Setting up your Brother HL-1210W printer to Wi-Fi is a straightforward process that can be accomplished in a few simple steps. Below is a detailed guide that will walk you through the process, ensuring a successful setup.

Note: Before you begin, make sure you have the following information ready:

• Network name (SSID) and password (WPA/WPA2 key) for your Wi-Fi network.
• Your printer's power cord and the USB cable (for initial setup).

Step 1: Unbox and Prepare the Printer

1. Unbox the Brother HL-1210W printer and remove all packaging materials.
2. Connect the power cord to the printer and plug it into a power outlet. Turn on the printer.

Step 2: Initial Setup

1. Connect the printer to your computer using the provided USB cable.
2. Install the printer drivers on your computer. You can find the drivers on the Brother website or the CD that came with the printer customer cares .
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.

Step 3: Connect to Wi-Fi

1. Once the printer drivers are installed, disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the printer.
2. On the printer's control panel, navigate to the "Network" menu using the arrow keys and press "OK."
3. Choose "WLAN" and press "OK."
4. Select "Setup Wizard" and press "OK." The printer will now search for available Wi-Fi networks.
5. When the list of available networks appears, select your Wi-Fi network from the list and press "OK."
6. If prompted, enter your Wi-Fi password using the printer's control panel and press "OK" to connect.

Step 4: Confirm Wi-Fi Connection

1. After entering the Wi-Fi password, the printer will attempt to connect to the network.
2. Once the connection is successful, the printer will display "Connected" or show the Wi-Fi icon on the control panel.
3. To confirm the connection, you can print a network configuration report. Go back to the "Network" menu, choose "Network Test," and select "Print" or "OK."

Step 5: Install Wireless Printer on Your Computer

1. Now that the printer is connected to Wi-Fi, you need to add it to your computer's list of printers.
2. Go to your computer's "Control Panel" and click on "Devices and Printers" or "Printers Scanners."
3. Click on the "Add a printer" button or "Add a printer or scanner."
4. Your computer should automatically detect the wireless printer on the network. Select the Brother HL-1210W from the list of available printers.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 6: Test the Wireless Printing

1. Open a document or file you want to print and choose "Print" from the application's menu.
2. Make sure the Brother HL-1210W is selected as the default printer, and then click "Print."
3. If the printer successfully prints the document, the setup is complete.

Step 7: Finalize Settings (Optional)

1. You can access additional printer settings by visiting the Brother Utilities software on your computer or using the printer's web interface.
2. To access the web interface, open a web browser and enter the printer's IP address. You can find the IP address on the network configuration report printed earlier.
3. From the web interface, you can change various printer settings, update firmware, and perform maintenance tasks. Contact us at : 1-585-774-3412

Congratulations! You have successfully set up your Brother HL-1210W printer to Wi-Fi, allowing you to print wirelessly from any device connected to the same network. Remember to keep the printer's firmware and drivers up to date for optimal performance. If you encounter any issues during the setup process, refer to the printer's user manual or visit Brother's support website for troubleshooting assistance.