Main Comp Mac WPS

Learn how to set up your Brother MFC-J805DW, MFC-J805DW XL or MFC-J815DW XL inkjet printer on a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (or WPS) in this video tutorial.

Models covered:
Brother MFCJ805DW
Brother MFCJ805DW XL
Brother MFCJ815DW XL

This video is for Macintosh users, for the Windows version click:

Chapters:
Intro 00:00
Models covered 00:10
Verify router has WPS 00:30
Start process on printer 00:55
Push WPS on router 01:25
Process success or failure 01:40
Add printer in OS - 02:00
AirPrint driver - 02:25
Install iPrint&Scan - 02:58

Transcript:
Welcome, today we are going to setup your Brother MFCJ815DW XL on a wireless network using the WPS button

Wi-Fi Protected Setup better known as WPS, will enable your Brother machine to connect to your wireless router with a push of a button.

Before we begin, you will need to verify that your wireless router has a WPS Button.

The router’s WPS button may be located on the top of the router, on front or back. The location will depend on your router’s make and model.

If your router does not have a WPS button, you will need to use an alternative methods for wireless setup. Click the link on the screen to see other ways to connect

To begin, confirm your Brother machine is powered ON.

On your Brother machine, press the Wi-Fi Button on the control panel

Press the down arrow repeatedly to select WPS on the option list. Then press OK

When prompted to enable wlan press the right arrow

Press the right arrow again

On the control panel of your wireless router, press the WPS button

Your Brother machine and the wireless router will now begin the connection process. It may take a minute for the process to complete.

If your machine connected successfully, the connection successful message will appear

If the connection fails, a confirmation page will print indicating a failed connection. You will need to reboot the power to your router and the Brother machine and try again.

Now that your machine is connected, you’ll need to add the printer in the operating system. In the top left corner 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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