Brother HL-1210w Ubuntu Linux Driver

Research Links

• Brother HL-1210w Ubuntu Linux Driver
• What's the difference between LPR and cupswrapper drivers? How to install printer drivers?

Notes

• Zipped up package is a BASH script
• Use only lthe HL-1210W model name

How to Install

1. Step1. Download the tool.(linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-*.gz)    The tool will be downloaded into the default "Download" directory.  (The directory location varies depending on your Linux distribution.) e.g. /home/(LoginName)/Download
2. Step2. Open a terminal window.
3. Step3. Go to the directory you downloaded the file to in the last step. By using the cd command. e.g. cd Downloads
4. Step4. Enter this command to extract the downloaded file: Command: gunzip linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-*.gz  e.g. gunzip linux-brprinter-installer-2.1.1-1.gz
5. Step5. Get superuser authorization with the "su" command or "sudo su" command.
6. Step6. Run the tool:   Command: bash linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-* Brother machine name  e.g. bash linux-brprinter-installer-2.1.1-1 MFC-J880DW
7. Step7. The driver installation will start. Follow the installation screen directions.
8. When you see the message "Will you specify the DeviceURI ?",   For USB Users: Choose N(No)  For Network Users: Choose Y(Yes) and DeviceURI number.

The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is complete.