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Brother Printer Drivers

Installing the correct Brother printer driver is essential for your printer to function properly. The driver acts as a bridge between your printer and computer, allowing them to communicate and carry out print jobs. In this guide, we will go over how to find and install the correct driver for your Brother printer.

Step 1: Identify your Brother printer model. You can find the model number on the front or back of your printer.

Step 2: Go to the Brother Support website (https://support.brother.com/g/b/productsearch.aspx) and search for your printer model.

Step 3: Select your operating system (Windows or Mac) and download the latest driver for your printer.

Step 4: Once the driver is downloaded, open the file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. Make sure your printer is connected to your computer during the installation process.

Step 5: Restart your computer and test your printer to ensure it is working properly.

If you are unable to find your printer model or the correct driver on the Brother Support website, you can also try searching for the driver on the website of your computer's manufacturer.

Below are links where you can download the drivers for some of the top 50 Brother printers:

  1. HL-L2350DW - https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hll2350dw_us
  2. MFC-L2750DW - https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=mfcl2750dw_us
  3. HL-L2380DW - https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hll2380dw_us
  4. MFC-L2710DW - https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=mfcl2710dw_us
  5. HL-L2370DW - https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hll2370dw_us
  6. MFC-L3750CDW - https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=mfcl3750cdw_us
  7. HL-L2390DW - https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hll2390dw_us
  8. MFC-L2730DW - https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=mfcl2730dw_us
  9. MFC-L3770CDW - https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=mfcl3770cdw_us
  10. HL-L2350DW XL - https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hll2350dwxl

Note: The above links are for the US version of the printers and for Windows Operating Systems. Please check the Brother Support website for the full list.

Most Common Issues With Brother Printer Drivers and How To Resolve Them

  1. Printer not being recognized by the computer: This issue can often be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling the printer driver. Additionally, checking the USB cable connections and making sure that the printer is turned on can also help.

  2. Print quality issues: This issue can be caused by outdated or corrupted printer drivers. Updating the printer driver can often resolve this issue. Additionally, cleaning the print heads and making sure that the paper being used is of good quality can also help.

  3. Slow printing speed: This issue can be caused by a number of factors, including outdated or corrupted printer drivers. Updating the printer driver can often resolve this issue. Additionally, disabling any unnecessary print features, such as duplex printing, can also help to speed up the printing process.

  4. Error messages: This issue can be caused by outdated or corrupted printer drivers. Updating the printer driver can often resolve this issue. Additionally, checking for any error messages on the printer's display panel and troubleshooting accordingly can also help.

  5. Printer connectivity issues: This issue can be caused by a number of factors, including outdated or corrupted printer drivers. Updating the printer driver can often resolve this issue. Additionally, checking the network connection and making sure that the printer is connected to the correct network can also help.

About William Elward

Founder of Castle Ink, William Elward has 20 years experience in the printer industry. He's been featured on CNN Money, Yahoo, PC World, Computer World, and other top publications and frequently blogs about printers and ink cartridges. He's an expert at diagnosing printer issues and has published guides to fixing common printer issues across the internet. A graduate of Bryant University and Columbia's Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program, he's held various leadership positions at The College Board, Bankrate, Zocdoc, and Everyday Health. Follow him on Twitter at William Elward's Twitter Profile