Section 1: Introduction6 Axis NPS 650 User’s ManualSection 1IntroductionThe Axis NPS 650 is a stand-alone networkprint server for the Token Ringenvironment. Using the NPS 650 makes itpossible to connect your printers anywherein a Token Ring network, allowing allnetwork users access to shared printerresources.The NPS 650 connects your printerdirectly to your Token Ring network, nomatter if you are using a PC, PS/2 or Unixsystem. The multiple protocol supportmakes it possible to print under NetWare,Microsoft and IBM networks, and TCP/IPsimultaneously.In addition, the NPS 650 provides youwith two high-speed parallel ports and oneserial port, allowing any combination of upto three standard printers or plotters. Itcombines a high degree of user-friendlinessin both installation procedures and printmanagement with an equally high degree offlexibility thanks to its powerful built-infunctions.