From 3f940f4c0a7ebd433b73250b8e223ea2c3852b14 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Fabrice Quenneville Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:56:16 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add manual IP configuration instructions for Brother printers to notes - Include commands for setting a fixed IP using brsaneconfig4 and brsaneconfig3. --- notes/brother.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/notes/brother.md b/notes/brother.md index 951b00f..c154ecf 100644 --- a/notes/brother.md +++ b/notes/brother.md @@ -69,3 +69,17 @@ bash linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-* DCP-L2520DW - **For Network Users**: Choose `Y` (Yes) and provide the DeviceURI number The installation process may take some time. Wait until it completes. + +**Optional** + +If the automatic installer does not work, it is possible to manually set the printer to a fixed IP address with the following commands: + +```bash +# For models compatible with brsaneconfig4 +brsaneconfig4 -a name=DCP-L2520DW model=DCP-L2520DW ip=192.168.1.100 + +# For models compatible with brsaneconfig3 +brsaneconfig3 -a name=MFC-9010CN model=MFC-9010CN ip=192.168.1.100 +``` + +**Note**: Use brsaneconfig4 or brsaneconfig3 depending on the model of your Brother printer/scanner. Refer to the documentation to determine compatibility.