Date:10/24/2012 ID:faq002994_001




Title:
Install the Windows® 8 built-in drivers.

Description:

The built-in drivers support the basic functions of your Brother machine. Click here to see details of the supported functions by the built-in drivers.


The installation steps of the built-in drivers are different depending on the connection method.


Note

Please note that an Internet connection is required to install the built-in drivers.
If the computer is not connected to the Internet, the built-in driver may not be installed properly.


If you are connecting your Brother machine via USB connection:

The built-in drivers you can install via USB connection support printing and scanning*1 functions.
(*1 Available only for Brother machines with scanner function.)


To install the driver, connect the Brother machine to your PC with a USB cable. The built-in drivers will be installed automatically.


Device Setup


If you are connecting your Brother machine via Network connection:


The built-in drivers you can install via network connection ONLY support printing function.


Follow the steps below to install the driver.


  1. Open the Control Panel. (Click here to see how to open the Control Panel.)
  2. Click Hardware and Sound => Devices and Printers.
  3. Click Add a printer.

    Add Printer

  4. Select the model name and click Next.

    Add Printer - Select a printer

    Hint:
    If the model name is not listed, follow Steps i through iii and then go to Step5.


    1. Click The printer that I want isn't listed.

      Add Printer - Select a printer

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

      Add Printer - Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname


    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.

      Add Printer - Hostname or IP address


  5. When the following window appears, choose Brother from the Manufacturer list.
    If no window appears, go to Step7.

    Add Printer - Install the printer driver


  6. Select the model name and click Next.

    If you cannot find your Brother machine on the Printers list, click Windows Update to update the Printers list. It may take a few minutes to update the Printers list.

    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.


    Add Printer - Install the printer driver

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


    Add Printer - Printer name


  8. Click Next.


    Add Printer - Printer Sharing

  9. Click Finish.

    Add Printer - Finish
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