Introduction; 1 - 2- Page 11

Introduction

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To use the Brother printer through a network, you need to configure the print server, and set up the computers 
you use.

Note

For wireless network users (HL-5280DW only):

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To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother printer as 
close to the network access point (router) as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and 
walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect the data 
transfer speed of your documents. 

Due to these factors, wireless may not be the best method of connection for all types of documents 
and applications. If you are printing large files, such as multi-page documents with mixed text and 
large graphics, you may want to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer, or USB 
for the fastest throughput speed.

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Although Brother HL-5280DW can be used in a both wired and wireless network, only either one of 
the connection methods can be used at a time. When a network interface cable is connected to the 
printer, the printer automatically detect wired network interface, and when the network interface cable 
is not connected to the printer, the wireless network connection becomes active.

In this chapter, you will learn the basic concept of the network function, connection and protocols. In 

Chapter 

2

 you will read information on wired network configuration and in 

Chapter 3

, you will read information on 

wireless network configuration. 

Chapter 4

, 

Chapter 5

, 

Chapter 6

, 

Chapter 7

 and 

Chapter 8

 describes how to 

configure your print server along with your operating system as follows:

Chapter 4: Network printing from Windows

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: basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing

Chapter 5: Network printing from Windows

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: NetBIOS Peer-to-Peer printing

Chapter 6: Internet printing for Windows

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Chapter 7: Network printing from Macintosh

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Chapter 8: Control panel setup