Driver/ Software/ Firmware/ Operating System - How-to FAQ's

Install

• Installing Windows® RT built-in driver.
• Download and install the printer or scanner driver for Mac OS X.
• Install the Windows® 8 built-in drivers.
• There are many different versions of Windows Vista® (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, Ultimate). Do I need to use different drivers depending on the version of Windows Vista® I am using?
• Is it OK to install Brother Windows® XP drivers into Windows Vista®?
• When I run the Firmware update tool or the I-FAX install tool, it asks me about my internet connection method. There are two options: 'Connect directly' or 'Using proxy'. Which one should I choose?
• I am using Windows® XP. I downloaded the WHQL certified driver for Parallel from the Web. How do I install it?
• I am using Windows® XP. I downloaded the WHQL certified driver for USB from the Web. How do I install it?
• Add my Brother machine using Mac OS X 10.5 or greater.
• How can I locate the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility and add my Brother machine using Mac OS X 10.0-10.4?
• I'm using Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/NT/2000. I only want to use the printer functionality for my machine. How should I install the printer driver into my PC?
• How can I re-install the drivers?

Uninstall

• Uninstall the drivers. (Mac OS X 10.6 or greater)
• Uninstall the drivers. (Mac OS X 10.5)
• Uninstall the drivers. (Mac OS X 10.2 - 10.4)
• I'm using Mac OS® 9.1-9.2. How can I uninstall the drivers?
• I'm using Windows® . How can I uninstall the drivers?
• How do I uninstall "PaperPort®"?

Settings

• The Brother machine's copy icon (for example: Brother XXX-XXXX (Copy 1)) exists in the Devices and Printers. (For Windows®)
• Open the "Scanners and Cameras" and Properties.
• Change the printer driver settings (For Mac OS X)
• Change the printer driver settings (For Windows®)
• Configure or change the settings of the ControlCenter 2 or 3 scanning options
• Where is the Manual 2-sided(Duplex) setting option in the Mac OS® X 10.3 driver ?

Operations

• Open the Status Monitor

Management

• Open the Control Panel (For Windows®8)

New Operating System Support

• Functions supported in the Windows® 8 built-in drivers
• Windows® 8 Support Information
• OS X v10.8.x Support Information
• Mac OS X 10.7 Support Information
• Windows® 7 Support Information

Operating System

• How to identify your Operating System (OS).
• How to check the version of Windows® 7, 32-bit or 64-bit.