How do you update Brother printer firmware? Learn Different methods

Brother printer firmware updates can be done using the computer or the printer itself. Updating Brother printer firmware is very easy. In this blog, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of updating the printer firmware of your Brother printer. You can use any of the above two methods to update the firmware of your Brother printer.

Method 1- Updating through Computer

Step 1– Open Google Chrome or any other internet browser that you have on your computer. Type www.brother-usa.com/ and press the Enter key.

Step 2- There is a support section on the official website of the Brother printers. Click on it and then choose the “Software & Driver Downloads” option.

Step 3- You need to search for your printer model. Click on the blank space, type the exact model no. of your printer, and click on “Search”.

Step 4– In the next step, first select your OS type and then Select the operating system version you are using,

Step 5– The website will show all the printer drivers and software available for your printer. Below the “Firmware”, click on the Firmware Update tool and then proceed.

Step 6– The final step to download the firmware update tool is to agree to the terms. Click on the “Agree” button. The firmware update tool will automatically be downloaded to your computer.

Step 7– The firmware update tool will be downloaded to the downloads folder on your computer. Double-click on the zip file to open it.

Step 8– The software will show the list of all the Brother printers connected to the computer. Select the Brother printer that you want to update and then click on “Next”.

Step 9– Some of the information about the printer like serial number and model name will be collected. Click on “I accept” to continue the Brother printer firmware update.

Step 10- In the final step, click on the “Next” button and continue the firmware update process.

Method 2- Update From the Printer

Step 1– Open the printer, look into the display of the printer, and click on the “Settings” icon as shown in the image below.

Step 2– On the right bottom of the printer display, you can see the “All settings” option. Click on it to open the settings.

Step 3– The firmware update tool is found inside “Machine info”. Click to open it.

Step 4- Click on “Firmware update” and follow the instructions provided to update the Brother printer firmware. After the update is completed, the Brother printer will take some time and then restart automatically.

Brother printer firmware updates help you to use the latest features and it improves the functioning of your printer. You can choose to update the firmware directly from the printer or you can connect it to your computer and update the firmware using the Firmware Update Tool. You can get in touch with us if you are not able to update the printer firmware.