Brother Printers are now a staple in schools, colleges, corporate and private homes. They are renowned for their quality printing and need no introduction. Digital printers can make errors because of their digital nature. A sudden failure and a Brother printer going offline can end your entire work process. Remember that your printer may fail later if your initial installation is incorrectly done.
How do I set up a Brother Printer on Mac OS?
- Want to order your printer online.
- Set up a printer on Mac starting from scratch.
The blog has all the relevant information. Please read this blog entirely and keep reading till the end. Connecting your Brother’s printer to your Mac is necessary before you can set it up. Choose the correct connection type based on your printer model and available resources.
USB Cable Connection
- Plug the power cord into the power outlet. Turn on your Brother printer.
- Use a USB cable to connect your Brother printers to your computer.
Wired Network Connection
- Use a network cable to connect the Brother Printers.
- Turn on the printer by turning on the power switch.
Wireless Network Connection
- Turn on your Brother Printer
- Select the name of your Brother printer and connect it to your Wi-Fi network. Please see the next section for more information about your printer’s Wi-Fi connectivity.
Connecting Brother Printer to Wi-Fi Network
Setting up a Brother printer using your existing Wi-Fi network is necessary. This is the first step in setting up the Wireless Brother printer.
- Turn on the printer.
- In your printer control panel, go to “Settings.”
- Select “Network Settings”.
- Select the “Wireless Network” option.
- The Display panel will display a list of all available networks.
- Click on the name to select your Wi-Fi network.
- Enter the password and click “Connect” if necessary
- Your printer is now connected to your Wi-Fi Network.
Necessary: Ensure your Mac and Brother Printers are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Brother Printer Setup on Mac OS
Once your Mac and printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, it is time to set up your Printer on Mac.
The steps listed below are to be followed:
- Install the Brother Printer driver for your Mac. If you don’t have Brother Driver backup, you can download it.
- Brother’s official website lets you download printer drivers and ensures you have the most current versions.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.
- Click “Apple Menu” and then “System Preferences.”
- Double-click the “Print and Scan” icon.
- A new “Printers and Faxes” window will open, displaying all information related to the scanner and printer.
- To add your Brother’s printer, click the “+.”
- A new window will open. Click on the “Default” tab from the left.
- Select your Brother Printers model in the “Printer List” window.
- “Click on the Add button.
- Your Brother printer has been added to your Mac and is now set as the “default.”
Restart both your Mac and the printer so that they understand the new settings. Both have to wait until their initial setup is complete. You can double-check your efforts by placing a printing order. You can either get and pat the printout on the back or fix your Brother printers offline.
Are you still having trouble getting your Brother to work despite following the commands on your Mac? You, your Wi-Fi network, or your printer’s Mac settings may be the culprit. Our experts are here to meet all your Brother’s printer solution needs.