# How to Set Up a Brother Printer: A Complete Guide

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Setting up a new Brother printer for the first time might seem a little intimidating, especially if you’re unfamiliar with printer installations. Fortunately, Brother printers are designed for easy setup, whether you're connecting via USB, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet. In this article, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step guide on how to set up your Brother printer on your computer and network, covering both Windows and Mac systems.

# What You Need Before Starting
Before beginning the setup process, gather the following:

Your Brother printer

Power cord and any included USB or Ethernet cables

Ink or toner cartridges (if required)

Paper for testing

# A computer or laptop (Windows or Mac)

Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password (for wireless setup)

Once you have everything ready, you’re good to go.

Step 1: Unbox and Prepare the Printer
Remove packaging materials: Carefully unpack the printer and remove all protective tapes and materials inside and outside the printer.

Install ink or toner: Open the cartridge cover and install the ink or toner cartridges that came with your printer.

Load paper: Adjust the paper guides in the paper tray and load plain A4 or letter-size paper for your test prints.

Once prepared, plug in your printer and turn it on.

Step 2: Connect the Printer to Power
Connect the power cord to your Brother printer and plug it into a wall outlet.

Press the Power button to turn the printer on.

Wait for the printer to initialize, and follow any on-screen instructions on the printer display, such as language and date settings.

Step 3: Install Printer Drivers and Software
For your printer to work correctly, it needs the appropriate driver installed on your computer.

➤ For Windows:
Visit the Brother Support Website.

Enter your printer model in the search box and select your device.

Go to the Downloads section, select your operating system, and download the Full Driver & Software Package.

Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

➤ For Mac:
Open the Brother Support Website.

Enter your printer model and select your Mac operating system.

Download the recommended driver package.

Install the software by opening the downloaded file and following the prompts.

Step 4: Connect the Printer to Your Computer
There are three ways to connect your Brother printer: USB, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet. Choose the method that best suits your setup.

➤ USB Connection:
Connect one end of the USB cable to your printer and the other end to your computer.

The driver installation will usually detect the printer automatically and complete the setup.

➤ Wi-Fi Connection:
Most modern Brother printers come with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities.

Using the Printer Control Panel:

Go to the printer’s Menu > Network > WLAN > Setup Wizard.

The printer will search for available networks.

Select your Wi-Fi network from the list.

Enter your Wi-Fi password using the control panel.

Confirm and wait for the printer to connect.

Using the Brother iPrint&Scan app (optional):

Download the Brother iPrint&Scan app from the Brother website or app store.

Follow the in-app instructions to connect your printer to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer or phone.

➤ Ethernet Connection:
Connect the Ethernet cable to the printer and your router.

The printer should automatically detect the wired network.

Install the driver on your computer and select the wired network connection option during installation.

Step 5: Set as Default Printer (Optional)
To make sure your Brother printer is always selected when printing:

On Windows:

Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers.

Right-click your Brother printer and select Set as default printer.

On Mac:

Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners.

Choose your Brother printer and set it as the default.

Step 6: Print a Test Page
Once the printer is installed, it’s good practice to print a test page.

On Windows:

Open Control Panel > Devices and Printers.

Right-click your Brother printer.

Select Printer Properties and click Print Test Page.

On Mac:

Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners.

Select your Brother printer and click Open Print Queue.

Choose Printer > Print Test Page.

If the test page prints successfully, your printer setup is complete.

# Brother Mobile Device Setup (Optional)
You can also print from your smartphone or tablet using Brother’s mobile apps.

Download Brother iPrint&Scan from the Play Store or App Store.

Open the app and select your printer.

Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer.

This allows you to print photos, documents, and web pages directly from your mobile device.

# Final Thoughts
Setting up a Brother printer is straightforward when you follow the right steps. From unboxing and connecting cables to installing drivers and setting up Wi-Fi, this guide has walked you through everything you need. Whether you’re connecting via USB, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet, your Brother printer should now be ready to use for both personal and professional tasks.