wireless install issue? Just got it. Trying to install wireless features. Got problems:1. MFC suite pro can not find the printer via scanning. I had enter the ip manually. But once restarted, got error message that the printer can not be found via the ip I provided. 2. Tried BrAdmin Light and it could not find the printer either.Yes, I had window firewall disabled. MFC can easily find my SSID and connected fine. I even followed the Brother site recommendation and reseted the network card in the printer and tried again. Same error. I got the print out of network reports and shown that it is connected and ip is correct.I tried on 2 separate laptops, one Vista x64 and one Window XP x32, both got same errors. I am at a loss. I am not computer/printer illiterate. I bought Brother based on my prior good experience with a inkjet MFC (connected via ethernet). Anybody with similar experience? How did you solve it? wireless install issue? Just got it. Trying to install wireless features. Got problems:1. MFC suite pro can not find the printer via scanning. I had enter the ip manually. But once... » Read More wireless install issue? Just got it. Trying to install wireless features. Got problems:1. MFC suite pro can not find the printer via scanning. I had enter the ip manually. But once restarted, got error message that the printer can not be found via the ip I provided. 2. Tried BrAdmin Light and it could not find the printer either.Yes, I had window firewall disabled. MFC can easily find my SSID and connected fine. I even followed the Brother site recommendation and reseted the network card in the printer and tried again. Same error. I got the print out of network reports and shown that it is connected and ip is correct.I tried on 2 separate laptops, one Vista x64 and one Window XP x32, both got same errors. I am at a loss. I am not computer/printer illiterate. I bought Brother based on my prior good experience with a inkjet MFC (connected via ethernet). Anybody with similar experience? How did you solve it? « Show Less
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Another issue: install of MFC suite driver/utilities on Vista machines. Whether on my x32 or x64 machine, both failed or at best, erratic in connection. The software can see the wireless printer fine. The machines can ping the printer just fine. So connection is good. The problem lies with auto configuration. Do not use it. Make sure you choose "custom install". Then at the crucial step of finding the printer, type in the printer's ip address manually. That way, the pc's can see the printer as long as it is within the network range. XP machines do not have this issue with the auto install. Another issue: install of MFC suite driver/utilities on Vista machines. Whether on my x32 or x64 machine, both failed or at best, erratic in connection. The software can see the wireless printer fine. The machines can ping the printer just fine. So connection is good. The problem lies with auto configuration. Do not use it. Make sure you choose "custom install". Then at the crucial step of finding the printer, type in the printer's ip address manually. That way, the pc's can see the printer as long as it is within the network range. XP machines do not have this issue... » Read More Another issue: install of MFC suite driver/utilities on Vista machines. Whether on my x32 or x64 machine, both failed or at best, erratic in connection. The software can see the wireless printer fine. The machines can ping the printer just fine. So connection is good. The problem lies with auto configuration. Do not use it. Make sure you choose "custom install". Then at the crucial step of finding the printer, type in the printer's ip address manually. That way, the pc's can see the printer as long as it is within the network range. XP machines do not have this issue with the auto install. « Show Less
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Found the issue: my router. For some reason, my router was not allowing connected devices to see each other: ie, I can not ping my other PC's or the printers. Oddly, my XBOX 360 worked fine, as did my PS3. Both access files from my networked PC's. Anyway, under the guidance of the Brother support (which is pretty good), I resetted my router and all is good now. Sweet.
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Oops, I take it back. XP had the same problem that my vista machines had it now: it could not find the printer on the same networks. I got it to work doing the custom install by specifying the ip address. So, the deal is DO NOT use the "auto" install.
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I just received this printer and have a company coming to my home to set it up on Monday. I have done some online research and found many people have trouble with the wireless connection. I have a laptop computer and have wireless internet via ATT Uverse "2Wire" modem. I found this answer when I did a search online: "I had the same problems with a 2Wire router from AT&T.; I simply found the router and selected "open system" and then chose the WEP encryption and entered the key. The printer immediately connected to the router." Evidently using "shared" instead of "open" is the problem. I just received this printer and have a company coming to my home to set it up on Monday. I have done some online research and found many people have trouble with the wireless connection. I have a laptop computer and have wireless internet via ATT Uverse "2Wire" modem. I found this answer when I did a search online: "I had the same problems with a 2Wire router from AT&T.; I simply found the router and selected "open system" and then chose the WEP encryption and entered the key. The printer immediately connected to the router." Evidently... » Read More I just received this printer and have a company coming to my home to set it up on Monday. I have done some online research and found many people have trouble with the wireless connection. I have a laptop computer and have wireless internet via ATT Uverse "2Wire" modem. I found this answer when I did a search online: "I had the same problems with a 2Wire router from AT&T.; I simply found the router and selected "open system" and then chose the WEP encryption and entered the key. The printer immediately connected to the router." Evidently using "shared" instead of "open" is the problem. « Show Less
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I would Goggle Brother Printer MFCJ4710DW wireless set-up for Mac. When in doubt just Goggle it (:>Here is the PDF of the manual. Go to the index and check out wireless. They also offer FREE support & the Tel. # is 877-276-8437. Page # 5 is about Mac's. Pages 133-134 address network issues. Hope this helps.!
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I had no problem loading my Brother MPC-7860dw printer on my computer using Windows XP. Simply follow the instructions on the instalation disk. I also use a Verizon wireless modem and no problems! Good luck!
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http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/bsc/public/midlink.aspx?MDL=mfc336&LNG;=en&SRC;=FAQgo to this url and download "US MFC-J435W" Install it ,then click on 'start', 'all programs', 'Brother', 'MFC-J435W', then 'control center 4'. Hope this helps.
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I was able to resolve connectivity issue with wired connection. My printer connected to my router using ethernet cable. I couldn't connect printer to router wireless even after two hours with Samsung support. Also I have to use Samsung Easy printer manager on each of my computers every time I turn off/on my router. I know it is problem with router, not with a printer. I still recommend this printer for anyone who consider it.
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Try redoing your wireless connection through your wireless router. I had mine loose its connection a couple of times. Never did figure out if it was the printer or my wireless router being a spazz. Had to go back and start all over and have the printer search for the right router, enter the security code for it and all that. I never could get it to run a scan and have it go wireless to my laptop. Or start the scan with my laptop. I always had to stick a SD card in it (the printer) and have the scan go to the card, then stick the card in my laptop and copy the scan off of it. Pain in the butt and round about way to do it but it worked. Good luck!
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i must be really stupid i have been working for 3 days to set up a cloud ready wireless printer to my chromebook. i have downloaded apps and registered to canon and google cloud print. and a half dozen other things and ended up nowhere. i wish i could call a tech and set by set go through the motions and get it downloaded finally.
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I agree its a great printer. works with Mac OS 10.9.2 when I am on that network which is primarily windows 7 & 8 machines. I have had no issues printing from either microsoft office or pages/numbers. It is a higher speed / B&W; printer that I think does well on shades of grey images. I also have a Brother 9840 color printer that I have no issues connecting to, scanning or printing to in a wireless configuration as well as a Brother 2270, also wireless. The 6180 has, in my opinion, the best performance/price ratio of the B&W; printers.
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I've installed this printer using the 10 foot interface cable that amazon bundles it with, on my windows 7 machine. I still cannot seem to get it online. I just came across a user guide that states not to use a cable greater than 6 feet. Why is this product being bundled with a 10 foot cable then! Has anyone managed to get it working with the 10 foot cable? If yes, then what else could be the matter with my installation? Ideas would be much appreciated!
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I had the same problem because it was set to best photo printing, I couldn't change the settings but i found that restoring default settings fixed the problem. I chose not to change wifi setting since I didn't want to undo wireless printing.
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Wireless connection has not been successful for me. I have mine on an ethernet connection, and that is working out. I do have to connect via USB to configure the printer, however. The setup is kind of kludgy, but it works. It does require an intel-based mac to have full functionality, but will work with older models using a generic postscript driver.
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We have our printer on a network and our Windows 7, WindowsXP and iMacs all connect to it and print without issue.We download the print driver from HP, and run the install process before attempting to add the printer.
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I upgraded my computer to Win 7 Home Premium 64 bit and the printer works perfectly. I had to make no changes to my System. Windows 7 seemed to recognize the printer and install whatever was needed. It was transparent to me. My printer is connected to my wireless network via lan and rounter.
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I use mine wireless from my laptop, but I access it through my home network, as the printer is connected to my desktop computer. It isn't set up to go wireless in the modern sense. Also, I have experienced issues when not all the computers in the network are on the same version of windows. If it were a modern wireless printer you wouldn't have these types of issues. It's an older model, but it is a WORKHORSE of a printer, it's duty cycle rating is FIFTY THOUSAND pages per month!I don't believe I will ever wear this printer out, which is OK because I love it!
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Do you have one with smart chips right now I got ones similar to this but I always gets an error message I have two Brother printers mfc j4710dw and j470dw the ink are same sizes
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Hi! I have no idea...but I do print from other lap and desktops wirelessly with no problem.
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it comes with a Quick Setup Guide sheet. You can find full details of its features, and downloadable pdf manuals and drivers at the Brother USA website after you enter the model #:http://www.brother-usa.com/MFC/ModelDetail/4/MFCJ875DW/Overview#.VWSjska3u1N. Once installed, a larger popup icon appears in your pc's tray for help and access to the web, which I have not used. The large display on the front of the printer is easy to see and works well. The NFC printing feature frp, my Android phone did not work quickly or easily and required additional apps from the Playstore, but my son said it works better for his iPhone. it comes with a Quick Setup Guide sheet. You can find full details of its features, and downloadable pdf manuals and drivers at the Brother USA website after you enter the model #:http://www.brother-usa.com/MFC/ModelDetail/4/MFCJ875DW/Overview#.VWSjska3u1N. Once installed, a larger popup icon appears in your pc's tray for help and access to the web, which I have not used. The large display on the front of the printer is easy to see and works well. The NFC printing feature frp, my Android phone did not work quickly or easily and required additional apps from the Playstore, but my... » Read More it comes with a Quick Setup Guide sheet. You can find full details of its features, and downloadable pdf manuals and drivers at the Brother USA website after you enter the model #:http://www.brother-usa.com/MFC/ModelDetail/4/MFCJ875DW/Overview#.VWSjska3u1N. Once installed, a larger popup icon appears in your pc's tray for help and access to the web, which I have not used. The large display on the front of the printer is easy to see and works well. The NFC printing feature frp, my Android phone did not work quickly or easily and required additional apps from the Playstore, but my son said it works better for his iPhone. « Show Less