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Introduction

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Types of network connection

Generally speaking, there are two types of network connection: Peer-to-Peer environment and a Network

Shared environment.

Network connection example

Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP

In a Peer-to-Peer environment, each computer directly sends and receives data to and from the Brother

printer.

■ In a smaller network of 2 or 3 computers, we recommend the Peer-to-Peer printing method as it is easier

to configure than the Network Shared Printing method described on the following page. See Network

shared printing on page 1-3.

■ Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol.

■ The Brother printer needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration.

■ If you are using routers, computers can access the Brother printer through the routers. (In this case, the

Gateway address must be configured to both computers and the printer.)

■ The Brother printer can also communicate with Macintosh

. (TCP/IP compatible operating systems)

Router

Windows

TCP/IP TCP/IP

Windows

Network printer

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