Install the built-in drivers (For Windows 8 and Windows 10)

The built-in drivers support the basic functions of your Brother machine.
> Click here to see details of the supported functions by the built-in drivers.

NOTE: Illustrations shown below are from a representative operating system, and may differ from your operating system.

The installation steps of the built-in drivers are different depending on the connection method.

Note that an Internet connection is required to install the built-in drivers.
If the computer is not connected to the Internet, the built-in driver may not be installed properly.

The built-in drivers you can install via USB connection support printing and scanning*1 functions.
(*1 The functions available vary depending on your Brother machine.)

To install the driver, connect the Brother machine to your PC with a USB cable. The built-in drivers will be installed automatically.

If the driver does not install automatically, check the following solutions that may be applicable for your case.

Connect the Brother machine and your computer directly.
Do not use a USB hub to connect between the machine and your computer (as this can cause non recognition issues).
Reconnect the USB cable between the Brother machine and your computer.
Turn the Brother machine power off and on (unplug machine from mains supply and plug back in).

Device Setup

Functions supported in the built-in drivers (For Windows 8 and Windows 10)

The Windows 8 and Windows 10 built-in drivers support the basic functions as described below. Click the product category of your Brother machine to see more details.

Printers
Laser Multifunction Machines/ Laser FAX Machines
Inkjet Multifunction Machines/ Inkjet FAX Machines
Document Scanners

Printers

Printing
via USB	via Network
	-

Laser Multifunction Machines/ Laser FAX Machines

Printing		Scanning		PC-FAX
via USB	via Network	via USB	via Network	PC-FAX
	-	*1	-	-

Note:

*1: Available only for Brother machines with scanning function.

Inkjet Multifunction Machines/ Inkjet FAX Machines

Printing		Scanning		PC-FAX	Removable Disk
via USB	via Network	via USB	via Network	PC-FAX	Removable Disk
	-	*1	-	-	*2

Note:

*1: Available only for Brother machines with scanning function.

*2: Supported Brother machines only.

Document Scanners

Scanning
via USB	via Network
	-