Product Overview12 AXIS 5500 / AXIS 5550 User’s ManualFeatures and BenefitsReliability The print server provides high performance and reliability combined with lowpower consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the AXIS ETRAX 100 LXchip, which comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associatednetwork controllers.Flexibility The print server supports printing in all major computer systems andenvironments, including five different print methods in the TCP/IP environment.AXIS 5550 allows you to print on two printers simultaneously.The integrated IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) function allows for printing fromLAN to LAN via a WAN, such as the Internet.Speed The AXIS ETRAX 100 LX chip has been specifically designed for LAN productsand benefits users with a faster throughput than a direct PC-to-printerconnection.Easy to Install The print server installs, operates and is managed in a reliable and easy fashion.Security You can assign passwords to restrict login and printer access, disable protocolsand force a secure mode.Monitoring The internal print server Web pages, AXIS NetPilot (2.70 and up) and AXISThinWizard (3.0 and up) allow you to continuously monitor printer status. TheWeb pages are used to monitor single Axis units while AXIS NetPilot and AXISThinWizard can be used to monitor multiple Axis units.Through e-mail notification, the printer administrator can be notified by e-mailwhenever an event that requires human intervention occurs in a printer. The e-mail contains a short and concise description of the event.Future Proof The firmware stored in the print server Flash memory can be upgraded over thenetwork. This allows you to quickly update and enhance its operational featureswhen new print server software becomes available.NetWare PacketSignatureThe print server supports NetWare Packet Signature Level 1, 2, 3, whichprotects servers and clients using the NetWare Core Protocol ™ services. NCPpacket signature prevents packet forgery by requiring the server and the clientto sign each NCP packet. See your Novell NetWare documentation for detailedinformation.
