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Introduction

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Types of network connections

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Network connection example

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Generally there are two types of network connections. Peer-to-Peer and Network Shared environment.

Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP

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In a Peer-to-Peer environment, each computer directly sends and receives data to each device. There is no 
central server controlling file access or printer sharing.

1 Switch or Router
2 Network printer (your machine)

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In a smaller network of 2 or 3 computers, we recommend the Peer-to-Peer printing method as it is easier 
to configure than the Network Shared printing method described on the following page. See 

Network 

Shared printing

on page 6.

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Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol.

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

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If you are using routers, the Gateway address must be configured on the computers and the Brother 
machine.

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The Brother machine can also communicate with Macintosh

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. (TCP/IP compatible operating systems)

TCP/IP

TCP/IP

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