MFCJ497DW Chromebook wireless setup

Learn how to connect your MFC-J491DW or MFC-J497DW inkjet printer to a Chromebook computer through a wireless network in this video tutorial. Models covered: Brother MFCJ491DW Brother MFCJ497DW For more videos, tutorials, and FAQs visit our support site at: https://ift.tt/KVp7Rt Quick Links / Table of Contents: Models Covered 00:09 Required Information 00:19 Custom SSID and Network Key 00:47 Correct date and time 01:01 Google account credentials 01:06 Configuring your Brother machine 01:17 Set up Google Cloud Print 02:25 Confirm Registration on machine 03:21 Transcript: Welcome. Today we're going to connect your Brother MFC-J497DW to a Chromebook computer on a wireless network. This video will cover multiple models and operating systems even though your machine may not match the model on the screen the overall process will be the same. (covers MFC-J91DW Chromebook setup too) You will need to gather some information about your wireless network in order to connect your machine. You will need to know the SSID or Network Name of your router or access point …and you will need to know your Network Key or password. The default settings for your router or access point can be found on the equipment label. If your SSID or Network Key contain both uppercase and lowercase letters be sure to record them as both of these credentials are case sensitive. You will also need administrator rights. If you have setup up a custom SSID and Network Password and cannot recall this information, please contact your router manufacturer. Setup cannot be accomplished without this information. If your model has time and settings, you will need to ensure they are set correctly After the connection process has finished, you will need to setup Google Cloud Print on your Brother Device. You will need to have a Google Account ready to complete this process. To begin, press the menu key on the control panel. Press the down arrow on the control panel repeatedly until the “Network” option is displayed. Then press “OK.” Arrow down again until “WLAN” appears on the LCD window. Then press “OK Arrow down until “Setup Wizard” appears then press “OK” Use the up and down arrows to select your SSID or Network Name and press “OK” Please note that if your network is set to hide the network name you will have to manually add your network name. Enter your Network Key, using the keypad. Repeated presses on the keys will cycle through the available characters. Confirm that your Network Key is correct and press “OK” When prompted to apply settings, press the up arrow Once “Connected” appears on the LCD, press “OK” Open the Google Chrome browser on your computer and click the menu icon. Choose settings. If you have not already signed in to Google Chrome with your Google Account information, click the “Sign in to Chrome” button. Then click “Next” Now enter your Google E-mail Address and Password when prompted. From the settings menu, click on the “show advanced settings” option. Scroll down to the Google Cloud Print heading and click on the “Manage” button. Under the New Devices heading there will be a list of printers on your network that are currently not connected to Google Cloud Print. Select the model you wish to connect and click “Register.” Click “Register” again to confirm your registration. If prompted by your Brother machine to confirm the registration, Press “OK.” Your newly registered Google Cloud Print Printer will now display under the My Devices heading. Your Brother machine is now ready for cloud printing. For more tutorials, FAQs and videos visit us at www.brother-usa.com Thank you for choosing Brother Customers also searched: Brother MFC J491DW Chromebook wireless Brother MFC J497DW XL Chromebook wireless https://ift.tt/2nYHXgh Brother Office August 20, 2018 at 09:13AM