Why is my Brother printer not connecting to my computer?

Try disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable on from both ends. Disconnect both your Brother machine and the computer and reconnect. Verify that the cable is connected to the USB port on the machine and not a Network port, Line Jack, Ext Jack, Pictbridge port or any port other than USB port.

How do I download and install Brother printer?

Why can’t I install my Brother printer?

If you are using the USB cable, make sure it is disconnected, and then restart your computer. After restarting your computer, re-install the printer driver. To download the driver suitable for your operating system, go to the [Downloads] section.

Why is the brother scanner not working?

Firewalls or other security software could cause your Brother printer not to scan as it may reject the network connection needed for the network scanning software to work properly. To resolve this, disable the firewall from your computer and try to scan again. Open Control Panel and select System and Security.

Why will my printer print but not scan?

When HP printer is Printing but it is not Scanning, then drivers might be a potential issue. In the first step, uninstall the old printer drivers installed on your machine. Next, run the Apple Software Update. After driver and software update, restart your computer and printer machine.

How do I get my Brother printer to scan?

Method 1: Windows FAX and Scan
  1. Load your document on to your Brother machine.
  2. (Windows 8)
  3. Click Windows Fax and Scan.
  4. Click New Scan.
  5. If you have multiple imaging devices installed on your computer, choose your scanner and click OK.
  6. Set scanning options, and then click Scan.
  7. The scanned image will be displayed.

How do I get my printer to scan to PDF?

Scan a paper document to PDF using a preset (Windows)
  1. Choose Tools > Create PDF > Scanner > [document preset]. Note:
  2. Click Scan.
  3. If prompted to scan more pages, select Scan More Pages, Scan Reverse Sides, or Scan Is Complete, and click OK.

How do I get my Brother printer to scan to PDF?

STEP A: Configure the Scan to File feature
  1. Open the ControlCenter. Brother Utilities supported models. Open Brother Utilities.
  2. Open Device Scan Settings window. In Home Mode: Click Device Settings tab > Device Scan Settings.
  3. The Device Scan Settings window will appear. Click the File tab and select PDF(*.
  4. Go to STEP B.

How do I use Brother Control Center?