How to Connect Brother Printer to Computer: Beginner’s Guide

Hello there! I hope you are doing well. In today’s blog, I am discussing how to connect Brother printer to computer using different connection methods, such as WiFi, a USB cable, and more. There was a time when it was a daunting task for me to connect my printer to my computer. Whether I wanted to connect it to a Mac or Windows computer, it was always hectic.

As a printer professional, I have fixed various printer-related issues effectively! I have also done the same thing with other brands of printers. However, it is always interesting to resolve printer errors that come from different brands or users. Anyway, let’s move on to the point I have discussed in this blog.

In this write-up, I have discussed how to connect Brother printer to WiFi without cable and with a USB cable as well. Let’s jump into it to learn more!

How to Connect Brother Printer to Computer Using a USB Cable?

When it comes to connecting a Brother printer to any computer via USB cable, it is superb, easy, and quick! I am going to teach you the same steps to connect it via cable. Let’s get started first with a Windows computer. If you have a Mac, then you can jump directly to the Mac section.

For Windows

Here’s how to connect a printer to your Windows operating system with a USB cable:

  1. In the beginning, put the Brother close to your computer. Ensure your printer is powered off.

  1. Now, grab your USB cable and plug both ends into the respective ports of the computer and your printer. You should plug the A end of the USB cable into the PC’s USB port.
  2. Similarly, insert the B end of the cable into the printer’s USB port.
  3. After that,  you will need to turn on the Brother printing device.
  4. Once you have done this, you must navigate to Brother’s official site to download the driver for your Windows PC.



  1. Next, you have to launch your driver software once you have downloaded it.
  2. On the following screen, install the driver package.
  3. Lastly, you must test the page to verify whether your printer works correctly.

For Mac

Here’s how to connect a Brother printing device to a Mac operating system through USB:

  1. Perform the first three steps given above on how to connect Brother printer to computer (Windows) using a USB cable).
  2. Now, you need to turn on the Mac and then download the driver software if prompted.
  3. After downloading and installing it on your Mac, you need to go to the Apple menu on your Mac desktop.
  4. Next, you will have to click on the System Preferences option.

  1. Later, choose the Printer & Scanners option.

  1. In the printer list, you will need to select and add the printer to which you want to connect it. You can also set your printer to the default.
  2. Finally, you have to test your printer to see whether it is printing anything or not.

How to Connect Brother Printer to Computer via WiFi? 

Although a USB connection can be easier than a WiFi connection, connecting the printer to WiFi has its own advantages. For this, you will need a computer that is WiFi enabled. After that, you will be free from the clumsy wired connection you see when you connect the printer via a USB cable. So, let’s delve into it and learn how to connect Brother printer to WiFi without cable on Mac/Windows.

Here are the steps to connect a Brother printing device to Mac/Windows using a wireless network:

  1. To get started, turn on your computer and Brother printer.
  2. Then, connect the printer to a WiFi network. Ensure you connect both computer and printer to the same network.
  3. Next, click on the network icon in the computer taskbar’s bottom right corner.
  4. In the network list, you have to search and click the SSID you want to connect.
  5. After that, you will need to type in the correct password for your WiFi connection and then select Connect.
  6. Now, you have to download and install the driver from the official site or CD and install it.
  7. Finally, you need to configure the printer on the PC/Mac to complete the connection.

FAQs

Question 1: Why is my Mac not connecting to my Brother printer?

Answer: The following reasons can be caused by network connection issues. This issue usually occurs when Mac and the printer are not added to the same wireless network. Therefore, you should ensure that you are connected to the same connection. In addition, sometimes, incomplete printing jobs can also cause this error. Hence, you can remove all pending print jobs and then try them again.

Question 2: How to fix when Brother printer doesn’t show up on PC?

Answer: Then, you need to follow the steps given below to fix this issue: 

  1. Power on Windows computer.
  2. Go to the Start menu and then the Settings tab.
  3. And then, open Devices > Printers & Scanners.
  4. Select Add a printer or scanner on the top of the Printers & scanners interface.
  5. Under the automatic bar, select “The printer I need is not listed.”
  6. Choose Add a local or network printer via settings (manual).
  7. Select the default existing port LPT1.
  8. After that, select the printer model.

Question 3: Why does the computer not recognize Brother printer via USB?

Answer: In most cases, a USB connection works well, and there are no issues. But still, if you are facing this issue and your computer cannot recognize your printer, you should try changing the USB port or cable. Also, you can enable our printer to connect to the USB. You should also try downloading the correct printer driver.

Read more: support brother printer

    support brother mac

   brother printer setup

   setup.brother.com

    support.brother.com

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