Date:21/09/2010 ID:faq002643_001




Title:
How do I install the Windows® 7 built-in drivers from the Windows Update provided by Microsoft®.

Description:
Please follow the steps below to install the Windows® 7 built-in drivers from the Windows Update provided by Microsoft®. The built-in drivers support the basic functions. Click here to see detailed information. Please note the Internet connection is required.

Note:
The scanner driver will not be installed via network connection.

Via USB connection:
Both printer driver and scanner driver *1 are installed automatically by connecting your Brother machine to the PC running Windows® 7 with a USB cable.

Note:
*1: Available only for Brother machines with scanner function.


Via Network connection: Please note that ONLY printing is supported for network connection.)
Follow the steps below to install
l the printer driver.
  1. Click Start => Control Panel => Hardware and Sound => Devices and Printers.
  2. Click Add a printer.
    Devices and Printers

  3. Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
    Add Printer

  4. Select the model name and click Next.
    Searching for available printers

    Hint:
    If the model name is not listed, follow Steps i through iii and then go to Step 5.

    1. Click The printer that I want isn't listed.
      Searching for available printers

    2. Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and click Next.
      Find a printer by name or TCP/IP address

    3. Type the IP address of the Brother machine in the Hostname or IP address field, and check the Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use option. Then click Next.
      Type a printer hostname or IP address

  5. Select Brother in the Manufacturer list and click Windows Update.
    Install the printer driver 
    While the drivers are being downloaded, the Windows Update button will become inactive. It takes a few minutes to download the drivers. When the downloading is finished, the Windows Update button will become active again, and then go to Step 6.

  6. Select the model name and click Next.
    Note for HL-1030 and HL-1230 Users:
    The "Brother HL-1430" driver is the alternative driver for your Brother machine. Select the "Brother HL-1430" from the Printers list.
    Install the printer driver

  7. The model name will be displayed in the Printer name field, and click Next.
    Type a printer name

  8. Click Next.
    Printer Sharing

  9. Click Finish.
    You've successfully added Brother Printer
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