The Brother DCP 8155DN driver connects this multifunction printer to your Windows computer, allowing applications to send print jobs over a compatible network connection. Installing the appropriate Brother package helps Windows recognize the device and makes its supported printing options available.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Enables communication with the Brother DCP 8155DN on your local network, so connected computers can send documents to the printer.
• Print settings control: Provides access to supported options such as paper size, print quality, paper source, and automatic two-sided printing.
• Windows integration: Adds the printer to Windows printing menus, making it accessible from browsers, office software, PDF readers, and other applications.
• Package-dependent functionality: A full Brother software package may include scanning components and additional utilities. A print-only driver does not necessarily provide these features.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check its system architecture. Select a Brother DCP 8155DN driver package that explicitly supports your Windows version; package availability and included tools may vary.

1. Prepare the network connection. Turn on the printer and connect it to your router or network switch using an Ethernet cable. Make sure your computer can reach the same local network. If needed, print the device’s network configuration report to find its IP address.

1. Download and open the installer. Save the matching driver package, extract it if necessary, and launch the setup program. Allow administrator access when prompted, and follow the on-screen instructions.

1. Select the network printer. Choose the wired network connection option if the installer offers one. Select the Brother DCP 8155DN from the discovered devices, or enter its IP address if automatic detection does not find it.

1. Finish setup and verify operation. Complete installation, restart Windows if requested, and print a test page from the printer’s properties. Review paper and duplex settings before your first job. If you installed scanning software, test scanning separately to confirm that those components are configured.

If setup cannot locate the printer, check the Ethernet connection and confirm its current IP address before repeating discovery. Avoid disabling security software entirely; use any necessary, trusted application permissions instead.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect USB/network cable, run Brother’s uninstall tool or remove old DCP-8155DN entries in Devices and Printers, restart, then install the full Brother driver package. Reconnect only when the installer asks.
• Device not detected: For USB, try a rear motherboard port and a known-good cable. For network, print the configuration page, assign a static IP, and add the printer by IP address instead of WSD/auto-discovery.
• Driver/version conflicts: Windows may install a generic IPP/WSD driver. Remove the DCP-8155DN from Devices and Printers, clear leftover Brother queues, and reinstall the latest Brother driver; set it as default and disable automatic driver updates for that device if needed.