Brother HL-5250DN series Network User's Guide

Introduction
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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.
■ 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
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. (TCP/IP compatible operating systems)
Network printer
Windows
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Windows
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TCP/IP
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Windows
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Network shared
Also known as
“Server” or “Print
server”

Brother HL-5250DN series Specifications

General

Interface	Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Ports Qty	1
Type	Print server
Product Type	Print server
Network Protocols	TCP/IP
Features	SNMP support
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3
Compatible Printers	Brother HL-5250DN
Operating Systems Supported	Linux