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Network printing from Macintosh

h From the Printer Model pull-down list choose your model. For example, choose

Brother MFC-7840N BR-Script3.

i Click Add and the printer will be available from the Printer List.

(Mac OS

X 10.2.4 to 10.3.x)

(Mac OS

X 10.4)

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Table of Contents6
Introduction9
Overview9
Network Features10
Network Printing10
Network Scanning10
Network PC Fax10
Management Utilities10
Internet Fax/Scan to E-Mail Server (Download Only)11
Types of Network Connections12
Network Connection Example12
Protocols14
TCP/IP Protocols and Functionalities14
Other Protocol16
Configuring Your Machine for a Network17
Overview17
IP Addresses, Subnet Masks and Gateways17
IP Address17
Subnet Mask18
Gateway (and Router)19
Step by Step Chart19
Setting the IP Address and Subnet Mask20
Using the Bradmin Light Utility to Configure Your Machine as a Network Printer20
Using the Control Panel to Configure Your Machine for a Network22
Using Other Methods to Configure Your Machine for a Network22
Changing the Print Server Settings23
Using the Bradmin Light Utility to Change the Print Server Settings23
Using the Bradmin Professional Utility to Change Print Server Settings (for Windows ® )24
Using the Control Panel to Change the Print Server Settings24
Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) to Change the Print/Scan Server Settings25
Using Remote Setup to Change the Print Server Settings (Not Available for Windows Server ® 2003)25
Using Other Methods to Change Print Server Settings25
Control Panel Setup26
LAN Menu26
Tcp/Ip26
Ethernet33
Scan to FTP33
Restoring the Network Settings to Factory Default34
Printing the Network Configuration List35
Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows ® Only)36
Overview36
Connection Methods36
Peer-To-Peer36
Network Shared37
How to Install the Driver Deployment Wizard Software38
Using the Driver Deployment Wizard Software39
Network Printing from Windows ® : Basic TCP/IP Peer-To-Peer Printing42
Overview42
Configuring the Standard TCP/IP Port43
Printer Driver Not yet Installed43
Printer Driver Already Installed43
Other Sources of Information44
Internet Printing for Windows45
Overview45
IPP Printing for Windows ® 2000/XP, Windows Vista ® and Windows Server ® 200346
For Windows Vista46
For Windows ® 2000/XP and Windows Server ® 200348
Specifying a Different URL50
Other Sources of Information50
Network Printing from Macintosh51
Overview51
Printing from a Macintosh ® Using the Simple Network Configuration Capabilities51
How to Choose the Printer Driver (TCP/IP)51
How to Choose the BR-Script 3 Printer Driver (TCP/IP)55
For Mac os ® X 10.555
For Mac os ® X 10.2.4 to 10.4.X55
Other Sources of Information59
Web Based Management60
Overview60
How to Configure the Print Server Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)61
Password Information62
Changing the Scan to FTP Configuration Using a Web Browser62
Security Features63
Overview63
Security Methods for E-Mail Notification63
POP before SMTP (Pbs)63
SMTP-AUTH (SMTP Authentication)63
APOP (Authenticated Post Office Protocol)63
Using E-Mail Notification with User Authentication64
Managing Your Network Printer Securely Using Bradmin Professional (for Windows ® )66
Troubleshooting67
Overview67
General Problems67
Network Print Software Installation Problems68
Printing Problems70
Scanning and PC Fax Problems71
Protocol-Specific Troubleshooting73
Windows ® 2000/XP, Windows Vista ® and Windows Server ® 2003 IPP Troubleshooting73
Web Based Management (Web Browser) Troubleshooting (TCP/IP)73
Using Services74
Other Ways to Set the IP Address (for Advanced Users and Administrators)74
Using DHCP to Configure the IP Address74
Using BOOTP to Configure the IP Address75
Using RARP to Configure the IP Address76
Using APIPA to Configure the IP Address76
Using ARP to Configure the IP Address76
Using the TELNET Console to Configure the IP Address77
Using the Brother Web Bradmin Server Software for IIS to Configure the IP Address78
Installation When Using Web Services (for Windows Vista ® Users)79
Installation When Using a Network Print Queue or Share (Printer Driver Only)80
Print Server Specifications81
Ethernet Wired Network81
Function Table and Default Factory Settings83
Entering Text85

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