mainframe Host
1.
Specify the TCP/IP address space name.
2.
Define the
Communication Control Unit
, e.g. 3172, to MVS.
3.
Modify the TCP/IP profile on your MVS system, if necessary.
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4.
Verify the communication between the AXIS 5570e and the IBM Mainframe, by pinging the AXIS 5570e from the host.
5.
Define the AXIS 5570e as a writer-controlled printer to JES2 or to JES3.
JES2 Example:
FSS (FSS1) PROC=SAMPPROC,HASPFSSM=HASPFSSM,
PRT1 FSS=FSS1,MODE=FSS,PRMODE=(LINE, PAGE,),
CLASS=C,UCS=0,SEP=NO,SEPDS=NO,CKPTPAGE=100,
START=YES,MARK=NO,TRKCELL=YES
JES3(using JNAME=PRT1) Example:
FSSDEF,TYPE=WTR,FSSNAME=FSS3,PNAME=SAMPPRO3,SYSTEM=SYS1, TERM=NO
DEVICE,DTYPE=PRTAFP1,JNAME=PRT1,JUNIT=(,SYS1,,ON),FSSNAME=FSS3,
MODE=FSS,PM=(LINE,PAGE,),CHARS=(YES,GT12),
CARRIAGE=(TES,A868),CKPNTPG=100,HEADER=YES,WC=(C)
6.
Define the printer to PSF with a
PRINTDEV
statement, including the IP address and port number.
For a more comprehensive description of the setup procedures, refer to the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual on www.axis.com.
Configuring the AXIS 5570e
Follow the instructions below to configure your AXIS 5570e for AS/400 or Mainframe IPDS over PPR/PPD printing using a standard Web browser:
1.
Start a Web browser and enter the IP address or the host name of the AXIS 5570e in the location field. Press
Enter.
The internal Web pages of the AXIS 5570e will appear.
Note:
To protect the admin pages and the Configuration Wizard from unauthorized use, enter a password (by default set to
pass) in the Root Password field under Admin | General Settings.
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In the Configuration Wizard, you can choose between PCL or PostScript printing. Choose the printer language that corresponds to your printer.
2.
Click the Configuration Wizard for IBM sessions button.
3.
Click the Add Session button. This will start the Configuration Wizard which is a step-by-step guide through the required configuration settings.
Verifying the Communication Link (AS/400)
Follow the instructions below to verify the communication to the AXIS 5570e:
1.
Type WRKCFGSTS *DEV AXISPR1 on the AS/400 command line and press Enter. The previously created printer device will be displayed. The status of the printer device should be VARIED OFF.
2.
Vary on the printer device by typing 1 in the Opt field. Press Enter.
3.
Press F5 to refresh the display. The printer device should now be VARIED ON.
4.
Start the printer writer by typing STRPRTWTR AXISPR1 on the AS/400 command line. Press Enter.
5.
Press F5 to refresh the display. The printer device should now be ACTIVE/WRITER.
6.
Direct a printout to this printer device. A successful printout verifies the communication link between the
AS/400 and the AXIS 5570e.
Note:
If the setup fails, please refer to the troubleshooting section in the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual, on www.axis.com
Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration for information on supported management and
configuration tools.
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Setup for Windows
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must assign an IP address to your AXIS 5570e print
server. See Assign an IP address.
Installing printers using AXIS AddPrinter
AXIS AddPrinter is available on www.axis.com. When you have completed the AXIS AddPrinter Wizard, the network printer is ready for use. To install a network printer you must be logged in as an Administrator or be a member of the Administrators' group. Install AXIS AddPrinter on all Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows Server
2003 workstations that will print via the print server.
1.
Before you continue, ensure that the print server is properly connected to the printer, network and power.
2.
Start AXIS AddPrinter. Click Next. The Wizard will perform an automatic search for all Axis network printers, which is indicated by the progress bar at the bottom of the screen.
3.
Select a printer from the Select Network Printer list and click Next. (If the printer does not appear, see the
AXIS 5570e User’s Manual.)
4.
The Wizard searches for a suitable printer driver. If it is not found, you will be asked to select a driver, otherwise the Wizard suggests which Printer Model and Printer Driver to use. Click Change driver to select another driver if needed, or click Finish to accept and install the suggested driver.
The installation is now complete and you can start using the network printer.
Note:
If your print server does not appear in the list or if you want to use the wizard to change between a static/dynamic IP address, see the AXIS AddPrinter online help files or the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual which is available on www.axis.com.
Installing Printers in Windows Vista using Windows Add Printer Wizard
1.
Go to Start | Control Panel | Hardware and Sound.
2.
Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard.
3.
Click Add a local printer.
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Click Create a new port. In the dropdown list, select Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next.
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5.
Enter the IP address (or host name) of the print server in the field Hostname or IP Address. (Example:
192.168.0.90) The Port name will be filled in automatically when you enter the IP address, optionally, add the port you want to use as a suffix. (Example: 192.168.0.90_USB1)
Ensure that Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use is selected and click Next.
6.
If you have a multiport print server you will be prompted for Additional Port Information. Select the port to which the printer is connected. (Example: USB1) Click Next.
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7.
If you already have the printer's driver installed, you will be asked whether to keep it or to replace it. Select manufacturer and model of your printer. If you have the printer driver on an installation disk/CD, then click
Have Disk and browse to the directory where you have the driver.
Click Next.
8.
Enter a Printer name and choose whether you want to make it your default printer.
Click Next.
9.
Click Print a test page to verify your installation.
Click Finish.
You have now successfully completed the installation.
Installing Printers in Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Follow the instructions below to use the standard Windows method (TCP/IP over LPR) for adding a network printer in Windows 2000/ Windows XP.
Windows XP:
1.
Go to Start | Printers and Faxes and click the Add a Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.
Windows 2000:
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1.
Go to Start | Settings | Printers and click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.
2.
Select Local Printer attached to this computer.
Make sure the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box is not checked. Click
Next.
3.
Click the Create a new port radio button and select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list.
Click Next and the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard starts.
Click Next.
4.
Enter the IP address of the print server
(Example: 192.168.3.191).
The Port name field will be filled in automatically when you enter the IP address, but you should add the port you want to use as a suffix to the IP address:
Add _LPT2 for the USB port.
Add _LPT1 for the parallel port..
Click Next.
5.
Enter the Device Port you want to use: choose LPT2 for the USB port* and LPT1 for
the parallel port.
Click
Next.
6.
Select Manufacturer and Printer from the lists. Click Next. If you already have the printer’s driver installed, you will be asked whether to keep it or to replace it. Click Next.
Supply a name for the printer and choose whether you want to make it your default printer. Click Next.
7.
Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users, print a test page, etc. Select the appropriate radio button and click Next and Finish.
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* Visit www.axis.com/techsup for applications and updates.
configuration tools.
Installing Printers in Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT
AXIS Print Monitor is the recommended tool to use for network printing in Windows NT, Windows 98 and
Windows Me. Follow the instructions below to use the standard Windows method (TCP/IP over LPR) with AXIS
Print Monitor.
Note:
AXIS Print Monitor must be installed on all printing clients.
For Windows 98/Me:
1.
Install AXIS PrintMonitor on all workstations that will print via the Axis print server.
AXIS PrintMonitor is available free of charge on www.axis.com
2.
Next, start the Windows Add Printer Wizard: select Settings | Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon.
3.
After clicking Next in the first dialog, the Wizard asks you to select between Local Printer and Network
Printer. You must select Local Printer as the print server emulates a local printer port. Click Next.
4.
Choose the appropriate print driver for your printer. If the desired print driver already appears within the displayed Manufacturers and printers lists, highlight your selection, click Next and proceed directly to step 7.
It is only necessary to perform steps 5- 6 if your printer does not feature in the model list.
5.
Click the Have Disk... button. Insert the printer driver diskette/CD into the appropriate disk drive of your computer.
6.
Select the type of printer you want to install from the diskette/CD and click Next. If you already have the printer’s driver installed, you will be asked whether to keep it or to replace it.
7.
Select the Printers@TCP/IP Port and click Next.
8.
Enter an appropriate name for your printer and choose whether you want it to be the default printer. Click
Next.
9.
In the next window, do not order a Test Page to be written, just click Finish.
10. The printer you have defined will now be displayed in the Printers Folder. Right-click the printer object and select Properties.
11. Click the Details tab within the Properties page and then click Add Port to display the available monitors.
12. Click the radio button “other”. Select AXIS Port and then click OK.
13. Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your choice of protocol and click OK.
14. Enter the IP address or the host name of your print server (Example IP address: 192.168.3.191 or host name:
AXIS181636).
In the Logical Printer Name field, enter the port you wish to use; USB1, LPT1, LPT2 or COM1. Click OK.
15. The TCP/IP port will then be added automatically to the list of available ports. Click Apply and OK.
16. You may now configure the port, as described below. The Axis Printer Port is now installed.
Configure the Port:
1.
Select Settings | Printers from the Start menu and highlight the printer you wish to configure. Select File |
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Properties | Details and click Port Settings.
2.
Choose whether error condition pop-up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure
AXIS Ports dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be displayed after retry. Click OK.
Note:
Even if the desired printer is available in the Manufacturers and Printers lists, you are advised to use the print driver provided with the printer. This assures you of the latest driver software.
For Windows NT 4
1.
Install AXIS PrintMonitor on all workstations that will print via the Axis print server.
AXIS PrintMonitor is available free of charge on www.axis.com
2.
To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings | Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add
Printer icon.
3.
The Wizard asks you to select My Computer or Network printer server. Select My Computer, click Next.
4.
Click Add Port... In the Available Ports dialog, select AXIS Port and click New Port...
5.
Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your choice of protocol and click OK.
6.
Enter the IP address or the host name of your print server (Example IP address: 192.168.3.191 or host name:
AXIS181636).
In the Logical Printer Name field, enter the port you wish to use; USB1, LPT1, LPT2 or COM1. Click OK, click
Close. Select Manufacturer, Printers, choose a printer name and if you want to use the printer as your default printer. Choose if you want to share the printer and print a test page. Click Finish.
7.
You may now configure the port, as described below. The Axis Printer Port is now installed.
Configure the Port:
1.
Select Settings | Printers from the Start menu and highlight the printer you wish to configure. Select File |
Properties | Ports and click Configure Port.
2.
Choose whether error condition pop-up messages are to be displayed by checking the box in the Configure
AXIS Ports dialog. Define the frequency at which the error messages should be displayed after retry. Click OK.
Note:
Even if the desired printer is available in the Manufacturers and Printers lists, you are advised to use the print driver provided with the printer. This assures you of the latest driver software.
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Setup for NetWare
This sections contains basic setup instructions for NetWare. See the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual on www.axis.com for more detailed instructions.
- Public Access Printers, on page 24
- Controlled Access Printers, on page 26
Basic Queue-based printing over IP, on page 28
Setup using iPrint
For a setup using iPrint, see the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual.
Setup using NDPS
The AXIS 5570e supports Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS). You can run NDPS over Pure IP (TCP/IP) or
IPX/SPX.
Before the AXIS 5570e can be installed, make sure that NDPS is installed and a Broker is loaded on your NetWare file server.
AXIS 5570e uses the AXIS NDPS Gateway for printing in networks using either IP or IPX as transport protocols.
The printer gateways are included with the NDPS software (from version 5.1 and up) and are automatically installed together with NDPS.
Note:
NDPS requires that you run NetWare 4.11 or higher. Pure IP is only supported by NetWare 5 or higher.
Installing the AXIS 5570e in an NDPS environment
5570e for NDPS printing. You can select to install the connected printers as public or controlled access printers.
Note:
If you do not have an NDPS Manager object available, start out with creating one in the NetWare Administrator.
Public Access Printers
Follow these instructions to create a public access printer using the NDPS Manager object in your NetWare administrator utility:
1.
Double-click on the NDPS Manager object you will be using to control the Printer Agents.
2.
On the Identification page for the NDPS Manager, click the Printer Agent List button. The Printer Agent List dialog will appear.
3.
Click New. The Create Printer Agent dialog will appear.
4.
Type a name of your choice in the Printer Agent Name field.
5.
Select the Axis Gateway configuration in the Gateway Type window.
6.
Click OK
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7.
In the Select the printer’s type window, choose your printer. If you cannot find the printer, select an appropriate Generic one (PCL, PS, etc.)
8.
Select TCP/IP (default) or IPX as network protocol.
9.
Click Next.
10. You will find the print server in the next window with the printer attached on the connected port.
Depending on the transport protocol you used when you start the installation, the print server should appear as following:
TCP/IP Network protocol:
IP Address and Port, e.g.:
192.168.70.243
and
LPT1
Only the ports with a connected printer show up in this window. If the printer is not in the displayed print list, click Manually specify the print server and proceed with these steps:
11. Enter the print servers’ IP address in the IP Address Field
12. Choose a port in the Print Server Port field, e.g. LPT1.
The available ports are LPT1, LPT2, USB1 and COM1
IPX Network protocol:
All the available ports will be presented, regardless if the printers are or not connected to those ports, e.g.
LPT1
LPT2
USB1
COM1
AXIS5FF66A_P1
AXIS5FF66A_P2
AXIS5FF66A_P2
AXIS5FF66A_P3
The IPX Addresses for the above printers will appear as:
<IPX External Network Number>:<Print Server’s HW address>:<Socket Number> i.e.:
01d7e1c2:00408c5ff6a6:400c
where 400c, 401c, and 402c are the socket numbers corresponding the LPT1, LPT2, USB1 and COM1 physical ports:
LPT1
LPT2
USB1
COM1
400c
401c
401c
402c
13. If the printer is not in the displayed print list, click Manually specify the print server and then:
- Enter the <IPX External Network Number> in the Network field.
- Enter the <Print Server’s HW address> in the
LAN HW address field.
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14. Choose a port in the Print Server Port field, e.g. LPT1
The valid values for the port numbers are LPT1, LPT2, USB1 and COM1.
15. Click Finish. Next, select the printer drivers for each client operating system. (Windows XP, Windows 2000,
Windows NT4 and Windows 98). These drivers will be automatically downloaded to users’ workstations when they install this printer in the future.
16. Click Continue and OK in the next NDPS window. The new Printer Agent appears in the Printer Agent List window. Check the Status: it should be Idle.
17. Press Cancel to close the NDPS Manager
Controlled Access Printers
Follow these steps to create a controlled access printer as an object in the Directory Tree, using the NetWare administrator utility:
1.
Log in as Admin.
2.
Start the NW Admin utility on any Workstation (SYS:PUBLIC\WIN32\nwadmin32.exe).
3.
Browse the context your NDPS Manager resides in.
4.
From the Object menu, select Create. The New Object dialog appears.
5.
Select NDPS Printer. The Create NDPS Printer dialog appears.
6.
Type a name of your choice in the NDPS Printer Name field, e.g. AXIS5FF66A_IPX1
In the Printer Agent Source field, select the source of the Printer Agent.
The following options are available:
- Create a New Printer Agent. If you select this option, you are asked to select either the Novell Gateway or a third party Gateway.
- Existing NDPS Printer Object in NDPS. Use a Printer already configured as a controlled access printer (NDPS
Printer Object).
If you select this option, a list of current NDPS Printer Objects in this container will be displayed from which you can select the one you want to use.
- Public Access Printer Agent. Use an existing Printer Agent representing a Public Access Printer.
7.
Select Create a New Printer Agent and click Create to display the Create Printer Agent dialog.
8.
Confirm the Printer Agent name (default is the name of the new printer you are creating) and browse to select the NDPS Manager to which you want to assign it
9.
Select AXIS Gateway Configuration in the Gateway Type field.
10. Click OK.
11. In the Select the printer’s type window choose your printer. If you cannot find the printer, select an appropriate Generic one (PCL, PS, etc)
12. Select TCP/IP (default) or IPX as network protocol.
13. Click Next.
14. You will find the print server in the next window with the printer attached on the connected port. Depending on the transport protocol you used when you start the installation, the print server will appear as:
• TCP/IP Network protocol:
IP Address and Port, e.g: 92.168.70.243 and LPT1
Only the ports with a connected printer show up in this window.
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If the printer is not in the displayed print list, click Manually specify the print server enter the print servers’ IP address in the
IP Address Field.
Choose a port in the Print Server Port field e.g. LPT1.
The valid values for the port numbers are LPT1, LPT2, USB1 and COM1.
• IPX Network protocol:
All the available ports will be presented, regardless if the printers are or not connected to those ports, e.g.
LPT1
LPT2
USB1
COM1
AXIS5FF66A_P1
AXIS5FF66A_P2
AXIS5FF66A_P2
AXIS5FF66A_P3
The IPX Addresses for the above printers will appear as:
<IPX External Network Number>:<Print Server’s HW address>:<Socket Number> that is:
01d7e1c2:00408c5ff6a6:400c where 400c, 401c, and 402c are the socket numbers corresponding the LPT1, LPT2, USB1 and COM1 physical ports:
LPT1
LPT2
USB1
COM1
400c
401c
401c
402c
If the printer is not in the displayed print list, click Manually specify the print server and enter the <IPX External Network Number> in the
Network field.
Enter the <Print Server’s HW address> in the LAN HW address field.
Choose a port in the Print Server Port field: e.g. LPT1.
The valid values for the port numbers are USB1, LPT1, LPT2 and COM1.
15. Click Finish.
16. Next, select the printer drivers for each client operating system. (Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4 and Windows 98). These drivers will be automatically downloaded to users’ workstations when they install this printer in the future.
17. Click Continue and OK in the next NDPS window. Your printer will appear as an NDS object in the Directory
Tree and will offer a full range of network security options.
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Basic Queue-based printing over IP
Axis print servers with software version 6.0 or later allow users to print in a Pure IP environment using traditional queue-based printing (which usually uses the IPX transport protocol). Note that only NDS queue-based printing is supported.
In the NetWare Pure IP environment, you must use the NetWare Administrator to create the printer, print server and queue objects.
Installing the AXIS 5570e
Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 5570e in the NetWare Pure IP environment:
1.
Start the Configuration Wizard for General Setup from the User mode in the AXIS 5570e Web interface.
2.
Click your way through the Wizard until reaching the NetWare page.
3.
Set the parameters on the NetWare page:
• PSERVER NDS Tree (example: NW5TREE) or
PSERVER NDS File Server: (example: FILESERVERNAME)
• PSERVER NDS Distinguished Name:
(example: AXISXXXXXX.<context>, where <context> is the container where you want to create your print server
4.
Finish the Wizard.
5.
Use the NetWare Administrator to create the printer, print server and queue objects in the NDS tree and then link them together. The Print Services Quick Setup (Non-NDPS) utility can be used for this. Go to Tools in the
NetWare Administrator.
6.
Use the Add Printer Wizard on your work station to install the printer on your client. Note that only NDS queue based PSERVER printing is supported. When installing, choose Network Printer and browse to the queue you have just created. Alternatively, choose Local Printer and select the queue you have just captured.
Any configuration and management of the AXIS 5570e can be performed from any standard Web browser. Please
refer to Print Server Management using the built-in Web pages, on page 32.
If both the IPX and IP protocols are enabled in your network and the print server uses DUAL_STACK (enabled by default) as its network transport protocol, then IPX will be chosen. To force the print server to use the IP transport protocol, go to your print server’s Web interface and choose Admin | Detailed View | NetWare and change the
NetWare Transport Protocol from DUAL_STACK to IP_ONLY. Save and exit when finished.
Note:
Pure IP requires that you run NetWare 5 or higher.
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Queue-based Printing Methods
The following overview explains the advantages and limitations of the two supported queue-based printing methods.
Print Server Mode
The AXIS 5570e logs in to a file server(s) and repeatedly polls the print queues for print jobs. In this fashion, the AXIS 5570e emulates a NetWare print server, which is a workstation running PSERVER. It provides high printing speed with low network load and is the recommended mode for medium to large sized networks. Each print server in PSERVER mode takes one NetWare user license.
Advantages
• High performance:
up to 1 Mbyte/s
Limitations
• In bindery mode, this printing method requires a NetWare user licence for each AXIS
5570e to file server link.
Remote Printer Mode
The AXIS 5570e acts as Remote Printer for PSERVER.NLM running on the NetWare file server, or to a dedicated workstation running PSERVER.EXE. In this fashion, the AXIS 5570e emulates a workstation running the NetWare remote printer software RPRINTER, or NPRINTER. This mode is only recommended for small networks where the number of NetWare user licences is a major issue.
Advantages
• NetWare user licences are not required.
Limitations
• Lower performance, typically 20 - 70 kbytes/s for NLM.
• Higher network load.
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Setup for Macintosh
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Mac OS X using Bonjour
Bonjour is available from Mac OS X 10.2 and up. Bonjour is enabled by default in the print server. You can alter the
Bonjour parameters from the print server’s Web interface: select Admin | Network Settings | Detailed View |
TCP/IP Network.
1.
From the Apple menu, select Go | Applications | Utilities and start the Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility.
2.
Click Add in the Printer List.
3.
From the drop-down list, select Bonjour.
4.
Highlight the printer you want to install. The print server’s default name is AXISxxxxxx Network Print Server
(where the xs represent the last six digits of the print server’s serial number) followed by the ports available.
Example: AXIS610282 Network Print Server_USB1.
5.
Click Add to finish the installation.
The print server has now been added to the Printer List. If you wish to configure printer settings, click Printers |
Configure Printer.
To Change the Bonjour Service Name
You can change the print server’s Bonjour service name via the print server’s Web interface: Admin | Network
Settings | Detailed View | TCP/IP Network => Bonjour Service Name.
If the print server using Bonjour is already installed and the print server name or service name is changed, the print server must be removed from the Printer List and then re-installed with the new Bonjour service name.
Mac OS X using AppleTalk
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must assign an IP address to your AXIS 5570e print
server. Refer to Assign an IP address.
This section describes setting up your AXIS 5570e for printing in Mac OS X.
1.
Select Print Center from the Applications | Utilities folder.
2.
Click Add Printer...
3.
From the Printer List dialog, select IP Printing.
4.
Enter the IP address or Host name of your AXIS 5570e.
5.
Select Use Default Queue on Server or enter LPT1 or USB1 in the Queue Name field.
6.
Select an appropriate printer driver for your printer or, if it is not available in the list, select Generic. You can also browse for a printer driver on your computer or network by selecting Other... from the list.
7.
Click Add to complete the installation.
Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration for information on supported management and
configuration tools.
Mac OS 9.1 or older
Basic configuration in AppleTalk is performed simply by opening the Chooser window and selecting a printer. See the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual for detailed instructions.
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Setup for UNIX
The following printing tools are recommended for lpd printer configuration:
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AIX
SMIT is the recommended printing tool. It contains an integrated printer driver list, but does not have printer detection functionality.
Instructions:
Type the command smit in a Terminal window, then click Print Spooling.
Debian
printtool is the recommended printing tool. The program contains an integrated printer driver list, but does not have printer detection functionality.
Instructions:
Type the command printtool in a Terminal window to start the graphical version.
HP UX
Sam is the recommended printing tool. It doesn’t provide an integrated printer driver list, nor printer detection functionality.
Instructions:
Type the command sam in a Terminal window, click Printers and Plotters and then click Actions and Add_Remote
Printer/Plotter.
Red Hat
printconf is the recommended printing tool. The program contains an integrated printer driver list, but does not have printer detection functionality.
Instructions:
Type the command printconf-gui in a Terminal window to start the graphical version.
You can also run printconf as a text-based application if you do not have the X Window System installed, or if you prefer the text-based interface. Log in as root (or use the command su to temporarily change to the root user), and type the command /usr/sbin/printconf-tui from a shell prompt.
Solaris 9
The printing tool is called Printer Administrator. This operating environment has an integrated printer driver list, but does not have printer detection functionality.
Instructions:
Type the command /usr/sadm/admin/bin/printmgr in a Terminal window.
SuSE
YaST2 is the recommended printing tool. It contains a printer driver list as well as printer detection capability.
Instructions:
To start the Printer Configuration tool, select this from the Desktop:
YaST2 menu button (on the panel) | In Yast Control Center | Hardware | Edit Printers
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Print Server Management and Configuration
Overview
The following table shows the management and configuration tools that are available for the AXIS 5570e.
Protocols
TCP/IP
IPX/SPX
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
AppleTalk
Operating Systems
Windows
UNIX
Mac OS X
NetWare
Windows
OS/2
Macintosh
Configuration/Management methods
Web browser, AXIS ThinWizard, FTP, Telnet, SNMP
Novell Utilities
Axis Print Monitor
Web browser, Mac-FTP
Note:
Please refer to the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual for a comprehensive description of the supported configuration and management tools.
Print Server Management using the built-in Web pages
Follow the instructions below to access the built-in Web pages of your AXIS 5570e:
1.
Enter the print server’s IP address (or host name) in the Location/Address field of your Web browser. Press
Enter. The Printer Overview page will appear. Click Admin to access the Administration Web pages.
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2.
You may be prompted for a password.
The default user name is root and the default password is pass.
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Notes:.
• It is highly recommended that the default password is changed to prevent unauthorized access to the print server’s configuration pages. This is done from the Admin | General Settings | General tab in the Root Password field.
• You can address the print server’s Web interface in the secure way, i.e. via
https://
To do this you must enable the SSL/TLS protocols in the Web interface:
Admin | Network Settings | Detailed
View| TCP/IP and set the HTTPS Enabled parameter to Yes (you must have a valid certificate loaded).
If you do not have a valid certificate loaded, select
Admin | Security Settings and click Create.
Print Server Management using AXIS ThinWizard
AXIS ThinWizard allows you to manage and upgrade multiple Axis products. You can find, install, monitor, configure and upgrade your Axis print servers remotely in any TCP/IP network using a standard Web browser.
AXIS 5570e require AXIS ThinWizard 3.04 and up.
Install AXIS ThinWizard:
AXIS ThinWizard 3.0 and up is Windows 2000, XP and Vista compatible, and is available free of charge on www.axis.com. Install AXIS ThinWizard on a designated computer on your network. When you want to use AXIS
ThinWizard for management purposes, you can access it via any standard Web browser. To install, follow the instructions in the Installation Wizard. During the installation, you will be asked to enter a user id and a password.
These will be used when logging in to AXIS ThinWizard, please take a note of them.
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How to use AXIS ThinWizard
1.
Start a Web browser on a computer in your network.
2.
Enter the IP address (or host name) of the computer where you installed AXIS ThinWizard.
3.
Enter the user id and password, specified during the installation of AXIS ThinWizard (see above) and click the
Log in button.
4.
The first time you use ThinWizard, set the Preferences to reflect your network environment. Select a network group from the list on the Manage Network page. If the list is empty, you must first create a group. Click the
Network Groups tab and follow the instructions.
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Using the Test Button
Overview, to identify the location of the test button.
Print a Test Page
Press the test button once to print a test page.
Print a Server Report and Parameter List
Press the test button twice to print a list of all parameters.
Perform a Factory Default
1.
Remove the power adapter to switch off the print server.
2.
Press and hold down the test button, while you reconnect the power adapter.
3.
Continue to hold down the test button until the network indicator remains constantly lit. This should take about 20 seconds.
4.
Restart the print server by disconnecting and reconnecting the power adapter
.
Important!
All parameters are reset to their default values when performing a factory default with the test button.
Installed certificates and keys are
not affected by a factory default.
Please refer to the AXIS 5570e User’s Manual for more information about the test button.
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AS/400 and Mainframe Parameter Checklist
This table is a summary of the AS/400 and Mainframe parameters. In the “My Print Server” column you can enter the unique configuration values of your print server for future reference. This will be of help in the configuration process. The Information field column contains the names of the Web page information fields where you enter these values.
Enter the values that are relevant to your network environment in the table below:
Keywords AS/400 Parameters
SNA 5494
Network Attribute
Local Network ID
Default Local Location
Line Description
Local Adapter Address
Maximum Controllers
SSAP for SNA
System Values
System Language
TN5250E
TCP/IP
Internet Address
System Values
System Language
PPR/PPD
System Values
System Language
Device Description
TCP Port
ADPTADR
MAXCTL
QCHRID
Code page
QCHRID
Code page
QCHRID
Code page
Port
Information Field
Local 5494 Network Name
Host Network Name
Host LU Name
Host MAC Address
Local SSAP Value
System Language
My Print Server Model:
Host IP Address
System Language
System Language
TCP Port Number
My Print Server Model: Mainframe Parameters
SNA:
Host/Gateway Mac address
IDBLCK IDNUM
Local address
System language
TN3270E:
Host name/Internet address of TN3270E server
System language
PPR/PPD
System Language
Port number
Information Field
Host Mac address
Local node ID
LU number
System language
Host name
System language
System Language
TCP Port number

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Key features
- Network connectivity
- Multi-protocol support
- USB and parallel ports
- Web-based management
- Supports various network environments
- Test button and indicator lights