How to install MFC-7360N Brother on Ubuntu 14.04.1 for Ethernet

The steps to install the Brother MFC-7360N on you Ubuntu 14.04.1 are the following:



Download from official site of Brother

http://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadlist.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=mfc7360n_all&os=128

Install driver for Printer

1) Before download the Driver Install Tool


Step 1. Download the tool.(linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-*.gz)

The tool will be downloaded into the default "Download" directory.
(The directory location varies depending on your Linux distribution.)
e.g. /home/(LoginName)/Download

Step 2. Open a terminal window and go to the directory you downloaded the file to in the last step.

Step 3. Enter this command to extract the downloaded file:

Command: gunzip linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-*.gz

Step 4. Get superuser authorization with the "su" command or "sudo su" command.

Step 5. Run the tool:

Command: bash linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-* Brother machine name 

Step 6. The driver installation will start. Follow the installation screen directions.

 When you see the message "Will you specify the DeviceURI ?",

 For USB Users: Choose N(No)
 For Network Users: Choose Y(Yes) and DeviceURI.

The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is complete.

The name of my Printer is the following 192.168.1.53 then I will have:

Install Scanner Drivers

2) Download the following files (I have the 64bit):

Scanner driver 64bit (deb package)
Scanner driver 64bit (deb package)  

then run the following commands:

sudo dpkg -i --force-all brscan4-0.4.2-4.amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i  --force-all brscan-skey-0.2.4-1.amd64.deb

After I set the ip of my Printer

brsaneconfig4 -a name=SCANNER model=MFC7360N ip=192.168.1.53

Install Fax Driver


Download the driver  LPR PC-FAX driver (deb package)

1. Login as a superuser (or use "sudo" option if required ).
    
2. Check if pre-required procedures are completed
   For Debian/Ubuntu 64bit
   Check your fax device is connected to the telephone line outlet by telephone line cable.
    
3. Install the drivers.
   1. Turn on the MFC/FAX and connect the cable.
   2. Open the terminal and go to the directory where the drivers are.
   3. Install PC-FAX LPR driver.
      Command  :  dpkg -i --force-all (PC-FAX-LPR-drivername)
   4. Check if the LPR driver and cupswrapper driver are installed  
             Command  :  dpkg -l  |  grep Brother
    
4. Try a test fax.
   
   1. Set a fax number
      Open /usr/local/Brother/inf/brFAXrc
      Input fax number
       
   2. Send a fax
      Command : lpr -P BRFAX (filename)