Install Printer

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Install Printer

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Hi anyone,

I'm trying to install a Brother Printer of the Model MFC-7860DW via USB cable to my desktop which has the operating system Windows 8.1 64-Bit. But unfortunately, I cannot click the "Next" button in the installation wizard after connecting the USB cable and switching on the printer. I tried this a couple of times but have failed.

Would be glad if anyone could help me with this.

Thanks in advance.
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Adam

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Have you downloaded the latest printer drivers for your printer on 64-bit Windows 8.1? Drivers are available from MFC-7860DW Downloads.
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Yes. I have.
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Best wishes,
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This does not help. The problem in my opinion is that the printer needs to update it's firmware from J to K inorder for it to support windows 8 installation.

But since I'm using Windows 8 so far it's impossible to do so.
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I'm afraid I'm out of ideas. Sorry.
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Thanks for the concern Hans. Fortunately I've solved the problem now by installing the printer to a previous version of windows.
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Thanks for the feedback.
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Hans