Setting up and installing the Brother DCP-T420W printer driver is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to get your printer up and running quickly.
Unboxing and Preparing the Printer
Remove Protective Materials
- Remove Protection Tape: Carefully take off all the protective tape from the printer.
- Open the Scanner: Lift the scanner lid and remove the plastic protection from the scanner glass.
Filling the Ink Tanks
- Prepare the Ink Bottles: Remove the seals from each ink bottle.
- Open the Ink Tank Cover: Lift the cover to access the ink tanks.
- Fill the Ink Tanks: Pour the ink from the bottles into the corresponding tanks. Be sure to match the colors correctly.
- Close the Ink Tank Cover: Secure the cover back in place after filling the tanks.
Setting Up the Printer
Initial Setup
- Load Paper: Place a sheet of paper into the paper tray.
- Plug In the Power Cord: Connect the printer to a power source.
- Connect the USB Cable: Open the scanner to access the USB port and plug in the USB cable.
Ink Initialization
- Start Ink Initialization: When the red lights flash, hold down the color copy button for at least five seconds until both green and red lights flash simultaneously.
- Wait for Initialization: The printer will initialize the ink and automatically print a test page.
Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC
Checking Your Operating System
- Check OS Version: Ensure you know your operating system version. This tutorial is based on Windows 10, 64-bit.
Downloading the Driver
- Open a Browser: Navigate to google.com.
- Search for the Driver: Type “Brother DCP-T420W driver” and hit enter.
- Select Official Website: Choose the first link from the Brother support website.
- Select OS Family: Choose your operating system family and click “OK”.
- Download Driver Package: Select the recommended full driver and software package, agree to the EULA, and start the download.
Installing the Driver
- Extract the File: Once downloaded, open the file and extract it.
- Start Installation: Click “Yes” to begin the installation process.
- Choose Language: Select your preferred language and click “Next”.
- Accept License Agreement: Read and accept the license agreement, then click “Next”.
- Select Connection Type: Choose “Local Connection via USB” and click “Next”.
- Follow Prompts: Continue clicking “Next” through the setup prompts.
- Complete Installation: Wait for the software to install and click “Finish”.
Finalizing the Setup
After completing these steps, your Brother DCP-T420W printer should be successfully installed and ready for use. Enjoy printing with your newly set up printer!