Axis Communications AXIS 5550, AXIS 5500 manual Mounting the Axis 5500/AXIS, Features and Benefits

Product Overview

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 most of the parameters and settings to factory default values

See “The Test Button” on page 129 for details.

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.

Compatible Printers All printers can be used except host-based printers (also known as CAPT, GDI, PPA or Windows-based printers).

Mounting the AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550

Using the supplied clips, your AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 can be mounted in many ways, e.g. on the back of the printer, on a wall. It can be placed behind the printer or next to a switch or a hub.

AXIS 5550 can also be inserted directly into the parallel port of the printer.

Adhesive Clip

Adhesive

Holder

Fasten to print server by peeling off adhesive tape.

Fasten to mounting surface by peeling off adhesive tape.

Configuration and The print server can be configured and managed from its internal Web Management pages, using HTTP as well as HTTPS in the secure mode. These Web pages

offer you a platform independent management tool that is suitable for all supported network environments. See Using a Web browser for Print Server Management, on page 88 for details.

Features and Benefits

Reliability The print server provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the AXIS ETRAX 100 LX chip, which comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers.

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