How To Connect The Brother Printer To The Computer
Asked by: Ms. Dr. Clara Becker B.Eng. | Last update: December 22, 2020star rating: 5.0/5 (44 ratings)
How to Connect a Brother Printer to a Laptop Go to Brother-USA.com. Select "Printers" under the "Select Product Group" drop-down menu. Select your computer's operating system. Restart your computer. Turn on your computer and printer and wait for your computer to recognize and establish the USB connection.
Why is my Brother printer not connecting to my computer?
Try disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable on from both ends. Disconnect both your Brother machine and the computer and reconnect. Verify that the cable is connected to the USB port on the machine and not a Network port, Line Jack, Ext Jack, Pictbridge port or any port other than USB port.
How do I connect my Brother wireless printer to Windows 10?
Click Start → (All apps). Click Windows System. Click Control Panel. Click View devices and printers. Click Add a printer. Select your Brother printer from the list and then click Next. On the "Install the printer driver" screen, choose Brother from the Manufacturer list.
Why is my printer not reading my computer?
Restart the printer and try again. Unplug the printer from an outlet. You can plug it back in again to see if it works this time. Check if the printer is properly set up or connected to your computer's system.
How do I connect my Brother printer to my laptop with cable?
FAQs & Troubleshooting Make sure that the printer is turned off before connecting the USB cable. Connect the printer end of the USB cable to the USB port on the side of the printer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Turn on the printer by pressing the Power button.
How do I connect my Brother printer to WIFI?
To set up your Brother machine on a wireless network: Connect the power cord to your Brother machine and then connect it to an electrical socket. Press Menu button on the machine's control panel. Press the Up or Down arrow key to select Network and press OK. Press the Up or Down arrow key to select WLAN and press OK.
What is WPS pin Brother printer?
While attempting to set up the Brother machine on a wireless network, you may see a screen requesting a WPS PIN to complete the setup. This typically occurs if Wi-Fi Direct is enabled on your machine and you attempt to add a Wi-Fi Direct connection using Printers and Scanners in Windows.
How do I get my computer to recognize my wireless printer?
Here's how: Open Windows search by pressing Windows Key + Q. Type in "printer." Select Printers & Scanners. Hit Add a printer or scanner. Source: Windows Central. Choose The printer that I want isn't listed. Select Add a Bluetooth, wireless or network discoverable printer. Choose the connected printer.
How do I connect my printer to my computer?
Your printer should have been packaged with a USB cable regardless of whether it is a wireless or wired printer. Plug the cable into your printer and your computer's USB port. The direct linking should trigger your computer to recognize the printer and start up the software needed to complete the installation.
How do I get my Brother printer to print?
Here're the fixes: Check the connection. Set your Brother printer as the default device. Restart the Print Spooler service. Update your printer driver. Clear the print queue. Check for damaged system files. Print from other programs. Factory reset your Brother printer.
How do I get my Brother printer to print from USB?
How do I print documents or data directly from a USB flash drive or digital camera? From the menu bar of an application, click File then Print. Choose Brother HL-XXXX printer and check the Print to file box. Click Print. Choose the folder you want to save the file to and enter the file name if you are prompted to.
How do I connect my Brother printer to my laptop without the CD?
Brother Printer Installation with USB Cable Plug in the printer, and switch it on. Now, insert the USB cable in the USB jack of computer and printer. On the computer, go to start button and click it. Now click on devices and printers. On the top there is an option, Add a printer.
Can I connect a wireless printer with a USB cable?
Yes, you can connect the printer to a computer with a USB cable and a wireless network. Since the default setting is on for the automatic interface selection mode, simply connect the USB cable to the printer. Always turn off both your computer and printer when connecting or disconnecting the cable.
Can't connect to WiFi Brother printer?
Step1: Restart Your WiFi Network & Printer Turn off your printer and unplug the power cable. restart your Wi-fi router. Restart your modem. Turn on the printer back. Press & hold the power button for 10 seconds. Go to the wireless settings in your printer. Choose your network name and try to connect with it.
How do I get my Brother printer to work?
Connect the Brother printer to the App Turn on the printer. Connect the device using the Check-In app to the same WiFi network as the printer. In the Check-In app, choose a setup that requires a printer and select AirPrint. Select the Brother printer from the list.
How do I reset the WiFi on my Brother printer?
FAQs & Troubleshooting Press. (Settings) > All Settings > Network > Network Reset. Reset Network? will be displayed. Press Yes. Reboot OK? will be displayed. Press Yes for two seconds to confirm. The machine will restart.
Where is WPS pin on printer?
The WPS PIN is displayed on the LED screen of the printer when you trying to wirelessly connect your computer to it. This has nothing to do with your router. If your computer has located your network printer, then it will ask you for a WPS PIN. Just look for the generated PIN on your printer screen.
How do I connect my Brother printer to WPS?
Configure the wireless settings: Place the Brother machine within range of your WPS or AOSS™ access point/router. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in. Turn on the machine and wait until the machine is in the Ready state. Hold down the WPS or AOSS™ button on your WLAN access point/router for a few seconds.
