AXIS 5900
Configuring Printers
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Installing Printers in UNIX
The
axinstall
script is an installation and management utility for Axis print servers. With
this installation script, the printer connected to the Axis print server will appear as though
it is directly connected to the host print spooler. If you want to integrate your AXIS 5900
into your host spooler, you can use the Axis installation script
axinstall,
or perform a
manual integration.
axinstall
Follow these instructions to download axinstall to your host:
1.
Open a Terminal and
log in to the AXIS 5900 by typing:
2. Enter
root
as the default user id and
pass
as the default Administrator password.
3. Enter the following command to download the
axinstall
script (make sure you use the
ascii transfer mode):
4. Enter the following command to install the AXIS 5900 using the
axinstall
script. Follow
the instructions that appear when the script has started.
Alternatively, make the axinstall script executable by entering the following command.
Note:
If you need additional instructions, please refer to the relevant sections in the AXIS 5900
User’s Manual which is available from the AXIS Network Product CD or the Axis web site
at www.axis.com
Proceed to
Management and configuration
on page 19 for information on supported
management and configuration tools.
ftp <host name> or ftp <IP address>
get axinstall
sh axinstall
./axinstall
LPRng is not supported by
axinstall
