1. The USB cable must be disconnected from the Brother machine. Turn off your machine.
2. Log on to your computer with administrator rights.
3. Follow these instructions to start the install.
Download for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
a. Download the Full Driver & Software Package, click here.
b. Once the installation starts, click Next.
c. After reading and accepting the License Agreement, click Yes if you agree to the terms.
d. Choose your model and click Next.
e. Choose Standard Installation and click Next.
f. Select Local Printer with USB cable and click Next. Go to step 4.
CD-ROM for Windows XP or Vista
a. Insert the Brother CD into your PC. If prompted, choose your machine and then choose your language.
If the CD does not automatically run, browse to (My) Computer and then double click on the Brother icon to run the CD.
b. Click Install Printer Driver.
c. Select USB cable users.
d. After reading and accepting the License Agreement, click Yes if you agree to the terms. Go to step 4.
4. When prompted to plug in the USB cable, connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of your Brother machine and also to an available USB port on your computer. We recommend you use a type A/B USB cable that is no longer than 6 feet directly connected from your machine to your computer. Other cable configurations may work, but connection loss is common. 5. Turn on your Brother machine. The installation should continue automatically. It will take a few moments for all the screens to appear. Please don't try to cancel any of the screens during this installation.
If a Windows security screen appears, click the check box and click Install to complete the installation correctly. If your machine has more than one port, make sure that the cable is connected to the USB port and not another port such as a network port. 6. When the "Setup Complete" window appears, you may enable (check) or disable (uncheck) the following settings and then click Finish : - On-Line Registration. - Set as Default Printer. - Enable Status Monitor: A software tool for monitoring device status and error notifications from your PC.