By jwr |

Install Brother printer driver DCP-T420W on Linux - Ubuntu /Mint and
Install Brother printer driver DCP-T520W on Linux - Ubuntu /Mint

Solved: "Brother printer USB install faulty on Linux", "Linux Brother printer and scanner drivers not working", "Brother scanner install is not working on Linux", "Linux Brother scanner driver".

Ubuntu 20.04, and 22.04
Linux Mint 20 Mate, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 21, 21.1

Specifically for Inkjet DCP-T420W and DCP-T520W and other printers.

I once asked a printer technician about the best printer to buy. He said "get a Brother, they are designed to be easy to fix". So next time around I went from Epson to Brother. Installation on Linux was well described. But then, it did not work out. It turns out:

You need one additional step to make your Brother printer and scanner work! Before you install the Brother driver files, you must download and install a helper file. This is the entire process:

  • Uninstall the drivers if the printer installed them by itself or you already installed them. That's "brscan5" and any driver specific to your Brother printer. Look for it in Synaptic Package Manager. "Remove" the drivers, and close the package manager. Restart your computer.
  • Turn on your computer. Turn on the printer. All cables connected.
  • Go to https://support.brother.com/g/b/faqend.aspx?c=eu_ot&lang=en&prod=hll630…: brotherlegacyusb-1.1.0-1.all.deb and download it.
  • Install it: sudo dpkg -i brotherlegacyusb-1.1.0-1.all.deb
  • Remove the USB connection for several seconds, and then re-insert it.
  • Enter root mode: sudo su
  • Download and install the two or three standard Brother printer drivers: the printer driver, brscan5, if needed any other needed driver from https://support.brother.com/g/b/productsearch.aspx?c=sg&lang=en&content… or the all in one driver, for example:  bash linux-brprinter-installer-2.2.3-1 DCP-T520W
  • The example downloads and installs the files. Specify Device URI: N(o) and others as appropriate.
  • Restart your computer.
  • That's it. Scan and print.

Thanks to Brother Industries, Ltd. for providing this update.

This goes for all Brother printer models:

ADS-4100, ADS-4300N, ADS-4500W, ADS-4700W, ADS-4900W, DCP-B7500D, DCP-B7520DW, DCP-J100, DCP-J105, DCP-J1050DW, DCP-J1100DW, DCP-J1140DW, DCP-J1200W(E), DCP-J132W, DCP-J152W, DCP-J172W, DCP-J1800DW, DCP-J4110DW, DCP-J4120DW, DCP-J552DW, DCP-J562DW, DCP-J572DW, DCP-J752DW, DCP-J772DW, DCP-J774DW, DCP-J785DW, DCP-L2500D, DCP-L2500DR, DCP-L2510D, DCP-L2512D, DCP-L2520DW, DCP-L2520DWR, DCP-L2530DW, DCP-L2532DW, DCP-L2537DW, DCP-L2540DN, DCP-L2540DNR, DCP-L2550DN, DCP-L2551DN, DCP-L2552DN, DCP-L2560DW, DCP-L2560DWR, DCP-L3510CDW, DCP-L3517CDW, DCP-L3550CDW, DCP-L5500DN, DCP-L6600DW, DCP-L8410CDW, DCP-T220, DCP-T225, DCP-T300, DCP-T310, DCP-T420W, DCP-T425W, DCP-T426W, DCP-T500W, DCP-T510W, DCP-T520W, DCP-T525W, DCP-T700W, DCP-T710W, DCP-T720DW, DCP-T820DW, HL-B2080DW, HL-J6000DW, HL-J6010DW, HL-J6100DW, HL-L2300D, HL-L2300DR, HL-L2310D, HL-L2312D, HL-L2340DW, HL-L2340DWR, HL-L2350DW, HL-L2352DW, HL-L2357DW, HL-L2360DN, HL-L2360DNR, HL-L2365DW, HL-L2365DWR, HL-L2370DN, HL-L2371DN, HL-L2372DN, HL-L2375DW, HL-L3210CW, HL-L3230CDW, HL-L3270CDW, HL-L5000D, HL-L5100DN(T), HL-L5200DW(T), HL-L6250DN, HL-L6300DW(T), HL-L6400DW(T), HL-L6450DW , HL-L8260CDW, HL-L8360CDW, HL-L9310CDW(T), HL-L9430CDN, HL-L9470CDN, MFC-B7710DN, MFC-B7715DW, MFC-EX670, MFC-J1010DW, MFC-J1300DW, MFC-J200, MFC-J2310, MFC-J2320, MFC-J2330DW, MFC-J2340DW, MFC-J245, MFC-J2510, MFC-J2720, MFC-J3520, MFC-J3530DW, MFC-J3540DW, MFC-J3720, MFC-J3930DW, MFC-J3940DW, MFC-J4335DW(XL), MFC-J4340DW(E), MFC-J4410DW, MFC-J4420DW, MFC-J4510DW, MFC-J4535DWXL, MFC-J4540DW(XL), MFC-J4610DW, MFC-J4620DW, MFC-J4625DW, MFC-J470DW, MFC-J4710DW, MFC-J480DW, MFC-J491DW, MFC-J497DW, MFC-J5320DW, MFC-J5330DW, MFC-J5335DW, MFC-J5340DW(E), MFC-J5345DW, MFC-J5620DW, MFC-J5625DW, MFC-J5720DW, MFC-J5730DW, MFC-J5740DW, MFC-J5920DW, MFC-J5930DW, MFC-J5945DW, MFC-J5955DW, MFC-J650DW, MFC-J6520DW, MFC-J6530DW, MFC-J6540DW(E), MFC-J6720DW, MFC-J680DW, MFC-J6920DW, MFC-J6925DW, MFC-J6930DW, MFC-J6935DW, MFC-J6940DW, MFC-J6945DW, MFC-J6947DW, MFC-J6955DW, MFC-J6957DW, MFC-J870DW, MFC-J880DW, MFC-J890DW, MFC-J895DW, MFC-J985DW, MFC-L2700DN, MFC-L2700DNR, MFC-L2700DW, MFC-L2700DWR, MFC-L2710DN, MFC-L2710DW, MFC-L2712DN, MFC-L2712DW, MFC-L2720DW, MFC-L2720DWR, MFC-L2730DW, MFC-L2732DW, MFC-L2740DW, MFC-L2740DWR, MFC-L2750DW, MFC-L2751DW, MFC-L2752DW, MFC-L3710CW, MFC-L3730CDN, MFC-L3750CDW, MFC-L3770CDW, MFC-L5700DN, MFC-L5750DW, MFC-L6800DW(T), MFC-L6900DW(T), MFC-L6950DW, MFC-L6970DW, MFC-L8690CDW, MFC-L8900CDW, MFC-L9570CDW(T), MFC-L9577CDW, MFC-L9630CDN, MFC-L9635CDN, MFC-L9670CDN, MFC-T910DW, MFC-T920DW

Disclaimer: This is an internal knowledge base document. Its content may or may not be correct or updated, and may or may not apply to your own situation.

Comments

cheap prescrip… (not verified)

5 months 3 weeks ago

Hey there I am so grateful I found your website, I really found you by mistake, while I was browsing on Yahoo for something else, Regardless I am here now and would just like to say thank you for a tremendous post and a all round enjoyable blog (I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time to read it all at the minute but I have saved it and also added your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read more, Please do keep up the excellent work.

approved canad… (not verified)

5 months 3 weeks ago

A person necessarily lend a hand to make critically articles I might state. This is the first time I frequented your website page and up to now? I surprised with the research you made to make this particular post incredible. Fantastic activity!

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 3 weeks ago

A person essentially assist to make severely articles I might state. That is the very first time I frequented your website page and so far? I surprised with the research you made to create this actual put up extraordinary. Wonderful process!

list of canadi… (not verified)

5 months 3 weeks ago

I blog frequently and I truly thank you for your content. This article has really peaked my interest. I will take a note of your website and keep checking for new details about once a week. I opted in for your RSS feed as well.

indian pharmacy (not verified)

5 months 3 weeks ago

Have you ever considered creating an ebook or guest authoring on other blogs? I have a blog centered on the same subjects you discuss and would love to have you share some stories/information. I know my viewers would value your work. If you are even remotely interested, feel free to shoot me an email.

canada pharmac… (not verified)

5 months 3 weeks ago

I always used to study article in news papers but now as I am a user of web so from now I am using net for articles or reviews, thanks to web.

viagra pharmac… (not verified)

5 months 3 weeks ago

Hey! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any problems with hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing months of hard work due to no back up. Do you have any solutions to protect against hackers?

canada pharmac… (not verified)

5 months 3 weeks ago

Wow, amazing blog structure! How lengthy have you ever been blogging for? you made blogging look easy. The whole glance of your site is excellent, as neatly as the content!

canada pharmacy (not verified)

5 months 3 weeks ago

I’m not that much of a internet reader to be honest but your blogs really nice, keep it up! I'll go ahead and bookmark your website to come back down the road. Cheers

canada pharmac… (not verified)

5 months 3 weeks ago

Nice blog here! Also your website loads up very fast! What host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host? I wish my web site loaded up as quickly as yours lol

canada pharmac… (not verified)

5 months 3 weeks ago

We're a group of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community. Your site provided us with valuable info to work on. You have done an impressive job and our entire community will be grateful to you.

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 3 weeks ago

Great blog here! Also your website loads up fast! What web host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host? I wish my site loaded up as fast as yours lol

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 3 weeks ago

I'm gone to convey my little brother, that he should also visit this web site on regular basis to obtain updated from most recent news.

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 2 weeks ago

I quite like reading through an article that will make men and women think. Also, thanks for permitting me to comment!

medical pharmacy (not verified)

5 months 2 weeks ago

Wow! This blog looks exactly like my old one! It's on a totally different subject but it has pretty much the same layout and design. Outstanding choice of colors!

publix pharmac… (not verified)

5 months 2 weeks ago

Hi just wanted to give you a brief heads up and let you know a few of the pictures aren't loading correctly. I'm not sure why but I think its a linking issue. I've tried it in two different internet browsers and both show the same outcome.

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 2 weeks ago

Hello to all, the contents existing at this site are actually amazing for people experience, well, keep up the nice work fellows.

pharmaceutical… (not verified)

5 months 2 weeks ago

Yesterday, while I was at work, my sister stole my apple ipad and tested to see if it can survive a forty foot drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation. My apple ipad is now broken and she has 83 views. I know this is totally off topic but I had to share it with someone!

cialis pharmac… (not verified)

5 months 2 weeks ago

That is very fascinating, You are an excessively skilled blogger. I have joined your feed and look forward to in search of extra of your excellent post. Additionally, I've shared your site in my social networks

canada pharmac… (not verified)

5 months 2 weeks ago

Excellent website you have here but I was curious about if you knew of any message boards that cover the same topics talked about here? I'd really like to be a part of online community where I can get advice from other experienced individuals that share the same interest. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. Kudos!

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 2 weeks ago

Howdy! This is kind of off topic but I need some guidance from an established blog. Is it difficult to set up your own blog? I'm not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty quick. I'm thinking about setting up my own but I'm not sure where to begin. Do you have any points or suggestions? Many thanks

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 2 weeks ago

An intriguing discussion is worth comment. I do think that you need to publish more about this topic, it might not be a taboo matter but typically people do not talk about these subjects. To the next! All the best!!

drugstore onli… (not verified)

5 months 2 weeks ago

We absolutely love your blog and find a lot of your post's to be just what I'm looking for. Do you offer guest writers to write content to suit your needs? I wouldn't mind publishing a post or elaborating on most of the subjects you write in relation to here. Again, awesome site!

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 2 weeks ago

Usually I don't learn post on blogs, however I wish to say that this write-up very pressured me to try and do it! Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thanks, quite nice post.

best online in… (not verified)

5 months 2 weeks ago

Greetings from Carolina! I'm bored at work so I decided to browse your blog on my iphone during lunch break. I really like the knowledge you present here and can't wait to take a look when I get home. I'm amazed at how quick your blog loaded on my cell phone .. I'm not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyways, great site!

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

Why people still make use of to read news papers when in this technological world everything is presented on net?

canada pharmac… (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

Magnificent beat ! I wish to apprentice while you amend your web site, how could i subscribe for a blog web site? The account aided me a acceptable deal. I had been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast offered bright clear idea

list of canadi… (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

Hello! Do you know if they make any plugins to safeguard against hackers? I'm kinda paranoid about losing everything I've worked hard on. Any suggestions?

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

Greetings! Very helpful advice in this particular article! It's the little changes that produce the biggest changes. Thanks for sharing!

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

I was suggested this website by my cousin. I'm not sure whether this post is written by him as no one else know such detailed about my trouble. You're incredible! Thanks!

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

It's appropriate time to make a few plans for the future and it's time to be happy. I have read this submit and if I may I wish to suggest you some attention-grabbing things or tips. Perhaps you could write subsequent articles referring to this article. I want to read even more issues approximately it!

canada drugs online (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

Hi! This post couldn't be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my good old room mate! He always kept chatting about this. I will forward this page to him. Fairly certain he will have a good read. Many thanks for sharing!

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you make this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz reply as I'm looking to create my own blog and would like to find out where u got this from. appreciate it

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

I simply could not go away your web site before suggesting that I actually enjoyed the standard info a person provide on your guests? Is going to be back regularly to investigate cross-check new posts

canadia online… (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

Heya i'm for the first time here. I found this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out a lot. I hope to give something back and aid others like you helped me.

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

Pretty great post. I simply stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really loved browsing your weblog posts. In any case I'll be subscribing on your feed and I'm hoping you write once more very soon!

national pharmacies (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

It's a pity you don't have a donate button! I'd without a doubt donate to this fantastic blog! I guess for now i'll settle for bookmarking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. I look forward to new updates and will talk about this site with my Facebook group. Chat soon!

walmart pharma… (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

Hi there just wanted to give you a quick heads up and let you know a few of the images aren't loading properly. I'm not sure why but I think its a linking issue. I've tried it in two different web browsers and both show the same results.

list of canadi… (not verified)

5 months 1 week ago

Hi, i feel that i saw you visited my weblog thus i came to go back the favor?.I'm attempting to in finding issues to improve my site!I suppose its ok to make use of some of your ideas!!

canada pharmac… (not verified)

5 months ago

These are genuinely wonderful ideas in on the topic of blogging. You have touched some fastidious things here. Any way keep up wrinting.

canada pharmac… (not verified)

5 months ago

Excellent beat ! I would like to apprentice even as you amend your web site, how can i subscribe for a weblog website? The account helped me a applicable deal. I had been a little bit familiar of this your broadcast provided brilliant clear idea

canadian pharm… (not verified)

5 months ago

I enjoy what you guys tend to be up too. This sort of clever work and exposure! Keep up the very good works guys I've added you guys to our blogroll.

Add new comment

  • Allowed HTML tags: <a href hreflang title rel> <em> <strong> <cite> <blockquote cite> <code> <ul type> <ol start type> <li> <dl> <dt> <dd> <h2 id> <h3 id> <h4 id> <h5 id> <h6 id> <sup> <sub>
  • Lines and paragraphs break automatically.
  • Web page addresses and email addresses turn into links automatically.