Brother MFC-L3740CDWE USB

thenry · 14-04-2026, 18:02

I can connect to my printer over wireless no issue but it won't detect usb link. There aren't any standalone drivers I can find that solve error in device manager, all there is is a error usb link so the computer is detecting it. I tried windows update for drivers, driver booster too, nothing. I tried various other usb ports.

My old Brother was fine over usb
https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...php?t=33713488

Any help is appreciated thanks

**Hugh** · 14-04-2026, 18:09

Have you tried a different cable?

thenry · 14-04-2026, 18:16

Nope. I'm thinking it's ok because the previous printer was working fine with it. It's usb b to usb a.

Jaymoss · 14-04-2026, 20:15

Avg do a free for a week fully functioning driver scanner you could see if that finds it

Drivers are here for it https://www.brother.co.uk/support/mf...0cdw/downloads

With printers you will want to start the installer with the printer disconnected then when it tells you to connect do it and it should search and install the driver for you worth a go is AVG does not work

thenry · Today, 10:52

It works. I got an Amazon basic cable and it detected straight away with no errors. I then uninstalled everything and reinstalled connecting the machine when told to do so. It's working

thank you both of you

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~~Nope. I'm thinking it's ok because the previous printer was working fine with it. It's usb b to usb a.~~

SnoopZ · Today, 11:36

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Originally Posted by thenry

It works. I got an Amazon basic cable and it detected straight away with no errors. I then uninstalled everything and reinstalled connecting the machine when told to do so. It's working

thank you both of you

What is the benefit connecting with a cable I thought most people settle for WiFi now?

thenry · Today, 12:18

Master PC. I'm old fashioned. All other devices are connected wirelessly.

Jaymoss · Today, 12:33

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

What is the benefit connecting with a cable I thought most people settle for WiFi now?

Oh it is poop the absolute worst way. The best way is to buy a network printer than plugs into router so works with anything connected to the network . I will never buy a wifi only or usb printer

SnoopZ · Today, 13:01

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss

Oh it is poop the absolute worst way. The best way is to buy a network printer than plugs into router so works with anything connected to the network . I will never buy a wifi only or usb printer

I very rarely print anything so I'm ok with WiFi for now, but may I ask what is bad about it because speed doesn't seem to be an issue for me and security doesn't bother me for what I print if that could be an issue?

Jaymoss · Today, 13:23

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

I very rarely print anything so I'm ok with WiFi for now, but may I ask what is bad about it because speed doesn't seem to be an issue for me and security doesn't bother me for what I print if that could be an issue?

It is purely a connectivity issue I have had countless call outs to wireless printers that keep losing connection and just messing up because of the wifi. I know I see a lot of the bad cuz that was what I did but it happens a lot. Network a lot more stable connectivity

thenry · Today, 14:37

I can't plug ethernet because my router is in a different room. The machine is connected 5Ghz to my router then all devices connected to the network find it or for android download brother app to assist printing wirelessly. There are no direct wireless connections from devices to machine, only usb master pc and WiFi to router.

Jaymoss · Today, 14:54

I have a 3 way Mesh system in place and one of the nodes I positioned behind the router but because of how mesh works it all just acts like a wired network when cabled to the node

thenry · Today, 15:16

You're in a flat like myself am I not mistaken? Why the need for extra coverage? My Asus router serves me well but a lot of that stability is thanks to WiFi 6.