Preparing Your Brother Printer for Wi-Fi Connection
Press WiFi Button/LED and Copy Shortcut
To initiate the wireless setup on your Brother printer, press the WiFi button/LED on the printer's control panel. This action will enable Wireless Direct, and the printer will begin printing the Wireless Direct information sheet. This sheet contains essential details such as the SSID (Network Name) and Password (Network Key) that you will need to connect your mobile device to the printer’s network.
Make sure to keep the information sheet nearby, as the SSID and password will be required during the setup process on your smartphone or tablet.
If you have trouble accessing the information sheet or enabling Wireless Direct, contact Brother Support at +1-855-446-1089 (Helpline) for guidance.
Obtain SSID and Password from the Information Sheet
Before connecting your Brother Printer to your wireless network, you need your router’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) and Password (Network Key). These can typically be found on the printed information sheet or on the label attached to your router. Have this information available before proceeding.
To simplify the process, Brother recommends keeping a written record of:
SSID (Network Name): The name of your Wi-Fi network
Password (Network Key): The Wi-Fi password that grants access to your network
Entering this information correctly is essential for establishing a successful wireless connection.
If you can’t locate your network credentials or need help, refer to your router documentation or call +1-855-446-1089 (Helpline) for assistance from Brother's support team.
Setting Up Your Mobile Device
Install the Brother Mobile Connect Application
To take full advantage of your Brother printer’s wireless capabilities, install the Brother Mobile Connect app on your mobile device. This app allows you to print, scan, and manage printer settings directly from your smartphone or tablet.
For Android devices, download it from the Google Play Store
For iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch), download it from the Apple App Store
The app is free and regularly updated to support new features. Be sure you have the latest version for the best experience.
If you encounter issues downloading or installing the app, reach out to Brother Support at +1-855-446-1089 (Helpline) for help.
Connect to Your Brother Printer via Wireless Router
Once you have the SSID and Password of your wireless router, ensure both your Brother printer and mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. This is vital for successful communication.
Follow these steps to connect:
Open the Brother Mobile Connect app on your mobile device
Select Printer Setup > Setup via Wireless Router
Enter the SSID and Password when prompted
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection
Once connected, your Brother printer and mobile device will be ready for wireless printing.
Need support during setup? Call +1-855-446-1089 (no-hold) for step-by-step assistance.
Connecting Brother Printer to Mobile Device Without a Router
Enable Wireless Direct on Brother Printer
Wireless Direct allows you to connect your mobile device directly to your Brother printer without using a wireless router. Here’s how to enable it:
Power on the Brother printer
Go to the Network Settings menu
Select Wireless Direct, then choose On
The printer will now broadcast its own Wi-Fi signal. You can find this signal listed among available networks on your mobile device.
This is a secure and convenient method for direct printing, especially in environments without internet access. If you need help enabling Wireless Direct, contact Brother Support at +1-855-446-1089 (no-hold).
Connect Mobile Device to Printer's Network
Once Wireless Direct is activated, connect your smartphone or tablet by doing the following:
Open the Wi-Fi settings on your mobile device
Look for a network name starting with DIRECT-, followed by your Brother printer model
Select this network
Enter the password shown on the printer’s Wireless Direct information sheet
Your mobile device is now directly connected to your Brother printer. This allows you to print or scan documents without using a wireless router.
If you experience difficulty finding or entering the correct credentials, Brother Support is available at +1-855-446-1089 (Helpline) to guide you.