How To Connect Brother Printer To Computer [Step-by-Step]

If you just bought a Brother printer, chances are, at some point, you would want to know how to connect a Brother printer to the computer. Because that's what you bought it for, right? Whether you got one for printing important documents or for school projects, it's crucial to know how to get it started. And we are helping you with the same today. We will guide you through your Brother printer setup step-by-step. By the end, you will surely have a printer that is ready for action.

Let's start by talking a bit about Brother and its printers. This section is for those who are up for buying it in the future and learning how to set it up just yet. 

Brief About Brother Printers 

Brother is a well-known brand when it comes to printers especially. It is famous for making printers that are both affordable and reliable. In fact, Brother printers are known for their affordability and ease of use. This makes them a perfect choice for all, doesn't matter which setting they are planning to get it for, home, office, or otherwise. They have got a range of printers, from inkjet to laser, that caters to different printing needs.

The most common types of Brother printers are inkjet, laser, and all-in-one printers.

Inkjet printers are ideal for printing high-quality images and photographs. At the same time, laser printers are best for printing text-heavy documents quickly. All-in-ones combine printing, scanning, and copying in a single package. And the thermal ones are great for printing labels and stickers. 

Things You Need Before Moving Ahead 

Before we get into the process of connecting the Brother printer to the computer, there are a few things that you need.

• You must have a stable internet connection. 
• Make sure that your computer and printer are in working condition. 
• You also need to check whether your printer has the necessary cables.

If you have all the things required, then move ahead with us.

Connecting Brother Printer to Computer 

There are various ways in which you can set up your Brother printer and connect Brother printer to the computer. You can connect it with wires you got along with the printer. And can also connect it wirelessly if your printer supports a wireless medium. 

Connecting Using a Wired Connection 

The first method we would be using to connect the Brother printer to the computer is a wired connection. This is a great method for those who don't have a Wi-Fi connection or if their printer doesn't support wireless connectivity.

Here's what you need to do.

1. Start by turning on both of your devices – Your printer and the computer.
2. Find the USB cable that comes along with the printer. And one end of it to the printer and the other to your PC. 
3. Once that is done, your computer should detect the printer on its own.
4. If that doesn't happen, you would need to download and install the Brother printer drivers from the Brother official website. We will be discussing the same in a while. 

Connecting Using a Wireless Media

 If your Brother printer supports a wireless connection, then there is no reason for you to connect it using USB. A wireless connection is far superior to that a wired connection.

Follow these and get the printer setup done.

1. You have to start by locating the Menu button on the printer's panel. 
2. Next, find the Up and Down arrow and head over to the Network option, then click OK.
3. From there, choose the WLAN option and move ahead. 
4. Now comes the Setup Wizard option, and press OK one more time. 
5. When asked if you want to enable the wireless network, select "Yes." 
6. The setup wizard will appear.
7. Now it will begin searching for available networks. Find your network, enter your password, and you are done. 

Though your printer is now connected to the Wi-Fi or your computer, depending upon your connection type, you can't make prints yet. As already told, you would need to configure it in order for it to make prints. This needs Brother printer drivers.

Let's get it installed.

Installing the Brother Printer Drivers

1. Start by opening your preferred web browser and heading over to the official website. 
2. Once there, click on the "Support" link; you will find it at the top of the page.
3. This will take you to the support page, where you can choose your country and printer model. Once you've made a proper selection, you'll be directed to the Downloads page. 
4. Find the driver, select the OS you are on, and click on the "Download" button. 
5. Once the download is finished, simply install the program. 

Adding Your Brother Printer to Your PC

You are not done yet; you will also need to add your Brother printer to your computer. Follow along.

1. On your computer, go to the settings and select "Printers & Scanners."
2. Click on "Add a printer or scanner."
3. Select your Brother printer from the list of devices that are available.
4. And there you go, you finally have connected your Brother printer to your computer. 

Print Your First Page

If you are skeptical as to whether the printer is indeed set up or not, you can try printing a page. However, you must have an ink cartridge or toner in it before you can move ahead. 

Find the toner or ink cartridge, then open up your toner compartment. Remove the tray or open it up; it depends on your printer. And install your ink cartridge there.

Suppose you are not sure if you know how to do it and don't want to risk breaking anything. It's better to refer to the manual; you should find everything there.

We hope that answers your “how to connect Brother Printer to the computer.” If not, then check out the FAQs below.