{"id":2075,"date":"2025-02-18T09:51:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T22:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/blog\/?p=2075"},"modified":"2025-03-12T12:51:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T01:51:29","slug":"brother-printer-setup-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/blog\/brother-printer-setup-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Brother Printer Setup: A Complete Guide for Easy Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Table of Contents<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#brother-printer-setup\">Brother Printer Setup: A Complete Guide for Easy Installation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#step-by-step-guide\">Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Your Brother Printer<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#wireless-setup\">Setting Up Brother Printer on a Wireless Network<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#software-installation\">Installing Brother Printer Setup Software for Windows and Mac<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#no-router-setup\">How to Connect Your Brother Printer Without a Router<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#ethernet-setup\">Ethernet Setup for Brother Printers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#wifi-setup\">Wi-Fi Setup for Brother Printers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting Brother Printer Setup Issues<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#optimisation\">Optimising Brother Printer Setup for Your Home or Office<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#enjoy-printer\">Enjoy Your Brother Printer with a Proper Setup<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2066 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pexels-george-milton-7014398-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"559\" height=\"839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pexels-george-milton-7014398-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pexels-george-milton-7014398-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pexels-george-milton-7014398-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pexels-george-milton-7014398-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pexels-george-milton-7014398-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"brother-printer-setup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 900;\">Brother Printer Setup: A Complete Guide for Easy Installation\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of the most well-established brands in the printing world,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/printers\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brother printers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are renowned for being reliable, affordable and producing high-quality print jobs. Their user-friendly nature and various models make them ideal for home and office use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you follow the steps to set up your Brother printer correctly, you\u2019ll enjoy seamless operation and trouble-free printing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Brother printer setup guide will give you step-by-step instructions on how to set up your printer on a wireless network, install the software for Windows or Mac, connect without a router, set up ethernet and Wi-Fi connections, troubleshoot setup issues, and optimise your Brother printer for home or office use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step-by-step-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 900;\">Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Your Brother Printer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your new<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/brother.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brother printer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> setup should be straightforward, as this brand makes its models very user-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your new printer will come with setup instructions; however, here\u2019s a quick-start step-by-step guide to your Brother printer setup:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully unpack your new printer and remove it from the packaging.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plug the printer into a power socket.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide if your connection will be wireless or wired (Ethernet).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect your printer to your computer with the USB cord or wireless setup (more instructions below).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate your printer settings in the Control Panel for Windows or System Preferences for Mac.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on \u2018Add a printer\u2019 and follow the instructions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print a test page.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wireless-setup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 900;\">Setting Up Brother Printer on a Wireless Network<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchasing a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/blog\/best-wireless-printers\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wireless Brother printer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is excellent for home or office use when multiple people use the same printer. You will avoid running cords around your home or office, and printing will be seamless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start any wireless setup, you\u2019ll need to locate your wireless network\u2019s SSID and password on the back of your router or a sheet your internet provider will have given you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Brother printer Wi-Fi setup on a touchscreen model:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the Wi-Fi icon on your printer\u2019s touch screen and select \u2018Setup Wizard\u2019 or \u2018Find Wi-Fi Network\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can press \u2018Settings\u2019 or \u2018Menu\u2019 &gt; All Settings &gt; Network &gt; WLAN (Wi-Fi) &gt; Setup Wizard or Find Wi-Fi Network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll either see:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable WLAN or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch Network interface to wireless or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network I\/F switched to Wireless<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press any of the above to start the wireless Brother printer setup wizard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your Network Name (SSID).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the Network Key (Password) and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Brother printer Wi-Fi setup on an LCD Display model:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the Up or Down arrows to select either:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network (hit OK)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WLAN (hit OK)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setup Wizard (hit OK)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When WLAN Enable appears, click enable to start the wireless setup wizard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A list of SSIDs will appear \u2013 select yours and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your Network Key (Password) and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 800;\">Brother printer Wi-Fi setup on non-touchscreen models:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press Menu or Settings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the Up and Down arrows to choose:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Network (hit OK)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WLAN (Wi-Fi) (hit OK)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setup Wizard or Find Wi-Fi Network (hit OK)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When WLAN Enable appears, click enable to start the wireless setup wizard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A list of SSIDs will appear \u2013 select yours and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your Network Key (Password) and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Yes to apply the settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"software-installation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 900;\">Installing Brother Printer Setup Software for Windows and Mac<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to install your Brother printer setup software:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Windows<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the printer\u2019s driver from the Brother website and install it following the easy on-screen steps. The easiest way is to connect your new printer to your computer with the provided USB cord, allowing your computer to download the drivers automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mac<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must download the free Brother iPrint&amp;Scan app from your app store. Once you\u2019ve installed it, open it and follow the installation guide.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking online for Brother printer drivers, it\u2019s always best to use the official<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brother.com.au\/en\/support\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brother Australia website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When you enter your model number, you\u2019ll receive the correct download drivers and any available support resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"no-router-setup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 900;\">How to Connect Your Brother Printer Without a Router<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use your mobile for printing, you can connect it to your Brother printer using Wi-Fi Direct. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the Brother Mobile Connect app<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/blog\/best-printer-apps-for-android\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android devices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use the Google Play Store<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For iOS devices, use the Apple App Store<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your Brother printer, find the Network Settings menu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select \u2018Wireless Direct\u2019 and \u2018On\u2019 to activate the feature<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you do this, your printer will become a hotspot with your mobile phone. This is useful in environments where multiple people may need to print securely to the same printer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use this method to connect using your wireless router if you choose to. All you need to do is open the app on your phone, select \u2018Printer Setup\u2019 and \u2018Setup via Wireless Router\u2019, enter your SSID and password and follow the onscreen instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ethernet-setup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 900;\">Ethernet Setup for Brother Printers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may consider setting up your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/brother.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brother printer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using an Ethernet connection for stable and secure network printing in office environments. Ethernet connections are generally faster than Wi-Fi, allowing for quicker print jobs. They are also more secure as the Wi-Fi connection can\u2019t be intercepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to complete an Ethernet setup for Brother printers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the drivers from the Brother website and install them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When \u2018Connection Type\u2019 appears, choose \u2018Wired Network Connection (Ethernet), click \u2018Next\u2019 and follow the instructions to complete the installation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the printer turned off, connect the provided LAN cable to the LAN Port on the back of the printer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect the LAN cable to a LAN Port on your network router.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn on your printer and make sure the \u2018wireless\u2019 function is turned off.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wifi-setup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 900;\">Wi-Fi Setup for Brother Printers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find detailed instructions on the Brother printer Wi-Fi setup above. However, a quicker wireless setup option uses a one-push configuration (WPS).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to set up your Brother printer wirelessly using WPS:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your printer within the WPS range of your Wi-Fi router (once configured, you can move it).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your Brother printer, navigate to Network Settings &gt; WLAN &gt; WPS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the WPS button on your router.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your printer will print a confirmation if the connection is successful.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"troubleshooting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 900;\">Troubleshooting Brother Printer Setup Issues<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with all things tech, your Brother printer setup may not go to plan. Here are some common troubleshooting issues:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Connectivity Issues<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are often caused by the printer not being correctly connected to the Internet. To check your printer\u2019s Wi-Fi is active, select \u2018Network Settings\u2019 or \u2018WLAN Settings\u2019 on the control panel, verify that \u2018Wireless Network\u2019 is enabled, and check you\u2019ve entered the correct SSID.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Software Installation<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need your computer&#8217;s latest drivers, which can be downloaded online at the Brother website. Make sure you enter the correct model number to get the proper drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Router Issues<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure no access or privacy restrictions are blocking your printer on your router. MAC users may need to configure the MAC address of your Brother printer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brother.com.au\/en\/support\/contact\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brother Australia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a fantastic helpline for setup issues. If you purchased your Brother printer through Ink Station, you\u2019re also welcome to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/contact-us\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call our friendly team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"optimisation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 900;\">Optimising Brother Printer Setup for Your Home or Office<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re done with your Brother printer setup, you can do some things to optimise it for efficient printing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In settings, set it as your default printer so that each print job will automatically go to your new printer without you needing to select it each time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For eco-friendlier printing, make your default settings double-sided, black and white printing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For quicker printing, disable firewalls, connect your printer directly to the router or move your printer closer to the router.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"enjoy-printer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 900;\">Enjoy Your Brother Printer with a Proper Setup<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern Brother printers are designed to be up and running quite quickly, using Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or a router, or no router at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you download the correct drivers and software and follow the right instructions for your environment, you should enjoy seamless printing for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need printer supplies, accessories or machines, explore the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkstation.com.au\/brother.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brother printer rang<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e at Ink Station and enjoy fast delivery Australia-wide. 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