Brother QL-1060N Installation instructions

NETWORK
USER’S GUIDE
Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Print Server
QL-580N / 1060N
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Windows®XP in this document represents Windows®XP Professional, and Windows®XP Home Edition.
In addition, Windows®XP in this document does not represent Windows XP x64 Edition.
Windows Server®2003 in this document does not represent Windows Server®2003 x64 Edition.
Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the
operation works with other features.

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
Overview....................................................................................................................................................1
Network function features..........................................................................................................................2
Network printing...................................................................................................................................2
Management utility ..............................................................................................................................2
Types of network connection.....................................................................................................................3
Network connection example ..............................................................................................................3
Protocols....................................................................................................................................................5
TCP/IP protocols and functionalities....................................................................................................5
2 Configuring your network printer 7
Overview....................................................................................................................................................7
IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways ..............................................................................................8
IP address ...........................................................................................................................................8
Subnet mask........................................................................................................................................9
Gateway (and router)...........................................................................................................................9
Setting the IP address and subnet mask.................................................................................................10
Using the BRAdmin Light utility to configure your network printer.....................................................10
Using other methods to configure your machine for a network .........................................................12
Changing the print server settings...........................................................................................................13
Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings .................................................13
Using Web Based Management (web browser) to change the print server settings.........................13
Printing the Printer Settings.....................................................................................................................14
How to print the Printer Settings Page ..............................................................................................14
3 Network printing from Windows®: basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing 15
Overview..................................................................................................................................................15
Configuring the standard TCP/IP port......................................................................................................16
Printer driver not yet installed............................................................................................................16
Printer driver already installed...........................................................................................................18
Other sources of information ...................................................................................................................18
4 Network printing from Macintosh®19
Overview..................................................................................................................................................19
Printing from a Macintosh®using the Simple Network Configuration capabilities...................................19
How to choose the printer driver........................................................................................................19
Other sources of information.............................................................................................................21
5 Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows®only) 22
Overview..................................................................................................................................................22
6 Troubleshooting 23
Overview..................................................................................................................................................23
General problems....................................................................................................................................24

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Network print software installation problems...........................................................................................25
Printing problems.....................................................................................................................................26
Protocol-specific troubleshooting.............................................................................................................27
Web Based Management (web browser) troubleshooting (TCP/IP)..................................................27
A Appendix A 28
Using services .........................................................................................................................................28
Other ways to set the IP address (for advanced users and administrators)............................................28
Using DHCP to configure the IP address..........................................................................................28
Using BOOTP to configure the IP address........................................................................................28
Using RARP to configure the IP address .........................................................................................29
Using APIPA to configure the IP address..........................................................................................30
Using ARP to configure the IP address.............................................................................................30
Using the Telnet console to configure the IP address.......................................................................31
Using the Brother Web BRAdmin server software for IIS* to configure the IP address ....................32
B Appendix B 33
Print server specifications........................................................................................................................33
Ethernet wired network......................................................................................................................33
Computer requirements.....................................................................................................................33
Management utilities..........................................................................................................................34
C Appendix C 35
Open Source Licensing Remarks............................................................................................................35
Open SSL statements .......................................................................................................................35
D Index 37

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Overview 1
The Brother printer can be shared on a 10/100Mb wired Ethernet network using the internal network print
server. The print server provides printing services for Windows®2000/XP, Windows Vista®,
Windows Server®2003 supporting the TCP/IP protocols and Mac OS®X 10.3.9 or greater supporting
TCP/IP. The following chart shows which network features and connections are supported by each operating
system.
1BRAdmin Professional and Web BRAdmin are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com
Tousethe Brotherprinter througha network,you needtoconfigure theprintserver, andset upthecomputers
you use.
Introduction 1
Operating Systems 10/100
BASE-TX
Wired
Ethernet
(TCP/IP)
Printing BRAdmin
Light BRAdmin
Professional
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Monitor
Driver
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Network function features 1
The Brother QL-580N/1060N has the following basic network functions.
Network printing 1
The print server provides printing services for Windows®2000/XP, Windows Vista®and
Windows Server®2003 supporting the TCP/IP protocols and Macintosh supporting TCP/IP (Mac OS®X
10.3.9 or greater).
Management utility 1
BRAdmin Light 1
BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. This utility can search for
Brother products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address.
The BRAdmin Light utility is available for Windows®2000/XP, Windows Vista®, Windows Server®2003 and
Mac OS®X 10.3.9 or greater computers. For installing BRAdmin Light, see the Setup & Operation Guide we
provided with the machine.
For details on BRAdmin Light, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com
BRAdmin Professional (for Windows®)1
BRAdmin Professional is a utility for more advanced management of network connected Brother devices.
This utility can search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure the network
settings from a computer running Windows®system. BRAdmin Professional has additional features to
BRAdmin Light. For details and to download, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com
Web BRAdmin (For Windows®)1
Web BRAdmin is a utility for managing network connected Brother devices.This utility can search for Brother
products on your network, view the status and configure the network settings. Unlike BRAdmin Professional,
which is designed for Windows®only, the Web BRAdmin server utility can be accessed from any client PC
with a web browser that supports JRE (Java Runtime Environment). By installing the Web BRAdmin server
utility on a PC running IIS1, administrators with a web browser can connect to the Web BRAdmin server,
which then communicates with the device itself.
For details and to download, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com
1Internet Information Server 4.0 or Internet Information Service 5.0 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0

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Types of network connection 1
Network connection example 1
Generally there are two types of network connections: Peer-to-Peer and Network Shared environment.
Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP 1
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.
1Router
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 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.
TCP/IPTCP/IP
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Network Shared printing 1
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.
1 Network Shared
2 Also known as “Server” or “Printer server”
3 Network printer
4 TCP/IP, USB
In a larger network, we recommend a Network Shared printing environment.
The “server” or the “print server” must use the TCP/IP protocol.
The Brother machine needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine is
connected via the USB interface at the server.
For more information, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com
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TCP/IP
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Protocols 1
TCP/IP protocols and functionalities 1
Protocols are the standardized sets of rules for transmitting data on a network. Protocols allow users to gain
access to network connected resources.
The print server used on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol) protocol.
TCP/IPis themostpopularsetofprotocolsused forcommunicationsuch asInternetandE-mail.Thisprotocol
can be used in almost all operating systems such as Windows®, Macintosh®and Linux.
The following TCP/IP protocols are available on this Brother product.
Note
You can configure the protocol settings by using the HTTP (web browser). See Using Web Based
Management (web browser) to change the print server settings on page 13.
DHCP/BOOTP/RARP 1
By using the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, the IP address can be automatically configured.
Note
To use the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, contact your network administrator.
APIPA 1
If you do not assign an IP address manually (using the BRAdmin software) or automatically (using a
DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server), the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol will automatically
assign an IP address from the range 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255.
DNS client 1
The Brother print server supports the Domain Name Service (DNS) client function. This function allows the
print server to communicate with other devices by using its DNS name.
LPR/LPD 1
Commonly used printing protocols on a TCP/IP network.
Port9100 1
Another commonly used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network.
mDNS 1
mDNSallowsthe Brotherprint server toautomatically configureitselfto workina MacOS®XSimple Network
Configured system. (Mac OS®X 10.3.9 or greater).

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Telnet 1
The Brother print server supports Telnet server for command line configuration.
SNMP 1
TheSimple NetworkManagementProtocol(SNMP) isusedto managenetwork devicesincludingcomputers,
printers and terminals in a TCP/IP network.
Web server (HTTP) 1
The Brother print server is equipped with a web server that allows you to monitor its status or change some
of its configuration settings.
Note
We recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0®(or higher), Firefox®2.0 (or higher) for Windows®, and
Safari™ 1.2 (or higher) for Macintosh®. Make sure that JavaScript and Cookies are always enabled in
whichever browser you use. We recommend you upgrade to Safari™ 1.2 or higher to enable JavaScript.
If a different web browser is used, make sure it is compatible with HTTP 1.0 and HTTP 1.1.

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Overview 2
Before using your Brother printer in a network environment, you must configure the TCP/IP settings. In this
chapter, you will learn the basic steps required to print over the network using the TCP/IP protocol.
We recommend that you use the automatic installer application on the CD-ROM we have provided with the
machine. By using this application, you can easily connect your machine to your network and install the
network software and printer driver which you need to complete the network configuration. You will be guided
by the on-screen instructions until you are able to use your Brother network printer. Follow the instructions in
the supplied Setup & Operation Guide.
If you want to configure your machine without using theautomatic installer application, refer to the remainder
of this chapter for more information.
Configuring your network printer 2

Configuring your network printer
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IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 2
To use the machine in a networked TCP/IP environment, you need to configure the IP address and subnet
mask. The IP address you assign to the print server must be on the same logical network as your host
computers. If it is not, you must properly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address.
IP address 2
An IP address is a series of numbers that identifies each computer connected to a network. An IP address
consists of four numbers separated by dots. Each number is between 0 and 255.
Example: In a small network, you would normally change the final numbers.
•192.168.1.1
•192.168.1.2
•192.168.1.3
How the IP address is assigned to your print server: 2
If you have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server in your network (typically a Windows®2000/XP, Windows Vista®,
Windows Server®2003,or UNIX®/Linuxnetwork)the printserverwill automaticallyobtainits IPaddress from
the server and register its name with any RFC 1001 and 1002-compliant dynamic name services.
Note
On smaller networks, the DHCP server may be the router.
For details on DHCP, BOOTP and RARP, see Using DHCP to configure the IP address on page 28, Using
BOOTP to configure the IP address on page 28 and Using RARP to configure the IP address on page 29.
If you do not have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol will
automatically assign an IP address from the range 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255. For details on APIPA,
see Using APIPA to configure the IP address on page 30.
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 details on
how to change the IP address, see Setting the IP address and subnet mask on page 10.

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Subnet mask 2
Subnet masks restrict network communication.
Example: Computer 1 can talk to Computer 2
• Computer 1
IP Address:192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0
• Computer 2
IP Address:192.168.1.3
Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0
Note
0 denotes that there is no limit to communication at this part of the address.
In the above example, we can communicate with anything that has an IP address that begins with
192.168.1.X.
Gateway (and router) 2
A gateway is a network point that acts as an entrance to another network and sends data transmitted via the
network to an exact destination. The router knows where to direct data that arrives at the gateway. If a
destination is located at an external network, the router transmits data to the external network. If your network
communicates with other networks, you may need to configure the Gateway IP address. If you do not know
the Gateway IP address then contact your Network Administrator.

Configuring your network printer
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Setting the IP address and subnet mask 2
Using the BRAdmin Light utility to configure your network printer 2
BRAdmin Light 2
The BRAdmin Light utility is designed for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It can also
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®2000/XP, Windows Vista®,
Windows Server®2003 and Mac OS®X 10.3.9 or greater.
Note
• Use the BRAdmin Light utility version that was supplied on the CD-ROM with your Brother product. You
can also download the latest version of BRAdmin Light utility from http://solutions.brother.com
• If you require more advanced printer management, use the latest version of BRAdmin Professional utility
that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com This utility is only available for Windows®
users.
• If you are using personal firewall software (e.g. Windows Firewall), disable it. Once you are sure that you
can print, re-start your personal firewall software.
• Node name: Node name appears in current BRAdmin Light. The default Node name of the network card
in the machine is “BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx” (“xxxxxxxxxxxx” is the Ethernet address.).
• The default password for Brother print servers is access.
aStart the BRAdmin Light utility.
For Windows®2000/XP, Windows Vista®and Windows Server®2003 users
Click Start / All Programs 1/ Brother / BRAdmin Light / BRAdmin Light.
1Programs for Windows®2000 users
For Mac OS®X 10.3.9 or greater users
Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / P-touch Utilities /
BRAdmin Light.jar file.
bBRAdmin Light will search for new devices automatically.

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cDouble-click the unconfigured device.
Note
• If the print server is set to its factory default settings without using a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the
device will appear as Unconfigured in the BRAdmin Light utility screen.
• If the device requires a password, the default password is access.
• You can find the node name and Ethernet address by printing out the Printer Settings Page. See Printing
the Printer Settings on page 14.
dChoose Static from Boot Method. Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of
your print server.
eClick OK.
fWith the correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list.
Windows®Macintosh®
Windows®Macintosh®

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Using other methods to configure your machine for a network 2
You can configure your network printer using other methods. See Other ways to set the IP address (for
advanced users and administrators) on page 28.

Configuring your network printer
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Changing the print server settings 2
Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings 2
aStart the BRAdmin Light utility.
For Windows®2000/XP, Windows Vista®and Windows Server®2003 users
Click Start / All Programs 1/ Brother / BRAdmin Light / BRAdmin Light.
1Programs for Windows®2000 users
For Mac OS®X 10.3.9 or greater users
Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / P-touch Utilities /
BRAdmin Light.jar file.
bChoose the print server which you want to change the settings.
cChoose Network Configuration from the Control menu.
dEnter a password. The default Password is access.
eYou can now change the print server settings.
Note
For Windows only: If you want to change more advanced settings, use the BRAdmin Professional utility
that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com
Using Web Based Management (web browser) to change the print server
settings 2
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®(or higher), Firefox®2.0 (or higher) for Windows®, and
Safari™ 1.2 (or higher) for Macintosh®. Make sure that JavaScript and Cookies are always enabled in
whichever browser you use. We recommend you upgrade to Safari™ 1.2 or higher to enable JavaScript.
To use a web browser, you will need to know the IP address of the print server.

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aType http://printer_ip_address/ into your browser. (Where printer_ip_address is the IP
address or the print server name)
For example:
http://192.168.1.2/ (if the printer’s IP address is 192.168.1.2.)
Note
If you have edited the hosts file on your computer or are using a Domain Name System, you can also enter
the DNS name of the print server. As the print server supports TCP/IP and NetBIOS, you can also enter
the NetBIOS name of the print server. The NetBIOS name can be seen on the printer settings page. The
NetBIOS name assigned is the first 15 characters of the node name and by default it will appear as
“BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx” where “xxxxxxxxxxxx” is the Ethernet address.
bClick Network Configuration.
cEnter a user name and a password. The User Name is admin and the default Password is access.
dClick OK.
eYou can now change the print server settings.
Printing the Printer Settings
Note
Node name: Node name appears in the Printer Settings Page. Thedefault Node name of the network card
in the printer is “BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx” where “xxxxxxxxxxxx” is the Ethernet address.
The Printer Settings Page prints a report listing the network settings. You can print the Printer Settings Page
using the cut button of the printer.
How to print the Printer Settings Page 2
aMake sure that the DK roll is set and the front cover is closed.
To print the Printer Settings Page, we recommend to use 4” (102mm) DK roll for QL-1060N, and 2.4”
(62mm) DK roll for QL-580N.
bTurn on the printer.
cPress and hold the Cut button.
Note
• To reset network setting and turn APIPA ON
Press the ON/OFF button to switch the machine OFF. Then, hold down the ON/OFF button for two
seconds. Continue holding down the ON/OFF button, and press the CUT button twice. All the network
settings will be reset.
• To reset network setting and turn APIPA OFF
Press the ON/OFF button to switch the machine OFF. Then, hold down the ON/OFF button for two
seconds. Continue holding down the ON/OFF button, and press the CUT button four times. All the
network settings will be reset.

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Overview 3
If you are a Windows®user and want to print using the TCP/IP protocol in a Peer-to-Peer environment, follow
the instructions in this chapter. This chapter explains how to install the network software and the printer driver
which you will need in order to use your network printer. These can be installed from the included CD-ROM.
Note
• You must configure the IP address on your printer before you proceed with this chapter. If you need to
configure the IP address, see Chapter 2 first.
• 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.
Network printing from Windows®: basic
TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing 3