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