How to Connect a Touchscreen or LCD Brother Printer to Wi-Fi

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Plus we include some other Wi-Fi connection methods

Co-authored by Luigi Oppido and Hannah Dillon

Last Updated: November 6, 2024 Fact Checked

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If you have a Brother printer, you may be wondering how to connect it to Wi-Fi. While most modern printers have Wi-Fi connectivity, setting it up can sometimes be a little confusing. In this article we'll go over how to connect a touchscreen or LCD screen Brother printer to Wi-Fi. We also include some alternative connection methods and a troubleshooting section. Keep reading to learn more.

Quick Steps

Press the Settings button on your printer's touchscreen.
Go to All Settings > Network > WLAN.
Select Find Wi-Fi Network or Setup Wizard.
Choose Yes to enable WLAN.
Select your Wi-Fi network from the list of discovered networks.
Enter your Wi-Fi password.

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Touchscreen Printers

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The button has an icon of a wrench and screwdriver. Before beginning, make sure your printer is plugged in and powered on, and you have your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password on hand.
You may or may not have the All Settings button present. If not, skip that button and select Network > WLAN.

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Depending on the model of printer you have, you may see either of these options.
The screen will ask either "Enable WLAN?" or "Switch Network Interface to wireless?". Once you select Yes, the printer will begin searching for wireless networks.
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Find your SSID in the provided list. Use the up and down arrows on the printer to scroll through the list.
- Press OK when you find your Wi-Fi network on the list.
Once you do so, press OK. The printer will attempt to connect to the network. If it is successful, the screen will say Connected.
Once your printer is connected to the internet, go to Brother's support site, search for your printer model, and download the Full Driver & Software Package application. Install this application and run it, then follow the on-screen instructions to install your printer's driver.^{[1]
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Press the WiFi button on your printer. The button may have an icon of a Wi-Fi signal next to it. Before beginning, make sure your printer is plugged in and powered on, and you have your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password on hand.
- If your printer doesn't have a WiFi button, try pressing the Menu or Settings button instead. You will then have to scroll and select Network from the main menu to continue with the next steps.
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Select Find Wi-Fi Network in the list of options. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the printer to scroll through the list, if necessary.
- Once you have it highlighted, press the OK button on the printer.
The screen will be asking if you want to enable WLAN, with an option for yes and an option for no. Pressing the right arrow button tells the printer "yes."
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Find your SSID in the provided list. Use the up and down arrows on the printer to scroll through the list.
- Press OK when you find your Wi-Fi network on the list.
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Enter your Wi-Fi password. To do this, use the arrow buttons to highlight the letters on the on-screen keyboard, then press OK to confirm the selection. Repeat this for all the characters in your Wi-Fi password.
- Once you are done, press OK. The printer will attempt to connect to the network. If it is successful, the screen will say Connected.
Once your printer is connected to the internet, go to Brother's support site, search for your printer model, and download the Full Driver & Software Package application. Install this application and run it, then follow the on-screen instructions to install your printer's driver.^{[2]
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Full Driver & Software Package application Some printers (such as the MFC-J1215W INKvestment printer) must be connected via the Full Driver & Software Package application.^{[3]
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- Download and install Full Driver & Software Package application. Go to Brother's support site, search for your printer model, then download and install the application.
- Run the application and complete first time setup by choosing a language and accepting the license agreement.
- Select Wireless Network Connection (Wi-Fi) in the Connection Type section. You will have to wait a few moments for the next step to appear on the screen.
- Select Yes, I want to connect the machine to this wireless network. The wireless device setup wizard will take a few moments.
- Choose your machine from the list.
- Select an installation type. By default it will have Standard selected, and this is the installation type you should choose unless you are experienced with printer setup.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your printer's drivers and additional software.
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WPS If your Wi-Fi router or access point supports WPS, you can use it to connect your printer to Wi-Fi.^{[4]
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- Make sure your printer is in range of your router or access point. To confirm the range, check your access point's manual, as each access point has a different range capacity.
- Press the WPS button on your router.
- Press and hold the WiFi button on your printer for about five seconds.
- If the printer connects to the router, the WiFi button will turn solid blue.

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How do I reset my Brother printer's Wi-Fi network? First, go to your printer's Network settings. You can do this by going to Settings > All Settings > Network, or simply by pressing the WiFi button on your printer. Then, scroll down and select Network Reset. Select Yes to confirm, then press Yes again to reboot the printer, if prompted.
- Once the printer restarts, it may prompt you to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Simply press through the menus until you can get to the setup wizard, then follow the wizard to finish connecting to your Wi-Fi network.
- If you are not prompted to connect to a network, you can follow the steps above for your printer type to connect to Wi-Fi.
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Why is my Brother printer not connecting to Wi-Fi? There are a number of reasons you may not be able to get your printer to connect to Wi-Fi. These reasons are:
- Your printer is out of Wi-Fi range. To fix this, try moving your printer closer to your router or access point to see if that solves the issue.
- The network settings are incorrect. Make sure you selected the correct Wi-Fi network from the list of SSIDs, and ensure the password was typed in correctly (they are case-sensitive).
- There is a software issue with your printer. If this is the case, run the Full Driver & Software Package application and update your printer's drivers and firmware. If you don't have this software, go to Brother's support site, search for your printer model, then download and install the application.
  - According to Luigi Oppido, computer and tech specialist, reinstalling printer drivers can fix a lot of problems, as they often install incorrectly the first time. "Go through the setup like you just got the printer and nine times out of 10 you're back up and running," Oppido says.^{[5]
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