The Brother MFC L2712DN driver lets Windows communicate with your printer so documents reach the print queue correctly and device settings are available from your computer. Installing the appropriate Brother software can also enable scanning features, depending on the package you choose. Select a download that matches your version of Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 and your system architecture.

Key Features

• Printer settings access: Adjust paper size, orientation, print quality, and other supported options through the Windows printing preferences.
• Automatic two-sided printing: Use the printer’s duplex capability for reports, handouts, and everyday documents while reducing paper use.
• USB and wired network setup: Configure the Brother MFC L2712DN for a direct USB connection or access it over an Ethernet network.
• Scanning support: A compatible scanner driver or full software package allows supported Windows applications to receive scans from the flatbed or automatic document feeder. A print-only driver may not include this functionality.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Open your system information to confirm which Windows edition and system architecture you use. Choose a Brother driver package specifically listed for that configuration; compatibility can vary between packages.

1. Prepare the printer and connection. Turn on the device and make sure it has paper loaded. For Ethernet installation, connect it to the same network as your computer. If using USB, leave the cable disconnected until the installer asks you to connect it.

1. Download and open the installer. Save the matching package, extract it if necessary, and run the setup application. Approve the Windows permission prompt if it appears.

1. Follow the setup instructions. Select your connection type and choose the detected printer. Install the scanner components as well if you need scanning and they are included in the package. Restart Windows if requested.

1. Verify printing and scanning. Find the Brother MFC L2712DN in your Windows printer settings and print a test page. If you installed scanning software, try a sample scan too. Should network detection fail, confirm that the printer and computer are on the same network before repeating setup.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Disconnect the USB cable, remove old Brother MFC-L2712DN entries in Print Management, run the Windows installer as administrator, then reconnect the cable only when prompted.
• Device not detected: For USB, use a direct rear port and known-good cable, not a hub. For network, print a configuration page, confirm the printer is on the same subnet, and add it by IP address with a DHCP reservation.
• Driver/version conflicts or scan failures: Delete duplicate MFC-L2712DN print queues, uninstall older Brother software, and install the full Windows driver package matching your OS architecture; keep one queue and ensure the Brother scanner service is running.