How to Add a Brother WiFi Printer to Your Wireless Network

Setting up your Brother printer to work wirelessly offers convenience and flexibility, allowing you to print from various devices without the clutter of cables. Connecting your Brother printer to your home or office Wi-Fi network is a straightforward process using the Wireless Setup Wizard. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to get your Brother printer connected and printing wirelessly in no time.

Before you begin, ensure you have your network’s SSID (Service Set Identifier, or network name) and password (network key) readily available. This information is usually found on a sticker on your wireless router or modem. If you’ve customized your network name or password, use those details instead.

Here’s how to connect your Brother printer to your Wi-Fi network using the built-in Wireless Setup Wizard, tailored to different Brother printer models.

Setting Up Your Brother Wireless Printer – Step-by-Step Guide

The process to add your Brother WiFi printer varies slightly depending on whether your model has a touchscreen, an LCD display, or neither. Follow the instructions that correspond to your printer type.

For Touchscreen Models (MFC and Printer Series)

1. Access the Wi-Fi Setup Wizard: On your printer’s touchscreen control panel, locate and press the Wi-Fi icon. In the Wi-Fi menu, select Setup Wizard or Find Wi-Fi Network. Alternatively, some models may require you to press (Settings) or Menu, then navigate to All Settings > Network > WLAN (Wi-Fi) > Setup Wizard or Find Wi-Fi Network. Note that the “All settings” step might be skipped on certain models.

2. Enable Wireless LAN: When prompted with a message like “Enable WLAN?“, “Switch Network interface to wireless?“, or “Network I/F switched to Wireless?“, confirm to enable the wireless network interface. This action will initiate the Wireless Setup Wizard.

3. Select Your Network (SSID): The wizard will display a list of available wireless networks (SSIDs). Scroll through the list and select your network name.

4. Enter Your Network Key (Password): You will be prompted to enter your network password (network key). Use the touchscreen keypad to accurately enter your password and press OK to apply the settings. Ensure you enter the password correctly, paying attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.

5. Connection Confirmation: If your Brother printer successfully connects to your wireless network, the printer’s LCD screen will display “Connected“. Your printer is now ready for wireless printing.

For LCD Display Models (HL Series)

1. Navigate to Network Settings: Use the Up or Down arrow keys on your printer’s control panel to navigate through the menu options. Select Network and press OK.

2. Access WLAN Settings: In the Network menu, select WLAN and press OK.

3. Start the Setup Wizard: Select Setup Wizard in the WLAN menu and press OK.

4. Enable Wireless LAN: When “WLAN Enable?” or “Enable WLAN?” appears on the LCD screen, confirm to enable the wireless network. This will launch the Wireless Setup Wizard.

5. Choose Your SSID: A list of available wireless networks will be displayed. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to select your network name (SSID) from the list and press OK.

6. Enter the Network Key: Enter your network password (password) using the printer’s keypad. Press OK to confirm and apply the settings. Double-check the password for any errors.

7. Successful Connection: Upon successful connection, the LCD display will show “Connected“. Your Brother printer is now connected wirelessly.

For Non-Touch Screen MFC Models

1. Enter Menu or Settings: Press the Menu or Settings button on your Brother printer’s control panel.

2. Navigate to Network Settings: Use the Up or Down arrow keys to find and select Network. Press OK. (Note: This step might be skipped on some models, proceeding directly to WLAN options).

3. Access WLAN (Wi-Fi) Settings: Select WLAN (Wi-Fi) from the Network menu and press OK.

4. Launch Setup Wizard: Choose Setup Wizard or Find Wi-Fi Network and press OK to start the wireless setup process.

5. Enable Wireless LAN: When prompted with “WLAN Enable?” or “Enable WLAN?“, enable the wireless network to activate the Setup Wizard.

6. Select Your SSID: A list of available wireless networks will appear. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to select your SSID and press OK.

7. Enter Network Key: Enter your network password using the keypad. Press OK to confirm.

8. Apply Settings: Select Yes when prompted to apply the settings and finalize the wireless configuration.

9. Connection Confirmation: If the connection is successful, the printer’s LCD will display “Connected“, indicating that your Brother printer is now successfully added to your WiFi network.

By following these steps for your specific Brother printer model, you can easily add your Brother WiFi printer to your wireless network and start enjoying wireless printing. If you encounter any issues during the setup, double-check your SSID and password, and ensure your router is functioning correctly. For further assistance, refer to your Brother printer’s user manual or the Brother support website.