Introduction6 AXIS 5550 User’s ManualSection 1 IntroductionThank you for purchasing the AXIS 5550. This product has beendeveloped to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowingall network users access to shared printer resources.About this ManualThis manual is applicable for an AXIS 5550 with firmware version 7.10 orhigher, providing introductory information as well as detailedinstructions on how to set up and manage the print server in variousnetwork environments. It is intended for everyone involved in installingand managing the print server. To fully benefit from this manual, youshould be familiar with basic networking principles.These instructions are based on the settings in a new and unconfiguredprint server. To reload the default parameters, you can perform a FactoryDefault, which will restore most of the settings. See “Performing a FactoryDefault” on page 129.Support ServicesShould you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axisreseller. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your Axisreseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels toensure a rapid response.If you are connected to the Internet, you can:• Download user documentation and firmware updates• Find answers to previously resolved problems in the FAQ database.Search by product, category or phrase• Report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your privatesupport area• Visit the Axis support Web at www.axis.com/techsupSupported EnvironmentsNetwork Printing • Windows• NetWare• Macintosh• UNIX/Linux
