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For Windows NT

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 4.0 users

Windows NT

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 4.0 users can send print job using Brother Peer-to-Peer Print software provided on the Brother 

CD-ROM supplied with the machine.

Installing the TCP/IP protocol

If you did not install the TCP/IP protocol during the installation of your Windows NT

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4.0 system (either 

workstation or server) follow these steps. If you have already installed the TCP/IP protocol, proceed to the 
next section, Installing the Brother Peer-to-Peer software on page 4-3.

1

Go to the Start button, select Settings, and then Control Panel.

2

Run the Network applet by double clicking the Network icon and then click the Protocols tab.

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Select Add, and double click TCP/IP Protocol.

4

Insert the requested disk(s), or CD-ROM, to copy the required files.

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Click Close. The Windows NT

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4.0 system will review protocol bindings and then you will see the TCP/IP 

Properties dialog.

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Configure the host IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address in that dialog. Consult your system 
manager for these addresses.

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Click OK to exit (your Windows NT

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4.0 workstation or server will need to be re-booted).

Installing the Brother Peer-to-Peer software

1

Start the CD-ROM installation menu program according to the Quick Setup Guide.

2

Select the model name and your language (if necessary), and then click Install Optional Applications. 

3

Click Network Print Software.

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Click Next in response to the Welcome message. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5

Select Brother Peer-to-Peer Print (LPR).

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Select the desired directory to install the Brother Peer-to-Peer Print (LPR) files and click Next. The 
installation program will create the directory for you if it does not already exist on your disk.

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Enter the Port name that you wish to use and click OK. The default port name is BLP1. Whichever name 
you choose, it must be unique and it MUST begin with BLP.