Brother MFC-440CN - 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 Network printer (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 an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine is shared via the
parallel port or USB port of the server.
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