Ubuntu Linux: The Brother DCP-J562DW Scanner Does Not Work – 2 Min Easy Solution!

Ubuntu Linux: The Brother DCP-J562DW Scanner Does Not Work - 2 Min Easy Solution!
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In this post I will how how to solve problem: Brother DCP-J562DW scanner does not work.

Introduction

Ubuntu

Ubuntu" is a popular open-source operating system based on the Linux" kernel. It is distributed as a free and open-source software, and it is developed and maintained by Canonical, a company based in the United Kingdom.

Ubuntu" is known for its ease of use and reliability, and it is widely used on desktop and server systems. It includes a wide range of applications and utilities, including a web browser, an office suite, and a media player. It is also highly customizable, and users can install and use a variety of third-party applications and utilities.

Ubuntu" is released on a regular basis, with new versions released every six months. Each release is supported with security updates and bug fixes for a period of time, and users can upgrade to newer versions to get the latest features and improvements.

Brother DCP-J562DW

The Brother DCP-J562DW is a multifunction printer that includes a scanner. It is a compact and affordable printer that is suitable for home and small office use.

The scanner function of the Brother DCP-J562DW allows you to scan documents, photos, and other materials and save them to your computer or mobile device. It supports a range of scan resolutions and file formats, including PDF, JPEG, and TIFF.

To scan with the Brother DCP-J562DW, you can use the scanner bed or the document feeder, depending on the size and type of material you want to scan. You can scan using the control panel on the printer itself or using the Brother iPrint&Scan app on your mobile device.

Overall, the Brother DCP-J562DW is a versatile and affordable printer that offers a range of features, including scanning, printing, and copying. It is a good choice for home and small office users who need a reliable and cost-effective multifunction printer.

brsaneconfig4

brsaneconfig4 is a command-line utility that is used to configure network-connected Brother scanners on a Linux" system. It is part of the Brother Linux" scanner drivers, which can be downloaded from the Brother website.

To use brsaneconfig4, you will need to open" a terminal window and enter the appropriate command. Here are some examples of common brsaneconfig4 commands:

  • brsaneconfig4 -a name=SCANNER_NAME model=MODEL_NAME ip=IP_ADDRESS: This command adds a new Brother scanner to the system with the specified name, model, and IP address.
  • brsaneconfig4 -q: This command displays a list of all the Brother scanners that are configured on the system.
  • brsaneconfig4 -d DEVICE_NAME: This command removes the specified Brother scanner from the system.

For more information on brsaneconfig4 and a full list of available commands, you can consult the brsaneconfig4 man page by running man brsaneconfig4 in the terminal.

Scanner

A scanner is a device that captures images of documents, photographs, and other printed or graphical materials and converts them into digital form that can be stored on a computer or other digital device. Scanners come in a variety of sizes and types, including flatbed scanners, which are used to scan flat, bound documents, and sheet-fed scanners, which are designed to scan loose pages. Some scanners can also scan three-dimensional objects and slides or negatives. Scanners are used in a wide range of applications, including document management, archiving, and printing.

Brother DCP-J562DW Scanner Does Not Work

If you’ve ever encountered the above problem with a not working Brother scanner then this post is just for you. I was terribly depressed like every time I had to scan something, the same problem arose – the scanning program, whether Simple Scan or Gscan2pdf did not detect my scanner. But after a few hours of searching for information on the Internet, which may be the reason, I managed to find a solution that I present to you below.

Solution For Ubuntu Scanner

First, find out what your device’s IP address is. To do this, search for your printers in the settings, then click the “Additional Printer Settings …” button -> Click “Add” button with green plus -> Expand “Network Printers” and after a moment you will see the connected printer with the assigned IP address. In my case it was: 192.168.1.10.

Ubuntu Linux: The Brother DCP-J562DW scanner does not work - 2 min easy solution!
The Brother DCP-J562DW scanner does not work
Ubuntu Linux: The Brother DCP-J562DW scanner does not work - 2 min easy solution!
The Brother DCP-J562DW scanner does not work

Once we have the IP address, we proceed to the next step. From Terminal, run the following comedy. Change the IP address to your device name and model.

sudo brsaneconfig4 -a name=MyBrotherDCP-J562DW  model=MyBrotherDCP-J562DW ip=192.168.1.10

Then run the following command.

brsaneconfig4 -q

Click OK.

Ubuntu Linux: The Brother DCP-J562DW scanner does not work - 2 min easy solution!
The Brother DCP-J562DW scanner does not work

Installation Ubuntu Brother Scanner

If you have a Brother scanner and you are using Ubuntu" as your operating system, you can use the Brother Linux" scanner drivers to install and set up your scanner. You can find the drivers for your specific model of Brother scanner on the Brother website.

To install the drivers, follow these steps:

  1. Download the drivers from the Brother website and save them to your computer.
  2. open" a terminal window and navigate to the directory where you saved the drivers.
  3. Extract the drivers by running the following command: tar -zxvf [driver_filename].tar.gz
  4. Change to the directory where the drivers were extracted: cd [driver_directory]
  5. Run the installation script: sudo bash install.sh
  6. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Once the drivers are installed, you should be able to use your Brother scanner with your Ubuntu" system.

Summary

From this moment you can enjoy a working scanner 🙂 I hope this post helped you to solve your issues.

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