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How to do Brother Printer WiFi Setup?
You must use a Li-ion battery or the supplied AC adapter to set up the Brother printer on a wireless network. If the printer is powered by Ni-MH batteries, you cannot set it up for Wi-Fi.
Perform the steps below to set up the printer on your computer via Wi-Fi:
First, connect your computer to the Wi-Fi router.
If your computer is already connected to Wi-Fi, ignore this step.
Connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi router.
Then, connect the printer and your computer.
Depending on whether the driver is installed or not, do one of the following:
● If the driver isn't installed: set up a Wi-Fi network when installing the driver.
● The driver installed: manually set up a Wi-Fi network for Mac and Windows.
Before starting the Brother printer setup, click on "support.brother.com" to get drivers and other necessary software for Mac, Windows, and other devices. A wireless connection can be established between the printer and your device via Wi-Fi or a shared network. And a wired connection guarantees fast speeds right from the start, and unlike wireless networks, it won't lose speed when exposed to interference. So, below is the complete guide to setting up Brother printer on your Windows and Mac using a Wi-Fi network with the help of "support.brother.com."
How to Setup a Wi-Fi Network When Installing Drivers
Before proceeding, confirm the router's SSID (Wi-Fi name) and password (Network Key).
Confirm that your computer is connected to the router. (If your computer is already connected to Wi-Fi, ignore the next step.)
Then, you need to download the driver from "support.brother.com."
Double-click on the downloaded file to start the installation.
Select the option "Wireless Network Connection" and tap "Next."
For Windows users, click on "Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer."
For Mac users, move on to step 6.
For Windows: Select "Change firewall port settings to enable network connections," proceed with the setup, and hit "Next."
For Mac: Use a USB cable. Select "Yes, I have a USB cable to use for installation."
WPS users: If you want to use the WPS method, select "No, I don't have a USB cable."
To complete the installation, follow the on-screen steps, and go to step 13.
Select your wireless name, and click the "Next" button.
Confirm when the verification screen appears check box is selected, and tap "Next."
Confirm that your wireless name is correct, and hit "Yes."
Follow the on-screen steps to complete the installation.
Press "Finish" to close the installer window when complete.
When the printer is connected to the router, it will flash the Wi-Fi lamp.
Now, confirm that the Editor Lite LED is off.
Start the P-Touch Editor tool and select the printer from the given list.
Enjoy wireless printing from your computer.
How to Set Up a Wi-Fi Network With The Installed Driver On Windows (Manually)
Confirm that the driver, P-Touch Editor, and Printer Settings are installed on a PC.
After that, you need to switch on the Brother printer.
Be sure the printer's Wi-Fi light is on. If not, turn on the Wi-Fi, and hit the Wi-Fi button.
Once the Wi-Fi light starts flashing, release the button.
Then, connect the printer to your computer via a USB cable.
Start the printer setting on your computer, and go to "Communication Settings."
In the "Wireless LAN" tab, do the following:
Ensure "Infrastructure" is selected for "Communication Mode."
Select your Wi-Fi name from the given list.
Enter your Wi-Fi password and tap "Apply."
When the printer and Wi-Fi are connected, the printer's Wi-Fi light stops blinking and comes on again.
Now, ensure the Editor Lite LED is off.
Start the P-Touch Editor and select the printer from the list.
You can enjoy wireless printing from your Windows computer.
How to Set Up a Wi-Fi Network With The Installed Driver On Mac (Manually)
Download drivers on your computer from "support.brother.com."
Then, double-click on the downloaded file.
Open the "Utilities folder" and find the "Wireless Device Setup Wizard."
Double-click on "Wireless Device Setup Wizard.app."
Follow the on-screen prompts to set up wireless settings between the printer and Wi-Fi.
We advise using a USB cable to complete the setup.
After that, connect your computer to the router.
Confirm that your computer's Wi-Fi is activated.
Now, you need to select your Wi-Fi name.
A wireless setup will be established between your computer and Wi-Fi.
If your computer is already connected to Wi-Fi, ignore the next step.
Confirm that the Editor Lite LED is off.
Start the P-Touch Editor and select the printer.
You can print wirelessly from your computer.
How to Setup a Brother Wireless Printer To Your PC?
For Brother wireless printers to work, you must have the printer and your PC on the same network. To set up the printer on Wi-Fi, follow the steps below:
Power on the router and set the Brother printer within the Wi-Fi range.
Plug the printer's power cord into an outlet and turn it on.
Then, press the "Menu" button on the printer.
After that, select the "Network" option and tap "OK."
Now, select the "WLAN" option and click "OK."
Select the "Setup Wizard" option, and hit "OK."
When you see "Wi-Fi Enable," select "Yes."
The printer will search for wireless networks.
Select your Wi-Fi name and press "OK."
After that, enter your password and tap "OK."
This will complete the task of connecting the Brother printer to Wi-Fi.
Following the above steps, you can set up a Brother printer to Wi-Fi. Now, follow the below steps to set up the Brother wireless printer on Windows:
Switch on the printer and set it up to Wi-Fi by following the above steps.
Visit the "support.brother.com" website to download the driver for your PC.
After completing the installation, proceed to the next step.
From the "Start" menu, you have to open the "Run" dialog box.
Enter the "Control Panel" in the dialog box and tap "OK."
Select the "Devices and Printers" folder from the Control Panel tab.
Click on "Add a Printer," select your printer, and tap "Next."
Wait a few minutes for the setup to finish.
A wireless connection is established between the Brother printer and your PC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question 1: Can I Setup My Brother Printer Through A Local Hotspot?
Answer: Although your phone device hotspot works for a wireless network, Brother printer doesn't support this network and can't guarantee compatibility. We suggest that you set up the printer to a Wi-Fi router. If you need to set up a Brother printer on your laptop, computer, smartphone, or tablet, visit "support.brother.com."
Question 2: Can't Connect Brother Printer To Computer?
Answer: Follow these steps to resolve the issue:
Check the status of the Brother printer
Check printer driver "Settings."
Restart the printer and your computer.
Reinstall the driver or software
Check the connection between your computer and the printer
Try printing from another application
Ensure "Device Manager" recognizes the printer (for Windows only)
Question 3: Why Is My Computer Not Detecting My Brother Printer?
Answer: The first method to restart the printer and your computer is to shut down the printer and restart your PC. And restart the printer. It is possible that the driver isn't installed correctly. Remove/uninstall and reinstall the driver on your operating system. If you are looking for a Brother setup guide, then visit Brother's official website at "support.brother.com."