MFCJ1170DW wireless setup – Macintosh
Learn how to set up your Brother MFC-J1170DW inkjet printer on a wireless network in this video tutorial. This method will focus on using Brother Mobile Connect to establish the wireless connection.
Models covered:
Brother MFCJ1170DW
This video is for Macintosh users, for the Windows version click:
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Chapters:
Intro 00:00
Models covered 00:10
Download Mobile Connect 00:20
Verify device Wi-Fi 00:40
Open app and add machine 01:00
Enter Model number 01:20
iOS steps 02:00
Android steps 02:30
Add printer in OS – 03:30
AirPrint driver – 04:00
Install iPrint&Scan – 04:30
Transcript:
Welcome, today we’re going to connect your Brother MFCJ1170DW to a wireless network using Brother Connect
This video will cover multiple models and operating systems even though your machine may not match the model on the screen the overall process will be the same.
Before getting started you will need to download the Brother Mobile Connect app from the app store or the play store. Once installed, go to the control panel of your brother machine and press the stop button. This will ensure that any functions are canceled and the machine is ready to be connected.
Next, we’ll check your mobile device and make sure that WiFi is enabled. On the top right corner of the screen verify that the wifi icon is displayed. If it is not displayed you will need to go into your wireless setting and turn wifi on before continuing.
Now open Brother mobile connect app. Once the application opens, select add Machine.
Then select Not Connected. Select OK to verify that your mobile device is connected to wireless network.
Now type the first few letter of your machine’s model number in the text box and then select your model from the list. (possible split screen – use standard machine image with replaceable number)
On the control panel of your Brother machine press and hold the Wi-Fi button for two seconds.
On your mobile device, select Confirmed
For an iOS device, navigate to settings. Then select WiFi. From the list, select the network marked SETUP followed by your model number. Once connected, return to the Mobile Connect app.
For an Android device, select the network marked SETUP followed by your model number. Select the Change option. And sect your network for the list
Enter your WiFi password then select Connect
If your mobile device fails to connect, verify your wireless is password is correct and try connecting again.
Once you see the Setup Successful message, select Next.
Now select Complete
On the control panel press the right arrow. Your Brother machine is now installed on the wireless network.
Now that your machine is connected, you’ll need to add the printer in the operating system. In the top left corner by click the Apple icon. Then click System Preferences. Next, double-click Printers & Scanners
Click the + plus button located below the printers list. Your machine should now display in the Add Printers window.
Select your Brother machine from the list. In the use dropdown verify that AirPrint has been selected. Then click Add.
If your machine is not found it is most likely due to an error in device discovery protocols. You will need to reboot your computer, the Brother machine, and attempt device discovery again.
Once added, your Brother machine is ready to print.
If your model features a scanner you will need to download the Brother iPrint&Scan app in order to scan to your computer.
From the Finder, navigate to Applications and then App Store. In the search box type brother iprint&scan. Then press Enter. On the listing for iPrint&Scan click get or the cloud icon.
After the download is complete, click Open. Click OK on the privacy agreement. and then click Select your Machine.
Verify the connection is set to Network. Select your model, then click OK
Click OK again
All the functions your machine supports will be displayed in the iPrint&Scan window. You are now ready to scan and print
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