RJ-2050
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RJ-2050
Date: 05/16/2022 ID: faqp00100064_009
How can I connect the printer to my mobile device via Wi-Fi® ?
- To connect to a wireless network, you must use the Li-ion battery (PA-BT-003) and AC adapter (Optional: PA-AD-600).
- To print wirelessly using iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “Apple device”), you must use AirPrint.
- AirPrint (compatible with Apple device) is able to print the picture, PDF file and etc.
Choose a connection method to wirelessly connect the printer and your Apple device.
>> If you have a wireless router/access point
>> If you do not have a wireless router/access point
If you have a wireless router/access point
Connect using a wireless router/access point (Infrastructure mode)
If you have a wireless router/access point, do the following:
(e.g. RJ-2150)
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Connect your printer to your wireless router/access point.
- Connect your mobile device to the same wireless router/access point. (You can skip this step if your device is already connected to a Wi-Fi® network.)
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You can now print from your mobile device wirelessly.
If your wireless router/access point supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™), do the following:
If you cannot use the wireless router/access point, go to "Connect the printer and the wireless router/access point using your computer".
Connect using a wireless router/access point (WPS)
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Confirm that your wireless router/access point has the WPS symbol. Place the printer close to the wireless router/access point.
WPS -
Turn on the printer.
On your printer, press the [Menu], [] button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] button.
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Press the WPS button on your wireless router/access point.
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Press the [
] button to select the [WPS] menu, and then press the [OK] button.
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Select [Start], and then press the [OK] button.
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When the connection is established, the WLAN icon (
) appears on your printer's LCD.
If the WLAN icon () on your printer's LCD does not appear
Go to "Connect the printer and the wireless router/access point using your computer".
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Connect your mobile device to the wireless router/access point. (You can skip this step if your device is already connected to a Wi-Fi network.)
- Tap [Settings] - [Wi-Fi] on the mobile device, and slide the toggle button to activate Wi-Fi.
- Select the SSID (Network Name) of the wireless router/access point that you connected to in step 6, and then enter the password. The connection between your mobile device and the wireless router/access point will be established.
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Start the application in your mobile device, and tap the settings icon.
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Select the printer you use from the list of printers.
- You can now print from your mobile device wirelessly.
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Connect the printer to the wireless router/access point using your computer
Before you proceed, make sure your computer is equipped with a Wi-Fi interface that is connected to a wireless network. If it is not, the computer will not be able to connect to your printer wirelessly.
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Connect your computer to your wireless router/access point.
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Connect your Brother printer to the same wireless router/access point.
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Connect your printer and computer.
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Connect your mobile device to the same wireless router/access point. (You can skip this step if your device is already connected to a Wi-Fi network.)
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Connect your mobile device and printer.
Before you begin, confirm the SSID (Network Name) and the password (Network Key) of your wireless router/access point.
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Download the printer driver from the [Downloads] section of this website.
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Double-click the downloaded file to begin the installation.
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Click [Next].
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When the screen for selecting the connection method appears, select [Wireless Network Connection], and then click [Next].
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Read the Confirmation and then click [Next].
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Select [Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer] and then click [Next].
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Select [Change the Firewall port settings to enable network connection and continue with the installation. (Recommended)], and then click [Next].
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Prepare the USB cable, select [Yes, I have a USB cable to use for installation], and then click [Next]. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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The wizard will search for wireless networks available to your printer.
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Select the SSID (Network Name) noted beforehand, and then click [Next].
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Type in Network Key (Password), and then click [Next].
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Make sure that the SSID (Network Name) is correct, select [Yes, I want to connect the device to this wireless network.] and then click [Next].
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software installation.
- When the installation is complete, and then click [Finish] to close the installer window.
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When the printer is connected to your wireless router/access point, the WLAN icon (
) appears on your printer's LCD.
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Connect your mobile device to the wireless router/access point. (You can skip this step if your device is already connected to a Wi-Fi network.)
- Tap [Settings] - [Wi-Fi] and slide the toggle button to activate the Wi-Fi function.
- Select the SSID you connected to in step j. Your device and the wireless router/access point will be connected.
- Start the application in your mobile device, and tap the settings icon.
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Select the printer you use from the list of printers.
- You can now print from your mobile device wirelessly.
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Download the printer driver from the [Downloads] section of this website.
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If you do not have a wireless router/access point
Connect the printer to your computer using Wireless Direct
Download the printer driver and the Printer Setting Tool from the [Downloads] section of this website, install it in advance.
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Confirm the Wireless Direct settings of the printer.
Using your printer for computers-
On your printer, press the [Menu], [
] button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] button.
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Press the [
] button to select the [Mode] menu, and then press the [OK] button.
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Select [Direct], and then press the [OK] button. The Wireless Direct icon (
) appears on the LCD.
- Connect the printer and computer with a USB cable. Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer and click the [Communication Settings] button.
- Confirm that [Wireless Direct] is selected for [Selected Interface] in the [General] tab. For more information, see "Using the Communication Settings (for Windows)".
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On your printer, press the [Menu], [
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Turn the printer on.
On your printer, press the [Menu], [] button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] button. Set [On/Off] to [On].
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Use your computer or mobile device to select the SSID (Network Name) of your Printer. If required, enter the password.
- SSID (Network Name): DIRECT-[the last five digits of the serial number]_[model name]
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Password: Refer to the table below.
RJ-2150 215[the last five digits of the serial number] RJ-2140 214[the last five digits of the serial number] RJ-2050 205[the last five digits of the serial number] - If you cannot find the serial number label, see "Where can I find my Brother printer's serial number?".
- If you set the password with the communication settings, enter the password.
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Connect your mobile device to the printer.
- Tap [Settings] - [Wi-Fi] on the mobile device, and slide the toggle button to activate Wi-Fi.
- Select the SSID (Network Name) of the printer from the displayed. The connection between the mobile device and the printer is established.
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You can now print from your mobile device in Wireless Direct.
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RJ-2050, RJ-2140, RJ-2150
If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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