Installation guide

Connecting the Hardware AXIS 5900

Connecting the Hardware

1. Make sure that the printer is switched off and that the power supply is disconnected from

the AXIS 5900.

2. Locate the serial number, found on the underside label of the AXIS 5900, and write it

down. Example: Ser. No. 00 40 8c 18 16 36

3. Connect your printer(s) to the print server’s LPT1 or LPT2 port using a printer cable.

4. Connect your AXIS 5900 to your network (Ethernet Connector), using a twisted pair

category 5 cable.

Notes:

5. Switch on your printer and make sure it is ready for use.

6. Connect the power supply to the AXIS 5900. The Network Indicator will start flashing

when the print server is correctly connected to the network.

7. 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 (permanent or temporary) IP address of the print server.

You can install the AXIS 5900 without using a network cable, simply skip step 4 in these instructions.

Power Indicator

Network Indicator

Test Button

Ethernet Connector

Power supply Connector

LPT2

LPT1