Brother Printer Drivers: Download & Installation Guide

Brother printer drivers - Installation Guides

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How to Install Brother Printer Drivers (Windows/macOS/Linux)

Installing Brother printer drivers is easy. Follow the guides below to install the drivers on different operating systems.

Windows Installation Guide


  1. Download the correct Brother printer driver for Windows.
  2. Open the downloaded file and run the setup.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  4. Restart your PC and connect your printer via USB or Wi-Fi.
  5. Print a test page to confirm successful installation.

macOS Installation Guide


  1. Download the Brother printer driver for macOS.
  2. Open the downloaded .dmg file and start the installation.
  3. Follow the installation wizard’s instructions.
  4. Go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners, then add your printer.
  5. Print a test page to ensure everything works correctly.


Linux Installation Guide


  1. Download the Linux-compatible Brother driver package.
  2. Open Terminal and navigate to the downloaded file’s location.
  3. Use the command: sudo dpkg -i <driver_filename>.deb (for Debian-based systems) or rpm -i <driver_filename>.rpm (for RedHat-based systems).
  4. Complete the setup and restart your system.
  5. Verify the printer installation using the lpstat -p command.

How to Install Brother Wireless Printer Drivers

Wireless printers require additional setup to connect over Wi-Fi. Follow these steps:

Install the driver software as per your OS (Windows/macOS/Linux).


  1. Go to Printers & Scanners settings on your computer.
  2. Select Add Printer and choose Brother Wireless Printer from the list.
  3. Enter your Wi-Fi credentials if prompted.
  4. Print a test page to confirm wireless setup.
  5. Manual vs. Automatic Installation (Using Brother Software)

Manual Installation

  1. Users download and install the driver manually.
  2. Requires manual troubleshooting if issues arise.
  3. Automatic Installation (Using Brother Software)
  4. Brother provides a Driver Install Tool that automatically detects and installs the correct driver.
  5. Recommended for users who want a hassle-free setup.