Are you facing difficulties in adding a Brother printer on Windows 11? If yes, then you are at the right place. This article will tell you how to add Brother printer on Windows 11 using three different methods.
Why is your Brother printer unable to add on Windows 11?
There are very few reasons for your Brother Printer not being able to add on Windows 11. They are:
1. Your Printer is not compatible with the system.
2. Your Printer drivers are outdated.
3. If you are using a wired Printer, there are chances that there might be issues with the USB cable.
4. The smart app of your printer is not updated.
Methods to Add a Brother Printer on Windows 11
Follow the methods mentioned below to add your Brother Printer on Windows 11:
Method 1: Add a Brother Printer on Windows 11 with Wired Connection
Windows 11 handles BROTHER Printers via USB or Ethernet connection. To add a Brother Printer on Windows 11 with Wired Connection, follow these steps:
1. Connect your computer and PC using an appropriate cable and corresponding port.
2. Open the Settings in your system.
3. Go to the Printers and Scanners page.
4. Lastly, locate your Printer, identify and connect it.
Method 2: Add a Brother Printer on Windows 11 with Wireless Protocol
To build a wireless connection between your Printer and system, it is essential that both the devices have compatible versions of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Follow the steps mentioned below to add a Brother Printer on Windows 11 with Wireless Protocol (both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth):
1. Firstly, you need to ensure that your PC and Printer are on the same wireless connections; be it Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, they should be on the same networks.
2. Now, go to Settings and then select Printers and scanners.
3. Next, click the Add a device option, after which a drop-down menu will appear.
4. When your Printer is located, click the new Add device option from the list.
5. If your Printer PIN prompts you, enter it and finally confirm your Printer as added to your system.
Method 3: Add a Brother Printer on Windows 11 with Wi-Fi
If your Brother Printer supports Wi-Fi direct for connection between devices, follow the given steps to add it on Windows 11:
1. Firstly, you need to enable the W-Fi direct pairing on your Printer.
2. Then, go to Settings and click Printers and scanners.
3. Once again, select Add device.
4. Next, instead of adding the Printer manually, you need to select the show W-Fi direct printers, which will be available only if a printer with direct Wi-Fi is available.
5. Add your WPS PIN and all the other necessary credentials.
6. Now, select the Add Device option and choose your Printer from the list.
Frequently Asked Question
Q1. How do I connect my Brother printer to Windows?
Answer: 1. Connect your computer and PC using an appropriate cable and corresponding port.
2. Open the Settings in your system.
3. Go to the Printers and Scanners page.
4. Lastly, locate your Printer, identify and connect it.
Q2. How do I connect my Brother printer to my laptop?
Answer: To add a Brother printer to your laptop, you need to follow the same steps as when adding a default printer:
1. Connect your computer and PC using an appropriate cable and corresponding port.
2. Open the Settings in your system.
3. Go to the Printers and Scanners page.
4. Lastly, locate your Printer, identify and connect it.
The steps can differ based on your connectivity with the printer. Be it wired, wireless, through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Q3. Are Brother printers compatible with Windows 10?
Answer: If your Printer has been compatible with the previous versions of Windows like 7, 8 or 8.1, they will work absolutely fine with Windows 10. However, your model should not be more than 10 years older.
Q4. How do I install my Brother printer without the CD?
Answer: You can do that by connecting your Brother printer using a USB cable to your computer system. Then, manually add your printer using the following steps:
1. Open the Settings in your Computer and tap on Devices.
2. Now, go to the Printers & Scanners option from the list.
3. Tap the Add Printer option and click the option: The Printer I want isn’t listed.
4. Now, choose the Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings option and click on Next.
5. Select Use an existing port LPT1, which will be your Printer port, and then choose the Model No. of your Brother Printer.
6. Now, select the Use the driver that is currently installed option and click Next.
7. Add your Brother Printer Model No. and share the Printer if you want to; otherwise, choose the “Do not share” option.
Q5. Why won’t my Brother printer install?
Answer: You can fix this issue by re-installing your Brother printer. You might not be able to install the printer due to driver and compatibility issues with the system.
Conclusion
We hope you will now be able to add your Brother Printer on Windows 11 with the methods discussed above. However, if you are still not able to solve the problem then, you can connect with us via the chat box at the bottom right or through the comment section below. Again, we’ll try to help you solve the issues with Windows 11.