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Section 1: Introduction
6 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual
The AXIS 640/642 models are suitable for Token Ring network
environments. The AXIS 640 has a network connector for Unshielded
Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling, while the AXIS 642 has a network
connector for Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cabling.
How it Works
Because of the variety of computer and operating systems employed in
a modern computing environment, it is common for print data to be
transmitted across a single network using a variety of transport
protocols. The AXIS 540/640 Print Server automatically detects the
protocol being used for each print job, and adapts the print data into a
format which is suitable for the printer.
As the AXIS 540/640 is a pocket-sized print server which plugs
directly in to the printer’s parallel port, there is no need for additional
cabling.
Installation of the AXIS 540/640 and its integration into the network
is performed using one of the Axis software packages; AXIS Print
Utility for Windows, AXIS Print Utility for OS/2, axinstall for UNIX
environments, and AXIS NetPilot.
If you are using the TCP/IP network transport protocol and have
access to an Internet browser, you may also access AXIS 540/640 series
of Network Print Servers from any standard Web browser, regardless
of your type of platform. Furthermore, the enhanced HTTP support
available in the AXIS 540+/542+ and Token Ring models includes a
quick and easy management tool that allows you to configure and view
unit status, within all supported networking environments.