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Introduction

Computer Network Basics

Overview
The network-connected Brother machine allows multiple computers
to carry out several independent print jobs on one machine.
To use the Brother machine through a network, you need to select a
protocol, configure the Print / Fax Server, and set up the computers
you use.

Protocols

Protocols are the standardized sets of rules for transmitting data on
a network. Protocols allow the users to gain access to the network-
connected resources.
■TCP/IP
This is the most popular set of protocols used for communication
such as Internet and E-mail. This protocol can be used in almost
all the operation systems such as Windows®, Macintosh® and
Linux.
TCP/IP is suited to a large-scale network and is widely used for
company networks.
TCP/IP is also widely used as the print protocol. The Brother
machine can use the TCP/IP-based protocols such as LPR and
NetBIOS Name Resolution.
■Protocol selection and Print / Fax Server configuration
If a Brother machine has been already connected to a
network, please check the current protocol. In this case,
you don't need to configure the Print / Fax Server.
■Print / Fax Server
Print / Fax Server activates the network functions built-in
the Brother machine.