AXIS 540/640
Pocket Sized High-Performance Multiprotocol
Print Server for Ethernet/Token Ring Networks
Connects printers directly to the
network allowing users of different operating systems to share
printer resources.
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The AXIS 540/640 is the
high-performance solution for printing in medium sized and large
LANs, supporting most systems available in today’s heterogeneous
network environments. Just like the three port version AXIS
560/660, it uses state-of-the-art technology, offers advanced
TCP/IP support and provides excellent printing flexibility.
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| Easy to use
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AXIS NetPilotTM
installation/configuration program guides the user through the
installation with a “Wizard”. Each network protocol
can be configured independently. The monitoring function alerts
you if printer problems occur. |
Web based management
(available for 540+/542+ and 640/642) |
A built-in WWW server enables
platform independent configuration as well as monitoring of
printer status via standard Web browsers. |
| Fast Printing |
High throughput enabled
by a 32-bit RISC processor, ETRAX, specifically designed for
LAN products generates significantly faster throughput than
connecting your printer to a PC. |
| Easy to upgrade
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Flash memory that allows
network administrators to centrally perform updates of the print
server software over the network. |
| Pocket sized
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One high-speed, parallel
port that plugs directly into the printer’s parallel port.
No cables needed. Bi-directional support for Apple EtherTalk.
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| Logical Printer Concept
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Allows one physical printer
to be used as eight virtual printers, each with customized features,
such as: auto ASCII to PostScript conversion, multiple bin selection,
customized strings before and after jobs, and more…
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Technical Specifications
| SUPPORTED SYSTEMS
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Novell NetWare: NetWare 3.11,
3.12, 4.10 and above. Supports Bindery Emulation and NDS. Up
to 16 file servers and 96 print queues can be served. Supports
user messages. Print Methods: RPRINTER, NPRINTER, PSERVER.
Microsoft LAN Manager: LAN Manager 2.0c and above, running
under OS/2 ver.1.3 and above. Enables printing from DOS, Windows
and Macintosh clients.
IBM: 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. 3.5 and above, Windows
for Workgroups , Windows 95.
UNIX: All computers supporting the TCP/IP suite of protocols,
including: BSD systems: BSD 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, SunOS4 (Solaris
1.x), DEC Ultrix etc. System V systems: R3, R4, AT&T,
Inter-active, SCO, SunOS5 (Solaris2.x), HP-UX, IBM AIX, Silicon
Graphics IRIX, DEC Alpha OSF/1, BULL (BOS, AIX). Other systems:
IBM (MVS, VM, VSE, OS/400), DEC VMS, and guidelines for
other systems. Print Methods: LPD, FTP, PROS, Reverse
Telnet.
Apple EtherTalk: ('+' models only) Print Method:
AppleTalk Phase 2.
WWW: Netscape 3.0 and MS Internet Explorer
3.0 compatible browsers.
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| INSTALLATION
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NetWare: AXIS NetPilotTM
included with Wizard and easy installation.
LAN Manager and LAN Server: Included software "AXIS
Print Utility for OS/2" provides easy installation.
Microsoft Windows: Included software "AXIS Print
Utility for Windows" provides easy installation.
UNIX: Auto-installation script for UNIX hosts. No disks
and tapes required.
Apple EtherTalk: ('+' models only) Standard installation
using the Chooser.
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| SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS |
NetWare: IPX, SAP,
RIP, SPX and NCP (extended with NDS).
LAN Manager/LAN Server: NetBIOS/NetBEUI or TCP/IP.
Microsoft Windows: NetBIOS/NetBEUI or TCP/IP.
TCP/IP: LPD, FTP, Telnet, Reverse Telnet, PROS, BOOTP,
ARP, RARP, ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP.
Apple EtherTalk ('+' models only).
WWW Browser: HTTP. HTML page with predefined
links.
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| NETWORK MANAGEMENT
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SNMP-MIB II compliant,
private enterprise MIB included. LAN Network Manager for OS/2.
Print server status in NWAdmin/PCONSOLE. |
| LOGICAL CONNECTION |
Running simultaneously
any combination of the supported protocols.
AXIS 54x: Use of IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP and Ethernet
II frame types simultaneously.
AXIS 64x: Use of IEEE802.2, IEEE802.5, (with Early Token
support for 16 Mbps) frame types simultaneously. |
| NETWORK ATTACHMENTS
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AXIS 540/540+:10baseT
(Twisted Pair) Ethernet
AXIS 542/542+:10base2 (Thin) Ethernet
AXIS 640: Media type 3/RJ45/UTP. Support for 4 and 16
Mbps networks.
AXIS 642: Media type 1/DB9/STP. Support for 4 and 16
Mbps networks. |
| SECURITY |
UNIX: Root password
, User access list and printer access.
NetWare: Encrypted passwords. |
| LOGICAL PRINTERS
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The logical printer drives
can be program-med to perform auto ASCII to PostScript conversion,
string before and after job, string substitution, alternative
output and character set conversion. |
| PARALLEL PRINTER
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One high-speed parallel
port, 36 pin Centronics connector, IEEE 1284 compliant. Bi-directional
support for Apple, Reverse Telnet and PROS. Sustained throughput
up to 390 kbytes/s using NetWare or LAN Server/LAN Manager.
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| HARDWARE |
32-bit RISC-Controller.
Memory equipment:
AXIS 540/542: 512 kbytes Flash, 128 kbytes RAM
AXIS 540+/542+: 1 Mbyte Flash, 256 kbytes RAM
AXIS 640/642: 1 Mbyte Flash, 256 kbytes RAM |
| FRONT PANEL |
2 LED indicators: Power
and Network. Push-button for information printouts.
AXIS 640/642: Slide switch for Token Ring speed
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| POWER CONSUMPTION |
AXIS 540/542: Maximum
170 mA at 12 VDC
AXIS 540+/542+: Maximum 170 mA at 15 VDC
AXIS 640/642: Maximum 170 mA at 15 VDC
External supply: 540/540+ uses PS-A (9 V 300 mA) or power provided
by the printer (Centronics pin 18: 5 VDC, 300 mA). All others
use PS-B (12 V 500 mA). 640, 642: An optional jumper enables
power provided by the printer (Centronics pin 18: 5 VDC, 350
mA). |
| DIMENSIONS
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Height: 1.1 in/2.7
cm
Width: AXIS 542/542+: 2.9 in /7.2 cm, AXIS
540/540+/640/642: 2.2 in/5.6 cm
Depth: 4.7 in/11.8 cm
Weight: 0.26 lb. (0.12 kg) |
| OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
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Temperature: 40-105zz°F
(5-40°C).
Humidity: 10-95% non-condensing. |
| APPROVALS
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EMC: CE: EN 55022/1987,
EN50082-1/1992. FCC Class A.
Safety: EN 60950. Approved power supplies for all countries.
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