How to Connect Brother Printer to Wi-Fi

Trying to connect your Brother printer to Wi-Fi? This guide walks you through the steps to go wireless using the Smart Air Printer App — compatible with popular models like Brother HL-L2350DW, DCP-L2550DW, and MFC series.

Why Connect Your Brother Printer to Wi-Fi?

Enjoy smooth and flexible printing from any device:

Print from iPhone, Android, Mac, or Windows

Eliminate cables and unnecessary setup

Use Smart Air Printer App for simple printing and scanning

Manage your printer from anywhere in your network

Check If Your Brother Printer Supports Wireless Printing

Most newer Brother printers support wireless printing. Look for these signs:

A Wi-Fi or wireless button on the printer

LCD display with “Network” or “WLAN Setup” menu

Mention of “Wi-Fi Direct” or wireless icons on the box

Model name includes “W” (e.g., HL-L2350W) or “DW” (Duplex Wireless)

Check Compatibility

📡A Wi-Fi icon or wireless button on the control panel.

🗂️Compatibility with Canon PRINT app.

🔄Wireless or network settings in the printer menu.

Step-by-Step: How to Connect Brother Printer to Wi-Fi

Step 1: Power on your Brother printer

Plug in your device and press the power button.

Step 2: Go to Menu > Network > WLAN > Setup Wizard

Use the control panel to open the wireless setup wizard.

Step 3: Select your Wi-Fi network from the list

Find your home or office network (SSID) and select it.

Step 4: Enter the Wi-Fi password

Use the arrow keys and OK button to input your password.

Pro Tip: Brother printers work best on a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. Some models may not support 5GHz.

Step 5: Wait for confirmation

The screen will display “Connected” once Wi-Fi setup is complete.

That's it!

Your Brother printer should now be connected to your Wi-Fi network, allowing you to AirPrint from Smart Air Printer app

Smart Air Printer App

Print, scan, edit, convert, and compress documents with a few taps — anytime, anywhere.

Can’t Find Wi-Fi Setup on Your Brother Printer?

If your model doesn’t have a screen (e.g., HL-1210W), try one of the following:

Method 1: Smart Air Printer App (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows)

1Install the Smart Air Printer App on your device

2Choose "Set up a new printer" from the main screen

3Follow the app’s guided steps to connect your Brother printer to Wi-Fi

💡 Works with most Brother models without a built-in display

Method 2: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

1Press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router

2Press the Wi-Fi button on your Brother printer within 2 minutes

3Wait until the printer shows a connected status

Print Wirelessly from Any Device

Once your Brother printer is connected to Wi-Fi:

Open the Smart Air Printer App

Print photos, documents, and PDFs

Scan from printer to phone

Works on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS

iOS

Android

Mac

How to Reconnect Brother Printer to Wi-Fi

Changed your Wi-Fi network? Follow these steps:

Press Menu > Network > Reset Network

Reconnect using the WLAN Setup Wizard

Open Smart Air Printer App to verify the connection

Step-by-Step: How to Install Brother iPrint&Scan App

The Brother iPrint&Scan app is the official mobile software for Brother printers. Install it on your smartphone or tablet, and use it to connect your Brother printer to Wi-Fi and start printing wirelessly.

If you have a wireless router/access point

Connect using a wireless router/access point (Infrastructure mode)

If you have a wireless router/access point, do the following:

1. Connect your Brother printer to your wireless router/access point.

2. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless router/access point.(You can skip this step if your device is already connected to a Wi-Fi® network.)

3. You can now print from your mobile device wirelessly.

Connect using a wireless router/access point (WPS)

If your wireless router/access point supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™), do the following:

Note

If you cannot use the wireless router/access point, go to \"Connect the printer to the wireless router/access point using your computer\".

First, confirm that your wireless router/access point has the WPS symbol and place the printer close to the wireless router/access point.
Turn the printer on.
Press the WPS button on your wireless router/access point, and press and hold the Wireless mode button on the printer for about five seconds.
The Wi-Fi LED on the printer flashes in green.
When the connection is established, the Wi-Fi LED lights in green.If the Wi-Fi LED is still flashingUse a computer to connect the printer to the wireless router/access point: Go to \"Connect the printer to the wireless router/access point using your computer\".
Connect your mobile device to the wireless router/access point:(If your device is already connected to a Wi-Fi network, go to step 7.)
1. Tap [Settings] - [Wi-Fi] on the device, and slide the toggle button to activate Wi-Fi.
2. Select the SSID (Network Name) of the wireless router/access point that you connected to in step 5. The connection between your device and the wireless router/access point will be established.
Start your mobile application and tap the Settings icon.(Mobile Cable Label Tool users must also tap [Printer Settings] - [Printer].)
Select your printer from the list.
You can now print wirelessly from your device.

That's it!

Your Canon printer should now be connected to your Wi-Fi network, allowing you to AirPrint from Smart Air Printer app

Smart Air Printer — The Ultimate App for Brother Printers

All-in-one solution for fast and wireless printing:

􀁣Works with Brother HL, DCP, and MFC series

􀁣Supports printing and scanning

􀁣Compatible with all devices

􀁣Designed for speed and simplicity

Frequently Asked Questions

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