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How Can I Install The Brother Printer Firmware Update For My Printer Model?

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How Can I Install The Brother Printer Firmware Update For My Printer Model?

A firmware update is a printer software related update that helps to improve the printer functionalities. Brother printer manufacturer releases the Brother Printer Firmware Update from time to time so that users can use their Brother printer at its best. You can choose to download the firmware update manually, or you can go for the firmware update tool to update it automatically, as per your preference. In this post, we are going to share the simple step by step instructions that can help you to update the firmware of your Brother printer using the Firmware upgrade tool. So,  read on and follow the simple steps to complete the task.

How to Update the Brother Printer Firmware?

Firmware is a specific kind of software that helps in the communication between the hardware and software.  There are plenty of benefits of upgrading your brother printer from there such as:

  • It will make your printer more reliable.
  • Improve the printing scanning and copy speed of your printer.
  • Your printer will be more secure and its lifespan will increase.

 

Steps to Upgrade the Brother Printer Firmware

Before you proceed with the firmware upgrade process, it is important for you to make sure that the printer is connected to the computer and the internet. After this, you need to download the firmware upgrade tool on your device. Make sure that you go for the latest version available.

Once you have downloaded the firmware upgrade tool, you can proceed with the guidelines mentioned below to complete the task:

  • Run the 'Firmware' tool on your computer.
  • Once you run the tool, Windows will show you the pop-up on your computer screen displaying the available printers nearby you.
  • If you see the Windows Security dialogue box appearing on your screen, tap on the Yes or continue button.
  • Now, from the list of available printers, you need to choose your Brother printer model and Tap on the next option.
  • In the next window appearing on your screen, your printing device will inform you to gather information like printer model number, serial number, and firmware version. Click on the 'Accept' button.
  • In the next prompt appearing,  your Brother Firmware tool will provide you the details about the information that will be removed during the upgrade. We recommend you review the data carefully and then click on the Next button.
  • The Brother Printer Upgrade process will begin. The process will take around 15 minutes.
  • Once you successfully upgrade the firmware, you will receive a message on your screen saying 'successfully completed’.

 

Unable to Upgrade the Brother Printer Firmware? 

In case you are receiving any failure message or connection error  during the upgrade process, follow the guidelines mentioned below:

 

  • Check and make sure that your printing machine is turned on.
  • If you are using two wired connections, make sure that all the connected cables are working fine.
  • If you are using the wireless connection, then check and make sure your printer and computer are connected to the WiFi network.
  • During the upgrade process, do not forget to turn off the antivirus and firewall. You can do them after the upgrade process is completed. 
  • If your printer is password-protected, you need to enter the password for installing the update.

We hope that the aforementioned guidelines will help you with the Brother Printer Firmware Update on your computer. All the mentioned instructions are simple and easy to follow. But, if you still have a  doubt or there is any other technical query, do not hesitate to contact the Brother printer expert and take their advice.  The experts will give you the best possible solution to your problem and assure you of the best printing experience with Brother.

 

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