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Types of network connections and protocols

Network Shared printing

In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends data via a centrally controlled computer. This type of computer is often called a “Server” or a “Print Server”. Its job is to control the printing of all print jobs.

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1Client computer

2Also known as “Server” or “Print server”

3TCP/IP, USB or parallel (where available)

4Network machine (your machine)

In a larger network, we recommend a Network Shared printing environment.

The “server” or the “print server” must use the TCP/IP print protocol.

The Brother machine needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine is connected via the USB or the parallel interface at the server.

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