The step-by-step how to setup Brother scanner to computer instructions to set up the Brother Scanner driver on your Windows computer are provided below.
USB Connection:
Visit the official Brother web page, search for the model name of the Brother printer, and navigate to the Downloads section in the printers support page.
Mention the computer’s OS from the Operating System drop-down menu.
Click the Download option next to the Printer Driver & Scanner Driver file.
The downloaded scanner file will be saved in the Downloads folder by default.
While following how to setup Brother scanner to computer steps, Go to the File Explorer window on your Windows computer, navigate to the Downloads folder, and locate the downloaded file.
Double-click the scanner file. If a prompt message appears on the screen, select the Run option.
Continue with the on-screen prompts until the Connection window opens.
Choose the USB Connection option and click Next to proceed.
When prompted, establish a connection between the computer and the Brother printer using a USB cable.
Check if the Brother printer is turned on.
Perform the rest of the on-screen instructions to finish the installation process of the Brother printer (scanner) on the Windows computer.
Network Connection:
The Brother printer setup and your computer must be connected over the same network.
Launch the Control Panel window on the computer, select the Hardware and Sound option followed by the Devices and Printers option, and click the Add a Printer option at the top.
Choose the model name of the Brother printer and select the Next option.
If you do not see your Brother printer in the list, click the ‘The printer that I want isn’t listed’ link.
Carry out the instructions that appear on the screen until you see the ‘You have successfully added Brother printer’ message.
If needed, print a test page on the Brother printer by selecting the Print a test page option.
Exit the Add Printer window by clicking the Finish option.
By following how to setup Brother scanner to computer guide, Once the Brother printer (scanner) is added to your computer, you can scan your documents easily.
