

Type the IP address of the Brother machine in the Hostname or IP address field, and check the Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use option.


Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and click Next.

If the model name is not listed, follow Steps i through iii and then go to Step 5.Ĭlick The printer that I want isn't listed. ( Click here to see how to open the Control Panel.)Ĭlick Hardware and Sound => Devices and Printers. The built-in drivers you can install via network connection ONLY support printing function.įollow the steps below to install the driver. If you are connecting your Brother machine via Network connection: Turn the Brother machine power off and on (unplug machine from mains supply and plug back in). Reconnect the USB cable between the Brother machine and your computer. The printer automatically receives a default IP address and displays it on the screen.If the driver does not install automatically, check the following solutions that may be applicable for your case.Ĭonnect the Brother machine and your computer directly.ĭo not use a USB hub to connect between the machine and your computer (as this can cause non recognition issues). Start the BPM, and then click Printer Function > Factory Default.Ĭonnect both the printer and the computer to your access point/router using LAN cables. In the Seagull Driver Wizard application, select Remove printer drivers > Automatically remove all Drivers by Seagull or Use advanced printer driver removal options. If you cannot install the printer driver: Return to the Specify Port window and select the port you created. Type your printer's IP address and port name, and then click Next. If your TCP/IP port does not appear in the list, click Create port and select Standard TCP/IP port > New Port. Select your printer, and then click Next. Run the Seagull Driver Wizard application and select Install printer drivers and Network. When finished, the Wi-Fi icon and printer's IP address appear on the screen.ĭownload the latest printer driver and software from the section of this website. Confirm that the printer's IP address is correct. Specify SSID, Encryption, and Key (Network Password), and then click Set.Ĭlick Printer Function > Configuration Page. For more information, see the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router, or contact the router manufacturer, your system administrator, or Internet service provider.Ĭonnect your printer to the computer using a USB cable. Make sure both your wireless access point/router's and your printer's network settings are correctly set up. To use Wi-Fi, an optional WLAN / BT Interface (PA-WB-001) is required.įor details on installing the Wi-Fi interface, see the FAQ: " How do I connect the printer via Bluetooth ®/ Wi-Fi®/ wired network?"
