Brother HL-2170W - Manual (Page 11)

Introduction
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Network Shared printing
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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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2 Also known as “Server” or “Print server”
3 Printer
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„ 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 printer needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the printer is connected
via the USB interface at the server.
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TCP/IP
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