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What error message do you get when you connect the printer?

Uninstall the drivers for Brother HL 2040 completely. Download the drivers from the link given below save it on the desktop, after uninstalling the drivers from device manager install the downloaded driver.

Brother HL-2040 driver Downloads for Microsoft Windows 32-bit - 64-bit and Macintosh Operating System Brother HL-2040 driver software for windows xp vista 7.

Download Brother HL-2040 Printer Drivers for Windows 7, 8.1, 10, Just update Brother HL-2040 Printer drivers for your device now! Brother HL-2040 Driver Downloads for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh Operating System. Drivers > Printer Drivers. Name: Brother HL-2040 Windows 7 Drivers.

To uninstall drivers from Programs and Feature

Download Driver Brother Hl-2040

To uninstall or change a program

1. Open Programs and Features by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Programs, and then clicking Programs and Features.
2. Select the printer driver, and then click Uninstall. Some programs include the option to change or repair the program in addition to uninstalling it, but many simply offer the option to uninstall. To change a program, click Change or Repair. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Once you have uninstalled the drivers restart the computer install the latest drivers and check if that is recognized and you are able to connect the device.

For more details follow the link given below.

Download Driver Printer Brother Hl-2040 For Windows 7

Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly

Hope this information is helpful.

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