Keeping your Brother printer firmware up to date is important for better performance, new features, and fewer bugs. In this blog, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of updating the printer firmware of your Brother printer. You can use any of the above two methods to update the firmware of your Brother printer.
Method 1: Update Using a Computer
Step 1– Open Google Chrome or any other internet browser that you have on your computer. Type www.brother-usa.com/ and press the Enter key.
Step 2- There is a support section on the official website of the Brother printers. Click on it and then choose the “Software & Driver Downloads” option.
Step 3- You need to search for your printer model. Click on the blank space, type the exact model no. of your printer, and click on “Search”.
Step 4– In the next step, first select your OS type and then Select the operating system version you are using,
Step 5– The website will show all the printer drivers and software available for your printer. Below the “Firmware”, click on the Firmware Update tool and then proceed.
Step 6– The final step to download the firmware update tool is to agree to the terms. Click on the “Agree” button. The firmware update tool will automatically be downloaded to your computer.
Step 7– The firmware update tool will be downloaded to the downloads folder on your computer. Double-click on the zip file to open it.
Step 8– The software will show the list of all the Brother printers connected to the computer. Select the Brother printer that you want to update and then click on “Next”.
Step 9– Some of the information about the printer like serial number and model name will be collected. Click on “I accept” to continue the Brother printer firmware update.
Step 10- In the final step, click on the “Next” button and continue the firmware update process.
Method 2: Update Directly from the Printer
Step 1– Open the printer, look into the display of the printer, and click on the “Settings” icon as shown in the image below.
Step 2– On the right bottom of the printer display, you can see the “All settings” option. Click on it to open the settings.
Step 3– The firmware update tool is found inside “Machine info”. Click to open it.
Step 4- Click on “Firmware update” and follow the instructions provided to update the Brother printer firmware. After the update is completed, the Brother printer will take some time and then restart automatically.
Why Should You Update Your Brother Printer Firmware?
Updating the firmware helps you:
- Ensure compatibility with the latest software.
- Get new features and improvements.
- Fix common printer bugs.
- Improve the overall performance.
Final Thoughts
Updating your Brother printer firmware is easy and important for smooth performance. You can either:
- Use your computer and the Firmware Update Tool.
- Or update it directly from the printer.
If you face any issues, feel free to reach out.