How do I get my Brother printer to scan?

Method 1: Windows FAX and Scan

Load your document on to your Brother machine.
(Windows 8)
Click Windows Fax and Scan.
Click New Scan.
If you have multiple imaging devices installed on your computer, choose your scanner and click OK.
Set scanning options, and then click Scan.
The scanned image will be displayed.

How do I make my Brother printer wireless?

To connect the printer and your computer:

Connect your computer to your wireless router/access point. (You can skip this step if your computer is already connected to a Wi-Fi® network.)
Connect your Brother printer to the same wireless router/access point.
Connect your Brother printer and your computer.

How do I setup my Brother printer without WIFI?

Follow the steps below to set up a Brother machine on a wireless network without a wireless router or access point….1. Connect your Brother machine to your mobile device without using a wireless router

Select Network. Press OK.
Select Wi-Fi Direct. Press OK.
Select Group Owner. Press OK.
Select On.
Select Manual.

Why does my Brother printer always go offline?

A printer going offline regularly happens because of varying conditions, particularly the WIFI, connectivity and power supply issues. Brother printer offline is no exception as it also has its share of issues. Open the printers’ ‘start’ menu and click on ‘control panel’ and tap on ‘printers and faxes’ icon.

How do I fix my brother wireless printer?

Steps to Reset the WiFi Connection on Brother Printer

Firstly turn on your Brother printer.
Then press the Menu button on the control panel of the printers.
Now select Network and press Ok.
After that select Network Reset and press Ok.
Press Reset and then select Yes.

How do I know if my Brother printer is wireless?

Check your machine’s wireless status by printing the WLAN report. > Click here to check the wireless status on the WLAN report. If your WLAN report is stating “Connection OK”, although you can not scan, refer to “Check the wireless status on the WLAN report” and check “Connection: OK”.

Where is the WPS PIN on my brother DCP L2550DW printer?

There is no WPS Pin, you need to add a password. On the printer, press Menu. Press the Up or Down arrow key to select Network, and then press OK. Press the Up or Down arrow key to select Wi-Fi Direct, and then press OK.

How do I connect my wireless printer without cable?

The Easy: Printer Has Wi-Fi This makes setting up a wireless printer really simple. Just power it on and scroll through the menu interface to make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. Select the correct wireless network, enter the password if prompted, and the printer will grab an IP address from the network.

How do I connect my cell phone to a wireless printer?

Start your mobile application and tap the Settings icon. (Mobile Cable Label Tool users must also tap [Printer Settings] – [Printer].) Select the printer listed under [Wi-Fi Printer]. You can now print from your device wirelessly.

Why won’t my printer connect to my router?

Make sure the printer is on or that it has power. Connect your printer to your computer or other device. Check the printer’s toner and paper, plus the printer queue. In this case, reconnect your device to the network, reconfigure security settings to include printers, and/or install updated drivers.