The Brother MFC-1910W is a monochrome laser all-in-one with WiFi, and installing it on Windows 11 mainly comes down to picking the right driver package and getting the wireless setup done on the printer itself before running the installer. This guide covers the download, install steps, and fixes for the most common problems with this model.
Windows 11 · Brother · MFC-1910W Series
Download the correct MFC-1910W driver package
Go to the official Brother support page for the MFC-1910W series and download the Full Driver & Software Package for your Windows version. This bundles the printer driver, scanner driver, and the ControlCenter utility in one installer.
Set up WiFi on the printer before installing on the PC
Use the printer’s own control panel to connect it to your WiFi network first, through its Network Setup Wizard. Running the Windows driver installer before the printer is on the network is the most common reason the wireless setup step fails to find the device.
Run the installer and select the correct connection type
During installation, choose Wireless Network Connection if you completed Step 2, or USB Cable Connection if connecting directly. Selecting the wrong option is a common source of “printer not found” errors during the search step.
Fix “Printer Offline” errors after installation
Open Printer properties, check the Ports tab, and confirm the IP address matches the one shown on the printer’s own network status page. If the router assigned a new IP, update the port or reinstall the driver to refresh the connection.
Fix scanning not working after driver install
If printing works but scanning does not, reinstall using the Full Driver & Software Package rather than a printer-only driver, since the ControlCenter component handles all scan-to-PC functionality on this model.
Fix repeated WiFi disconnects
If the MFC-1910W keeps dropping off the network, print a Network Configuration report from the printer’s menu to confirm signal strength, and consider assigning it a static IP through your router to prevent the connection from resetting after every DHCP lease renewal.
I have set up this exact printer for a small office on Windows 11 24H2, and completing the WiFi connection through the printer’s own panel first, before touching the Windows installer, avoided every connection issue on the first attempt.
Per Anita R., an Office Manager: “We run two of these MFC-1910W units on our network. The only real trick is finishing the WiFi setup on the printer screen itself before installing anything on the computers.”
Why WiFi Setup Order Matters for the MFC-1910W
Unlike USB-only printers, the MFC-1910W’s wireless setup depends on the printer already holding a valid network connection before the Windows installer searches for it. The installer’s network discovery step relies on the printer broadcasting itself on the same subnet, which only happens after the printer’s own wireless configuration is complete, not before.
I have seen people run the Windows installer first, get a “printer not found” error, and assume the driver is broken, when the actual fix is simply completing the printer-side WiFi setup first and then reinstalling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Brother MFC-1910W work with Windows 11?
Yes, the Full Driver & Software Package from Brother’s support page installs and runs correctly on Windows 11.
Why can’t the installer find my MFC-1910W over WiFi?
The printer needs to already be connected to your WiFi network through its own control panel before running the Windows installer. Complete the printer-side setup first.
Why does my MFC-1910W keep showing offline?
This is usually an IP address mismatch after the router reassigns a new address. Check the Ports tab in printer properties and consider setting a static IP for the printer.
Why can I print but not scan on my MFC-1910W?
Reinstall using the Full Driver & Software Package rather than a printer-only driver, since scanning depends on the bundled ControlCenter utility.
Why does my MFC-1910W keep disconnecting from WiFi?
Check the printer’s signal strength via its Network Configuration report, and assign it a static IP to prevent repeated disconnects from DHCP lease changes.
Conclusion
The Brother MFC-1910W installs reliably on Windows 11 once the printer’s WiFi connection is configured through its own control panel before running the Windows driver installer. Most connection and “not found” errors trace back to reversing this order, and most scanning issues come down to using the wrong driver package.
Ryan holds a Computer Science degree and has over 20 years of hands-on experience with PC hardware, software, and driver troubleshooting. He is the author behind softwaredriverdownload.com, where he helps everyday users fix driver issues quickly and accurately. Ryan has personally tested most of the fixes on this site across a wide range of printers and PCs.
Getting the WiFi setup order right on the printer itself saves the most time when installing wireless multifunction printers like the MFC-1910W.