If you’re having issues with your Brother HL-2040 series, it could be due to an outdated or incorrect driver. This blog post will provide a step-by-step guide on downloading and installing the latest Brother HL-2040 series Driver .
Updating your driver can help fix common problems and improve your Printer’s performance. Keep reading to get started.
How to Automatically Install Brother HL-2040 series Driver with DriverFix:
DriverFix is a software tool that can automatically install the Brother HL-2040 series Driver on a computer. To use DriverFix, you must download and install the software on your computer.
Once installed, you can launch the software and follow the on-screen instructions to scan your system for missing or outdated drivers. If the Brother HL-2040 series Driver is identified as missing or outdated, DriverFix will automatically allow you to download and install the latest driver version.
This can be a convenient way to ensure that your Printer is properly set up and functioning on your computer. It is important to note that DriverFix is a third-party software tool not affiliated with Brother.
- Download DriverFix:
- Run the downloaded installer and follow the prompts to install DriverFix on your computer.
- Once DriverFix is installed, launch the software and click on the “Scan” button to scan your system for outdated or missing drivers.
- After the scan is complete, DriverFix will display a list of drivers that need to be updated.
- Find the Brother HL-2040 series Driver in the list and click on the “Update All Drivers Now” button.
- DriverFix will now download and install the latest version of the Brother HL-2040 series Driver on your computer.
- Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to apply the changes.
- That’s it! You should now have the Brother HL-2040 series Driver installed and working properly on your computer.
How to Manually Install Brother HL-2040 series Driver with Windows Update
Installing the Brother HL-2040 series Driver with Windows Update is a simple process that can be done through your computer’s built-in Windows Update feature.
To begin, ensure your computer is connected to the internet, and then go to the Start menu and select “Settings.” Select “Update & Security” in the Settings menu and then click on the “Windows Update” tab.
In the Windows Update tab, click on the “Check for updates” button to begin searching for available updates. If an update for the Brother HL-2040 series Driver is available, it will be listed in the “Updates are available” section.
Simply click the “Install now” button to begin the installation process. The installation process may take some time, as it may include downloading and installing other updates as well.
Once the installation is complete, you should be able to use your Brother HL-2040 series with your computer.
- Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
- Type “devmgmt.msc” into the Run dialog box, and press Enter to open the Device Manager.
- In the Device Manager, find the Brother HL-2040 series device under the “Printer” or “Other devices” section.
- Right-click on the device and select “Update driver” from the context menu.
- In the Update Driver Software window, select “Search automatically for updated driver software.”
- Windows will now search online for the latest version of the Brother HL-2040 series Driver and install it on your computer.
How to Manually Install Brother HL-2040 series Driver with Device Manager
Installing the Brother HL-2040 series Driver using the Device Manager is a method that can be used if you have already downloaded the driver to your computer or if you have the driver installation disc.
To begin, open the Start menu and type “Device Manager” into the search bar. Click on the “Device Manager” option in the search results to open the Device Manager window. In the Device Manager window, locate the Brother HL-2040 series under the “Printer” category.
Right-click on the Printer and select the “Update driver” option from the context menu. Select the “Browse my computer for driver software” option in the Update Driver window. Then, browse to the location where you have saved the Brother HL-2040 series Driver on your computer or insert the driver installation disc.
Click “Next” to begin the installation process. The installation process may take a few minutes, and you may be prompted to restart your computer once it is finished. After the restart, your Brother HL-2040 series should be fully functional.
- Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
- Type “devmgmt.msc” into the Run dialog box, and press Enter to open the Device Manager.
- In the Device Manager, find the Brother HL-2040 series device under the “Printer” or “Other devices” section.
- Right-click on the device and select “Update driver” from the context menu.
- Select “Browse my computer for driver software” in the Update Driver Software window.
- Click on the “Browse” button and navigate to the location where you have saved the Brother HL-2040 series Driver file on your computer.
- Select the driver file and click “Open” to select it.
- Click “Next” to begin the installation process.
- Follow the prompts to install the Brother HL-2040 series Driver on your computer.
Here are the key takeaways
In conclusion, several different methods can be used to install the Brother HL-2040 series Driver on your computer. The most convenient option is to use DriverFix, which automatically detects and installs the necessary drivers for your Printer.
Alternatively, you can use Windows Update to search for and install the driver or the Device Manager if you have already downloaded the driver to your computer or have the driver installation disc. Regardless of the method you choose, it is important to make sure that your Brother HL-2040 series is properly installed and functioning correctly to take full advantage of its capabilities..