How To Connect Brother Inkvestment Mfc-J5945Dw To Wi-Fi & Mobile Devices

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Connecting your Brother Inkvestment Mfc-J5945Dw to Wi-Fi and mobile devices allows for easy printing and scanning from anywhere in your home or office. Follow these simple steps to set up your device wirelessly.

Preparing Your Printer and Network

Ensure your printer is powered on and within range of your Wi-Fi network. Make sure your Wi-Fi network is active and you have the network name (SSID) and password handy.

Connecting the Printer to Wi-Fi

Use the printer’s control panel to connect to your Wi-Fi network:

  • Press the Menu button on the printer.
  • Use the arrow keys to select Network and press OK.
  • Select Wi-Fi and press OK.
  • Choose Wi-Fi Setup and press OK.
  • Select Wireless Setup Wizard and press OK.

The printer will search for available networks. When your network appears, select it and press OK.

Enter your Wi-Fi password using the control panel keypad, then press OK.

The printer will connect to the network. Once connected, a confirmation message will display.

Installing Printer Drivers and Software

On your computer or mobile device, download and install the latest printer drivers and software from the Brother website. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Adding the Printer to Your Mobile Device

For mobile printing, you can use the Brother iPrint&Scan app or your device’s native printing options:

  • Download the Brother iPrint&Scan app from the App Store or Google Play.
  • Open the app and follow the prompts to detect your printer on the network.
  • Select your printer and start printing or scanning.

Alternatively, on iOS devices, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, select your network, then choose Share or Print to connect to the printer if supported.

Printing and Scanning from Mobile Devices

Once connected, you can print documents, photos, and more directly from your mobile device. Use the Brother app or your device’s native print options to select the Brother Mfc-J5945Dw as your printer.

For scanning, open the Brother iPrint&Scan app, choose Scan, and follow the instructions to save or share your scanned documents.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues connecting your printer:

  • Ensure your Wi-Fi network is functioning properly.
  • Restart your printer and router.
  • Check that your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the printer.
  • Update your printer firmware and software.

For further assistance, consult the Brother user manual or contact Brother customer support.