How to Connect Your Brother Printer to Your Computer?

Whether you use Windows, Mac, USB, or even Wi-Fi, connecting a Brother printer to a computer is now simpler than ever. You may begin printing in a matter of minutes by following this guide, which will lead you through each technique. No technological expertise is required!

How to Connect Your Brother Printer to Your Computer

1. Connect via USB Cable (Quickest Method)

If you prefer a simple wired setup, USB is the fastest way.

1. Switch ON your Brother printer.

2. Connect the USB cable from the printer to your PC.

3. Windows/Mac automatically detects and installs the required drivers.

4. If not installed automatically, download drivers from Brother’s official website.

👉 After installation, go to Control Panel → Devices and Printers and confirm your printer status is “Ready.”

2. Connect via Wi-Fi Network (Wireless Method)

Perfect if you want to print from anywhere in your home or office.

A. Connect Using the Printer’s Control Panel

1. Press Menu on your Brother printer.

2. Go to Network → WLAN → Setup Wizard.

3. Choose your Wi-Fi network.

4. Enter your Wi-Fi password.

5. Printer will show Connected message.

B. Add Printer to Your Computer

• Windows:
  Go to Settings → Bluetooth & Devices → Printers & Scanners → Add a printer.

• Mac:
  Go to System Settings → Printers & Scanners → Add Printer.

Your Brother printer will now appear in the list.

3. Connect Using WPS (If Your Router Supports WPS)

1. Press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router.

2. Press WPS on your Brother printer within 2 minutes.

3. The devices will connect automatically.

This is the fastest wireless method.

The USB technique worked immediately when I attached my Brother printer (tested for the HL and MFC series), and Windows found the printer in a matter of seconds. The WLAN Setup Wizard was easy to use for setting up Wi-Fi; however, choosing the right Wi-Fi band (2.4 GHz) was crucial. After connecting, printing wirelessly from a laptop or phone became incredibly practical.

FAQs

1. Why is my Brother printer not connecting to the computer?

Check your Wi-Fi password, ensure both devices are on the same network, and restart the printer and router.

2. Do I need to install drivers manually?

Most computers install drivers automatically, but if not, download them from Brother’s official support website.

3. Can I connect Brother printers to multiple computers?

Yes, wireless printers can be added to several devices.

4. Does Brother support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi?

Most Brother printers support 2.4GHz only. Connect to the correct Wi-Fi band.