How do I get a driver for my Brother printer?

For your Brother printer to operate correctly, the appropriate Brother printer drivers must be installed. A printer driver is a piece of software that connects your computer and printer so you can send print jobs and change printer settings. This article will help you download and install the correct driver, whether you're updating the software for an old Brother printer or setting up a new one.

Step 1 : Determine the Model of Your Brother Printer

Determining the model of your Brother printer is the first step towards getting the right driver. The model name and number of your printer can be found on the label located at the back of the device, on the front, or on the top. Because different models require different drivers, this knowledge is essential.

Step 2 : Go to the Brother Support Page

Once you know the model of your printer, visit the Brother printer drivers website. Go to the "Support" area, which is often found in the homepage's top navigation. A link to download software and drivers can be found here.

Step 3 :  Look Up the Model of Your Printer

Usually, there is a search box in the driver download section where you may type in the model of your printer. Once the model number has been entered, press the search button. This will lead you to a page with all the drivers and software compatible with your particular printer.

Step 4 : Choose your operating system.

It is necessary for you to choose your operating system before downloading the driver. Your OS system is normally detected automatically by the Brother website, but if necessary, you can explicitly choose it. 

Step 5 :  Download the Driver

Following your selection of the appropriate operating system, a list of available drivers will appear. To ensure you have all the drivers and software required for your printer, look for the "Full Driver & Software Package" option. To start downloading the driver file to your computer, click the "Download" button next to it.

Step 6 : Set Up the Driver

Locate the downloaded file on your computer after the download is finished. In order to begin the installation procedure, double-click the file, approve the license agreement, and connect your printer to the computer either over USB or WiFi.

Step 7 : Finish the Installation

It's possible that your computer will need to restart when the installation is finished. Your Brother printer ought to be operational now that it has restarted. You can try printing a test page from your computer to verify that the installation went through.

Troubleshooting Hints

• If you experience problems installing the driver, make sure your machine satisfies the system requirements.
• During the installation process, make sure your printer is turned on and linked to your computer correctly.
• Make sure your printer is linked to the same network as your computer if it is connected via WiFi.

Conclusion

Brother might provide new drivers in the future to address bugs, enhance compatibility, or add new features. Checking for driver updates on the Brother printer drivers website on a regular basis is a smart idea.