Brother printers are known for their reliability and wide compatibility with various devices. These printers offer multiple connection options, making them a preferred choice for personal and professional use. Whether you are connecting through Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth, the setup process is generally simple.

Over the years, I have helped many users connect their Brother printers to computers, laptops, and even smartphones. However, if you are facing any difficulties during the setup process, there’s no need to worry — I’m here to guide you. In the following steps, you will learn “how to download the correct printer driver” and pair your Brother printer with a Windows or Mac laptop using Bluetooth.

Steps to Install Brother Printer Driver on Laptop

Before pairing, download and install the correct Brother driver. This is the quick guide you can follow to install the suitable driver from the Brother official website.

First, you need to go to the Brother official website on your laptop’s web browser.
Then, specify the Brother printer’s category and model.

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After that, you need to choose the OS you are using on your laptop.
Find the correct driver for your model, then click “Download.” (You can also click on Show all to get all available downloads.)
On the download details page, you will find important details about your chosen file. Make a note of any info and click “Agree to EULA and Download.”
When the download is complete, you need to click on the file to open it and complete the installation process.
After installing the driver, follow the steps below to pair via Bluetooth.

Steps to Connect Brother Printer to a Laptop Using Bluetooth

These are the methods that will allow you to learn “How to connect Brother printer to laptop via Bluetooth” on Windows and Mac computers. Carefully use the given methods to complete the setup on your respective OS device.

Windows

On your laptop, you need to go to the Start button/icon and then choose the Settings option.
Head to Devices > Bluetooth and other devices.
Next, click on the “+ Add Bluetooth or other device” option.
After that, you should choose the Bluetooth option.
From the list of printers, you need to choose your printer to initiate the connection.
Then, go to the Devices and Printers option.
Right-click on your printer icon and then choose the Properties option.
Go to the Services tab and write down the port name (“COM” plus a number) to the right of [Serial port (SPP)].
Now, your printer may prompt you to connect the USB cable; connect both devices using a high-quality USB cable.
A message indicating “Device setup complete” will appear in the lower right side of your screen, and a printer icon will be added to Devices and Printers.
Next, right-click on your printer icon and then choose Printer Properties.
Click on the Port tab and choose the port name you noted earlier.
To close the properties dialogue box, select the OK option.
Close the window when the connection procedure is finished.

Mac

On your Apple laptop, select the System Settings/System Preferences option from the Menu section.
Next, you should choose the Bluetooth option.
Click on the Bluetooth toggle to turn it on.
Now, move to your printer to press and hold the Bluetooth icon/button to enable its Bluetooth connectivity.
After that, click on the (+) icon and then choose the Add Printer or Scanner option.
When the printer name is displayed on your Mac screen, select it and click the Connect or Pair button.

From the list of available printers, click on your printer’s name and select the “Add” button.

Perform a print test on your printer to confirm that the connection is successful and both devices are communicating seamlessly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to connect a Brother printer to a laptop?

The following are the steps you can follow if you want to learn how to connect Brother printer to laptop via Bluetooth.

First, connect the printer to the power outlet and turn it on.
After that, on your laptop, browse the Brother printer website and install the driver.
Then, go to the Settings and select the Printers and Scanners option.
Next, you should go to the Bluetooth and turn it on.
Choose the “Add Bluetooth or other device” option.
From the given list, select your printer model.
Finally, the Bluetooth connection will be complete.

Is it a good idea to connect Brother printer to laptop via Bluetooth?

As long as your printer is compatible with the laptop you’re trying to connect, there should be no problem using it. However, you may occasionally encounter issues during setup or use. To avoid such problems, it’s best to connect your printer to a fast and reliable laptop. If you still face connection issues, seek additional help.

Why Can’t I connect my Brother Printer to a laptop with Bluetooth Connection?

There could be various reasons if you are not able to establish a Bluetooth connection between the printer and your laptop. Here are the quick points that could be the key reasons for that.

● The printer or laptop does not support the Bluetooth connection.

● Your printer may not support Bluetooth communication.

● Your laptop’s operating system may be out of date.

● There are some issues with the printer’s firmware or driver.

● Your printer and laptop are not within the connection range.

● The device is facing some software glitches, and more.

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