For seamless printing, fewer errors, and improved computer compatibility, you must keep your Brother printer drivers up to date. Outdated drivers could be the reason why your printer is not responding at all, printing slowly, or displaying offline difficulties. The simplest methods for updating Brother printer drivers for Mac and Windows are covered in this post.

Method 1: Update Brother Printer Drivers From Brother’s Website

The safest way to update drivers is by downloading them from Brother’s support page.

Steps:

1. Visit the Brother printer drivers website.

2. Search for your printer model (e.g., Brother HL-L2350DW, MFC-L2700DW).

3. Select your operating system (Windows or Mac).

4. Download the latest driver package.

5. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

6. Restart your computer after installation.

Method 2: Update Brother Drivers Using Windows Update (Windows 10/11)

1. Visit to Settings

2. Click Update & Security

3. Select Windows Update

4. Click Check for updates

5. Install available printer driver updates

Method 3: Update Drivers Automatically (Device Manager)

1. Press Windows + X

2. Select Device Manager

3. Click Printers

4. Find your Brother printer

5. Right-click → Update driver

6. Choose Search automatically for drivers

Windows will install the newest compatible version.

Method 4: Update Brother Printer Drivers on macOS

1. Click the Apple menu → System Settings

2. Go to Printers & Scanners

3. Select your Brother printer

4. Choose Options & Supplies

5. Click Driver and install available updates

6. If needed, download drivers directly from Brother’s site
   
   

Recently, I assisted a customer whose Brother printer continued to display offline errors. After investigating, we discovered that an out-of-date driver was the root of the problem. The printer started operating nicely right away once we downloaded and installed the most recent driver from Brother's official support page. All printing problems were immediately resolved, and the entire procedure took less than ten minutes.

Indeed, when your Brother printer malfunctions, updating the drivers is one of the best and quickest fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How do I know if my Brother printer driver is outdated?

If your printer shows errors, prints slowly, or stops responding after a Windows/macOS update, the driver may be outdated.

2. Is it safe to download drivers from third-party websites?

No. Always download drivers from the official Brother website to avoid malware or incorrect drivers.

3. Do Brother printers update drivers automatically?

Some Brother printers update through Windows Update, but manual updates are more reliable.

4. How often should I update my printer driver?

Update drivers whenever you install a major OS update or face printer issues.

5. What if updating the driver doesn’t fix my issue?

Try resetting the printer, reinstalling the driver, or checking your Wi-Fi connection.

Final Words

One of the fastest methods to enhance performance and resolve frequent printing issues is to update your Brother printer drivers. Whether you're using a Mac or Windows computer, you can update your drivers in a matter of minutes using the techniques mentioned above.