Certain models of Brother printers can be connected to a Wi-Fi network through which they can be accessed from any Wi-Fi-enabled device. The steps below will help you set up your printer on a wireless network.
Brief instructions for setting up the printer on a wireless network
1.Collect your network’s name and password.
2.Press the Menu button on the control panel.
3.Select Network and then press the OK button to confirm your choice.
4.Choose the WLAN option and select OK.
5.Select Setup Wizard.
6.Enable Wireless Network when you receive the WLAN Enable screen appears.
7.Provide the SSID and password when prompted.
8.Wait until the printer prints the Wireless status report.
Detailed instructions for setting up Brother printer on a wireless network
- Make sure the printer’s hardware setup is complete and check if you have connected the printer to a power source. Place the printer close to your router so that it is within the router’s range. Switch on your Brother printer and wait until the machine becomes ready.
- Now press and hold the WPS or AOSS button on your WLAN router for a few seconds. Locate the Wireless Setup button on the printer and press it for at least 3 seconds. The printer will search for the WLAN access point/router supporting the Wi-Fi Protected Setup. When the Toner and Drum lights blink, it indicates that the printer has established a connection with the router.
- When the Ready light is lit, it indicates that the printer is successfully connected to the network. The wireless configuration for the printer is now complete. The next step is the driver installation. Follow the steps below to install the driver using the Setup disc.
- Insert the setup disc into your computer’s hard drive. If your computer runs on Windows, the installation screen will appear automatically. Select the printer model and choose your language. Select Install Printer Driver in the CD-ROM main menu and then agree to the license agreement. Follow the prompts displayed on the screen to complete the driver installation.
- If your computer runs on the Mac operating system, double-click the Start Here OSX icon to set up the Brother printer on a wireless (Wi-Fi) network without the use of the CD-ROM. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to complete the setup. When you receive a prompt to choose a connection type, select the Wireless option. Detailed instructions for setting up the printer on a wireless network without a setup disc are given below. Note down your network’s SSID and passcode. If you do not have the name or password of your network, check your wireless router or document provided along with it.
- Now locate the Menu button on the printer’s control panel and press it. Select the Network option using the Up and Down navigation keys. Now select OK and then choose WLAN. Scroll to the Setup Wizard option on the control panel and then select OK. When the WLAN Enable? screen appears, select the Wireless network option. This will initiate the wireless setup wizard. The printer will begin its search for available networks.
- Select the name of your wireless network from the list of available networks and then confirm your choice by pressing the OK button. If the setup is successful, the printer will display the Connected message. Now download and install the printer driver by clicking the Download link provided below. Make sure to select the wireless connection type during installation. Contact our technical experts by dialing the toll-free number given below.