Then install them (this example uses the MFC-7340 drivers):

deb packages for the drivers for each model can each be downloaded from the Brother website. Search the package manager for a package that corresponds to your model first. My 7820N model is installed by (K)Ubuntu automatically, but other models may need the installation of the LPR and cupswrapper drivers individually. On networks where I have multiple Brother printers, I opened port 9100 (in and out) for the entire subnet 192.168.0.1/24 (i.e. In my firewall, I allowed all traffic to/from 192.168.0.125.I was able to name the printer and select the printer driver:Īvoid the 'MFC-7820N -> BR-Script3' and the 'MFC-7820N -> Foomatic/Postscript' options (see above). Menu -> System -> System Settings -> Printer configuration -> New Printer -> New Network PrinterĪt this stage my printer was automatically recognized and the device URI filled in for me as (K)Ubuntu will find the printer on the network automatically (assuming all firewalls are turned off) and install the correct drivers. My printer is on a network (at LAN IP address 192.168.0.125 which is set manually from the printer console). Sudo apt-get install brother-lpr-drivers-laser brother-cups-wrapper-laser Install the Brother CUPS drivers instead: Printing graphics can take longer than 4 minutes, or can freeze altogether. The BR-Script3 and Foomatic/Postscript PPD driver files do not work well with graphics (the Foomatic/Postscript PPD often doesn't work at all).It is possible, but not recommended, to use this PPD driver. While the Brother MFC-7820N BR-Script3 will successfully print graphics, it can be very slow (up to 4 minutes per image) and occasionally also freezes. MFC-7820N BR-Script3 PPD / print driver issues (Note: The Foomatic/Postscript driver issue has been reported - see Bug #175449 ) It is not recommended to use this PPD driver. The Brother MFC-7820N Foomatic/Postscript PPD driver often displays an error when printing graphics (including in PDF files) and sometimes freezes altogether: MFC-7820N Foomatic/Postscript PPD / print driver issues

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