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Cannot network my brother model MFC-8840D for Firfox browser and Linux software

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helppleasewithprinterconnectio
helppleasewithprinterconnectio

Have Zorin OS use Linux have been trying to connect Brother MFC-8840D as network printer. It shows in printer download pictures with green check mark. I am a novice. Please be ez and patient. Thank you for your help.

Have Zorin OS use Linux have been trying to connect Brother MFC-8840D as network printer. It shows in printer download pictures with green check mark. I am a novice. Please be ez and patient. Thank you for your help.

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Mkll
Mkll

Hello, have you connected the Printer to the computer properly? You can try printing a test page if you are not sure.

For troubleshooting printers on Linux: https://www.howtogeek.com/215235/how-to-install-printer-drivers-on-linux/

helppleasewithprinterconnectio
helppleasewithprinterconnectio Question owner

2 connections from printer to 2 connections to hard drive won't print a test page

Mkll
Mkll

Okay, please follow the link above to help with setting up your Printer.