Axis Communications 540/640 manual Introduction

Section 1: Introduction

Section 1 Introduction

The AXIS 540/640 series is a range of plug-in network print servers for use in Ethernet and Token Ring environments. The AXIS 540/640 server plugs directly into the printer’s parallel port and provides all network users with access to shared printer resources.

Using state of the art technology the server provides excellent print flexibility and simultaneously supports multiple network protocols. This includes advanced support for TCP/IP, support for NetWare including NDS, and support for over 20 UNIX systems, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2. The AXIS 540/640 range also includes AXIS 540+ and 542+ models which support Apple EtherTalk in addition to the above protocols.

Network The AXIS 540/542 and AXIS 640/642 print servers have identical Connections functionality, but are designed for use in different network

environments, or with different types of network cabling.

The AXIS 540/540+ and AXIS 542/542+ are suitable for Ethernet network environments. The AXIS 540/540+ have network connectors for twisted pair (10 base T) cabling, while the AXIS 542/542+ have network connectors for thin wire (10 base2) cabling.

The AXIS 540 Network Print Server

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