How to Connect Brother MFC-L2700DW to Laptop: Guide 2024

How to Connect Brother MFC-L2700DW to Laptop Windows

Step 1: Preparation

1. Make sure your Brother MFC-L2700DW printer is powered on and connected to a power source.
2. Ensure that your laptop is turned on and connected to the same network as the printer.

Step 2: Downloading Drivers

1. Visit the official Brother website and navigate to the Support section.
2. Select "Printers" and search for "MFC-L2700DW" in the product search bar.
3. Choose your operating system version and click on it to download the appropriate driver software for your printer model.

Step 3: Installing Drivers

1. Locate the downloaded driver file on your computer and double-click on it to run the installation process.
2. Follow the instructions provided by the installation wizard to complete the driver setup.

Step 4: Connecting Printer Wirelessly

1. Press the Menu button on your Brother MFC-L2700DW printer, then use the navigation keys to select "Network" and press OK.
2. Choose "WLAN," followed by "Setup Wizard."
3. The printer will search for available networks. Select your Wi-Fi network name from the list displayed, then enter your password if prompted.
4. Once connected, you will see an IP(Internet Protocol) address listed on your printer's network settings page.

Step 5: Adding Printer on Windows Laptop

1. On your Windows laptop, open the Control Panel from the Start menu or by searching it in the Cortana/Search box.
2. Click on "Devices and Printers" or "Printers & Scanners."
3. Select "Add a printer" or "Add a device," depending on which option is available.
4. Windows will search for available printers; wait for it to display your Brother MFC-L2700DW printer.
5. Select the printer and click "Next" to install it with the default settings.
6. Once the installation is complete, a confirmation message will appear, and you can start printing.

How To Connect Brother MFC-L2700DW  macOS laptop

Step 1: Preparation

1. Ensure that both your Brother MFC-L2700DW printer and MacBook are turned on and connected to a power source.
2. Connect your MacBook to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer.

Step 2: Downloading Drivers

1. Open a web browser on your MacBook and visit the official Brother website.
2. Navigate to the Support section.
3. Select "Printers" and search for "MFC-L2700DW" in the product search bar.
4. Choose your macOS version from the drop-down menu, and download the appropriate driver software for your printer model.

Step 3: Installing Drivers

1. Locate the downloaded driver file on your MacBook and double-click on it to run the installation process.
2. Follow the instructions provided by the installation wizard to complete the driver setup.

Step 4: Adding Printer on macOS Laptop

1. Click on the Apple menu icon in the top-left corner of your screen, then select "System Preferences."
2. In System Preferences, click on "Printers & Scanners."
3. On the Printers & Scanners page, click on the "+" button present below the list of printers.
4. Your MacBook will automatically search for available printers; wait for it to display your Brother MFC-L2700DW printer.
5. Select your printer from the list, then click "Add" to install it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):