To set up your Brother machine, particularly for wireless network connection, follow these general steps based on Brother’s official support:
1. **Download the Full Driver & Software Package** from Brother’s official support website for your specific model (Windows or macOS). This package contains all necessary drivers and setup software[1][3].
2. **Install the software** by running the downloaded installer and following the on-screen instructions. During installation, select **Wireless Network Connection (Wi-Fi)** if prompted, and proceed with the wizard to configure your wireless settings[1][3].
3. **Gather your wireless network information** before setup:
– Network Name (SSID)
– Network Key (Password)
You can usually find these on your router or its documentation[2].
4. **For models with an LCD screen**, you may also be able to use the printer’s control panel to start a **Setup Wizard** that enables WLAN, after which you input your network credentials[2].
5. If your Brother machine is not listed in the full software package, **use the Wireless Setup Wizard** available in the downloads section to configure the wireless network settings directly[1].
6. On macOS, if the full software package is unavailable or you prefer not to install drivers, you can use Apple’s **AirPrint** feature to add and use the Brother machine after wireless setup[1][3].
7. If any issues arise during installation such as driver errors, Brother provides tools like **Printer Driver Uninstaller** or **Driver Information Cleanup Tool** to resolve them[4].
For exact model-specific instructions and to download the relevant software, visit Brother’s official support download page, enter your printer model, and follow the guided prompts at the site usually accessible via setup.brother.com or support.brother.com[5][1].
This structured approach ensures the Brother machine is correctly connected wirelessly and fully functional on your computer or network.