Setting up a Brother printer will be an easy task for all new users, taking a step towards printing. Well, everyone should know the process of setting up printers on a computer. If you get overwhelmed with all these technical things, let me tell you that it’s not that difficult. In this blog, I will be covering the topic of how to set up Brother printer.

You can connect Brother printers to any device like Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices. Here, I’ll only teach you the connection procedure on a computer. So, get ready with your printer and computer, and follow me till the end.

I’ll be discussing the 3 best methods here. You can pick a suitable method that works for you. So, here we go!

Method 1: Using a USB Cable

A wired connection is the first and the easiest way to connect a printer to the computer. I also use a USB connection whenever I have to set up my Brother printer. Let’s check the steps below to learn it closely.

To get started, hit the power button on your printer and turn it ON.
Then, take a USB cable and connect it on one side to your printer’s USB port.
After that, insert the other side of the USB cable into the computer’s USB port.
Now, make sure that both ends are connected properly.
Finally, turn on your printer and start printing.

That’s how to set up Brother printer on a computer. Let’s move on to the other methods for setting up a printer on a computer.

Method 2: Via a WiFi Network

If you want to learn how to connect Brother printer to computer with a WiFi network, look at the steps below. Once you finish the steps, your printer will be connected to WiFi. Explore the steps below to learn how to connect Brother printer to WiFi.

Initially, enable your printer and go to the Settings icon.
On the Settings page, select the WiFi option and then select the Setup Wizard option.

After that, select the SSID network you want to connect your printer with and hit the OK button.
Now, supply the Network’s Security key and click on the OK button.

Then, wait for a few minutes and let the wireless connection continue.
At last, you’ll see that your printer is connected to a WiFi network.

That’s how to set up Brother printer on a computer through a wireless network. Now, I’m left with the last method of printer connection.

Method 3: Through Brother Printer Drivers

This is the last method to connect a Brother printer to a computer on my list. Let’s check the steps here to learn this process in a detailed manner. But before you go with this method, you must ensure your router and SSID password are correct. Once you’re ready, follow these steps.

In the first step, head to the Start menu icon and hit the Settings option.
After that, you have to select the Devices option.

On the Settings page, click on the Printers & scanners option on the left panel.
Now, tap on the Add a printer or scanner button on the right side of your screen.

Select an option to describe your answer if you don’t see your printer on the list.
In the next step, get a USB cable to connect your printer to a computer.
Then, check the Add a local printer or network printer with the manual settings option.

Next, hit the Next button and select the manufacturer.
Now, make sure that your printer is working well, and print a test file.
Lastly, hit the Finish button on the bottom right side of the screen.

That’s how to set up Brother printer on a computer via printer drivers. With all the methods above, you can easily set up your printer on a computer and start your printing journey.

Conclusion

Setting up a Brother printer on a computer device is a straightforward process and needs only a few steps to get started. We have seen the main three methods — USB, WiFi and printer drivers. This is how you’ll set up a Brother printer. But before moving on to the procedure, you should double-check your SSID network name and password to set up a connection.