Add Brother printer installation instructions for Linux
- Added resources and download links for Brother printer drivers (MFC-9010CN and DCP-L2520DW). - Included installation commands for downloading and installing printer drivers. - Provided detailed step-by-step instructions for extracting and running the installer script. - Clarified options for USB and network printer setups during installation.
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# Brother
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## Table of Contents
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- [Brother](#brother)
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- [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)
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- [Resources](#resources)
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- [Installation Commands](#installation-commands)
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- [Installation Instructions](#installation-instructions)
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## Resources
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- **Brother MFC-9010CN**: [Driver Download](https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=ca&lang=en&prod=mfc9010cn_us)
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- **Brother DCP-L2520DW**: [Driver Download](https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=ca&lang=en&prod=dcpl2520dw_us_eu)
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## Installation Commands
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Download and install the printer drivers using the following commands:
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```bash
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wget https://download.brother.com/welcome/dlf006893/linux-brprinter-installer-2.2.2-2.gz
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gunzip linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-*.gz
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bash linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-* MFC-9010CN
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bash linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-* DCP-L2520DW
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```
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## Installation Instructions
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1. **Download the Tool** (linux-brprinter-installer-_._._-_.gz)
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The tool will be downloaded to your default "Downloads" directory (e.g., `/home/(LoginName)/Downloads`).
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2. **Open a Terminal Window**
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3. **Navigate to the Download Directory**
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Use the `cd` command to change to the directory where the file was downloaded.
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```bash
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cd Downloads
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```
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4. **Extract the Downloaded File**
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Uncompress the downloaded `.gz` file.
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```bash
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gunzip linux-brprinter-installer-*.gz
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```
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5. **Gain Superuser Access**
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Obtain superuser privileges using either the `su` or `sudo su` command.
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6. **Run the Installer**
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Execute the installer script for your Brother printer model.
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```bash
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bash linux-brprinter-installer-*-* Brother machine name
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```
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Example:
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```bash
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bash linux-brprinter-installer-2.1.1-1 MFC-J880DW
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```
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7. **Follow the Installation Prompts**
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The driver installation process will begin. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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When prompted with "Will you specify the DeviceURI?", select:
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- **For USB Users**: Choose `N` (No)
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- **For Network Users**: Choose `Y` (Yes) and provide the DeviceURI number
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The installation process may take some time. Wait until it completes.
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