How to Connect a Brother Printer to Wi-Fi - Follow These Simple Steps
In this article, we will go over how to connect Brother printer to Wi-Fi network. Following that, we will walk you through the steps to set up a wireless connection between your brother printer and your Windows or Mac device.
To use your brother printer wirelessly, connect your printer and computer to the same Wi-Fi network. As a result, we will explain the procedure in the following section.
Before we begin, there are a few things we need to check to connect the brother printer to Wi-Fi –
· First, determine the name of your Wi-Fi network.
· Also, locate your Wi-Fi network key (also known as "Password").
· Make a note of your Wi-Fi router's SSID and password, as you will need them later.
How to Connect
a Brother Printer to a Wi-Fi Network: Steps
· To begin, turn on your Wi-Fi router and ensure that your printer is within range of the Wi-Fi network.
· Then, connect the Brother printer's power cord to an electrical outlet and turn it on.
· Then, on your Brother printer, press the "Menu" button.
· Select the "Network" option with the up and down arrow keys, then click the "OK" button.
· Choose "WLAN" using the up and down arrow keys, then click "Ok."
· Using the Up and Down keys, select “Setup Wizard” and then click “Ok” once more.
· If you see the "Wi-Fi enable" option, select "Yes." Now, the Brother printer will automatically search for a wireless network from the list of available networks.
· Choose your Wi-Fi network name from the list and click "Ok."
· It will then prompt you for your Wi-Fi password. Enter your correct password and then click "Ok."
· This concludes the process of connecting the Brother printer to the Wi-Fi network.
How to Connect a Wireless (WiFi) Brother Printer to a Windows Computer
The following is the answer to your question, "How do I connect my Brother wireless printer to a Windows laptop or computer":
· To begin, turn on your Brother printer and connect it to your Wi-Fi network using the steps outlined in the preceding section.
· Then, go to https://www.brother-usa.com to download the Brother printer driver for your Windows computer.
· Browse for your Brother printer model and select the "Download Driver" option that corresponds to your Windows compatibility.
· Your computer's driver installation will now begin. Wait for it to complete.
· To open the downloaded driver file, double-click it. Then, following the on-screen instructions, complete the installation setup process.
· Then, from your Windows start menu, open "Run Command" and type "Control Panel" in the dialogue box, click "Ok."
· From the control panel, select "Device and Printer."
· After that, select "Add a printer" from the drop-down menu, then select your Brother printer from the list and click "Next."
· Allow a few moments for your setup to complete.
· Finally, a connection between your Brother wireless printer and your Windows computer has been established.
Connecting a Brother Printer to a Windows Computer Using a USB Cable:
Follow the steps below to connect a Brother printer to a Windows computer via a wired connection.
· To begin, connect your Brother printer to your Windows computer using the USB cable that came with your printer.
· Then, start downloading from Brother's website and complete the installation setup process as described in the preceding section.
· Finally, add your printer from the control panel (follow the same steps as above), and your Brother printer will be connected to your computer.
How to Setup a Brother Wireless (Wi-Fi) Printer on a MAC
Follow these simple steps to connect your Brother wireless printer to a MAC.
· To begin, boot up your Mac and download and install the printer driver from Brother's website.
· After that, switch on your Brother printer and make sure it's connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Mac.
· Next, go to the Apple Menu and choose "System and Preferences."
· Then select "Printer and Scanner."
· You will now see your Brother printer with a green mark under this option.
· If you do not see your Brother printer, click on the + sign. Select your Brother printer from the opened pop-up window and click "Add."
So, by following these steps, you can easily connect your Brother Wireless Printer to your Mac.
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