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Question from Alice: The hard drive in my Windows desktop PC stopped working and I had to have it replaced.
When I got the computer back from the shop I realized I needed to install the driver and software for my Brother MFC-J6520DW printer.
The problem is I seem to have lost the disc. I’ve searched my office from top to bottom and I can’t find it anywhere.
Can you help me track down a copy of the software someplace? I’ll gladly buy a disc if I need to.
I love this printer and I really don’t want to replace it unless I absolutely have to.
Rick’s answer: You’re in luck, Alice. You can download the latest driver and software suite for your printer directly from the manufacturer’s website, and it won’t cost you a dime.
Just visit this page and select the version of Windows that’s currently running on your PC, then click the OK button. You’ll be given a list of options for downloading your printer’s software collection.
Download and install the Full Driver & Software Package and you should be all set.
Just for future reference, you can find usable drivers and software for lots of older printers by visiting the “Support” section of the printer manufacturer’s website and typing in your printer’s model number.
Even if there is no software listed for the version of the operating system that’s currently on your computer, you can always download the software for the latest supported OS version and give it a try. I’ve found that it will work more often than not.
However, if you ultimately discover that the latest driver and software that’s available for download simply won’t work with your computer’s installed operating system, there’s still a bit of good news…
You’ll find the prices of new printers are quite reasonable these days, much less than they were just a few short years ago.
Update from Alice: Thank you, Rick. I downloaded the software from the link you gave me and the printer is now working perfectly. I really appreciate your help!