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UNIX PRINTING 1 - 2

5

The default name for a Brother print server is usually 

BRN_xxxxxx

 (where 

xxxxxx

 is the last six digits of the 

Ethernet address of the print server). 

6

When configuring the PRINTCAP file, pay particular attention to 
the service names, BINARY_P1 and TEXT_P1.

TCP/IP

Brother print servers appear to the network as a UNIX host computer 
with a unique IP address running the lpd (line printer daemon) 
protocol. As a result, any host computer that supports the Berkeley 
remote LPR command can spool jobs to Brother print servers without 
the need for any special software on the host computer. For special 
applications, raw TCP ports are also available.

Brother print servers also support the FTP protocol. This protocol can 
be used to send print jobs from Unix systems.

The Brother print server is pre-configured to run on a TCP/IP network 
with a minimum of setup. The only mandatory configuration of the 
print server is the allocation of an IP address and a subnet mask, 
which can be either automatically assigned using DHCP, BOOTP 
etc., or manually assigned using the BRAdmin Professional or 
Web BRAdmin utilities, the printer control panel (If applicable) or the  
ARP command from a Unix command prompt.).

General TCP/IP UNIX Host Configuration

The configuration process for most UNIX systems is described in the 
following steps. As this process varies, we recommend that you refer 
to your system documentation for additional information.

1

Configure the 

/etc/hosts

 file on each UNIX host that needs 

to communicate with the print server. Use your favorite editor to 
add an entry to the 

/etc/hosts

 file containing the IP address 

and node name of the device. For example:

192.189.207.3

BRN_310107

For setting the IP address of the print server,  Quick Setup 
Guide or to chapter 10 of this User’s Guide.

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Lists of information found in Brother HL-5170DN Network User's Guide - Page 12

  • 1. TCP/IP Brother print servers appear to the network as a UNIX host computer with a unique IP address running the lpd (line printer daemon) protocol.
  • 92.189.
  • 7.3 BRN_310107 For setting the IP address of the print server, Quick Setup Guide or to chapter 10 of this User’s Guide.

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