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How to set up a Brother printer online? Go to the "support.brother.com" website; you will find all setup guides for all Brother printer models. To set up a Brother printer for the first time, you must download and install a compatible printer driver and other required software. This can be done by selecting the correct Brother printer model before downloading the drivers. Go directly to "support.brother.com" to download printer drivers.

How to Setup a Brother Printer on a PC Through Wi-Fi?

This method is possible if the Brother printer has wireless capability. Therefore, confirm that the printer allows you to set it up to Wi-Fi. There are two ways to set up the Brother printer to a wireless network manually or automatically. Here's how you can do it:

Method 1: Manually

1. First, go to the "Control Panel" tab of the printer.

2. After that, open the "Wireless Settings."

3. Then, select your Wi-Fi name from the given list.

4. Now, enter your Wi-Fi password in the relevant field.

Note: The setup process may differ from printer to printer. If you cannot set up the printer to a wireless network, visit the "support.brother.com" website for help.

Method 2: Automatically

This method is much easier than the first one. First, check whether there is a WPS button on both machines. If both machines have a WPS button, start setting up the printer to a wireless network:

1. First, turn on the Brother printer and your Wi-Fi router.

2. After that, connect the printer to your wireless router.

3. Then, click the "WPS" button on the printer.

4. Set the printer near the router to make it within range of the wireless network.

5. Tap the "WPS" button on the router within 2 minutes.

6. Go to the "support.brother.com" website for more details about Brother setup guides.

After you've set up the Brother printer on a wireless network, you'll need to connect the printer to your computer. Below are the steps you have to follow for that:

1. First, power on the Brother printer and your computer.

2. Click the "Windows" logo key on your keyboard.

3. After that, tap on the "Settings" icon.

4. Tap on the "Device" section on the Settings screen.

5. On the left corner of the screen, open the "Printers & Scanners" panel.

6. Tap on "Add a printer or scanner" on the right corner of the screen.

7. Select the Printer name from the given list.

8. After that, select the "Add Device" option.

9. Wait for your computer to install printer drivers.

10. You can also visit "support.brother.com" to download drivers.

11. You've finished setting up the Brother printer on your computer.

12. Now, you can start printing whatever you want.

For any Brother setup guide, you can visit the "support.brother.com" website.

How to Setup a Brother Printer on a PC Without CD-ROM (USB)?

Alternatively, you can use a USB cable in order to set up the Brother printer on your computer, or you also visit the "support.brother.com" website for any setup guide.

1. First, you'll need to prepare a compatible USB cable.

2. Check the ports on the printer and your PC to see what type of cable can connect.

3. Basically, there are 3 types of Brother printer cables:

   • USB AB Cable

   • Parallel cable

   • Ethernet cable

4. Now, connect cables to the printer and a Wi-Fi router.

5. Your PC will detect the connected printer and automatically install drivers for it.

6. If it doesn't, repeat the basic steps or visit "support.brother.com."

How to Setup a Brother Printer To Wi-Fi Using Your PC (Windows/ Mac)?

Before proceeding, ensure your computer has a Wi-Fi interface connected to a wireless router. If not, your computer will not be able to set up wirelessly to the Brother printer.

Note: Before starting, make sure the network name and password of the Wi-Fi router are or visit "support.brother.com" for any help. 

For Windows

1. Download drivers from the "support.brother.com" website.

2. Once downloaded, double-click on the file to start the installation.

3. After that, you have to press the "Next" button.

4. Select the "Wireless Network Connection" option and hit "Next."

5. Next, select the "Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer" option.

6. Select the "Change firewall port settings to enable the network and continue with the installation" option.

7. In the following step, press the "Next" button.

8. Click on the "Yes, I have a USB cable to use for installation" option.

9. Follow the steps displayed on the screen to search for wireless networks.

10. Select your Wi-Fi name and tap the "Next" button.

11. When the confirmation message appears, confirm that the check box is selected.

12. After that, select the "Next" button.

13. If you need to download drivers, visit "support.brother.com."

14. Make sure the Wi-Fi name is correct and click "Yes."

15. Follow the on-screen steps to finalize the setup.

16. Wait for the setup to finish and press the "Finish" button.

17. When your printer is connected to Wi-Fi, the printer's Wi-Fi LED lights up.

18. In the next screen, select the Printer name.

19. You can start printing from your computer.

If you need to set up a Brother printer on your computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet, visit "support.brother.com."

For Mac

1. Download a compatible driver from "support.brother.com."

2. Once downloaded, double-click on the driver software file.

3. Click on the "Utilities" folder and look for the "Wireless Device Setup Wizard."

4. Click twice on the "Wireless Device Setup Wizard.app."

5. Follow the steps displayed on the screen to set up the printer and Wi-Fi.

6. In the next step, attach your Mac system to the wireless router.

7. Ensure your system's Wi-Fi network is activated.

8. If you need help with the printer setup guide, visit "support.brother.com."

9. After that, you have to select your network name from the list.

10. A wireless setup will be established between your system and the router.

11. Next, ensure the Editor Lite LED is turned off.

12. You have to start the P-Touch Editor and select your printer model.

13. You can start printing from your Mac system (wirelessly).

If you still can't set up the Brother printer on your Windows or Mac, visit "support.brother.com."