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Section 1: Introduction
AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual 5
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
Connections
The AXIS 540/542 and AXIS 640/642 print servers have identical
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