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#Brother printers for mac os x how to
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#Brother printers for mac os x driver
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This very issue drove me insane for months with my Macs and Brother HL_L2340DW printer. There are other possible reasons your printer is "not responding" which could include wireless interference from competing wireless networks, but try this "static IP" method first. You will see something similar to the following screenshot ("name" can be whatever you decide, and "location" is optional):Ĭlick Add, then you can close System Preferences. If all goes well the "Pring Using" field will detect the printer at that address and automatically select the appropriate driver. In the Address field type the IP address you gave your printer. In the window that appears, select the IP pane, and from the Protocol menu select "Line Printer Daemon (LPD)". Add it again, using the "+" (plus) button. Then, go to System Preferences > Print & Scan, and delete your existing printer with the "–" (minus) button. If your router has the ability, you should reserve that address so that the router does not attempt to assign it to another DHCP device. That way, the printer will always "reside at the same address" on your network. If you are using a Netgear or Linksys router that defaults to issuing .x addresses, you might give it an address of 192.168.1.100. Provide a static IP address that is on your LAN's subnet.įor example, if you are using an AirPort Extreme, you might give it an IP address of 10.0.1.100. Using the printer's front panel, select Menu > Network > WLAN > TCP/IP > Boot method, and change it to "static". Once you do this, simply close the “System Preferences” menu and you’re all set.I am not certain this will fix your problem but I suggest you assign the printer a static IP address.Now click the “Add” button and the printer should appear in the “Printers & Scanners” list.The XXXXXX is the model name of your printer. The “Use” list should display a line looking like this “XXXXXXXX + CUPS”.Select your Brother printer from the list.Click “Default” in the upper part of the dialogue.Below the “Printers” section, you should see the “+” button.

Once you turn on your printer and connect it to a network, open the “System Preferences” menu on your Mac.

#Brother printers for mac os x how to

If you’re not sure how to connect your printer to a network, consult the user manual for the exact model you’re using. Also, make sure that both the printer and your computer are connected to the same network. Network Connectionīefore you proceed with the installation, turn on your Brother printer. Wait for a couple of moments, then check if it showed up in the “Printers” section. If you haven’t found the printer you wanted to install, unplug the USB cable from your Mac computer and plug it back in. If it’s there, the installation is complete.

Look for your Brother printer in the device list in the “Printers” section.

Check if the installation is complete by opening “System Preferences”.

#Brother printers for mac os x install

Once the printer turns on, the system should automatically install the appropriate drivers.

Connect your Brother printer to a power outlet and make sure it’s turned on.

Make sure you connect it directly to your computer, and not a USB hub or a port on your keyboard.

Plug the other end to a USB port on your Mac.

Plug one end of the USB cable into your Brother printer.

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Once the driver downloads to your computer, it’s time to install it.įor anyone using a USB cable to connect their printer and Mac, follow the steps described below:

Now confirm the download by clicking “Agree to EULA and Download”.

In the “Drivers” section, click “Printer Driver”.

#Brother printers for mac os x drivers

Here you can also choose the language you’d like to have the drivers in.

#Brother printers for mac os x software

The next page lists all the available software for your printer.

Now select the exact version of your Mac OS (Step 2) and click “OK”.

Once you open the download page for your printer, select “Mac” for the operating system (Step 1).

If you’re not sure which model you’re using, you can look for it in the “Search by Product Category” section.

On the next page, enter the model of your printer in the “Search by Model Name” field and click “Search”.

Click the “Downloads” button in the “Search by Category” section.

Open the web browser from your computer.

To look for the drivers, follow the steps below: These are essential for establishing the communication link between the printer and your computer. Once you’re sure your Brother printer will work on the Mac OS version you’re using, it’s time to install the proper set of drivers.