Brother MFC-820CW - Manual (Page 12)

Introduction
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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 1-4.
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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 a router, 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 ® (TCP/IP compatible operating systems)
devices.
Network Shared printing
In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends and receives data to and from the Brother machine
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.
■ In a larger network, we recommend a Network Shared printing environment.
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The “server” or the “print server” must use the TCP/IP print protocol.
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The Brother machine needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration.
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The Brother machine needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine is shared
via the parallel or USB interface at the server.
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The Brother machine can also communicate with Macintosh ® (TCP/IP compatible operating systems)
devices.
Windows R
TCP/IP
Windows R
Windows R
Windows R
Your machine
Network Shared