Brother International HL-5255DN-MICR MICR Network Owner's Manual - English - Page 11
Network shared printing, Server or Print
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Introduction Network shared printing In a network shared environment, each computer sends and receives data to and from the Brother printer via a centrally controlled computer. This type of computer is often called a "server" or a "print server". Its job is to access print jobs from other computers and then control the printing of these jobs. 1 Windows® Windows® Windows® Windows® TCP/IP Also known as "Server" or "Print server" Network printer Network shared ■ In a larger network, we recommend a network shared printing environment. ■ The "server" or the "print server" needs the TCP/IP print protocol configured. ■ Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol. ■ The Brother printer needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration. ■ The Brother printer needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the printer is shared via the parallel or USB interface at the server. ■ The Brother printer can also communicate with Macintosh®. (TCP/IP compatible operating systems) 1 - 3