AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e User's Guide 1 AXIS 5570e AXIS 5670e User's Guide 2 AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e User's Guide Safety notices Take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e. Please observe all safety markings and instructions when using this product. Warning! - must be observed to avoid bodily injuries. Caution! - must be observed to avoid loss of data or damage to your equipment. Important: - must be observed to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed any of the above notices, until you have fully understood the implications. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) USA - This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Shielded cables should be used with this model to ensure compliance with the Class A limits. Europe - This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1998 and the requirements for immunity according to EN55024/1998 information technology equipment (Compliance is not valid for unshielded network and printer cables). Liability - Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform your local Axis office. 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' Trademarks - AXIS ThinWizard, AXIS IPJumpStarter, AXIS PrintMonitor, axinstall Other Trademark Acknowledgments - Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple, Ethernet, EtherTalk, IBM, LAN Manager, LAN Server, Macintosh, Microsoft, Novell NetWare, OS/2, OS/400, AS/400, TokenTalk, UNIX, Windows, are registered trademarks of the respective holders. Support Services - 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 www.axis.com, you will find on-line manuals, technical support, software updates, application software and corporate information. USERS GUIDE AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e Revision 1.1 Part No: 20896 Date: August 2003 Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2003 This document describes settings in the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e with firmware version 6.42 or higher. AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e User's Guide 3 Table of Contents Safety notices 2 Table of Contents 3 Product Overview 4 Hardware Inventory 5 Model Summary 6 The AXIS 5570e Network Print Server 7 The AXIS 5670e Network Print Server 7 Installation Overview 10 Connecting the Hardware 11 Setup and Configuration 12 Assign an IP address 13 Automatic IP Address Assignment 14 Manual IP address assignment 15 Setting the IP address manually using AXIS IP JumpStarter 16 Setting the IP address manually using ARP/Ping 17 AS/400 SNA Printing 18 The AS/400 Host System Checklist 18 Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e 20 Verifying the Communication Link 21 AS/400 TN5250E Printing (SCS over IP) 22 The AS/400 Host System Checklist 22 Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e 23 Verifying the Communication Link 24 AS/400 or Mainframe IPDS over PPR/PPD Printing 25 Configuring the AS/400 Host System 26 Configuring the Mainframe Host 27 Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e 28 Verifying the Communication Link (AS/400) 29 Mainframe SNA Printing 30 Configuring the Mainframe Host System for SNA Printing 31 Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e for SNA Printing 32 Verifying the Communication Link 33 Mainframe TN3270E Printing 34 Configuring the Mainframe host 34 Configuring the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e 35 Setting up the TN3270E server 36 Verifying the Communication Link 38 Setup for Windows 39 Installing Printers in Windows 2000 and Windows XP 39 Installing Printers in Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT 41 Setup for NetWare 44 Setup using NDPS 44 Basic Queue-based printing over IP 49 Setup for Macintosh 52 Mac OS X 52 Mac OS 9.1 or older 52 Setup for UNIX 53 Print Server Management and Configuration 56 Overview 56 Print Server Management using the built-in Web pages 57 Print Server Management using AXIS ThinWizard 58 Using the Test Button 59 AS/400 and Mainframe Parameter Checklist 60 4 AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e User's Guide Product Overview AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e are high-performing print servers with built-in protocol converters that allow for printing from IBM Mainframe (zSeries) and AS/400 (iSeries) to any type of printer. In addition to supporting Windows LAN Server Manager, UNIX, NetWare and Macintosh, Axis IBM-compatible print servers deliver world-class support for IBM host system printing over TCP/IP and SNA with data streams such as IPDS and SCS. About this User's Guide This User's Guide is applicable for the AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e with firmware version 6.42 or higher, providing introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the print servers in various network environments. This User's Guide is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the print servers. To fully benefit from this document, 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 all the settings, except installed certificates. See Using the Test Button, on page 59. In the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User's Manual you will find a more extensive description of the print servers. The User's Manual is available on www.axis.com AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e User's Guide 5 Hardware Inventory Unpack and check all the items using the following check list. Contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable. Item AXIS 5570e AXIS 5670e Power Supply Type (PS-H) Model/Title TCP/IP IPDS SNA TCP/IP IPDS SNA Country Europe UK Australia USA/Japan CD Printed Material Adhesive Holder & Clip* USB Cable* AXIS Network Product CD AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e User's Guide ACC AXIS 5500 CLIPS K 70 cm Part number 0188 0193 0189 0194 19108 19109 19111 19110 rev 1.3 or later 20896 20119 20208 * Only supplied with AXIS 5570e. 6 AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e User's Guide Model Summary The AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e are available in two versions; IPDS SNA and TCP/IP. The table below displays the datastreams, protocols and other supported functionalities of each product version.. AXIS 5570e IPDS support SCS support 3270DS support TN3270E TN5250E SNA support Digital Copier Support AXIS 5670e IPDS support SCS support 3270DS support TN3270E TN5250E SNA support Digital Copier Support IPDS SNA (part no. 0193) . . . . . . . TCP/IP (part no. 0188) . . . . TCP/IP (part no. 0189) . . . . . . . IPDS SNA (part no. 0194) . . . . Note: Both models may not be available in all countries in which Axis operates. Please contact your local dealer / sales representative for more information. AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e User's Guide The AXIS 5570e Network Print Server LPT1 7 Test Button Network Indicator USB1 Ethernet Connector Power Connector Power Indicator The AXIS 5670e Network Print Server Power Indicator Network Indicator COM1 LPT1 Test button Ethernet Connector LPT2 Power Connector Backside label on print server Serial number 8 Printer Ports AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e User's Guide 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 AXIS 5670e is equipped with two high-speed IEEE 1284 compatible parallel ports and one RS232 serial port. Test Button The test button is used for: · printing a test page to check the connection to the printer · printing the parameter list showing the print server settings · performing a Factory Default of the print server, which will restore all parameters and settings to their factory default values. Network Connector The AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e are 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. 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 5570e and AXIS 5670e User's Guide AXIS Network Product CD The AXIS Network Product CD provides an easy-to-use electronic catalog, that includes Axis software, 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. 9 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/AXIS 5670e User's Manual for details, on www.axis.com Supported Printers Any standard printer can be connected for network printing, except host-based printers, e.g. Windows GDI printers. 10 AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e User's Guide Installation Overview To get your print server up and running on your network, follow the instructions below: · Connect the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e to your network and to your printer as described in Connecting the Hardware on page 11. · Proceed to Setup and Configuration on page 12 to determine which setup procedures that are relevant to your network environment. · Proceed to Print Server Management and Configuration on page 56 for information on supported management and configuration tools. AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e User's Guide 11 Connecting the Hardware Follow these instructions to make your printer network ready: 1. Switch off the printer(s) and disconnect the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e external power supply. 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 external power supply to the AXIS 5570e/AXIS 5670e. The power indicator lights up. If the network indicator starts to flash, the print server is correctly connected to the network. 6. Press and release the test button on the print server to print a test page. If the print server is correctly connected to the printer(s), a test page will be printed. 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. Proceed to Setup and Configuration on page 12 to determine which setup procedures that are relevant to your network environment. 12 AXIS 5570e and AXIS 5670e User's Guide Setup and Configuration 1. Start out with setting an IP address on the print server, described in Assign an IP address, on page 13. 2. Refer to the table below to determine which setup procedures that are relevant to your network environment. Environment AS/400 Data Stream SCS / IPDS SCS IPDS IBM Mainframe SCS / IPDS SCS / IPDS IPDS NetWare Windows 98/NT/Me 2000/XP Macintosh UNIX Network Configuration SNA TN5250E (TCP/IP) PPR/PPD (TCP/IP) SNA TN3270E (TCP/IP) PPR/PPD (TCP/IP) TCP/IP and IPX/SPX TCP/IP, NetBIOS/NetBEUI TCP/IP, AppleTalk TCP/IP Actions AS/400 SNA Printing, on page 18 AS/400 TN5250E Printing (SCS over IP), o ...