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AXIS 540/640

User’s Manual

Section 5: Setting Up - Windows

 

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Windows 3.1

In order to print to a network printer, Windows 3.1 requires the 
installation of network support, such as the LAN Server or LAN 
Manager Workstation software. When installed, proceed as described 
under Windows for Workgroups below.

Windows for

Workgroups

Peer-to-Peer Printing

Follow the instructions below to install your AXIS 540/640 for peer-
to-peer printing at a Windows for Workgroups workstation:

1. Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon.

2. In the Port menu, click Add.

3. In the NPS Port list, select the AXIS 540/640 port. The port 

appears as <name>.LP1, where <name> is AX followed by the last 
six digits of the AXIS 540/640 serial number, e.g. AX100086.

4. Accept or change the suggested Windows port name and type any 

required comment in the Description field. Make a note of the 
Windows port name as you will need this later, then click OK to 
install the Windows port.

5. In the Port menu, click Connect... to bring up the Windows 

Printers dialog.

6. Select a printer driver from the list of Installed Printers (or click 

Add>> to install a new driver), then click Connect...

7. Select the Windows port name from step 4 above (this name can 

be found at the bottom of the Ports list).

8. Click OK to close the Connect dialog, and Close to close Printers.

The setup is completed and you can now print through your
AXIS 540/640.