First things first (copied from system info)
Linux Mint 17.1 Cinnamon 64-Bit
Cinnamon 2.4.8
Kernel 3.13.0-37-generic
AMD Athlon(tm) Dual Core Processor 4850B x2
Memory 3.9 GB
Hard Drive 919.1
Graphics NVIDIA Corporation GT218 (GeForce 8400 GS Rev 3)
I did some reading before I started trying to install this printer. I found out that Brother has .deb packages and is Linux friendly with a minimal hoops to jump. Downloaded the CUPS and LDR files and tried to manipulate in the cups http://localhost:631/printers page. However, that didn’t work as it wouldn’t accept my user name and password, repeatedly. So then I found the installer from Brother and thanks to some info from user VTV47 that was posted I managed to get through the first few steps. http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.p ... 6#p1030766
I made it as far as specifying the device URI, which apparently I did correctly as the test page printed. However the install didn't stop at this point as my brother is also a scanner and copier so the scanner is attempting to install now. Most of the process is automated by the install file provided by Brother. However it is now asking for an address as well specifically:
enter ip address ->
Okay I think that means my router/internet IP address which I know. But I don't get why it would need that information? Or is this just another way of asking for the same address the printer needed to connect via the network as well? I am going to put in my internet IP address in to see if it works but it was a bit mind tripping to see a scanner asking for an internet IP when the self same machine didn't ask for the same info for the printer. 
Kat
