How to Connect Brother Printer to New WiFi? (Full Guide)

Do you have a Brother printer and want to connect it to WiFi? A wireless connection is the easiest way to get high-quality prints from your printer. However, setting up the printer on WiFi might seem overwhelming. If you’re a beginner and the WiFi setup feels intimidating, I’ll show you the simplest steps to connect your printer. Read the blog to the end to understand the full procedure.

Since there are multiple ways to set up your printer on WiFi, I will share the three best methods. As wireless setup can vary by model, choose the method that fits your Brother printer.

I’m here to help Brother printer users connect their printers to WiFi and print without issues. Let’s get started with the three methods.

Method 1: Using the Printer’s Control Panel (Touchscreen) 

The printer’s control panel may vary between models. For instance, some Brother printers have a touchscreen, while others have a small display with physical buttons. Here are the steps involved in connecting a printer to a new wireless connection using the control panel.

1. Turn on the printer from the main wall outlet.
2. Locate the Network or WiFi menu by touching the screen or pressing the buttons. 

3. Select Setup Wizard/WLAN Setup Wizard from the available network options. 

4. Select any other relevant option available on your printer’s display.
5. The printer’s screen will display the available networks. Select your wireless network from the given options.
6. Use the on-screen keyboard or physical buttons to enter the password. Ensure that you enter the correct password without mistakes. 

7. Tap or press OK, and then the display will show a connected message indicating that the connection has been successful. 

That’s it for connecting a Brother printer to a new wireless network. However, if this method seems complicated to you, try the other methods given below. 

Method 2: Through WiFi Protected Setup 

The method is known as the WPS push button method, and instantly connects the printer to a network. It doesn’t require entering the WiFi password, as it automatically detects and connects to the printer. However, your wireless router must have a WPS push button to perform this method. Here are the steps involved in connecting a Brother printer to WiFi via the WPS push button method. 

1. You have two options to set up the WPS connection: using the printer’s settings or pressing the WiFi button on the printer.
2. You can simply press the printer’s wireless button, and then the router’s button within 2 minutes to set up the connection.
3. Another method is via navigating to Network or WLAN settings on the printer.
4. Find the WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) option on the printer, and enable it.
5. Press the WPS button on the router. It’s small, and you may need a paperclip or pin to press it.

Finally, the printer will confirm that the connection is successful. It’s one of the easiest methods, without entering passwords. 

Method 3: Via the Brother Mobile Connect App 

Brother printers have a dedicated application to connect them to mobile devices. Using these steps, you can set up your printer on a mobile device.

1. Open the Play Store or the App Store on your mobile device and search for the Brother Mobile Connect app.
2. Tap on Get or Install to install the application on your mobile device. 

3. Open the app, tap on the Printer Setup option, and select wireless router when asked for a setup method.
4. Continue with the on-screen steps, which will later ask you for the network name or SSID name and password. 

Make sure you enter the correct password, paying attention to case sensitivity. When the setup is done, your printer will be connected to a WiFi network. 

Download and Install the Brother Printer Drivers 

Irrespective of which method you use to connect the Brother printer to WiFi, you will need to download and install the latest printer drivers. This software is necessary for the printer to communicate with your device. However, you don’t need to install them when using a mobile device, since Brother has an application for mobile devices. 

1. Open an internet browser, and visit support.brother.com to open Brother’s official website.
2. Type your printer model in the search bar and hit the Search button.
3. Select your operating system, and then select the OS version from the menu and click OK.
4. A list of available printer drivers will appear on the screen. Select a suitable printer driver package, and let it download.

5. Go to the Downloads folder on the computer, and locate the driver file.
6. Double-click the file, allow it to run, and let it install on your computer.

Finally, the installation will start. Once the printer drivers are installed, your printer will be ready to print. 

   Frequently Asked Questions

Question

What to Do if My Brother Printer Is Not Connecting to New WiFi?

Your printer may fail to connect to a WiFi network due to a weak signal or a technical issue. However, there are various methods to resolve this problem. For instance, you can restart your computer and printer, update or reinstall the printer drivers, or reset the printer settings. 

Question

What’s the WPS Connection Method on a Brother Printer?

WPS or WiFi Protected Setup is the easiest and quickest way to connect a Brother printer to WiFi. To set up this connection, your router should have a WPS push button. If it doesn’t have one, this method isn’t applicable to your printer. This method doesn’t require you to enter any network username or passwords. 

Question

What Are the Potential Problems with a Brother Wireless Connection?

There could be a range of problems with the wireless connection of a Brother printer. For instance, the printer may not connect to WiFi due to a physical connection between the printer and the router. Also, a 'weak internet connection' or incorrect printer settings can affect the wireless connection.

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