Connect a Brother Printer

How To Connect A Brother Printer To Your Computer?

Can't figure out how to connect a Brother printer to your computer? Don't worry! In this article, we will guide you through step-by-step instructions on connecting a Brother printer to your Windows and Mac via a Wi-Fi network so that you can connect it quickly and easily. 

Wireless connections, whether using a Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth, can be placed almost anywhere without worrying about cables. But once they're up and running, they make life easier, but the lack of a physical connection to a computer can make them a bit more practical. So, without further ado, let's read on.

How To Connect a Brother Printer To Your Computer Via Wi-Fi? 

You must use the Li-ion battery or supplied AC adapter to connect a Brother printer to Wi-Fi. If the Brother printer is powered by Ni-MH batteries, you can't connect it to Wi-Fi.

Follow the basic instructions below to connect a Brother printer to your computer using a Wi-Fi network: 

  1. Initially, connect your PC to a Wi-Fi router or access point. (If your PC is already connected to Wi-Fi, skip this step.)
  2. Then, connect the Brother printer to the same Wi-Fi router or access point.
  3. After that, connect your computer and the Brother printer. 

Depending on whether the driver software is installed or not, perform one of the following:

  • The driver software isn't installed - set up a wireless network when installing the driver software.
  • The driver software installed - manually set up a wireless network for Windows and Mac.  

Set Up a Wireless Network When Installing The Driver Software

Before you start, ensure the SSID (Wi-Fi name) and password (network key) of a Wi-Fi router/access point.

 

  1. First of all, ensure that your PC is connected to a Wi-Fi router or access point. (If your PC is already connected to Wi-Fi, skip to the next step.)
  2. After that, download the driver software from “support.brother.com.”
  3. Then, double-click on the downloaded file to start the installation process.
  4. Select the "Wireless Network Connection" option, and press the "Next" button.
    Windows 

    Mac 

    • For Windows PC, select the "Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer" option.
    • For the Mac system, proceed to step 6.
  5. For Windows: Select "Change firewall port settings to enable network connections," proceed with the installation, and hit the "Next" button.
  6. For Mac: prepare a USB cable. Click on the "Yes, I have a USB cable to use for installation" option.
  7. WPS users: If you want to use WPS mode, select the "No, I don't have a USB cable" option. 
    Windows 
  8. Follow the on-screen steps to finalize the driver installation, and go to step 13.
  9. Select the Wi-Fi name you confirmed earlier, and tap the "Next" button.
  10. Confirm that the check box is selected when the installation verification screen appears and click the "Next" button.
  11. Make sure the Wi-Fi name is correct, and click the "Yes" button.
  12. Follow the on-screen prompts to finalize the driver installation.
  13. Select the "Finish" button to close the installer screen when the installation is done.
  14. When the printer is connected to a Wi-Fi router or access point, the printer's Wi-Fi lamp lights up.
  15. After that, ensure the Editor Lite LED is turned off. 
  16. Start the P-Touch Editor feature and select your printer model from the list.
  17. Now you can enjoy editing and printing wirelessly from your computer.

Manually Set Up a Wireless Network With The Driver Software Installed (For Windows)

  1. Ensure that the driver software, P-Touch Editor, and Printer Settings Tool are installed on your PC.
  2. Next, you have to power on your Brother printer.
  3. Ensure the printer's Wi-Fi lamp is blinking. If the Wi-Fi lamp is not flashing, turn on the Wi-Fi, and push the Wi-Fi button for 1 second. 
  4. When the Wi-Fi lamp flashes, you can release the button.
  5. Now, connect the printer to your PC using a USB cable.
  6. Start the printer setting tool on your PC, and select Communication Settings. 
  7. In the Wireless LAN tab in Wireless Settings, do the following:
    • Ensure the Infrastructure option is selected for Communication Mode.
    • Input the Wi-Fi name you've used before, or tap the Search option and select a Wi-Fi name from the available list.
  8. From the next screen, input your Wi-Fi password and click the Apply button.
  9. When your printer and a Wi-Fi router or access point are connected, the printer's Wi-Fi lamp stops flashing and lights up again.
  10. After that, confirm that the Editor Lite LED is turned off. 
  11. Start the P-Touch Editor feature and select your printer model from the provided list.
  12. Now you can edit and print wirelessly from your Windows PC.

Manually Set Up a Wireless Network With The Driver Software Installed (For Mac)

  1. First, download a compatible driver package from “support.brother.com.”
  2. After that, you need to double-click the downloaded software file.
  3. Then, open the Utilities folder and locate the Wireless Device Setup Wizard option.
  4. Now, double-click on Wireless Device Setup Wizard.app.
  5. Perform the on-screen steps to set up wireless settings between your printer and a Wi-Fi router or access point.
    Note: We suggest using a USB cable to finalize the setup process.
  6. Next, connect your PC to a Wi-Fi router or access point.
  7. Ensure that the Wi-Fi function of your PC is activated.
  8. Select the Wi-Fi name that you've used before. A connection between your PC and a Wi-Fi router or access point will be established.
  9. If your PC is already connected to Wi-Fi, skip to the next step.
  10. In the next step, ensure the Editor Lite LED is turned off. 
  11. Start the P-Touch Editor feature and select your printer model from the list.
  12. You can easily print wirelessly from your Mac system.
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