How to Connect Brother MFC-J4335DW Printer to WiFi? (Complete Tutorial)

Karen Boccino
3 days ago
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The Brother MFC-J4335DW is a popular choice because it can handle high-volume printing and comes with easy-to-use features. I have used this printer in my office for quite some time, and I really enjoyed working with it. It is packed with brilliant features and delivers excellent performance.

It also supports WiFi, allowing you to print, copy, and scan wirelessly from multiple devices. So, if you have just purchased a brand-new Brother MFC-J4335DW printer, I have got you covered — read the quick procedure below to connect it using your smartphone or computer.

Connect a Brother Printer to WiFi (Direct Method)

Below are the simple procedures you can follow if you want to directly connect your Brother printer to the WiFi router. Make sure to keep the printer within the router’s range before proceeding with the connection process.

Method 1: Connect to WiFi Manually

First, you are required to press the Settings button.
Use the up and down arrows to select Network and then press OK.
Then, go to the WiFi Direct option and choose OK.
Next, choose Manual and press the OK button.
On the printer screen, you will see the SSID (Network Name) and Password (Network Key).
After that, you need to head to your device’s network settings screen to type your network name (SSID) and password.
When your device connects, the Brother printer screen will display “Connected”.

Method 2: Using the Push Button Method

Initially, you need to choose the Settings option and then go to Network.
After that, tap on the WiFi Direct option.
If your phone does not support WiFi Direct, then choose the Group Owner option and then turn it on.
Now, you need to select the Push Button.
Once you see the “Activate WiFi Direct” message on another device, press OK on the printer and make sure your device’s WiFi Direct is turned on.
Then, press the OK button on your Brother MFC-J4335DW printer.
Next, follow one of these steps:
When the mobile device shows a list of machines with WiFi Direct enabled, choose your printer model.
If you see a list of mobile devices on your printer screen, then you need to choose the smartphone you are using. (You can choose the Rescan option if you want to search for the available devices once again.)
You will see the connected message on the printer’s screen if the connection process is successful.

Connect a Brother Printer to WiFi Using a Computer

If you want to establish a connection between your printer and your WiFi router with your computer, then these are the quick steps you need to follow.

Step 1: Downloading Drivers

For the first step, you need to browse the support.brother.com website on your computer.
On the page, select your printer category and choose the correct printer model name.
After that, specify the OS device you are using and select its OS version.
When the list of suitable drivers for your printer shows up on the screen, choose the right one to start the download process.
Now, wait for the driver download to complete, and then open it to complete the installation.

Step 2: Installing Drivers & Complete Connection

Double-click on the downloaded driver file to access the installation wizard.
Select the Wireless Network Connection and then choose Next.
Next, click on the Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer option to proceed with the further steps.
After that, select “Change the Firewall port settings (Recommended)” to enable the network connection, and click Next.
Grab a USB cable and select the option “Yes, I have a USB cable to use for installation.” (In case you don’t want to use the USB cable, then choose the appropriate option and move forward with the steps you see on the screen.)
Then, select the Network Name (SSID) you confirmed earlier and select the Next button.
Now, choose the SSID (Network Name) you selected previously and click on the Next button.
Once the confirmation screen pops up, ensure that the box is ticked, and select the Next button.
Also, ensure that the SSID (Network Name) is correct, then click on the Yes button.
Go through the steps shown on your screen to finalize the driver installation.
Next, tap on the Finish button to close the installer screen when the connection process is complete.
You can get started with the printing work on your printer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Is My Brother MFC-J4335DW Printer Not Connecting to WiFi?

There could be several reasons for your printer not connecting to a wireless network. Here are some major ones:

The printer or WiFi router is not within the connection range.
Your printer is restricted from joining the network you are connecting to.
You are following the wrong connection procedure.
Maybe the printer is facing a driver or software issue.
The printer is not compatible with the device you are using for connection.
Your printer is facing technical glitches, etc.

Apart from that, there could be many other reasons why you face the issue in completing the wireless connection of your printer. As a result, you need to look for the root cause to quickly establish the connection.

How to directly Connect My Brother Printer to WiFi?

If you want to connect the printer to Wi-Fi directly, then below are the quick steps you can follow.

First, you need to keep the printer within the Wi-Fi router’s range.
Next, navigate to the control panel and select the Menu button.
After that, you should move to the Network option.
Now, move to the Setup Wizard option.
When you see a prompt, choose Yes to enable the wireless network and start the wizard.
From the list of available network options, select the one you want to connect to.
Use the arrow buttons to enter the correct password.
Finally, the connection process will be complete and the device will be ready to use.

Is using WiFi for my Brother printer a good idea?

Most Brother printers come with WiFi connectivity, allowing users to connect wirelessly. With a stable and strong WiFi connection, you can enjoy seamless printing for your work. In addition, the wireless network allows users to jump between multiple networks easily. But a slow or weak WiFi connection can cause problems while printing. Apart from a wireless connection, you can go for other connection options such as USB or Bluetooth.

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