Brother QL-580N 1060N NETWORK User Guide
Summary
This comprehensive user guide provides detailed instructions for setting up and managing your Brother networked printer. It covers everything from initial hardware setup to complex network configurations, including TCP/IP protocols, DNS settings, SNMP management, and various printing methods (e.g., LPR, HTTP). Ideal for IT professionals and small business owners, this manual ensures optimal connectivity and reliable performance, providing thorough troubleshooting steps and advanced usage tips needed to maximize your network printing capabilities.
Page 1 Text Content
Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Print Server
NETWORK USER’S GUIDE QL-580N / 1060N
Read this guide thoroughly before using the machine. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place so you can use it quickly if you need to. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions.
Version 0
Page Summary Contents For Brother QL-580N 1060N NETWORK User Guide
Page 1
Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Print Server NETWORK USER’S GUIDE QL-580N / 1060N Read this guide thoroughly before using the machine. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place so you can use it quickly ...
Page 2
Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes We use the following icon throughout this User’s Guide: Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the oper...
Page 3
Brother Numbers For technical and operational assistance, you must call the country where you purchased the machine. Calls must be made from within that country. In USA 1-877-BROTHER In Canada 1-877-B...
Page 4
Table of Contents Introduction Overview....................................................................................................................................................1 Network fun...
Page 5
Network print software installation problems ...........................................................................................25 Printing problems...............................................
Page 6
Introduction Overview 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, ...
Page 7
Introduction Network function features The Brother QL-580N/1060N has the following basic network functions. Network printing The print server provides printing services for Windows® 2000/XP, Windows V...
Page 8
Introduction Types of network connection Network connection example Generally there are two types of network connections: Peer-to-Peer and Network Shared environment. Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/I...
Page 9
Introduction Network Shared printing 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”...
Page 10
Introduction Protocols TCP/IP protocols and functionalities Protocols are the standardized sets of rules for transmitting data on a network. Protocols allow users to gain access to network connected r...
Page 11
Introduction Telnet The Brother print server supports Telnet server for command line configuration. SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used to manage network devices including compu...
Page 12
Configuring your network printer Overview 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 t...
Page 13
Configuring your network printer IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways To use the machine in a networked TCP/IP environment, you need to configure the IP address and subnet mask. The IP address you ...
Page 14
Configuring your network printer Subnet mask 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 Compute...
Page 15
Configuring your network printer Setting the IP address and subnet mask Using the BRAdmin Light utility to configure your network printer BRAdmin Light The BRAdmin Light utility is designed for initia...
Page 16
Configuring your network printer Double-click the unconfigured device. Windows® Macintosh® Note If the print server is set to its factory default settings without using a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the d...
Page 17
Configuring your network printer Using other methods to configure your machine for a network You can configure your network printer using other methods. See Other ways to set the IP address (for advan...
Page 18
Configuring your network printer Changing the print server settings Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings 2 Start the BRAdmin Light utility. For Windows® 2000/XP, Windows...
Page 19
Configuring your network printer Type 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 print...
Page 20
Network printing from Windows®: basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing Overview If you are a Windows® user and want to print using the TCP/IP protocol in a Peer-to-Peer environment, follow the instruction...
Page 21
Network printing from Windows®: basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing Configuring the standard TCP/IP port Printer driver not yet installed For Windows Vista® Click the Start button, Control Panel, Hardw...
Page 22
Network printing from Windows®: basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing For Windows® 2000/XP and Windows Server® 2003 For Windows® XP and Windows Server® 2003: Click the Start button and choose Printers an...
Page 23
Network printing from Windows®: basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing Printer driver already installed If you have already installed the printer driver and wish to configure it for network printing, foll...
Page 24
Network printing from Macintosh® Overview This chapter explains how to print from a Macintosh® on a Network using the Simple Network Configuration capabilities in Mac OS® X 10.3.9 or greater. Printing...
Page 25
Network printing from Macintosh® Make the following selection. Choose your printer and then click Add. The printer is now ready to print. (Mac OS® X 10.3.9) (Mac OS® X 10.4.x) For Mac OS® X 10.5 Press...
Page 26
Network printing from Macintosh® Choose Brother QL-XXX (XXX is your model name), and then click Add. From the Default Printer pull-down list choose your model to set as the default printer. The printe...
Page 27
Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows® only) Overview The Driver Deployment Wizard software can be used to ease the installation or even automate the installation of a locally connected or network connect...
Page 28
Troubleshooting Overview This chapter explains how to resolve typical network problems you may encounter when using the Brother network printer. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resol...
Page 29
Troubleshooting General problems CD-ROM is inserted, but does not start automatically If your computer does not support Autorun, the menu will not start automatically after inserting the CD-ROM. In th...
Page 30
Troubleshooting Network print software installation problems The Brother print server is not found during the setup of the network print software or from the installation of the Brother printer driver...
Page 31
Troubleshooting Printing problems Print job is not printed Make sure the status and configuration of the print server. Check the following: Make sure that the printer is powered on, is on-line and rea...
Page 32
Troubleshooting Protocol-specific troubleshooting Web Based Management (web browser) troubleshooting (TCP/IP) If you can not connect to the print server using your web browser it may be worth checking...
Page 33
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 ...
Page 34
Appendix A Note In order to enable BOOTP, simply use an editor to delete the“#” (if there is no “#”, then BOOTP is already enabled). Then edit the BOOTP configuration file (usually /etc/bootptab) and ...
Page 35
Appendix A Using APIPA to configure the IP address The Brother print server supports the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol. With APIPA, clients automatically configure an IP address and...
Page 36
Appendix A (web browser), Telnet (using the SET IP ADDRESS command) or factory reset the print server (which will then allow you to use the ARP command again). Using the Telnet console to configure th...
Page 37
Appendix A Using the Brother Web BRAdmin server software for IIS* to configure the IP address The Web BRAdmin server software is designed to manage all LAN/WAN Brother network connected devices. 1, Ad...
Page 38
Appendix B Print server specifications Ethernet wired network Network node type QL-580N NC-12002h QL-1060N NC-11004h Operating system Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista®, Windows Server® 2003, support Ma...
Page 39
Appendix B Management utilities BRAdmin Light Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista®, Windows Server® Mac OS® X 10.3.9 or greater BRAdmin Professional Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista®, Windows Server® Web B...
Page 40
Appendix C Open Source Licensing Remarks Open SSL statements Open SSL License Copyright © 1998-2007 The Open SSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with o...
Manual Details
| Brand | Brother |
|---|---|
| Pages | 42 |
| File Size | 1.20 MB |
| Published | May 17, 2026 |
145 views
Enter the captcha to get the download link:
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find driver updates or technical support for this unit?
Visit http://solutions.brother.com for product support, the latest drivers, FAQs, and utilities.
What operating systems are represented in this manual regarding compatibility?
This guide indicates that Windows XP represents both Professional and Home Edition, but does not cover x64 editions.
If I have networking connection issues, where should I start looking for help?
Check Chapter IV on Troubleshooting, or review the sections covering IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateways.