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Introduction

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Network Shared printing

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

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

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

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

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The Brother printer needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the printer is shared via 
the parallel or USB interface at the server.

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The Brother printer can also communicate with Macintosh

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 (TCP/IP compatible operating systems) 

devices.

Network printer

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TCP/IP

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Network Shared

Also known as 
“Server” or “Print 
server”