440updt.fm Page 1 Friday, March 24, 2000 10:56 AM Important Information for Windows AXIS® 1440 Print Server For EPSON® Printers: Product Update Important Information for Windows If you are using Windows ® 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT® 4.0, you need to turn off your EPSON® printer software’s monitoring utility (Status Monitor) before you use the printer. The EPSON Status Monitor was created for printing locally and cannot monitor your printer over a network.
1440updt.fm Page 2 Friday, March 24, 2000 10:56 AM Important Information for Windows Disabling Monitoring for EPSON Status Monitor 2 Follow the steps below to disable monitoring on any Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 systems that will use one of the following printers: EPSON Stylus COLOR 740, EPSON Stylus COLOR 740i, EPSON Stylus COLOR 850, EPSON Stylus Photo 700, EPSON Stylus Photo 750, EPSON Stylus Photo 1200, EPSON Stylus Photo EX. 1.
1440updt.fm Page 3 Friday, March 24, 2000 10:56 AM Important Information for Macintosh 4. In the Speed & Progress window, click the Monitoring Preferences button. You see the Monitoring Preferences window. Uncheck all events 5. Uncheck any selected events in the Select Notification box. Important Information for Macintosh You cannot accurately monitor ink levels when using the AXIS 1440 Print Server on your Macintosh network.
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1440updt.fm Page 5 Friday, March 24, 2000 10:56 AM Installing Printer Drivers Installing Printer Drivers Follow the steps in the appropriate section to install your printer driver from the EPSON Drivers for AXIS 1440 Print Server CD-ROM. If you need to install drivers that are not listed in the table above, see the documentation that came with your printer for instructions. Windows 95/Windows 98 Close any open applications, then follow these steps to install your driver: 1.
1440updt.fm Page 6 Friday, March 24, 2000 10:56 AM Installing Printer Drivers 5. Select a paper size and click OK. 6. Click Restart to restart your Macintosh. Note: You cannot accurately monitor ink levels when using the AXIS 1440 Print Server on your Macintosh network. AXIS 1440 Product Update Part No. 17436 Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2000 6 Revison 1.
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Safety Notices Please read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS 1440. Caution! - must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment. Important: - must be observed to avoid operational impairment.
Preface Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 1440 Network Print Server. This product has been developed to connect your EPSON® Stylus COLOR and EPSON Stylus Photo printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to the shared printer resources. About this manual This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the AXIS 1440 in various network environments.
Network Attached Optical Media Servers - provide a flexible and cost-efficient solution for sharing CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and other optical media across the network. They are available in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions. Network Attached Storage Servers - offer network connectivity for re-writable media such as hard disks and Iomega Jaz cartridges, which, via the storage server, can be backed up on DAT tapes. They are only available in Ethernet versions.
Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where to Use It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Use It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where to Get Help . . . . . .
Section 9 Management and Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Internal Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 1: Introduction Section 1 Introduction Based on the AXIS ThinServer™ technology, the AXIS 1440 allows you to share your EPSON Stylus® COLOR and EPSON Stylus Photo printers with anyone on your network. The AXIS 1440 Network Print Server Supported Printers AXIS 1440 User’s Manual The AXIS 1440 Print Server supports the following printers: • EPSON Stylus COLOR 740 • EPSON Stylus COLOR 850 • EPSON Stylus Photo 700 • EPSON Stylus Photo EX.
Section 1: Introduction Where to Use It Supported Environments 6 The AXIS 1440 is an ideal print server in mixed environments.
Section 1: Introduction Note: ❏ EPSON does not provide OS/2 or UNIX printer drivers for the supported printers. You must obtain these printer drivers from third-party vendors. How to Use It Installation and Integration Note: Configuration and Management The following software is provided on the AXIS Utilities disks 1 and 2. Use the software appropriate for your environment to install and configure the AXIS 1440.
Section 1: Introduction Features and Benefits Reliability The AXIS 1440 Print Server provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the AXIS ETRAX chip, which is made up of an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers. Flexibility It supports printing in several operating systems and environments, including NetWare, Windows, OS/2, UNIX, Macintosh and TCP/IP.
Section 1: Introduction Where to Get Help EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day. The following tables list the contact information: Electronic support services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home Page at http://www.epson.com EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.
Section 1: Introduction Before you call, please have the following information ready: • Product name • Product serial number • Computer configuration • Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, and manuals from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
Section 2: Product Overview Section 2 Product Overview Package Contents Use the check list below to make sure nothing is missing from your package. Contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable: o AXIS 1440 Network Print Server (part no. AXIS0058-36) o AXIS 1440 Network Print Server User’s Manual and AXIS 1440 Quick Installation Guide (part no. AXIS14677) o 3.5” AXIS Utilities disks 1 and 2 (part no. AXIS15425).
Section 2: Product Overview AXIS 1440 Connectors Printer Connector Ethernet 10BaseT Connector Test Button Network Indicator Power Indicator Ethernet Power Supply Connector AXIS 1440 Network Print Server Network Connector The AXIS 1440 is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet networks. It connects to the network via a twisted pair (10BaseT) cable. Printer Port The AXIS 1440 has a single high-speed parallel connector that connects to the printer’s parallel port.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Section 3 Installing and Configuring the Print Server Introduction This section is divided into five parts: AXIS 1440 User’s Manual • Hardware Installation explains how to connect the AXIS 1440 to your printer and to the network. • Installation and Setup Overview provides an overview of the installation and setup process. • Software Installation explains how to install the Axis utilities.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Hardware Installation Connecting a Printer to the AXIS 1440 Print Server Caution! Follow the instructions below to connect your EPSON printer to the AXIS 1440 Print Server. ❏ Make sure that the external power supply you’re using has the correct voltage. 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Connect the AXIS 1440 to your printer’s parallel port. 3. Connect the external power supply to the external power supply connector.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Connecting the AXIS 1440 to an Ethernet Network Follow these steps to connect the AXIS 1440 to the network: 1. Turn the printer off and disconnect the AXIS 1440 external power supply. 2. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the print server and write it down. You need this number for network configuration. 3. Connect the AXIS 1440 to the printer’s parallel port. 4. Connect your AXIS 1440 to the network using a twisted pair (10BaseT) cable. 5.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Installation and Setup Overview Now you’re ready to install and configure the AXIS 1440 for your network. The steps you perform depend on your network protocol and the operating systems on your network. The table on the following page provides guidelines specific to different network requirements. Here is a setup overview: 1. Set up the AXIS 1440 Print Server for your network. 2.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Network Configurations See the following table to find your network configuration (operating system and protocol) and determine what to install. Available Network Configurations Operating system Network configuration Windows 95/98/NT TCP/IP (LPR) 1. Install AXIS Print Monitor (page 18). 2. Configure your AXIS 1440 for TCP/IP (page 23). 3. Configure workstation ports to use the AXIS 1440 (page 35). Novell NetWare 1.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Software Installation AXIS Utilities disks 1 and 2 contain the following: Installing software for Windows 95/98, and Windows NT • AXIS NetPilot • AXIS Print Utility for Windows • AXIS Print Monitor • AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 • AXIS MIB (Management Information Base) • axinstall (UNIX) Before you begin this procedure, make sure you’ve installed your EPSON printer software and closed all applications.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Installing Software for Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.1x Before you begin this procedure, make sure you’ve installed your EPSON printer software and closed all applications. Follow these steps to install the Axis software: 1. With Windows running, insert the AXIS Utilities disk 1 in your diskette drive. 2. Select Run from the Program Manager File menu, then type a:\windows\setup (where a is the letter of your diskette drive). Click OK. 3.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Configuring the Print Server Using AXIS NetPilot The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard enables you to install and configure the AXIS 1440 for your network quickly and easily. You can use it to configure the print server for multiple network protocols: NetWare, NetBIOS/NetBEUI, TCP/IP, SNMP, and Apple EtherTalk.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server 3. Look in the New AXIS Units Folder for your AXIS 1440. Select it and click the Install icon. Choose the Installation Wizard and click OK. The following screen appears. The AXIS Installation Wizard main window The AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard guides you through the installation process.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server The Internet Address During installation, you choose whether the AXIS 1440 uses DHCP, ARP, RARP, or BOOTP to set its network address. You can also set the Internet address manually. See Configuring the Print Server for TCP/IP on page 23 for more information about these options. Test Page The final user prompt in the Installation Wizard lets you print a test page through NetWare.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Configuring the Print Server for TCP/IP Before the AXIS 1440 can communicate on a TCP/IP network, you must assign it an Internet (IP) address. Methods for downloading the Internet Address You can use DHCP, ARP, RARP or BOOTP to set the Internet address. All methods are enabled. If you want to disable any of these methods, you can do so when installing the AXIS 1440 using the AXIS NetPilot Installation Wizard.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server BOOTP Available in UNIX and similar to RARP (although it can operate on the entire network) BOOTP requires a BOOTP daemon on your system. A request made to an active BOOTP daemon initiates a search of the Boot Table for an entry matching the print server’s Ethernet address. If a matching entry is found, the daemon then downloads the Internet address to the print server.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Assigning a Host Name to the Internet Address If you are using host names, you can map a unique host name to the acquired Internet address. Refer to your system manuals or to your network administrator for instructions on how name mapping is performed on your system. The AXIS 1440 supports WINS (Windows Internet Name Service), which is recommended when you are using DHCP in a Windows NT network to set the Internet address.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server The AXIS 1440 can automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server. Just add the name of the config file and the TFTP server’s Internet address to your DHCP scope. The config file is downloaded immediately after the AXIS 1440 receives its Internet address. Note: Using ARP in Windows 95/98 and Windows NT ❏ You don’t have to restart the AXIS 1440 to download the Internet address.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server ❏ When you execute the ping command for the first time, you will experience a significantly longer response time than usual. ❏ It’s best to use the arp -d command so that the Internet to Ethernet address information is stored as a dynamic parameter in the host’s cache memory. If you don’t use arp-d, mapping is static and permanently installed on the host. Using ARP in UNIX You can also use ARP to download the Internet address in a UNIX environment.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Using RARP in UNIX Follow these steps to set the Internet address using RARP: 1. Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is typically performed using the command /etc/ethers: Example 00:40:8c:10:00:86 npsname 2. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases, as required by your system. 3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon.
Section 3: Installing and Configuring the Print Server Using BOOTP in UNIX Follow these steps to set the Internet address using BOOTP: 1. Append the following entry to your boot table. This is typically performed by editing the file: /etc/bootptab :ht=:vm=:\ :ha=:ip=:\ :sm=:gw= Example: npsname:ht=ether:vm=rfc1048:\ :ha=00408c100086:ip=192.168.3.191:\ :sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.168.1.
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Section 4: Performing Additional NetWare Setup Section 4 Performing Additional NetWare Setup This chapter describes how to use AXIS NetPilot to add print queues to the AXIS 1440. For information on how to use AXIS NetPilot to perform other configuration tasks, see Using AXIS NetPilot on page 63. If you plan to use the AXIS 1440 in a multiprotocol environment, you need to set it up in each environment in your network.
Section 4: Performing Additional NetWare Setup Network Environments Window You use Axis NetPilot’s NetWare Network Environments window to connect additional print queues to your AXIS 1440 as well as create new queues. Follow these steps to access the Network Environments window: 1. Select the desired Network Print Server from the Network Print Server folder. 2. Choose Network from the Setup menu, or click the Network icon on the toolbar. 3. Log on to your NetWare file server, if necessary.
Section 4: Performing Additional NetWare Setup Connecting Print Queues Follow these steps to connect a print queue to the print server port: 1. In the Network Environments window, select the print server port to which you want to connect. 2. Click the Connect... button. The Connect NetWare Print Queues window appears. Connect NetWare Print Queues window 3. Select the location of the print queue from the Resources box. 4.
Section 4: Performing Additional NetWare Setup 8. Select an appropriate NetWare Print Server name by using the Browse... button. Note that you cannot type or edit the name manually. 9. If you want to define a remote printer number slot manually, check the Manual box and type the desired number in the box. 10. Click OK to return to the Network Environments window.
Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations Section 5 Setting Up Windows Workstations This section describes how to use the AXIS print utilities for printing in the Windows environment. If you plan to use the AXIS 1440 in a multiprotocol environment, you need to set it up in each environment in your network.
Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations Notes: ❏ You can use AXIS Print Monitor to print from DOS on a Windows NT workstation. You can also use it to print from DOS on a Windows 95 or 98 workstation, if the workstation is configured as a client in client-server mode. If you want to print from DOS on a Windows 95 or 98 workstation in peer-to-peer mode, use AXIS Print Utility for Windows. See Setting Up Windows 3.
Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations TCP/IP (LPR) 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. 2. Right-click your EPSON printer icon and click Properties. 3. Click the Details tab. 4. Click Add Port. 5. Click Other and select AXIS Port from the list. Click OK. 6. Select LPR (TCP/IP) as your network protocol and click OK. 7. Enter the IP address (or the host name) of your print server. Then type LPT1 as the printer name and click OK. 8. Click Port Settings.
Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations Using a shared printer from a Windows 95/98 client Follow these steps if you are using a shared printer from a Windows 95 or Windows 98 client: 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. 2. Click Add Printer. 3. Select Network Printer, then click Next. 4. Enter the full path for the network printer (for example, ///), or click Browse to locate the workstation sharing the printer and select the printer. 5.
Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations 7. Click Configure Port... If you want error condition pop-up messages to be displayed, check the Show printer error condition pop-up messages box and specify the frequency at which messages will re-display in the Printer Error Condition Pop-up Timeout option. 8. Click OK to close the Port Configuration dialog box, then click OK to save your settings and close the Properties screen.
Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor with Windows NT 4.0 This section describes how to use the built-in Microsoft® LPD Monitor to set up a Windows NT 4.0 server for LPR printing over the TCP/IP protocol. Before You Begin Before you begin this procedure, configure the AXIS 1440 for TCP/IP, as described in Configuring the Print Server for TCP/IP on page 23. Preparing for LPR/LPD printing Follow these steps to prepare for LPR/LPD printing: 1.
Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations Setting Up Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups Workstations Use AXIS Print Utility for Windows to configure printer ports on Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups. Before you begin these procedures, install this utility on each workstation performing peer-to-peer printing, or on server workstations in a client-server printing environment. See Software Installation on page 18 for instructions.
Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations Peer-to-Peer vs. Client-Server Printing Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 users printing to a network printer in peer-to-peer mode need to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software on their workstations. Users can then add the network printer to their systems and use the printer as if it were connected directly to their workstations.
Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations Windows for Workgroups Peer-to-Peer Printing Follow these steps to configure the printer port on your workstation to use the AXIS 1440 for peer-to-peer printing: 1. Double-click the AXIS Utilities icon in Program Manager, then double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon to start the program. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the AXIS 1440 port to be installed. The port name appears as .
Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations Note: ❏ It’s a good idea to copy the AXIS Print Utility for Windows icon into your Startup folder, since it must be running whenever you use the AXIS 1440 for peer-to-peer printing. . Client-Server Printing: Server Setup Follow these steps to set up a Windows for Workgroups workstation as a server: 1. Choose a workstation that you want to use as a server for network printing.
Section 5: Setting Up Windows Workstations Client-Server Printing: Client Setup Follow these steps to set up a Windows for Workgroups workstation as a client: 1. In the Control Panel, select Printers. 2. Select your EPSON printer from the list of Installed Printers, then click Connect... 3. Select Network... 4. In the Device Name list, select a local port to redirect to your network printer. 5. In the Show Shared Printers on list, select the server from Server Setup above. 6.
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Section 6: Setting Up Macintosh Computers Apple E therTalk Section 6 Setting Up Macintosh Computers This section explains how to set up your AXIS 1440 for printing in the AppleTalk environment. If you plan to use your AXIS 1440 in a multiprotocol environment, you need to set it up in each environment on your network.
Apple EtherTalk Section 6: Setting Up Macintosh Computers Choosing a Printer Selecting a Printer Before you can choose your printer, the network (AT) version of your EPSON printer driver must be installed on your Macintosh computer. You can download your printer driver from EPSON’s Home Page at http://www.epson.com. Follow the steps below to choose a printer: 1. Open the Chooser window and click your EPSON printer’s icon.
Section 7: Setting Up OS/2 Workstations Section 7 Setting Up OS/2 Workstations This section explains how to set up a server workstation to create and share AXIS 1440 print queues in an OS/2 environment. If you plan to use your AXIS 1440 in a multiprotocol environment, you need to set it up in each environment on your network. See the relevant sections in this manual.
Section 7: Setting Up OS/2 Workstations About AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 Note: Install the AXIS 1440 AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 does the following: • Installs and maintains the AXIS 1440 printer port as an OS/2 printer port. • Captures and monitors print jobs directed to the AXIS 1440 port, and notifies you of problems. Print jobs may be directed through a spool directory either at your local hard disk, or at the file server. ❏ The NetBEUI protocol must be active.
Section 7: Setting Up OS/2 Workstations Integrating your AXIS 1440 into the OS/2 Environment Create a Print Queue (OS/2 version 1.x) 1. Double-click the Print Manager icon, click Setup and select Printers... 2. Click Add to create a new printer definition, then type a name for your printer in the Name field. 3. Select \PIPE\.LP1 from the Device list, then select your EPSON printer. 4. Click Add, then click OK. 5. Click Setup, then select Queues... 6.
Section 7: Setting Up OS/2 Workstations Share the Print Queue Before other computers can access the print queue, you must configure it as a shared resource. Open an OS/2 window and enter the following command: NET SHARE /PRINT where is the name of the queue created in the procedure above. To share a printer resource when using OS/2 Warp with IBM Peer service, follow the steps below: 1. Click the right mouse button on the printer object. 2. Select Share, then Start sharing.
Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX U NIX Section 8 Setting Up - UNIX The AXIS 1440 supports LPR/LPD printing in several UNIX environments. This section describes how to create LPR print queues using the axinstall installation script and how to print to an LPR print queue. If you plan to use the AXIS 1440 in a multiprotocol environment, you need to set it up for each environment in your network. See the relevant sections in this manual.
UNIX Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX LPD/LPR Printing The Line Printer Daemon, a protocol for transferring print jobs between hosts, is a convenient method for printing on UNIX systems. You can also install the AXIS 1440 as a remote queue in System V, or you can add it as a remote printer on BSD systems by editing the rm and rp parameters in the /etc/printcap file. The axinstall installation script The axinstall script installs LPR print queues on your UNIX system.
Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX U NIX 3. Press Enter to choose LPD printing as your print method. Note: The AXIS 1440 does not support PROS or FTP printing. 4. Enter an IP address or host name (for example, 171.16.115.149), then press Enter. 5. Press Enter to accept the default logical printer number. 6. Press Enter to accept the default printer name, or enter a printer name. The default printer name is made up of the IP address or host name, plus the suffix _pr (for example, 171.16.115.149_pr). 7.
UNIX Section 8: Setting Up - UNIX Editing the Print Queue Description Now you need to edit the print queue description in the printcap file to define the rp parameter as lpt1. Follow the procedure below to edit the printcap file: 1. Use your text editor to open the printcap file. Example: vi /etc/printcap 2. Go to the last entry in the file. This entry defines the print queue created using axinstall. Note: The printer name appears as a string in the margin. 3.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Section 9 Management and Configuration The config file in the print server’s memory contains all parameters determining the print server’s functionality. This section describes several ways to change the parameters. See Appendix B - The Parameter List for a complete list of AXIS 1440 parameters.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Configuration Overview The table below displays which methods to use in supported network environments. Operating System Protocols Configuration/Management methods IPX/SPX (NetWare) AXIS NetPilot, Novell Utilities TCP/IP Web Browser, FTP, SNMP (Windows 95/98/NT) TCP/IP (Windows 3.1/WfW) Web Browser, FTP, SNMP NetBIOS/NetBEUI AXIS NetPilot (Windows 95/98/NT) NetBIOS/NetBEUI (Windows 3.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Using the Internal Web Pages The AXIS 1440 Print Server has web pages stored in its memory, which you can access using any standard web browser. If your network supports TCP/IP, you can use these internal web pages to configure, manage, view printer status, and obtain other useful information about the AXIS 1440. Note: Accessing the Web Pages ❏ Before you can use the AXIS 1440 on a TCP/IP network, you must first assign it a valid Internet address.
Section 9: Management and Configuration 3. Type the host name or the Internet address assigned to your print server in the Open Page dialog box. The internal AXIS 1440 Home Page appears. Services The Home Page includes the following links: • Configuration • Management • Status • Account • Printer • Help You can also access the EPSON Home Page and the Axis Home Page on the Internet.
Section 9: Management and Configuration A summary of the services available from the AXIS 1440 Home Page follows: Click the Configuration link to do the following: Note: Caution! • Change configuration parameters, including the node address and root password. You’ll find a complete list of these parameters in Appendix B - The Parameter List. • Enable or disable available networking protocols, or modify their operation.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Click the Printer link to view information about the printer connected to the AXIS 1440, including printer name, printer model, paper size and quantity, and ink levels. The AXIS 1440 Printer Information page Click the Help link to view a brief description of activities you can perform on the internal AXIS 1440 web pages.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Using AXIS NetPilot AXIS NetPilot is the recommended configuration and management tool for NetWare networks. AXIS NetPilot lets you: Starting AXIS NetPilot • Change the AXIS 1440 parameter values. • Modify network environments. • Monitor printers. • View detailed information about the connected printer. • Create logical groups of print servers and printers to simplify administration. • Upgrade the AXIS 1440 with the latest available software.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Changing the Parameter Values Properties Screen AXIS NetPilot provides two tools to change parameter values: • Properties screen Use the Properties screen if you have little experience editing configuration files and need a user-friendly interface. • Parameter List Editor Use this fast and effective tool if you have considerable experience editing configuration files. The Properties screen provides an easy way to inspect and change the AXIS 1440 parameters.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Follow these steps to use the Parameter List Editor to change parameter values: 1. Choose Edit Parameter List from the Setup menu. 2. Download a config file from a print server or from your hard disk by selecting it and clicking the Load button. The config file opens in the editor. 3. Make the desired changes, then click Save to save the modified file to the print server or your hard disk. You can also save the modified file to more than one print server.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Monitoring Printers AXIS NetPilot lets you create logical groups of printers to simplify printer monitoring. The AXIS NetPilot window displays the printer groups and their contents, as shown below. To view the status of a printer, click its group folder. You can create as many printer groups as you want, delete printer groups, and delete individual printers from a group. You can also include a printer in more than one group.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Detailed Printer Information To obtain more detailed information about an individual printer, select the printer icon in the AXIS NetPilot window, then choose Printer Information from the File menu. The Printer Information window opens. AXIS NetPilot Printer Information window You can also view detailed printer information in the Summary window.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Grouping Print Servers AXIS NetPilot lets you create logical groups of print servers to simplify administration. The AXIS NetPilot window displays the print server groups and their contents, as shown below. To view the status of a print server, click on its group folder. You can create as many print server groups as you want, delete print server groups, and delete individual print servers from a group. You can also include a print server in more than one group.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Using FTP If your network supports TCP/IP, you can use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to change parameter settings. Follow these steps to edit the config file using FTP: 1. Log in to the AXIS 1440 by typing the command ftp in the DOS window (Windows), OS/2 window, or UNIX shell window. 2. Enter root as the user id and pass as the password. 3. Upload the config file to the host by typing: get config 4. Edit the file using your preferred text editor. 5.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Using SNMP You can use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remote monitoring and configuration of the AXIS 1440. All major functions applicable to print servers are supported. General Information SNMP refers to a set of standards for network management, including a protocol, a database structure specification, and a set of data objects. The AXIS 1440 SNMP implementation runs in the TCP/IP environment.
Section 9: Management and Configuration System Requirements for SNMP To use AXIS 1440 SNMP support, you must have the following: • A host that supports FTP on which to run the NMS software. • A version of NMS software that allows you to install private enterprise MIBs. Follow these steps to add the AXIS MIB to your NMS software: 1. Log in to the AXIS 1440 using FTP. 2. Upload the MIB file /snmp/axis.mib to the NMS host. 3. Install the AXIS MIB. (See the instructions in your NMS software documentation.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Using Novell Utilities You can restart or view the status of the AXIS 1440 using either Novell’s NetWare Administrator or PCONSOLE. NetWare Administrator Some useful features provided by the NetWare Administrator are described in more detail below: Printer Status The Printer Status menu shows the status of an active print job using the AXIS 1440 Print Server.
Section 9: Management and Configuration Notification You can also use the NetWare Administrator to enable or disable status notification messages for printers connected to the AXIS 1440. You can add or remove print job owners and administrators from the list of persons to be notified. Organizational Layout You can view AXIS 1440 Print Servers and their print queues for any NetWare organizational unit. You can also display summary information by right-clicking on the printer object you want to examine.
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Section 10 : Updating the Software Section 10 Updating the Software AXIS provides free software updates to the following: • AXIS NetPilot • AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT • AXIS Print Utility for Windows • AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 • AXIS 1440 flash memory • axinstall Obtaining the New Software Over the Internet You can obtain software updates from the EPSON Home Page or FTP site on the Internet. You can access the EPSON Home Page at http://www.epson.
Section 10 Updating the Software Upgrading the Software You can upgrade the AXIS 1440 flash memory using either of the following: • AXIS NetPilot (for networks supporting IPX/SPX). • FTP (for networks supporting TCP/IP). Contact your EPSON dealer if the above methods fail, or call EPSON at (310) 782-2600 (U.S.) or (905) 709-9475 (Canada) 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. The AXIS NetPilot and FTP upgrade procedures are described on the following pages.
Section 10 : Updating the Software Follow these steps to upgrade the AXIS 1440: Caution! ❏ Be sure not to interrupt the file transfer. If you do, your AXIS 1440 may not be able to initialize. Contact EPSON or an EPSON Authorized Service Center if this occurs. 1. Use the command ftp to log into the AXIS 1440, where is the host name assigned to your AXIS 1440. 2. When prompted, enter the user id root, and the default password pass. 3.
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Appendix A: The Test Button Appendix A The Test Button The test button, located on the side of the AXIS 1440, is used for the following: • • • Printing a Test Page Printing a Parameter List AXIS 1440 User’s Manual Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer. Printing the parameter list showing the AXIS 1440 settings. Resetting the AXIS 1440 parameters to the factory default settings. After you connect your printer to the AXIS 1440, press the test button once to print a test page.
Appendix A: The Test Button Factory Default Settings Follow these steps to reset the AXIS 1440 to the factory default settings. 1. Unplug the external power supply. 2. Press and hold down the test button while you plug the external power supply back in. Continue to hold down the test button until the network indicator begins to flash at one second intervals. (This should take at least 5 seconds.) 3. Release the test button and wait until the network indicator flashes at least five times. 4.
Appendix B: The Parameter List Appendix B The Parameter List This appendix provides an overview of the AXIS 1440 parameters. The Config File The left-hand column of this table shows the parameters and their default values as they appear in the config file, and the right-hand column contains a brief description of each parameter. After you change them, most parameters take effect for the next print job.
Appendix B: The Parameter List --- SNMP MENU READ_COM. : public WRT_COM. : pass TRAPADDR. : 0 0 0 0 TRAP_COM. : public SYS_CONT. : SYS_NAME. : SYS_LOC. : SNMP_AUT. : DISABLE TRAP_PRT. : DISABLE --- NETWARE MENU NETW_ENB. PS_NAME. JOB_CHECK_DELAY. CONF_CHECK_DELAY. FR_802_3. FR_ETH_2. FR_802_2. FR_SNAP. NCP_BURST_MODE. PSERVER_NDS. PSERVER_BINDERY1. PSERVER_BINDERY2. PSERVER_BINDERY3. PSERVER_BINDERY4. PSERVER_BINDERY5. PSERVER_BINDERY6. PSERVER_BINDERY7. PSERVER_BINDERY8. PSERVER_BINDERY9.
Appendix B: The Parameter List --- APPLETALK ATLK_ENB. ATK_ZONE. APRINT_1. ATYPE_1.
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Appendix C: Technical Specifications Appendix C Technical Specifications Supported Systems Novell NetWare: Versions 3.11, 3.12, 4.10 and above, supporting both NDS and Bindery Emulation. At least 16 bindery file servers and 96 print queues can be served. User messages are also supported. Print Methods: RPRINTER/NPRINTER, PSERVER. IBM LAN Server: LAN Server 1.3 and above, running under OS/2 ver 1.3 and above including OS/2 Warp, OS/2 Warp Connect. Microsoft Windows: Windows NT ver. 4.
Appendix C: Technical Specifications Front Panel Logical Connection Attachments 2 LED indicators: Power and Network. Button for test printouts. Running simultaneously any combination of the supported protocols. Use of IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP and Ethernet II frame types simultaneously. RJ-45 connector10BaseT (Twisted Pair) Ethernet. Security NetWare: UNIX Encrypted passwords. Root password. Parallel Printer One IEEE 1284 compatible high-speed parallel port, 36-pin Centronics connector.
Index A ARP, Description 23 Axinstall Script 54 AXIS MIB 71 AXIS NetPilot Adding Print Queues 31 Basic Configuration 20 Changing Network Settings 65 Grouping Print Servers 68 Printer Information 67 Upgrading Flash Memory 76 AXIS Print Monitor 35 Using with Windows 95/98 36 Using with Windows NT 38 AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 49, 50 AXIS Print Utility for Windows 41 B BOOTP, Description 24 C Config File 81 Configuration Methods AXIS NetPilot Parameter List Editor 64 Properties Screen 64 FTP 69 Internal Web P
N NDS 21, 32 NetWare Installation Adding Print Queues 31 Basic Configuration 20 Network Connector 12 Network Indicator LED 12 O OS/2 Creating Print Queues 51 Installing AXIS 1440 50 Setting Up 49 Sharing Print Queues 52 P Parameter List 81 Parameter List Editor, Using 65 Peer-to-Peer Printing (Windows) 43 Power Consumption 86 Power Indicator LED 12 Print Queues Adding (NetWare) 31 Creating (OS/2) 51 Creating (UNIX) 54 Sharing (OS/2) 52 Printer Connector 12, 86 Printer Information AXIS NetPilot 67 Internal W
U UNIX Creating Print Queues 54 Editing the Printcap File 56 Printing 56 Upgrade Wizard 76 W Web Pages, Internal Accessing 59 Changing parameters 61 Printer Information 62 Windows 3.1 Installing Printer Ports 42 Windows 95/98 AXIS 1440 User’s Manual Installing Printer Ports NetBIOS/NetBEUI 36 TCP/IP 37 Windows for Workgroups Client-Server Printing Client Setup 45 Server Setup 44 Peer-to-Peer Printing 43 Windows NT 4.
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