The Brother DCP 135C Printer driver allows Windows to communicate with your all-in-one device, helping applications send print jobs with the correct settings. A compatible driver package provides access to printing controls and, when scanner components are included, supports scanning documents to your computer.

Key Features

• Reliable device communication: Helps Windows recognize the Brother DCP 135C and send documents and images to the printer over its USB connection.
• Print settings access: Provides controls for options such as paper size, media type, print quality, and color output.
• Scanning support: Compatible scanner drivers allow supported applications to capture documents and photos from the flatbed scanner. Availability depends on the package you install.
• Windows integration: Makes the installed printer available through Windows printer settings and the print menus in everyday applications.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether you use Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check your system architecture. This is an older printer, so do not assume that every driver package supports every listed operating system.
2. Choose a compatible package. Read the download’s compatibility information before proceeding. If you need scanning as well as printing, check whether scanner components are included or offered separately.
3. Prepare the printer. Connect the power cable, load paper, and clear any visible device errors. If you are using an installer, leave the USB cable disconnected until its instructions tell you to connect it.
4. Install the driver. Open the downloaded package, approve the Windows permission prompt if requested, and follow the setup instructions. Connect the printer directly to an available USB port when prompted.
5. Verify operation. Open Windows printer settings and print a test page. If scanner software was installed, try a scan from a compatible application. Restart the computer if setup requests it.

The Brother DCP 135C uses USB rather than a built-in network connection. If Windows does not detect it, check the cable and try another USB port before reinstalling the driver.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect the DCP-135C USB cable until the Brother installer prompts you. Close other printer software, run the installer as administrator, and if it still fails, remove any previous Brother DCP-135C entries via Brother’s uninstall tool, reboot, then reinstall.
• Printer not detected: Confirm the DCP-135C is powered on and connected directly to a working USB port—avoid hubs. In Windows, check Devices and Printers, remove any stale DCP-135C queue, reconnect the cable, and let Windows re-detect it.
• Driver/version conflicts: Uninstall old Brother or generic inkjet drivers first, restart Windows, then install the latest full driver package from Brother support. Do not mix a partial Windows Update driver with Brother’s software.