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Introduction

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■ 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 1-4.

■ Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol.

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

■ If you are using a router, the Gateway address must be configured on the computers and the Brother

machine.

■ The Brother machine can also communicate with Macintosh

(TCP/IP compatible operating systems)

devices.

Network Shared printing

In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends and receives data to and from the Brother machine

via a centrally controlled computer. This type of computer is often called a “server” or a “print server”. Its job

is to control the printing of all print jobs.

■ In a larger network, we recommend a Network Shared printing environment.

■ The “server” or the “print server” must use the TCP/IP print protocol.

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

■ The Brother machine needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine is shared

via the parallel or USB interface at the server.

■ The Brother machine can also communicate with Macintosh

(TCP/IP compatible operating systems)

devices.

Windows

TCP/IP

Windows

Your machine

Network Shared

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