Brother HL 4040CN - Manual (Page 10)

Introduction
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Types of network connection
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Network connection example
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Generally there are two types of network connections: Peer-to-Peer and Network Shared environment.
Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP
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In a Peer-to-Peer environment, each computer directly sends and receives data to each device. There is no
central server controlling file access or printer sharing.
1 Router
2 Network printer
„ 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 4.
„ Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol.
„ The Brother printer needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration.
„ If you are using routers, the Gateway address must be configured on the computers and the Brother
printer.
„ The Brother printer can also communicate with Macintosh
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. (TCP/IP compatible operating systems)
TCP/IP TCP/IP
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