Introduction
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Types of network connection
Generally speaking, there are two types of network connection: Peer-to-Peer environment and a Network
Shared environment.

Network connection example

Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP

In a Peer-to-Peer environment, each computer directly sends and receives data to and from the Brother
printer.
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 1-3.
Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol.
The Brother printer needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration.
If you are using routers, computers can access the Brother printer through the routers. (In this case, the
Gateway address must be configured to both computers and the printer.)
The Brother printer can also communicate with Macintosh®. (TCP/IP compatible operating systems)
Router
Windows®Windows®
TCP/IP TCP/IP
Windows®
Network printer