AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+ Network Print Servers

Users Manual

AXIS 5400+ / AXIS 5600+ Users Manual

Regulatory Information

Safety Notices Important: Take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the print server. Please observe all safety markings and instructions when using this product. Observe Important: in the text to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed until you have fully understood the implications.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - reorient or relocate the receiving antenna - increase the separation between the equipment and receiver - connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected - consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the class B limits. This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022, and the requirements for immunity according to EN55024 residential, commercial, and light industry. Compliance is not valid for unshielded network cables. This is a class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Compliance is not valid for unshielded network cables. This electronic device meets the requirements of the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard 1998 AS/NZS 3548. Compliance is not valid for unshielded network cables. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform your local Axis office, which can be found on the cover of this document. 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. AXIS ThinWizard, AXIS Print Monitor, AXIS AddPrinter. Adobe Acrobat Reader, Aix, Apple, Debian, Ethernet, EtherTalk, IBM, LAN Manager, LAN Server, Macintosh, Microsoft, Novell NetWare, OS/400, AS/400, Red Hat, Solaris, SuSe, UNIX/Linux, Microsoft Windows, are registered trademarks of the respective holders. Should you require technical assistance, please contact your Axis dealer. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your Axis dealer will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure you a rapid response. On the Internet you can find online manuals, technical support, software updates, application software, corporate information, etc. Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product that is described in this document. In particular, and without limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the patents listed at http://www.axis.com/patent.htm and one or more additional patents or pending patent applications in the US and other countries. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit.

Europe

Australia

Liability

Axis Trademarks Other Trademark Acknowledgments

Support Services

Patent information

Software Acknowledgments

USERS MANUAL AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+ EN Part No. 28049, Revision 3.6 Date: January 2007 - Copyright Axis Communications AB This manual applies to the AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+ with firmware version 7.10 or higher.

Section 11 Section 12 Section 13 4
Section 14 Section 15 Section 16
Troubleshooting. 128 Technical Specification. 131 The Parameter List. AXIS 5400+. AXIS 5600+. SNMP Device Index. 142 151

Section 17

Glossary. 153 Index. 158

Introduction

Section 1
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+. This product has been developed to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to shared printer resources.

About this Manual

This manual is applicable for the AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+ with firmware version 7.10 or higher, providing introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the print server in various network environments. It is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the print server. To fully benefit from this manual, you should be familiar with basic networking principles. These instructions are based on the settings in a new and unconfigured print server. To reload the default parameters, you can perform a Factory Default, which will restore most of the settings. See Performing a Factory Default on page 127.

Supported Environments

Windows NetWare Macintosh UNIX/Linux

About Axis

Axis increases the value of network solutions. The company is an innovative market leader in network video and print servers. Axis' products and solutions are focused on applications such as security surveillance, remote monitoring and document management. The products are based on in-house developed chip technology, which is also sold to third parties. Axis was founded in 1984 and is listed on the Nordic list, Mid Cap, Information Technology. Axis operates globally with offices in 17 countries and in cooperation with distributors and system integrators in 70 countries. Markets outside Sweden account for more than 95% of sales. Information about Axis can be found at www.axis.com
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your Axis reseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response. If you are connected to the Internet, you can: Download user documentation and firmware updates Find answers to previously resolved problems in the FAQ database. Search by product, category or phrase Report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your private support area Visit the Axis support Web at www.axis.com/techsup

Product Overview

Package Contents
Verify that nothing is missing from the AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+ package by using the check list below. Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable.

Installation Methods

Installation and Integration Refer to the table below to select the appropriate installation method. All Axis client software is available on www.axis.com
Environment Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 2003 Method/ Client Software Install AXIS AddPrinter software. Install AXIS Print Monitor software, then use Windows Add Printer Wizard KDE Printtool Printconf UNIX/Linux YaST2 Printer Configuration Tool Sam Description Used for adding network printers to your computer in Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 2003 Used for adding network printers to your computer in Windows 98, Me Used for installing network printers in Debian and others Used for installing network printers in Red Hat and others Used for installing network printers in SuSE

Windows 98, Me

Used for installing network printers in HP UX

NetWare Pure IP

NetWare Administrator
Used for installing network printers in NetWare
AXIS Gateway Configuration Utility software NetWare AXIS NetPilot software
Used for installing and configuring NDPS printers in NetWare Tool that runs on Windows platforms that use NetWare over IPX./SPX (Queue-mode)

Macintosh

Bonjour and Macintosh standard methods in native/classic mode
Used for installing network printers in Macintosh
See IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) on page 100 for information on Internet printing over Local and Wide Area Networks.
Adding Printers in Windows
Overview of Installation Methods
This section describes how to add network printers to a computer in Windows. Refer to the table below to determine the most appropriate installation method according to your computer environment:
Windows Platform Protocol Method AXIS AddPrinter software See. Adding printers in Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 2003 using AXIS AddPrinter Wizard on page 20 Adding printers in Windows Vista using Windows Add Printer Wizard on page 22 Adding printers in Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 using Windows Add Printer Wizard on page 26 Adding Printers in Windows Vista using the Microsoft LPR Monitor on page 29 Adding Printers in Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 using the Microsoft LPR Monitor on page 30 Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows 2000 using AXIS Print Monitor, on page 35 Adding Printers in Windows NT using the Microsoft LPR Monitor, on page 31 Adding Printers over NetBIOS/NetBEUI in Windows NT using AXIS Print Monitor on page 36 Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me over TCP/IP using AXIS Print Monitor on page 37 Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me over NetBIOS/NetBEUI using AXIS Print Monitor on page 38

Adding Printers in Macintosh
Having connected the AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+ to your network, this section now describes how to set up your print server for printing in Mac OS X and earlier Macintosh environments using AppleTalk. If you intend to use the print server in a multi-protocol environment, refer to the chapters pertaining to the respective operating systems in this manual.
Bonjour Printing in Mac OS X
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 servers 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 3. High-light the printer you want to install. The print servers default name is AXISxxxxxx Network Print Server (where the xs represent the last six digits of the print servers serial number) followed by the ports available. Example: AXIS610282 Network Print Server_LPT1.
4. Click Add to finish the installation. The print server has now been added to the Printer List. 5. If you wish to configure printer settings, click Printers | Configure Printer.
To Change the Bonjour Service Name
You can change the print servers Bonjour service name via the print servers 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.
Installation in Mac OS X using AppleTalk
This section describes setting up your print server for printing in the Mac OS X. 1. Start Print Center (from Go | Applications | Utilities => Print Center) or the Printer Setup Utility. 2. Select Printers | Add Printer. 3. From the Printer List dialog, select AppleTalk. 4. Now, the port of your print server will appear in the list of available printers. The port is shown as <host name>_<port>. Example: AXIS100086_LPT1. Select the print server port you want to use. 5. Select an appropriate printer driver for your printer from the Printer Model drop-down list. If the printer is not available in the list, select Generic. (Note: Generic is only used for postscript printers.) You can also browse for a printer driver on your computer or network by selecting Other. from the list. 6. Click Add to complete the installation.
Installation of LPR printing in Mac OS X
If you want to print using LPR, select: 1. Printers | Add Printer. 2. From the Printer List dialog, select LPR printers using IP. 3. Enter the IP address or host name of the print server in the LPR printers Address field. You must uncheck the Use Default Queue on Server check box and enter a Queue Name: Physical ports: LPT1, LPT2, COM1 Logical printer ports: PR1, PR2, PR, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8 4. Choose a printer driver from the Printer Model list and click Add to finish.

The user should use the following iPrint url: http://<IP address of your NW server>:631/IPP 1. From a Netscape or Internet Explorer browser, enter the provided URL. A Web page displays a listing of available printers to install and a link to install the client software. 2. Select Install iPrint client software to locally install the iPrint printers. If you try to install a printer before installing the iPrint client software, you will be prompted to install the client software first. If you associate a printer driver with a printer being installed, the driver is automatically installed on the user's workstation. If the driver already exists, that driver is overwritten even if it is a newer driver. 3. After installing a printer, it is added to the user's Printer folder. Users can print to the printer by selecting it from any application. AXIS 5400+ / AXIS 5600+ Users Manual 65
Basic Setup with AXIS NetPilot
Install the AXIS NetPilot software on your computer. AXIS NetPilot runs on Windows 98 and Windows NT. Starting the Installation Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+ with AXIS NetPilot: 1. Start AXIS NetPilot by double-clicking the NetPilot icon, which is located in the folder where you installed AXIS NetPilot. 2. Locate the Axis Network Print Server in the New Axis Units folder. Select it and click the Install button on the AXIS NetPilot toolbar. If your network is large, it could take a few seconds before the print server appears in the folder. 3. Choose the with Installation Wizard option. The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard guides you through the installation process. The following options are available: Note:
The number of options varies according to the number of environments you enable.

Print Server Name

The default print server name consists of the characters AXIS followed by the last six digits of the serial number. If you want to change the print server name, just type the new name in the available text field. Choose which networking environments you want to configure the Axis Network Print Server for, e.g. NetWare, TCP/IP, Windows or Macintosh. If your network comprises various different platforms, you can enable any combination of environments. Place NetWare Print Queues on a specific bindery server, or alternatively into an NDS Tree. Choose the method the Axis Network Print Server should employ for obtaining an IP address. DHCP, ARP, RARP, BOOTP and Auto-IP are supported. You can also select to set the IP address manually. Refer to Assign an IP Address to the Print Server on page 14 for further information about setting the IP address. The Axis Network Print Server uses the print server name followed by the printer port as the default Print Queue names and print server port names. If you want to change the default printer queue names, just type the new names in the available text fields.

Obtaining the Software

You can obtain all the print server firmware as well as the latest utility software from the following locations: http://www.axis.com your local dealer
Management and Configuration
The management and configuration tools that are supported by the Axis Network Print Server allow you to: Change the print server parameters, i.e. editing the config file Receive extended information about the print jobs Receive printer port status Monitor your printers Reset the Axis Network Print Server

Configuration Overview

The method you should use to manage and configure your Axis Network Print Server depends on the operating system protocols of your network. The table below displays which method to use for each supported environment.
Environments Configuration/Management methods Web Browser - See page 84 TCP/IP (UNIX, Windows, Mac OS) AXIS ThinWizard - See page 89 FTP - See page 91 Telnet - See page 93 SNMP - See page 95 IPX/SPX (NetWare) Windows AppleTalk Novell Utilities - See page 97 Web Browser - See page 84 Web Browser - See page 84 AppleTalk_cfg method - See page 43 Mac-FTP - See page 91
Using a Web Browser for Print Server Management
Once you have established the Axis Network Print Server in the TCP/IP environment, as described in Assign an IP Address to the Print Server on page 14, you are free to access the Axis Network Print Server Web pages from any standard Web browser. The Web interface of the Axis Network Print Server is divided into two modes of operation, User mode and Admin mode: User In User mode you can change language, but you have no rights to change any other parameters. However, if you have access rights to the Admin mode, you can change some of the basic parameters from User mode via the Configuration Wizard. This mode is intended for regular users who are only interested in using the print server's interface for checking print jobs or viewing printer properties. If you want to change any other of the print server's settings, you must enter the Admin mode.
When in Admin mode, you have access to all the print server's parameters and you can change them to your liking. This mode is intended for network administrators and can be password protected to prevent unauthorized changing of the print server parameters.

Upgrading Axis Servers Multiple Configuration and Installation
Using FTP for Print Server Management
Having assigned an IP address to your Axis Network Print Server, as described in Assign an IP Address to the Print Server on page 14, you can change the Axis Network Print Server parameter settings using the File Transport Protocol (FTP). Ensure that FTP Enabled is set to yes. To check this parameter, browse to the print server and select Admin | Network Settings | Detailed View | TCP/IP Network. Editing the config file Follow the instructions below to edit the config file using FTP: 1. Log in to the Axis Network Print Server by typing: ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address> in a DOS window (Windows) or in a UNIX shell. 2. Enter the user id and the password. (The default entries are root and pass.) 3. Download the config file to your host by typing:

get config

4. Edit the file using your preferred text editor. 5. Save the config file to the Axis Network Print Server by typing:

put config CONFIG

It is important that the destination file is specified in capital letters. Otherwise the edits are temporary and will be lost once the Axis Network Print Server has been powered off. To edit the config file from a Macintosh you will need FTP support such as MacTCP, Fetch or Anarchie. The procedure for editing the file is the same as described above.
The example on the next page describes how to upload and download the config file using FTP from a DOS window. Example:
> ftp npserver connected to npserver. 220 AXIS 5600+ (rev 3) FTP Network Print Server V7.10 Nov ready. User (npserver:(none)): root 331 User name ok, need password Password: pass 230 User logged in ftp> get config 200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening data connection for config (192,168,0,10,4,64), (mode ascii). 226 Transfer complete. ftp: 10527 bytes received in 0.22Seconds 47.85 Kbytes/sec ftp> put config CONFIG 200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening data connection for CONFIG (192,168,0,10,4,65), (mode ascii). 226 Transfer complete. 10527 bytes received in 0.22Seconds 47.85 Kbytes/sec ftp> bye 221 Goodbye. >

After installing the Axis Network Print Server into the NetWare environment, you can manage your Axis Network Print Server, using either PCONSOLE, Novells NetWare Administrator or iPrint. NetWare Administration Printer Status Some useful features provided by the NetWare Administrator are described in more detail below: The Printer Status menu, detailed below, shows the status of an active print job serviced by an Axis Network Print Server network print server. It displays detailed information concerning the active job including, Print Queue, print job description, size of print file, percentage of job completed, etc. You can also abort or pause the print job from this menu.
NetWare Administrator Printer Status Menu

Notification

You can use the NetWare Administrator to enable or disable status notification messages for printers connected to the Axis Network Print Server, e.g. Busy, Off-line, Out of paper, Paper jam, etc. You can also add or remove print job owners and administrators from the list of persons to be notified.

Print Layout

You can view installed Axis Network Print Server Network Print Servers and their relative print queues for any NetWare Organizational Unit. You can also display summary information by right-clicking on the printer object you want to examine.
NetWare Print Layout with corresponding information summary
Configuration Possibilities
This section describes some configuration possibilities offered by the Axis Network Print Server: Autodetect Printer Type, on page 99 Changing Language in the Print Servers Web Interface, on page 109 E-mail Notification, on page 100 IPP (Internet Printing Protocol), on page 100 NetWare Packet Signature Levels, on page 109 TCP/IP Restrictions, on page 110 Enabling Secure Web Services SSL/TLS, on page 110 Enabling IEEE 802.1X Port-based Authentication, on page 114
The print server can automatically detect the type of printer you are using if you enable Autodetect Printer Type. The print server can then recognize Epson and Hewlett Packard InkJet printers. Most Epson and Hewlett Packard InkJet printers that have Mac OS printer drivers for network printing are supported. If Autodetect Printer Type is disabled, the AppleTalk printer type has to be specified manually in the print server. For Epson InkJets it would be "EPSONLQ2" and for HP InkJets it would be "DeskWriter". If the print server does not recognize the connected printer the default setting, "LaserWriter" will be used as printer type. "LaserWriter" is the recommended setting to be used with all PostScript printers. To enable Autodetect Printer Type, log in to your print servers Web interface and select Admin | Network Settings | Detailed View | Macintosh | Auto Detect Printer Type | Yes. See the Help pages in the print servers Web interface for details.

Currently Available IPP Clients on the Market:
For Windows 2000/XP/2003: the Microsoft IPP Client (automatically installed with the Operating System). For Windows 98, NT: IPP clients can be downloaded from the Microsoft Web site. For UNIX/Linux: CUPS (can be downloaded from the Common Unix Printing System Web site at www.cups.org). If you wish to print using iPrint over IPP, use AXIS IPP Gateway Configuration Snap-in for iPrint in NetWare 5.x. It is available on www.axis.com (Support | Select Software). See its read-me file for installation instructions. For Windows NT/2000: the Internet Printer Connection software from Hewlett Packard (can be downloaded from the Hewlett Packard Web site).
IPP Printing Requirements
Before you print to an IPP printer you need to know: the address of the print server. the brand and model of the printer in order to install the appropriate printer driver.
Address Schemes for IPP Printers
When using IPP printing, you need to know the IP address or host name of your Axis print server. IPP is a client/server type protocol which comprises two industry standards: the 1.0 standard, which uses an http:// address scheme the 1.1 standard, which uses an ipp:// address scheme
Example using a Host Name in the 1.0 Standard: Example using an IP Address in the 1.1 Standard:
If axisps is the host name of the print server, "631" is the port number and "LPT1" is the local printer port name, then the syntax of the address scheme will be http://axisps:631/LPT1 in the 1.0 standard. If 192.168.3.191 is the IP address of the print server and "LPT1" is the local printer port name, then the syntax of the address scheme will be ipp://192.168.3.191/LPT1 in the 1.1 standard.

IPP User Requirements

The IPP protocol does not require any special configuration of the Axis Network Print Server, the IPP function is automatically activated when you install your print server. IPP is platform independent and functional in Windows (NT, 98, Me and 2000/XP/2003), Macintosh, NetWare and UNIX/Linux.
Firewall Considerations with IPP
If there are one or more firewalls between the IPP client and the server, you may have to make some changes to the firewall configuration. IPP uses TCP Port 631 for printing, so any firewalls between client and server must be configured to allow bi-directional traffic on that port. Please consult your network administrator if you think any configuration changes are necessary. Before you print to an IPP printer you will need to know: the address of the print server. The address contains the IP address or host name of the print server and the printer port name. the brand and type of the printer in order to install the appropriate printer driver. If your destination printer does not exist in your Printer name list, you need to add it. Adding an IPP printer to your printer list is described below. 1. Select the IPP printer to which you want to send your document. Choose the destination printer from the Printer name field (in File | Print). 2. When you press Print, the print job is sent over the Internet to the Axis Network Print Server, which then forwards the print job to the destination printer. 3. The recipient of the print job can collect the print job at the destination printer.

Logical Printers

Section 11
The print server has a powerful facility for altering the print data. This means that your desired print format can be realized on any type of printer. The following actions can be invoked from the print server: The character set can be changed to suit the printer Strings can be added before and after the print data Strings within the print data can be substituted ASCII to PostScript conversion Redirection of print data to another printer if the printer is busy Hex Dump mode to assist with printing problems If any of these actions are required, a Logical Printer is used to change the print data before being sent to the printer port. There are eight logical printers (PR1-PR8) that can be set up to filter the print data. The default logical printers settings are such that PR1PR4 cause no change to the flow of print data, while PR5PR8 add CR to LF control characters:
Logical Printer PR1 PR2 PR3 PR4 PR5 PR6 PR7 PR8 Changes to data no change no change no change no change add CR to LF add CR to LF add CR to LF add CR to LF
Each logical printer can be set via the print servers internal Web pages: Open a Web browser, enter the IP address of the print server in the Location/Address field and select Admin | Logical Printers. The logical printers can also be set up by editing the config file. See Editing the config file on page 91. Notes:
The examples in this section describe how you can configure the available logical printers using a standard Web browser. If you want to set them directly by editing the config file, just enter the values for the corresponding parameters. The examples should only be viewed as suggestions how to configure the logical printers. You should, of course, configure them according to the needs of your network. In the Parameter List chapter of this manual, you can find a complete list of the print servers parameters.

Character Set Conversion

A common problem in a multiple host environment is that different hosts use different ASCII character sets. As a result of this, language specific characters (such as ) are sometimes printed incorrectly. The Axis Network Print Server solution to this problem is to assign a character set conversion filter to a logical printer, and then link that logical printer to the host causing the problem. You select your desired conversion filter by setting the Character Set Conversion (PRx_CSET.) parameter. The output from the conversion filter is always IBM PC Set 2 (Code Page 437), and this is the character set the printer must be set up for.
Your network contains a host using the character set ISO 8859-2 and a host using the character set DEC.
In order to direct print jobs to the printer connected to the Axis Network Print Server, you should assign the host to a separate logical printer, and install a character set conversion filter. Follow the instructions below to change the conversion filter: 1. From the print servers internal Web page, select Admin | Logical Printers. 2. Select the PR1 tab. 3. Set the parameter Physical Port to e.g. LPT1. 4. Set the parameter Character Set Conversion to ISO>IBM. 5. Click the OK button. 6. Select the PR2 tab. 7. Set the parameter Physical Port to e.g. LPT1. 8. Set the parameter Character Set Conversion to DEC>IBM. 9. Click the OK button. The ISO 8859-2 printer data that is sent to logical printer PR1 converts to IBM PC Set 2 and is printed on LPT1. Similarly, the DEC printer data that is sent to logical printer PR2 converts to IBM PC Set 2 and is printed on LPT1.

Registering and Resolving Host Names

WINS Host Name Rules

WINS only supports 15 character long host names. If your host name is longer than 15 characters, the print server truncates the host name to 15 characters when registering with a WINS server. You can view the print servers host name that is registered at a WINS server in the print servers Web interface. Refer to Using a Web Browser for Print Server Management on page 84. DDNS supports 47 character long host names and can only consist of the characters A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and -. If your host name consists of any other characters, they are converted to - when registering with a DDNS server. You can view which host name that is registered at a DDNS server in the print servers Web interface. Refer to Using a Web Browser for Print Server Management on page 84. If the host name matches another entry in the DDNS data base, the print server deletes that entry before registering.

DDNS Host Name Rules

The default host name of the print server is AXIS followed by the last 6 digits in the serial number. e.g. AXIS181636. The host name (Print server name) can be changed in the PS_NAME. field on the Admin | General Settings page. The host name limitations conclude that if you want to register the same host name at a WINS server and a DDNS server, the host name should be no longer than 15 characters and it should only contain the characters A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and -. Refer to your system manuals or to your network administrator for instructions on how host name resolutions are performed on your system.
Setting the IP Address using DHCP
Follow the instructions below to download the IP address using DHCP: 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 IP addresses subnet mask default router IP address WINS server IP address(es) or DDNS server IP address(es) lease duration 2. Activate the scope. The print server automatically downloads the DHCP parameters. If you are using WINS or DNS, you should include at least one WINS or DNS server IP address in the DHCP scope. Immediately after the IP address has been received, the print server registers its host name and IP address on the WINS alternatively DNS server. Refer to Registering and Resolving Host Names on page 125 for more information. The print server can automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server. Just add the name of the config file and the TFTP servers IP address to your DHCP scope. The config file is downloaded immediately after the print server receives its IP address. 3. You have now successfully set the IP address of your print server.
Note: You have to restart the print server to download the IP address.

Troubleshooting

Section 14
This section provides useful information to help you resolve difficulties you might have with your AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+. Fault symptoms, possible causes and remedial actions are provided within a quick reference table. Please visit the Axis Web site for latest troubleshooting tips, more support and additional help through the FAQ database or to fill in and submit a Support question.

LED Indicators

Indicator Power Color/Behavior Green Not lit Orange Network Orange flashing Not lit Explanation OK No power/Error OK - network connected Activity on network No physical connection to the network

Web Interface

Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actions 1. Check Power and Network indicator. 2. Check that assignment of IP addresses for the AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+ is correct. 3. To further check the IP addresses, run the Ping command from another computer as described in "IP address check" at the end of this chapter. Follow the appropriate recommendations. Verify the proxy server settings in your Web browser. 1. Verify that your network is accessible through your network socket. 2. Verify that your network cable is functional.
The AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+ is not connected properly. The AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+ Web interface cannot be accessed from a Web browser. Problem with your proxy server.
Other networking problems.
IP Address Check with Ping
By sending a data packet to a specific IP address and waiting for a reply, Ping can determine whether that IP address is accessible. Ping can also help you to determine IP address conflicts with your AXIS 5400+/AXIS 5600+ and troubleshoot TCP/IP problems on the network. Follow the instructions below to diagnose your problem. Open a Command Prompt and enter the following commands:
Syntax ping <IP address> Example ping 192.168.3.191

Windows:

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 UNIX/Linux and Mac OS X Open a Terminal and enter the following commands:

When using the TCP/IP protocol (and if the printer driver permits), the print server can use SNMP Status to find out if the printer is ready to accept a new job. By default, Windows uses the value 1 when addressing an SNMP device, which is correct for single port print servers. For a multiport print server, obtain the SNMP Device Index from the table below.
Print Server Single Port: Parallel Single Port: USB Dual Port: Parallel USB Dual Port: Parallel Parallel Three Port: Parallel Parallel Serial
LPR Queue Name LPT1 USB1 LPT1 USB1 LPT1 LPT2 LPT1 LPT2 COM1
Raw Port Number SNMP Device Index 3 2

Enable SNMP Status

Example
SNMP Status is enabled through Windows printer port settings. You have a three port print server and want to enable SNMP Status for LPT2. The table above tells you to set the SNMP Device Index to 3. Using Windows XP as an example: 1. Go to Start | Printers and Faxes. 2. Select Printer and then Properties. 3. Select Port and mark the Port you would like to change.

4. Click Configure Port.

5. Ensure that SNMP Status Enabled is ticked and enter the correct index number in SNMP Device Index, taken from the table above (3 in this example). 6. Click OK and Close.

Glossary

Advanced Interactive eXecutive. A version of the UNIX operating system from IBM that runs on various IBM computers including Mainframe systems. A local area network protocol for communication between Apple Computer products and other computers and peripherals. Address Resolution Protocol. A protocol within the TCP/IP suite of network protocols that allows a host to find the physical address of a node on the same network. ARP cannot be used across routers. Verification of identity, for instance by use of digital signatures. A method to automatically set an IP address in the absence of a DHCP server. Bonjour enables automatic discovery of computers, devices, and services on IP networks without the need to enter IP addresses or configure DNS servers. BOOT Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol, used for downloading start-up information such as the IP address to hosts on the 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 downloads the IP address to the print server. Berkeley Software Distribution. The University of California, Berkeley additions to the UNIX operating system. An organization or company that issues digital certificates.

AXIS 5600+

Network Print Server
Making Your Daily Work Easier
The AXIS 5600+ print server is designed to increase the efficiency and convenience of the printing process, and improve printing performance. Install Axis print servers and get more time to focus on other things. Compatible with virtually all networking environments, AXIS 5600+ offers multiprotocol support for printing directly from almost any application, and SNMPv3 for efficient and secure management. The web based interface is multilingual and supports HTTPS for secure print server management.
Comprehensive installation and administration tools
AXIS AddPrinter software helps you install network printers in your Windows environment and the latest installation procedures for Macintosh is supported for easy network printer setup. AXIS ThinWizard software is the powerful and comprehensive management tool which allows all print servers to be viewed and managed in one single management screen using a standard web browser.
Complete multiprotocol support for
10/100baseT Ethernet networks
Intuitive Web-based interfaces in English,
Good value today and tomorrow
Axis has over 18 years experience of innovative printing excellence, and more than 2,5 million Axis network print servers are installed world-wide. With a pro-active approach to product development, Axis encourages customers to keep pace with the latest printer developments with free firmware upgrades published regularly over the Web. By offering future-proof technology, Axis print server products continue to represent good value today and tomorrow! Youll find Axis unique network technology and customer-oriented approach to design clearly evident in this high performance, feature-rich print server.
French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese
Prints to 2 parallel and 1 serial printer

simultaneously

Logical printer concept for resolving
complex printing configurations, including comprehensive string manipulation
AXIS 5600+ Network Print Server

Specifications

27079/R4/EN/0611

Supported printers

Support for printers and digital copiers from Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, IBM, Kyocera, Lexmark, Minolta, NEC, Oce, OKI, Ricoh, Sharp, Star, TEC, Toshiba, Zebra, Xerox etc. AXIS 5600+ does not have support for host-based printers and copiers, e.g. CAPT, GDI, PPA.
Logical printers Supported languages Firmware upgrade Network connection
Logical printer ports can be programmed to perform auto ASCII to PostScript conversion, add string before and after job, string substitution, alternative output and character set conversion. English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese and Italian. Firmware upgrade using AXIS ThinWizard, the print servers web pages or FTP. All standard Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks: RJ-45 connector (Category 5 or 6, shielded twisted pair cable) for 10baseT or 100base TX Ethernet with full duplex. Supports: IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP and Ethernet II frame types simultaneously. NWay for auto-detection of network speed

Supported systems

Microsoft Windows: 95, 98,Me, NT 2000, SP, 2003 and Vista Novell NetWare: 3.X, 4.X, 5.X, 6.X. Supports bindery and NDS mode. Supports user messages and printer status. NDPS supported over IP and IPX. Support for iPrint using both LPR and IPP protocols. PSERVER (IP/IPX), RPRINTER/NPRINTER supported Apple MacOS 7, 8, 9, MacOS X version 10.X All Unix systems supporting TCP/IP (Linux, BSD, System V, Solaris, HP-UX, IBM AIX, Silicon Graphics IRIX, etc.) Other systems supporting TCP/IP: IBM (MVS, VM, VSE, OS/400), DEC, VMS Microsoft LAN Manager IBM LAN Server LANtastic

Printer connection

Parallel: Two 25-pin DSUB parallel ports, high-speed IEEE 1284 compatible with ECP support and throughput of 1 MB/sec. Serial: 9-pin DSUB connector, RS-232, XON/XOFF or RTS/CTS, data rates up to 115.200 baud Bi-directional support for Apple EtherTalk, RawTCP and PROS.
Any standard web browser (Netscape 6.x or higher and MS Internet Supported web browsers Explorer 5.x or higher). Supported protocols TCP/IP: ARP, DHCP, BOOTP, RARP, DNS, DDNS, Telnet, TFTP, FTP, LPR, Reverse Telnet, PROS, IPP, IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, SLP v1/v2, ICMP, IGMP, SNTP NetWare: IPX, SPX, SAP, NCP (extended with NDS), NDPS, NLSP, LIP, RIP, RIP-II, OSPF Apple EtherTalk: AAPR, ATP, DDP, NBP, PAP, RTMP, ZIP NetBIOS/NetBEUI Security Password protected configuration, SSL/TLS support for HTTPS security, IEEE 802.1X port-based network access control, TCP/IP Printing Restriction NetWare: Encrypted passwords, NetWare Packet Signature Level 1, 2, 3 Option to disable protocols AXIS ThinWizard for installation, configuration, monitoring and firmware upgrading of multiple units SNMPv3 allows for efficient network management, using standard SNMP management tools Internal web pages or FTP for installation, configuration, monitoring and firmware upgrading SNMP-MIB II compliant (RFC 1213), Axis private enterprise MIB included PPM MIB v1.0 for status monitoring and installation Bonjour for printer installation in e.g. MAC OSX Axis AddPrinter for installation Netware: full PCONSOLE, NWAdmin, ConsoleOne and iPrintiManager support
Bonjour is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Hardware Front panel Power consumption Dimensions
Processor: AXIS Etrax 100LX 32-bit 100 MHz RISC Memory: 2 MB Flash, 8 MB RAM 2 LED indicators: Power and Network Test button for information printouts Power provided by external supply. Maximum 5.6W (Type PS-H, 5.1 VDC 2000mA). Height: 2.9 cm/1.1 in, width: 16.0 cm/6.3 in Depth: 12.9 cm/5.1 in, weight: 0.28 kg/0.64 lb
Enviromental Temperature: 40-105 F (5-40 C) Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing Approvals EMC: - EN 55022/1998 - EN 55024:1998 - EN 61000-3-2 - EN 61000-3-3 - VCCI Class B - C-TICK AS/NZS 3548 - Compliance to FCC part 15 Subpart B, Class B Safety: EN 60950 Included accessories AXIS Network Print Servers CD with software for installation, management and printing, including AXIS ThinWizard (the recommended Axis management software for large enterprise networks) and AXIS AddPrinter for easy network printer installation. Installation Guide Power supply

Print server management

www.axis.com
2006 Axis Communications AB. The Axis trademark is registered by Axis AB. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. We reserve the right to introduce modifications without notice.