How to Install Brother MFC-J410DW Printer Driver for Mac OS X Yosemite or El Capitan

This article will guide you through installing the printer driver for your Brother MFC-J410dw on a Mac running either OS X Yosemite (10.9) or El Capitan (10.11).

Before proceeding, make sure that:

1. Your computer meets the system requirements specified in the official Brother website.

2. You have connected your Brother MFC-J410DW printer to your computer via USB cable.

Step 1: Download and Install Printer Driver

1. Visit the official Brother support page for Mac OS X at 'www.brother.com/support'(http://www.b brother.com/upport) (remove extra 'b' from URL).

2. Select 'Printer' as the product category.

3. Choose your printer model, MFC-J410DW, and click on it to go to its support page.

4. Under the heading 'Drivers & Utilities', select Mac OS X 10.x or later depending on which version of El Capitan you are running (10.11).

5. Click on either 'Driver' or 'Full Driver & Utility' depending on whether you just need the printer driver or want to install additional software.

6. Follow the installation prompts until the download is complete.

Step 2: Remove Existing Brother Printer Driver

1. Open Finder and double-click on Applications.

2. Right click (or Control + Click) on 'Brother' then select 'Move to Trash'.

3. Enter your administrator password when prompted if asked, and confirm by clicking OK.

Step 3: Install New Brother MFC-J410DW Printer Driver

4. Double click the downloaded driver file (.dmg).

5. Follow the installation prompts until you reach the License Agreement.

6. Read through it carefully then check box next to 'I agree' at bottom left corner with mouse pointer before clicking Continue.

7. Click on Install and wait for all of these steps to finish up completely - this may take several minutes depending how fast your internet connection is!

Step 4: Add New Brother MFC-J410DW Printer

1. Once installation has completed, you should see a 'Brother iR-Canon/MF/Laser/Scanner' icon on the Dock.

2. Clicking on it will open up System Preferences > Print & Scan window.

3. In the left-hand column under 'Kind', select 'Printers & Scanners'.

4. At bottom right corner of this new window click '+' button next to '(null)' below list of available printers listed there which should now include your newly installed Brother MFC-J410DW model name alongside other printer options provided by default depending on system configuration.

5. Choose the correct driver from the drop-down menu (it might say 'Brother Universal' or something similar) and click Next.

6. If prompted, select Use a different URL and enter 'www.brothersoft.com'(http://www.bro brothersofternsoft.com/brotheer-mfc-j410-dw-printer-driver-for-mac-os-x.html).

7. Follow the remaining prompts to complete the installation process.

Step 5: Configure Printer Settings (Optional)

1. If you want to change any of your printer's default settings, such as paper size or orientation, double-click on 'Brother MFC-J410DW' in the Print & Scan window.

2. In the new dialog box that opens, select 'Printers & Scanners'.

3. Select your Brother MFC-J410DW from the list and click on the gear icon next to it.

4. Now you can make any necessary changes under each tab (e.g., Paper Size, Orientation).

5. Click OK when finished.

Step 6: Test Your Printer

1. Open a word processor or other application that uses your printer.

2. Select File > Print...

3. In the print dialog box, select 'Brother MFC-J410DW' as both the default and current printer.

4. Try printing something simple like this sentence to test if everything is working correctly.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during or after following these instructions:

- Make sure your computer meets all system requirements specified by Brother for Mac OS X Yosemite/El Capitan.

- Check that the USB cable connecting your printer and computer is securely plugged in at both ends.

- Restart your Mac if necessary.

By following these steps, you should now have successfully installed the Brother MFC-J410DW printer driver on your Mac running either OS X Yosemite (10.9) or El Capitan (10.11). You can now print documents and photos directly from various applications using your newly recognized Brother inkjet multifunctional device!

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