How to Install Brother MFC-J615W on Linux Mint – Step-by-step

Installing Driver

4. 4. Installing Brother MFC-J615W Printer Driver

   To install Brother Printer Drivers:
   First, access the Target Folder:

   cd /tmp

   And then give Execution Permission with:

   chmod +x linux-brprinter-installer*

   If you get “User is Not in Sudoers file,” see: How to Enable sudo.
   Now, to install it, execute:

   sudo ./linux-brprinter-installer*

   In case of a “CUPS is not installed” issue, see how to install it here.
   When prompted, insert your Brother printer model!
   
   Then the installer will automatically download and install the printer and potentially the scanner drivers.
   When prompted about a Device URI:

   • For a USB connection, simply enter “n”.
   • For a network shared connection setup, go to: http://localhost:631/printers/.
     Select the printer.
     Select “Modify Printer.”
     Enter your sudo username and password.
     Select the protocol and continue…
     For help, see instructions on:
     http://localhost:631/help/network.html.