How to Setup New Printer or Device ?
Printer Wi-Fi setup on a TouchScreen Model –
– Press the Wi-Fi icon on your printer’s touch screen and select ‘Setup Wizard’ or ‘Find Wi-Fi Network’.
– Alternatively, you can press ‘Settings’ or ‘Menu’ > All Settings > Network > WLAN (Wi-Fi) > Setup Wizard or Find Wi-Fi Network.
– You’ll either see:
– Enable WLAN or
– Switch Network interface to wireless or
– Network I/F switched to Wireless
– Press any of the above to start the wireless Brother printer setup wizard.
– Select your Network Name (SSID).
– Enter the Network Key (Password) and press OK.
Printer Wi-Fi setup on an LCD Display Model –
– Press the Up or Down arrows to select either:
– Network (hit OK)
– WLAN (hit OK)
– Setup Wizard (hit OK)
– When WLAN Enable appears, click enable to start the wireless setup wizard.
– A list of SSIDs will appear – select yours and press OK.
– Enter your Network Key (Password) and press OK.
Printer Wi-Fi setup on non-touchscreen Models –
– Press Menu or Settings
– Use the Up and Down arrows to choose:
– Select Network (hit OK)
– WLAN (Wi-Fi) (hit OK)
– Setup Wizard or Find Wi-Fi Network (hit OK)
– When WLAN Enable appears, click enable to start the wireless setup wizard.
– A list of SSIDs will appear – select yours and press OK.
– Enter your Network Key (Password) and press OK.
– Select Yes to apply the settings.
Printer Most Common Error Code & Quick Fix
ror 30” or “Unable to Print 30
Error 30 is one of the most common printer error messages. The error code 30 and the error message “Unable to Print” indicate that the printer is not able to print due to a mechanical malfunction. Another possible reason for this error to occur is an object getting stuck in the machine, for example a paper clip or a piece of paper.
If your printer is not printing and the message “Unable to Print 30” appears, fix the problem with the following steps for troubleshooting: Use both hands to lift the scanner cover into open position and make sure that you see the scanner cover support arm on the left hand side of the machine.
Now check both the right and the left corner and remove any objects, such as paper scraps or paper clips, that are jammed in the machine. Afterwards, turn the printer around and open the jam clear cover on the back to check for foreign objects or to remove jammed paper. Once all objects have been removed, close the covers and resume the printing job.
Error 35” or “Unable to Print 35
Are you looking for a solution to get rid of error 51? The error message “Unable to Print 51” is a common printer error, indicating that there is a problem with the laser unit.
If you have recently changed the cartridge of your printer, it is highly probable that either the cartridge, the laser, or the lid was not put into proper position. To fix the issue, open the printer up again and make sure that everything is installed properly.
If you have not changed the cartridge and are still facing error code 51, try switching the printer off and back on again. If the problem persists, part of the laser unit may be defective. You can fix the issue by replacing the laser unit.
Error 50” or “Unable to Print 50
Error 50 indicates a malfunction of the fuser unit. This could be caused by the fuser unit getting too hot during printing, or not heating up enough in order to print. As a result, the printer is unable to print.
To fix the issue, turn the printer off and wait for five to ten minutes. Then turn the printer on again and wait for another ten minutes. If error 50 persists, you may need to replace the fuser unit of your printer.
Paper Jam
The printer error message “Paper Jam” means exactly what it says: The printer has detected a paper jam in the machine. However, in some cases the error persists even after the jammed paper has been removed. Here is what you can do to solve the problem.
First, pull the paper tray out of the printer and check for any paper stuck in the cavity where the paper tray was installed. Remove any paper stuck in the machine. Next, turn off the printer and remove the rear cover from the back of your Brother printer. If there is any paper stuck in this area, slowly pull out the paper. Also check the are under the flatbed scanner and remove any stuck paper carefully.
If you are still facing the Brother printer error “Paper Jam”, even though there is no paper stuck in the machine, the rubber feeder rollers may require cleaning. Carefully open the carriage and wipe the rollers with a soft cloth. Another way to get rid of the error message is to turn the printer off and then on again, or to open and close the scanner cover. If the paper jam has been removed successfully, this should solve the problem. If not, check again for any small pieces of ripped paper in the machine.