deb packages manuall using dpkg -i or similar. Scan & print install works pretty flawlessly. It's recommended to print out the MFC configuration or network setup via the 'report' (local language may differ) button on the LCD panel of the Bro first, to make sure your LAN is set up OK.ĭownload all drivers from the official Brother link below. Then find your printer at Refer to /usr/share/cups/model/brfax_cups.ppd file manually when adding printers via KDE sys-set GUI and use above manual URI:Īccess the Brother setup from a web browser at (user: admin, password: access) Replace with the real IP address of the Brother.ġ92.0.0.192 is the default IP address of a Brother print server - if the APIPA protocol is disabled via MFC LCD-panel menu.ĭnssd://Brother%20MFC-7440N._pdl-datastream._tcp.local/ ppd file, and the proper driver installed. Running the 78W ( W offers WLAN as well). There may be workarounds using phone routers or modems to permanently suppress caller-ID, rather than on a call-by-call basis via 31# Special # dialcodes such as 31# are offered via the mechanical keys of the MFC device, but not while faxing from software.

LAN scan to file usin the 'copy' button on MFC panel.

LAN colour scan via xsane and most other scan GUIs

Administration from the CUPS web console.

LAN fax from within ?OpenOffice/LibreOffice (PDF files) (legacy versions only, since the spadmin tool is no longer available)

USB fax/modem AT command access via gtkterm (cutecom lacks AT command echo, gfax does not know the proper AT-command set).

Installation of brother MFC 4in1 machines (print, copy, scan, fax) e.g.

HL-2310D seems to work perfectly with the PPD file for HL-2300D.You need to manually assign this driver to the printer for it to work: The following printers can be used as well with the 'printer-driver-brlaser' package.

Install the 'printer-driver-brlaser' package for printing with: DCP-1510 with Brother Website Installer On Buster.

Installing brother printer