To install or reinstall Brother printer drivers, first uninstall the old drivers from Control Panel and disconnect the printer. Then visit the Brother Support website, search your printer model, and download the latest Full Driver & Software Package. Run the installer, follow the on-screen steps, reconnect your printer when asked, and finally add it from Settings > Printers & Scanners.
Before installing fresh drivers, it’s important to remove the old or corrupted ones.
Open the Control Panel on your computer.
Go to Programs > Programs and Features.
Find your Brother printer driver in the list.
Select it and click Uninstall.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
Now disconnect the printer from your computer.
Next, download the correct and updated drivers for your model.
Visit the Brother Support website.
Search for your printer model in the Downloads section.
Choose your operating system.
Download the Full Driver & Software Package.
Now install the drivers you just downloaded.
Locate the downloaded file and double-click it.
Follow the on-screen steps to extract and install the drivers.
When prompted, connect your printer via USB or network.
Complete the installation by following the remaining prompts.
Once the drivers are installed, you only need to add the printer.
Open Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners.
Click Add a printer or scanner.
Select your Brother printer from the list.
If it doesn’t appear, click The printer that I want isn’t listed for manual setup.
Follow the instructions to finish the setup.
You should reinstall drivers if your printer is not working, showing errors, or if the drivers are outdated or corrupted.
You can download the latest drivers from the official Brother Support website by searching your printer model.
Yes, uninstalling old drivers helps avoid conflicts and ensures smooth installation of new drivers.
Check your USB cable or Wi-Fi connection, restart the printer, and try reconnecting when the installer prompts.