How to Install Wireless Brother Printer Drivers Quickly ?

Setting up a wireless Brother printer is easier than you think. With the right steps, you can install the drivers and start printing in just a few minutes. Follow this simple guide to install your Brother wireless printer drivers quickly on Windows or Mac. 

1. Connect Your Printer to Wi-Fi

Before installing drivers, make sure your Brother printer is connected to your Wi-Fi network.

Steps:

1. Turn ON your Brother printer

2. Go to Menu / Settings

3. Select Network

4. Choose WLAN / Wi-Fi

5. Select Setup Wizard

6. Choose your Wi-Fi network

7. Enter the Wi-Fi password
   
   

Once connected, your printer will show “Connected” on the display.

2. Download Brother Printer Drivers

Now download the correct wireless driver for your printer model.

For Windows / Mac:

1. Go to the Brother Support website

2. Enter your printer model

3. Select your Operating System

4. Click Download Full Driver & Software Package
   
   

This is the recommended option because it includes all necessary files for Wi-Fi setup.

3. Install the Driver (Windows & Mac)

Windows:

1. Open the downloaded .exe file

2. Click Next

3. Choose Wireless Network Connection

4. Select your printer from the list

5. Complete the installation
   
   

Mac:

1. Open the .dmg installer

2. Run the Setup app

3. Choose Wireless Setup

4. Select your printer

5. Follow on-screen steps
   
   

4. Add the Printer to Your Device

On Windows:

1. Open Settings

2. Go to Bluetooth & Devices

3. Click Printers & Scanners

4. Select Add a Printer

5. Your Brother printer will appear → click Add
   
   

On Mac:

1. Open System Settings

2. Select Printers & Scanners

3. Click Add Printer

4. Choose your Brother model

5. Click Add
   
   

5. Print a Test Page

To make sure everything works:

1. Open any document

2. Press Ctrl + P (Windows) or Cmd + P (Mac)

3. Select your Brother printer

4. Click Print

If the page prints correctly, your wireless drivers are installed successfully.

1. How do I know which wireless driver to download?

You need to check your Brother printer model (like DCP-T520W, HL-L2351DW, etc.) and select the correct operating system (Windows or Mac) on the Brother Support website.

2. Why is my Brother printer not showing on Wi-Fi?

Make sure the printer and your device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and the Wi-Fi signal is stable. Restarting the router often fixes the issue.

3. Can I install Brother wireless drivers without a USB cable?

Yes, most Brother Wi-Fi printers support wireless setup directly through the printer’s control panel. You do not need a USB cable.

4. Do I need to install drivers on every device?

Yes, every computer or laptop needs the driver installed separately. Mobile devices can use the Brother iPrint&Scan app without full drivers.