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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 machine 
via a centrally controlled computer. This type of computer is often called a “Server” or a “Print Server”. Its job 
is to access print jobs from other computers and then control the printing of these 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” needs the TCP/IP Print Protocol configured.

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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.

Network printer (your machine)

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TCP/IP

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Network Shared

Also known as 
“Server” or “Print 
Server”