GNU/Linux Arch Printer Brother MFC-J1205W/MFC-J1215W Setup – Step-by-step Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Brother MFC-J1205W/MFC-J1215W Printer in Arch-based GNU/Linux Desktops.
Brother has developed a Printer Driver Installer Tool for Linux that simplifies the process by automatically downloading and installing the necessary dependencies across various distributions.
Especially relevant: after the Driver Installation to achieve the Printer Setup follow the included instructions to Add Printer!
This Guide is valid for all the Arch Linux Based Distros like:
- Manjaro
- CachyOS
- EndeavourOS
- Garuda
- ArcoLinux
- Archman
- Bluestar
- Archcraft
- ArchLabs
- ArchBang
- BlackArch
- Artix
Finally, this guide includes detailed Instructions on How to Get Started Brother Scanning on Arch.
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1. Launching Terminal
Open a Terminal Shell emulator window
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
2. Installing AUR Package Manager
How to Install Yay for Arch GNU/Linux
3. Installing Brother Printer Driver
Then to Install Brother Printer Driver in Arch
For the Generic Setup run:yay -S --noconfirm brother-lpr-drivers-common
And again:yay -S --noconfirm brother-cups-wrapper-common
But instead you should first Search on AUR if an All-in-One Driver is available for your Printer Model! And in this case Install it similarly like:yay -S --noconfirm [MYBROTHERDRIVER]
On Prompt try simply to Hit “Enter” and follow with the Default Choices.
But the list of available alternatives is wide, so case of any Issue and for further insight see: AUR Brother Printer Driver List.
4. Adding Printer
How to Add Printer in GNU/Linux Desktops
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5. Get Started Scanning
Get Started with Brother Scanning on Arch