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Brother DCP-9040CN Network User's Manual

Multi-protocol on-board ethernet multi-function print server
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Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Multi-function Print Server
NETWORK
USER'S GUIDE
MFC-9440CN
MFC-9450CDN
DCP-9040CN
DCP-9042CDN
DCP-9045CDN
Please read this manual thoroughly before using this machine on
your network. You can view this manual in HTML format from the
CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient
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  • Page 1 CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. You can also download the manual in PDF format from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/). The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) is your one stop resource for all your printing needs.

  • Page 2: Compilation And Publication Notice

    Compilation and publication notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Important Note

    ® Edition and Windows XP Home Edition. ® Windows Server 2003 in this document represents Windows x64 Edition. Go to the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) for more information on ® Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition support. ® Windows Vista in this document represents all edition of Windows Vista ®...

  • Page 4: Brother Numbers

    Visit http://www.brother.com/ for contact information on your local Brother office. Service center locator (USA) For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437). Service center locations (Canada) For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER.

  • Page 5: Ordering Accessories And Supplies

    Internet address Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com/ For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support, Driver Updates and Utilities: http://solutions.brother.com/ Ordering accessories and supplies In USA: 1-877-552-MALL (1-877-552-6255) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com/ In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER http://www.brother.ca/...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Overview...1 Network features...2 Network printing...2 Network scanning ...2 Network PC Fax (MFC-9440CN and MFC-9450CDN only) ...2 Management utilities...2 Types of network connections ...4 Network connection example ...4 Protocols...6 TCP/IP protocols and functions ...6 Configuring your network printer Overview...8 IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways ...8 IP address ...8...
  • Page 7 Network printing from Windows Overview...32 ® For Windows users (Windows Configuring the standard TCP/IP port ...32 Other sources of information ...33 Internet printing for Windows Overview...34 ® IPP printing for Windows ® For Windows Vista ...34 ® For Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server Specifying a different URL...38 Other sources of information ...38 Network printing from Macintosh...
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting Overview...72 General problems ...72 Network print software installation problems ...73 Printing problems...75 Scanning and PC Fax problems ...76 Protocol-specific troubleshooting...78 ® Windows 2000/XP, Windows Vista Web browser troubleshooting (TCP/IP)...78 Appendix A Using services ...79 Other ways to set the IP address (for advanced users and administrators) ...79 Using DHCP to configure the IP address ...79 Using BOOTP to configure the IP address...80 Using RARP to configure the IP address ...81...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    BRAdmin Professional and Web BRAdmin are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/. Available for MFC-9440CN and MFC-9450CDN. To use the Brother machine through a network, you need to configure the print server, and set up the computers you use. ®...

  • Page 10: Network Features

    You can scan documents over the network to your computer (See Network Scanning in the Software User’s Guide). Network PC Fax (MFC-9440CN and MFC-9450CDN only) You can directly send a PC file as a PC Fax over your network (See Brother PC-FAX Software for Windows ® and Sending a Fax for Macintosh can also PC Fax receive (See PC-FAX receiving in the Software User’s Guide).
  • Page 11 ® Web BRAdmin (for Windows Web BRAdmin is a utility for managing network connected Brother devices on your LAN and WAN. This utility can search for Brother product on your network, view its status and configure the network settings. Unlike BRAdmin Professional, which is designed for Windows accessed from any client PC with a web browser that supports JRE (Java Runtime Environment).

  • Page 12: Types Of Network Connections

    Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol. The Brother machine 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 machine. The Brother machine can also communicate with Macintosh...

  • Page 13: Network Shared Printing

    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 to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine is connected via the USB interface at the server.

  • Page 14: Protocols

    IP address from the range 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255. DNS client The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. This function allows the print server to communicate with other devices by using its DNS name.
  • Page 15 Brother network ready machines in a TCP/IP network. Web server (HTTP) The Brother print server is equipped with a built in web server that allows you to monitor its status or change some of its configuration settings. Note We recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0...

  • Page 16: Configuring Your Network Printer

    Note If you do not wish to, or are unable to use the automatic installer or any of Brother’s software tools, you can also use the machine’s control panel to change network settings. For more information, see Control panel setup on page 16.

  • Page 17: Subnet Mask

    APIPA, see Using APIPA to configure the IP address on page 81. If the APIPA protocol is disabled, the IP address of a Brother print server is 192.0.0.192. However, you can easily change this IP address number to match with the IP address details of your network. For information on how to change the IP address, see Setting the IP address and subnet mask on page 10.

  • Page 18: Setting The Ip Address And Subnet Mask

    BRAdmin Light The BRAdmin Light utility is designed for initial setup of the Brother network connected devices. It also can search for Brother products in a TCP/IP environment, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address. The BRAdmin Light utility is available for Windows ®...
  • Page 19 Choose STATIC from Boot Method. Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of your print server. ® Windows Click OK. With the correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list. Configuring your network printer ® Macintosh ®...

  • Page 20: Using The Control Panel To Configure Your Machine For A Network

    Using the control panel to configure your machine for a network You can configure your machine for a network using the control panel LAN menu. See Control panel setup on page 16. Using other methods to configure your machine for a network You can configure your machine for a network using other methods.

  • Page 21: Changing The Print Server Settings

    ® For Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater users Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities / BRAdmin-Light.jar file. Select the print server which you want to change the settings. Select Network Configuration from the Control menu.

  • Page 22: Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) To Change The Print/Scan Settings

    Using Web Based Management (web browser) to change the print/scan settings A standard web browser can be used to change your print server settings using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). Note • We recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 ® Safari™...

  • Page 23: Using The Remote Setup To Change The Print Server Settings (For Windows ® And Mac Os ® X 10.2.4 Or Greater) (Mfc-9440Cn And Mfc-9450Cdn Only)

    Macintosh and displayed on your Macintosh directly to the machine. Double click the Macintosh HD icon on your desktop, Library, Printers, Brother, then Utilities. Double click the Remote Setup icon. Enter a password. The default password is “access”. Click TCP/IP.

  • Page 24: Control Panel Setup

    The LAN menu selections of the control panel allow you to set up the Brother machine for your network configuration. Press Menu, then press a or b to choose LAN. Proceed to the menu selection you wish to configure.
  • Page 25 RARP mode The Brother print server IP address can be configured using the Reverse ARP (RARP) service on your host computer. For more information on RARP, see Using RARP to configure the IP address on page 81. This is...
  • Page 26 BOOTP mode BOOTP is an alternative to RARP that has the advantage of allowing configuration of the subnet mask and gateway. For more information on BOOTP, see Using BOOTP to configure the IP address on page 80. In order to use BOOTP to configure the IP address make sure that BOOTP is installed and running on your host computer (it should appear in the /etc/services file on your host as a real service;...
  • Page 27 IP Address This field displays the current IP address of the machine. If you have selected a BOOT Method of Static, enter the IP address that you wish to assign to the machine (check with your network administrator for the IP address to use).
  • Page 28 You can register the machine name on the Network. This name is often referred to as a NetBIOS name; it will be the name that is registered by the WINS server on your network. Brother recommends the name BRNxxxxxx (where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the Ethernet address) (up to 15 characters).
  • Page 29 WINS Config This selection controls how the machine obtains the IP address of the WINS server. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose LAN. Press OK. Press a or b to choose TCP/IP. Press OK. Press a or b to choose WINS Config. Press OK.
  • Page 30 Primary WINS Server IP Address This field specifies the IP address of the primary WINS (Windows non-zero value, the machine will contact this server to register its name with the Windows Service. Secondary WINS Server IP Address This field specifies the IP address of the secondary WINS server. It is used as a backup to the Primary WINS server address.
  • Page 31 This machine is compatible with IPv6, the next generation internet protocol. If you want to use the IPv6 protocol, choose On. The default setting for IPv6 is Off. For more information on the IPv6 protocol, visit http://solutions.brother.com/. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose LAN.

  • Page 32: Ethernet

    Ethernet Ethernet link mode. Auto allows the print server to operate in 100BASE-TX full or half duplex, or in 10BASE-T full or half duplex mode by auto negotiation. 100BASE-TX Full Duplex (100B-FD) or Half Duplex (100B-HD) and 10BASE-T Full Duplex (10B-FD) or Half Duplex (10B-HD) fix the print server link mode.

  • Page 33: Printing The Network Configuration List

    Printing the Network Configuration List Note Node name: Node name appears in the Network Configuration List. The default Node name is “BRNxxxxxx” (“xxxxxx” is the last six digits of Ethernet address). The Network Configuration List prints a report listing all the current network configuration including the network print server settings.

  • Page 34: Restoring The Network Settings To Factory Default

    Restoring the network settings to factory default If you wish to reset the print server back to its default factory settings (resetting all information such as the password and IP address information), please follow these steps: Note This function restores all network settings to the factory default. Press Menu.

  • Page 35: Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows ® Only)

    Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows Overview The Driver Deployment Wizard software can be used to ease the installation or even automate the installation of a locally connected or network connected printer. The Driver Deployment Wizard can also be used to create self running executable files which when run on a remote PC, completely automates the installation of a printer driver.

  • Page 36: Network Shared

    ® Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows only) Network Shared The device is connected to a network and a central print queue is used to manage all print jobs. 1 Client computer 2 Also known as “Server” or “Print Server” 3 TCP/IP or USB 4 Printer (your machine)

  • Page 37: How To Install The Driver Deployment Wizard Software

    How to install the Driver Deployment Wizard software Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The opening screen will appear automatically. Select your language. Then click Install Other Drivers or Utilities. Select the Driver Deployment Wizard installation program. Note ®...

  • Page 38: Using The Driver Deployment Wizard Software

    Choose your connection type to the printer that you want to print to. Choose the option you require, and follow the on-screen instructions. If you choose Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer, the following screen is displayed. Setting the IP Address If the printer does not have an IP address, the Wizard will allow you to change the IP address by selecting the printer from the list and by selecting the Configure IP option.
  • Page 39 Click Next after you choose the correct driver. A summary screen will appear. Confirm the settings of the driver. Creating an executable file The Driver Deployment Wizard software can also be used to create self running .EXE files. These self-running .EXE files can be saved to the network, copied to a CD-ROM, USB flash memory drive or even E-mailed to another user.

  • Page 40: Network Printing From Windows Basic Tcp/Ip Peer-To-Peer Printing

    • If you are connecting to a Network Print Queue or Share (printing only), see Installation when using a Network Print Queue or Share (printer driver only) on page 84 for installation details. • The default password for Brother print server is “access”. ®...

  • Page 41: Other Sources Of Information

    Follow the on-screen instruction, and then click OK. Note Contact your administrator if you are not sure about the location and name of the printer in the network. Continue through the wizard clicking Finish when complete. Printer driver already installed If you have already installed the printer driver and wish to configure it for network printing, follow these steps: ®...

  • Page 42: Internet Printing For Windows

    • Verify the host computer and print server are either on the same subnet, or that the router is properly configured to pass data between the two devices. • The default password for Brother print servers is “access”. • This print sever also supports the IPPS printing, see Printing documents securely using IPPS on page 51.
  • Page 43 If your printer is not in the list of supported printers, click Have Disk. You will then be asked to insert the driver disk. Click Browse and select the appropriate Brother printer driver that is contained in the CD-ROM or in the network share. Click Open.

  • Page 44: For Windows ® 2000/Xp And Windows Server ® 2003

    ® For Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server ® For Windows XP and Windows Sever Click the Start button and select Printers and Faxes. ® For Windows 2000: Click the Start button and select Settings and then Printers. ® For Windows XP and Windows Sever Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard.
  • Page 45 For Windows 2000: Click OK when you see the Insert Disk screen. Click Browse and select the appropriate Brother printer driver that is contained on the CD-ROM or in the network share. Click Open. Click OK. Check Yes if you want to use this printer as the default printer. Click Next.

  • Page 46: Specifying A Different Url

    Specifying a different URL Please note that there are several possible entries that you can enter for the URL field. http://printer’s IP address:631/ipp This is the default URL and we recommend that you use this URL. Please note the Get More Info option will not display any printer data.

  • Page 47: Network Printing From Macintosh

    Overview This chapter explains how to configure the BR-Script 3 (PostScript on a Network. For more information on how to install the Brother standard printer driver on a Network, see the Quick Setup Guide included with the printer. How to select the BR-Script 3 printer driver (TCP/IP) ®...
  • Page 48 Ethernet address (MAC address). From the Print Using pull-down list choose Select a driver to use, and then from the printer model pull-down list choose your model. For example, choose Brother MFC-XXXX or DCP-XXXX BR-Script3, and then click Add.

  • Page 49: For Mac Osx 10.2.4 To 10.4.X

    From the Default Printer pull-down list choose your model to set as the default printer. The printer is now ready. ® For Mac OS X 10.2.4 to 10.4.x Turn the power of the machine ON. From the Go menu, select Applications. Open the Utilities folder.
  • Page 50 ® (Mac OS X 10.2.4 to 10.3.x) Enter the IP address of the printer into the Printer Address box. ® (Mac OS X 10.4) Enter the IP address of the printer into the Address box. ® (Mac OS X 10.2.4 to 10.3.x) Note •...

  • Page 51: Other Sources Of Information

    From the Printer Model pull-down list select your model. For example, select Brother MFC-XXXX or DCP-XXXX BR-Script3. ® (Mac OS X 10.2.4 to 10.3.x) Click Add and the printer will be available from the Printer List. Other sources of information See Chapter 2 of this User’s Guide to learn how to configure the IP address of the printer.

  • Page 52: Web Based Management

    Web Based Management Overview A standard Web Browser can be used to manage your machine using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). You can get the following information from a machine on your network using a web browser. Printer status information Change Fax configuration items, such as General Setup, Quick-Dial settings and Remote Fax (MFC-9440CN and MFC-9450CDN only) Change network settings such as TCP/IP information.

  • Page 53: How To Connect To Your Machine Using A Browser

    How to connect to your machine using a Browser Type “http://printer’s IP address/” into your browser (where “printer’s IP address” is the printer’s IP address or the node name.)(You can also use the NetBIOS name of the printer server, if you are in a Microsoft domain/Workgroup environment).

  • Page 54: Security Features

    Security features Overview In today’s world there are many security threats to your network and the data that travels over it. Your Brother machine employs some of the latest network security and encryption protocols available today. These network features can be integrated into your overall network security plan to help protect your data and prevent unauthorized access to the machine.

  • Page 55: Security Protocols

    The printing protocol that the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP Version 1.0) uses SSL. Security methods for E-mail notification The Brother print server supports the following security methods for E-mail notification. Note How to configure the settings of security methods, see Using Web Based Management (web browser) to change the print/scan settings on page 14.

  • Page 56: Configuring The Protocol Settings

    Configuring the protocol settings You can enable or disable the each protocol and security method using Web Based Management (web browser). Note We recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 ® Safari™ 1.0 for Macintosh . Please also make sure that JavaScript and Cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use.

  • Page 57: Managing Your Network Printer Securely

    Managing your network printer securely To manage your network printer securely, you need to use the management utilities with security protocols. Secure Management using Web Based Management (web browser) To use the HTTPS protocol, the following printer settings are required. A certificate and private key must be installed in the printer.

  • Page 58: Secure Management Using Bradmin Professional (For Windows ® )

    To use the BRAdmin Professional utility securely, you need to follow the points below. We strongly recommend to use the latest version of the BRAdmin Professional utility or Web BRAdmin that are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/. If you use an older version of BRAdmin to manage your brother devices the user authentication will not be secure.

  • Page 59: Printing Documents Securely Using Ipps

    Printing documents securely using IPPS To print documents securely over the internet, you can use the IPPS protocol. Note • Communication using IPPS cannot prevent unauthorized access to the printer server. ® • IPPS is available for Windows To use the IPPS protocol, the following printer settings are required. A certificate and private key must be installed in the printer.

  • Page 60: Using E-Mail Notification With User Authentication

    Using E-mail notification with user authentication To use the E-mail notification function via secure SMTP server that requires user authentication, you need to use POP before SMTP or SMTP-AUTH method. These methods prevent an unauthorized user from accessing the mail server. You can use Web Based Management (web browser), BRAdmin professional or Web BRAdmin to configure these settings.
  • Page 61 You can configure the POP3/SMTP settings on this page. Note • You can also change the SMTP port number using Web Based Management. This is useful if your ISP (Internet Service Provider) implements the “Outbound Port 25 Blocking (OP25B)” service. By changing the SMTP port number to a specific number which your SMTP server decide (for example, port 587), you will be able to send E-mail via the SMTP server.

  • Page 62: Creating And Installing A Certificate

    Creating and installing a certificate The Brother print server allows you to use SSL/TLS communication by configuring a certificate and corresponding private key. This print server supports two certification methods. A self-signed certificate and a certificate that is issued by a CA (Certificate Authority).
  • Page 63 Click Network Configuration. Enter a user name and a password. The default User Name is “admin” and the default password is “access”. Click OK. Click Configure Certificate. You can configure the certificate settings from the screen below. Note • The functions that are grayed and unlinked indicate they are not available. •...

  • Page 64: Creating And Installing A Self-Signed Certificate

    Creating and installing a self-signed certificate How to create and install a self-signed certificate Click Create Self-Signed Certificate on the Configure Certificate page. Enter a Common Name and a Valid Date, then click Submit. Note • The length of the Common Name is less than 64 bytes. Enter an identifier such as an IP address, node name or domain name to use when accessing this printer through SSL/TLS communication.
  • Page 65 How to install the certificate to your printer Note The following steps are for Microsoft Internet Explorer. If you use another web browser, follow the help text of the web browser itself. ® For Windows Vista users that have administrator rights Log on your computer with Administrator rights.
  • Page 66 Type “https://printer’s IP address/” into your browser to access your printer (where “printer’s IP address” is the printer’s IP address or the node name). Then, click Continue to this website (not recommended). Click Certificate Error, and then click View certificates. For the rest of the instructions, follow the steps from d on page 65.
  • Page 67 ® For Windows Vista users that do not have administrator rights Click and All Programs. Right click Internet Explorer, and then click Run as administrator. Choose the Administrator that you want to install with and enter the administrator password, and then click OK.
  • Page 68 Type “https://printer’s IP address/” into your browser to access your printer (where “printer’s IP address” is the printer’s IP address or the node name). Then, click Continue to this website (not recommended). Click Certificate Error, and then click View certificates. Choose the Details tab, and then click Copy to File...
  • Page 69 Click Next. Make sure that DER encoded binary X.509 (.CER) is chosen, and then click Next. Click Browse... Security features...
  • Page 70 Click Browse Folders. Choose a folder you want to save the certificate file in and enter a file name, and then click Save. Note If you choose Desktop, the certificate file is saved to the Desktop of the Administrator that you chose. Click Next.
  • Page 71 Click Finish. Click OK. Click OK. Security features...
  • Page 72 Open the folder that you saved the certificate file in k and double-click the certificate file. For the rest of the instructions, follow the steps from d on page 65. ® For Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server Start the web browser. Type “https://printer’s IP address/”...
  • Page 73 Click Install Certificate… from the General tab. When the Certificate Import Wizard appears, click Next. Choose Place all certificates in the following store and then, click Browse... Security features...
  • Page 74 Choose Trusted Root Certification Authorities and then, click OK. Click Next. Click Finish. Security features...
  • Page 75 Click Yes, if the fingerprint (thumbprint) is correct. Note The fingerprint (thumbprint) is printed on the Network Configuration List. To learn how to print the Network Configuration List, see Printing the Network Configuration List on page 25. Click OK. Now the self-signed certificate is installed on your computer, and the SSL/TLS communication is available.

  • Page 76: Creating Csr And Installing A Certificate

    • Follow your CA policy regarding the method to send a CSR to your CA. • If you are using Enterprise root CA of Windows Server Certificate Template when creating the certificate. For more information, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. ® 2003, we recommend using the Web Server...
  • Page 77 How to install the certificate to your printer When you receive the certificate from a CA, follow the steps below to install it into the print server. Note Only a certificate issued with this printer’s CSR can be installed. Click Install Certificate on the Configure Certificate page. Specify the file of the certificate that has been issued by a CA, and then click Submit.

  • Page 78: Import And Export The Certificate And Private Key

    Import and export the certificate and private key How to import the certificate and private key Click Import Certificate and Private Key on the Configure Certificate page. Specify the file that you want to import. Enter the password if the file is encrypted, and then click Submit. Now the certificate and private key are imported successfully.
  • Page 79 How to export the certificate and private key Click Export Certificate and Private Key on the Configure Certificate page. Enter the password if you want to encrypt the file. Note If a blank password is used, the output is not encrypted. Enter the password again for confirmation, and then click Submit.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Overview This chapter explains how to resolve typical network problems you may encounter when using the machine. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at: http://solutions.brother.com/ This chapter is divided into the following sections:...

  • Page 81: Network Print Software Installation Problems

    Make sure that the machine is powered on, is on-line and ready to print. Check to see if there is any LED activity. Brother print servers have two LEDs on the back panel of the machine. The upper green LED shows Link/Activity (Received/Transmit) status. The lower orange LED shows Speed status.
  • Page 82 Print the Network Configuration List and check if the settings such as IP address settings are correct for your network. The problem may be the result of mismatched or duplicate IP address. Verify that the IP address is correctly loaded into the print server. And make sure that no other nodes on the network have this IP address.

  • Page 83: Printing Problems

    Printing problems Print job is not printed Make sure the status and configuration of the print server. Check following: Make sure that the machine is powered on, is on-line and ready to print. Print the Network Configuration List of the machine and check if the settings such as IP address settings are correct for your network.

  • Page 84: Scanning And Pc Fax Problems

    To add port 137 for network scanning, network printing and network PC Fax receiving, enter the information below: 1. In Description of service: Enter any description, for example, “Brother PC Fax receiving”. 2. In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) or the computer hosting this service on your network: Enter “Localhost”.
  • Page 85 Make sure if the new setting is added and is checked, and then click OK. Note After the Brother software package is installed, enable again your Firewall. ® Windows Vista users: Click button, Control Panel, Network and Internet, Windows Firewall and click Change settings.

  • Page 86: Protocol-Specific Troubleshooting

    ® This will then force Windows 2000/XP, Windows Vista communicate with the Brother print server. Web browser troubleshooting (TCP/IP) If you cannot connect to the print server using your web browser it may be worth checking the Proxy Settings of your browser. Looking in the Exceptions setting and if necessary, type in the IP address of the print server.

  • Page 87: A Appendix A

    Appendix A Using services A service is a resource that can be accessed by computers that wish to print to the Brother print server. The Brother print server provides the following predefined services (do a SHOW SERVICE command in the Brother print server remote console to see a list of available services): Enter HELP at the command prompt for a list of supported commands.

  • Page 88: Using Bootp To Configure The Ip Address

    Using BOOTP to configure the IP address BOOTP is an alternative to rarp that has the advantage of allowing configuration of the subnet mask and gateway. In order to use BOOTP to configure the IP address make sure that BOOTP is installed and running on your host computer (it should appear in the /etc/services file on your host as a real service;...

  • Page 89: Using Rarp To Configure The Ip Address

    -based systems, type: ps -ef | grep -v grep | grep rarpd The Brother print server will get the IP address from the RARP daemon when the printer is powered on. Using APIPA to configure the IP address The Brother print server supports the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol. With APIPA, DHCP clients automatically configure an IP address and subnet mask when a DHCP server is not available.

  • Page 90: Using Arp To Configure The Ip Address

    IP addresses using BOOTP, DHCP or RARP your Brother print server can receive an IP address from any one of these IP address allocation systems. In which case, you will not need to use the ARP command. The ARP command only works once.

  • Page 91: Using The Telnet Console To Configure The Ip Address

    Appendix A Using the TELNET console to configure the IP address You can also use the TELNET command to change the IP address. TELNET is an effective method to change the machine’s IP address. But a valid IP address must already be programmed into print server.

  • Page 92: Installation When Using A Network Print Queue Or Share (Printer Driver Only)

    Installation when using a Network Print Queue or Share (printer driver only) Note • You must configure the IP address on your machine before you proceed with this section. If you have not configured the IP address, see Configuring your network printer on page 8 first. •...

  • Page 93: B Appendix B

    Appendix B Print server specifications Ethernet wired network Model name NC-6500h Operating system Windows support ® Vista , Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (print only via network) Mac OS Protocol support TCP/IP: IPv4 TCP/IP: IPv6 Network type 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet network Network printing Windows ®...
  • Page 94 ® Processor Windows Computer Minimum Speed requirements (for drivers, BRAdmin Light and Peer-to-Peer software) Minimum RAM Recommended ® ® Intel Pentium or equivalent for Windows ® ® Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent 64-bit supported CPU for ® Windows Vista ® ®...
  • Page 95 Recommended Management utilities BRAdmin Light BRAdmin Professional Web BRAdmin BRAdmin Professional and Web BRAdmin are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/. Ethernet ready Power Macintosh ® PowerPC G4/G5, Intel Core™ Solo/Duo Processor PowerPC G3 350MHz ® 128MB for Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater...

  • Page 96: Function Table And Default Factory Settings

    Function table and default factory settings Main Menu Submenu 4.LAN 1.TCP/IP (DCP-9040CN DCP-9042CDN) 5.LAN (DCP-9045CDN) 7.LAN (MFC-9440CN MFC-9450CDN) Menu Selections Options 1.BOOT Method Auto* Static RARP BOOTP DHCP (If you choose Auto, RARP, BOOTP or DHCP, you will be asked to enter how many times the machine tries to obtain the IP address.)
  • Page 97 Main Menu Submenu 4.LAN 1.TCP/IP (DCP-9040CN (continued) 2.Ethernet DCP-9042CDN) 5.LAN (DCP-9045CDN) 7.LAN (MFC-9440CN 3.Scan to FTP MFC-9450CDN) (continued) 0.Factory Reset The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. On connection to the network, the machine will automatically set the IP address and Subnet Mask to value appropriate for your network.

  • Page 98: Entering Text

    Entering Text When setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you will need to type text characters. The dial pad keys have letters printed on them. The keys: 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters.
  • Page 99 : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _ ¥ ˜ ‘ | { } Press 0 (For MFC-9440CN, MFC-9450CDN, DCP-9040CN and DCP-9042CDN) É À È Ê Î Ç Ë Ö 0 (For US and Canada) Ä Ë Ö Ü À Ç È É 0 (For UK) (For DCP-9045CDN) Á...

  • Page 100: C Appendix C

    Appendix C Open Source Licensing Remarks OpenSSL statements OpenSSL License Copyright © 1998-2007 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
  • Page 101 Appendix C Original SSLeay License Copyright © 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com) All rights reserved. This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL. This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as the following conditions are aheared to.
  • Page 102 BRAdmin Light ...1 BRAdmin Professional ...1 BRNxxxxxx_P1 ... 79 BRNxxxxxx_P1_AT ... 79 Brother accessories and supplies ...iv Brother Solutions Center ... 10 CA ...46 Certificate ...46 Control panel ... 13 CSR ... 46 DHCP ... 6 Digital signature ... 46 DNS Client ...
  • Page 103 Security terms ... 46 Service ... 79 Shared key cryptosystem ... 46 Simple Network Configuration for Mac OS SMTP client ... 6 SMTP-AUTH ...47 SNMP ... 7 Specifications ... 85 SSL/TLS ...47 Status Monitor ... 1 Subnet mask ...9 TCP/IP ...6 TCP/IP printing ...

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