Axis Communications Network Print Servers, AXIS 5500, AXIS 5550 manual Test Button

The Test Button

Section 13 The Test Button

The test button is located on the front right hand side of the AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 and is used for:

•Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer.

•Printing a parameter list to see the print server’s current settings.

•Performing a Factory Default of the print server.

If you want to change any of the parameters, use one of the methods described in Section 10 Management and Configuration, on page 88.

Printing a Test Page Press the test button once to print a test page. The test page contains basic information about the AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550. It is recommended that you print a test page every time you connect the print server to a printer.

Note:

AXIS 5550 has two printer ports. If just one of ports is connected to a printer, the test page will be printed on that port. If each port is connected to a printer, the default setting will send the test page to the parallel printer. The default behavior can be changed from the print server’s internal Web pages under Admin General Settings => Change.

Printing the Press the test button twice to print a parameter list showing the current Parameter List AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 settings. This list provides comprehensive details

of all the parameters and their current status. Refer to Section 16 The Parameter List, on page 137.

Performing a Factory Default

Important:

1.Remove the external power supply to switch off the print server.

2.Press and hold down the test button while you reconnect the external power supply.

3.Continue to hold down the test button until the network indicator remains constantly lit. This should take about 20 seconds.

4.Restart the print server by disconnecting and reconnecting the external power supply.

A factory default will reset all print server parameters and settings to their default values, except

•installed certificate

•private key

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