Brother MFC-J870DW user manual

To connect your Brother MFC-J870DW printer to your laptop using a cable, follow these steps:
1. Ensure that both your printer and laptop are powered on.
. Locate the USB port on your laptop and the USB cable that came with your Brother printer.
3. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on your laptop.
4. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your printer. The USB port is usually located on the back or side of the printer.
5. Wait for your laptop to recognize the printer. It may automatically install any necessary drivers. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the printer software.
6. Once the installation is complete, your Brother printer should be successfully connected to your laptop via cable.
You can now use your Brother printer to print documents directly from your laptop.

To reset the firmware on your Brother MFC-J870DW printer, you can follow these steps:
1. Make sure your Brother printer is turned on and connected to your computer.
. Visit the Brother Support website and search for your printer model.
3. From the printer's support page, look for the "Firmware" or "Driver" section.
4. Download the latest firmware update for your printer model. Ensure that it is compatible with your printer and computer's operating system.
5. Once the firmware file is downloaded, double-click to run the firmware update executable or follow the on-screen instructions provided by Brother to install it.
6. When you run the update, carefully read and follow any prompts or instructions indicated in the software.
7. During the firmware update process, make sure your printer remains connected to your computer and do not turn off or disconnect it until the update is complete.
8. The firmware update process will reset the printer's firmware to its default settings. After the update is finished, restart your printer and check if the firmware has been successfully reset.
Note: It is important to update the firmware using the official Brother firmware update provided by their website. Using third-party firmware or attempting to modify the printer's firmware can cause irreparable damage and may void your warranty.

To connect your Brother printer to your computer, follow these steps:
1. Make sure your printer is compatible with your computer's operating system. Check the Brother printer's documentation or website for compatibility information.
2. Connect your printer to a power source and turn it on.
3. Connect your printer to your computer using a USB cable. Ensure that the USB cable is properly plugged into both the printer and your computer's USB port.
4. Your computer should automatically detect the printer and install the necessary drivers. If not, insert the installation CD that came with your printer into your computer's CD/DVD drive and follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers. If you don't have a CD, you can download the latest drivers from the Brother website.
5. Once the drivers are installed, your computer should recognize the printer. You can check if the printer is successfully connected by going to "Devices and Printers" in the Control Panel of your computer. The printer should be listed as an available device.
6. You may also need to set your Brother printer as the default printer in your computer's settings. To do this, go to the "Devices and Printers" section, right-click on the Brother printer, and select "Set as default printer".
7. Test the connection by printing a test page or any document. Open a document or picture on your computer, click on the print option, and select your Brother printer from the list of available printers.
Following these steps should help you connect your Brother printer to your computer successfully.