1. Click Start → (All apps).
2. Click Windows System.
3. Click Control Panel.
4. Click View devices and printers.
5. Click Add a printer.
6. Select your Brother printer from the list and then click Next.
7. On the “Install the printer driver” screen, choose Brother from the Manufacturer list.

How do I connect my Brother printer to Windows?

Add your printer to your computer on Windows 10

1. Turn on your printer.
2. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and click the Settings button.
3. Select Devices.
4. Select Printers & scanners, and then click Add a printer or scanner.
5. Select the printer you want and click Add device.

How do I get my Brother printer to recognize my computer?

Do the following steps to solve the problem:

1. Check the status of your Brother machine.
2. Check the connection of your Brother machine and the computer.
3. Check the printer driver settings.
4. Try printing from another application.
5. Restart your Brother machine and the computer.
6. Reinstall the printer driver.

How do I connect my Brother wireless printer to my laptop Windows 10?

How to connect your printer

1. Open Windows search by pressing Windows Key + Q.
2. Type in “printer.” Source: Windows Central.
3. Select Printers & Scanners.
4. Turn on the printer.
5. Refer to the manual to connect it to your Wi-Fi network.
6. Hit Add a printer or scanner.
7. Select the printer from the results.
8. Click Add device.

Why is my Brother printer not showing up on network?

The most common reason a networked Brother machine may stop printing, is because the connection between the computer and the Brother machine is lost. This can occur as a result of wrong settings or configuration of the printer driver. Once you are able to print, enable your firewall again.

How do I setup my Brother printer wirelessly?

To set up your Brother machine on a wireless network:

1. Connect the power cord to your Brother machine and then connect it to an electrical socket.
2. Press Menu button on the machine’s control panel.
3. Press the Up or Down arrow key to select Network and press OK.
4. Press the Up or Down arrow key to select WLAN and press OK.

How do I install a Brother printer driver?

Follow the steps below to install the driver.

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound => Devices and Printers.
3. Click Add a printer.
4. Select the model name and click Next.
5. When the following window appears, select Brother from the Manufacturer list.
6. Select the model name and click Next.

Why is my brother wireless printer not connecting to my computer?

Ensure that the power LED on the printer is stable and not flickering. Check the connection between the computer and the Brother Printer; ensure that the computer is connected to the printer. Ensure that the printer status has not stopped. Ensure that the Brother Printer driver is up-to-date.

Why is my computer not connecting to my printer?

Many computer connectivity issues are caused by something as simple as a loose cable. Make sure all of the cables connecting your computer to your printer are fully in place and completely fastened at both ends. If your printer is not turning on, the power cord could also be an issue.

How do I reinstall my Brother printer?

Follow the steps below to install the driver.

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound => Devices and Printers.
3. Click Add a printer.
4. Select the model name and click Next.
5. When the following window appears, select Brother from the Manufacturer list.
6. Select the model name and click Next.

How do I add a printer to my laptop Windows 10?

To install or add a local printer

1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Open Printers & scanners settings.
2. Select Add a printer or scanner. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then choose the one you want to use, and select Add device.

How do I fix my Brother printer is offline Windows 10?

If the printer status is Offline Right- click the icon for your Brother machine > See what’s printing > Printer > Use Printer Offline (removes the checkmark). If Use Printer Offline is gray out, click Open As Administrator. Enter your administrator password, and then click Yes.