I have a MacBook running OS X 10.6.8 and a Brother HL-2270DW printer. This morning I had to reset my entire system using Time Machine; everything else is up and running, but the printer doesn't work. I've tried reinstalling it with the printer setup disc, but the laptop won't detect our wireless connection when I get to that step (it suggests disabling my personal firewall, but I don't have one set up.), and the laptop won't let me add any printers in System Preferences. Any suggestions would be gratefully appreciated, because I've spent all afternoon trying to figure this out.
posted by The Card Cheat
on Apr 22, 2013 -
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My brother is going to prison in December, possibly for a decade or more. What can I do for him, both emotionally and practically?
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posted by gregoryg
on Nov 14, 2012 -
19 answers
Tell me your experiences getting over fear or discomfort with dogs. My wonderful brother, bless him, loves me, but fears dogs. But now I'm getting a second one (German Shepherd puppy), the breed of his nightmares, and he is struggling. He's told me himself he wants to get over it, and I'm sure exposure and puppies will help, but I'd love to hear your own experiences and anecdotes getting past this.
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posted by Elfasi
on May 3, 2012 -
27 answers
I'm a relatively new sewer and just got my first good sewing machine. It's a Brother CS6000i. Before I get started on the various projects that I've been waiting to do since my old machine broke, I want to get to know the machine well. I've read the manual. Now, what should I do to put it through its paces? Give me your idea of an afternoon of sewing machine boot camp.
posted by ocherdraco
on Mar 1, 2012 -
18 answers
Office network print problems. Help me get these laptops to print again!
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posted by degoao
on Feb 7, 2012 -
8 answers
UK Giftfilter: My mid-20s younger brother is currently teaching himself about workshop stuff and electrical & mechanical engineering. Help me find the perfect christmas gift for him on my minuscule budget! More detail? There's more inside...
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posted by Magnakai
on Dec 12, 2011 -
14 answers
Printer Ink - Is using no-brand "compatible" toner cartridges for a laser printer a false economy?
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posted by Faintdreams
on Nov 30, 2011 -
6 answers
He gets to call me "sis," but "bro" is taken by bros. What affectionate term can I call my brother?
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posted by Pwoink
on Nov 29, 2011 -
70 answers
What is the story behind the text "My brother raped me last night" that has been posted to hundreds of apparently random online forums recently?
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posted by msalt
on Nov 16, 2011 -
10 answers
What would be a good camera to set up a stream from out of my window? And is this legal?
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posted by wooh
on Nov 8, 2011 -
10 answers
WireFilter: What's the deal with Brother Mouzone? Accurate from-the-streets representation of idiosyncratic archetype, or straight caricature and relevant only as a plot device? [spoilers therein]
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posted by (Arsenio) Hall and (Warren) Oates
on Jul 27, 2011 -
16 answers
How do I hang on to a relationship with my brother now that we aren't living at home anymore?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 24, 2011 -
17 answers
Why are "i386" drivers supplied, and not 64-bit, for things like printer drivers?
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posted by Goofyy
on Jul 19, 2011 -
19 answers
Younger brother asked my opinion on his prospective tattoo. Maybe I should keep my mouth shut, but I'm not sure.
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posted by Buffaload
on Jul 9, 2011 -
45 answers
My wife doesn't get along with my sister. My sister is graduating. My wife discovers that I am buying her a graduation gift without her knowledge. She is upset I went behind her back. Where do I go from here?
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posted by anonymous
on May 19, 2011 -
71 answers
I'm looking for translations for the phrases "little sister" and "little brother" in any language you might know. I'm interested in both literal translations and any affectionate slang-y translations. Many thanks!
posted by ersatzkat
on Apr 15, 2011 -
53 answers
My brother is on the brink of homelessness. I know no one but him can improve his life, but he doesn't seem to understand the gravity of the situation. How can I not enable him in this situation and still live with myself?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 29, 2011 -
36 answers
In less than 5 hours, my teenage brother is coming to live with me. Possibly for the long haul. Neither of us are cool with this. Please help me sort out this ridiculous family situation
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posted by calcetina
on Jan 21, 2011 -
73 answers
Montreal Filter: My bright, theatre/gaming (adult) geek brother is coming for the period between boxing day and new years. He likes jazz, live theatre, musical theatre, good food, tea and tabletop RPG. What can I take him to see/do with him during this awkward period of vacation? Also, men's clothing shopping?
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posted by Phalene
on Dec 15, 2010 -
7 answers
special needs filter: how do I help my high-functioning sibling gain independence? what have your experiences with special needs siblings been like?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Jul 22, 2010 -
4 answers
Would having a naturalized Canadian sibling make it easier for an American citizen to become a permanent resident of Canada?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 20, 2010 -
5 answers
I became too involved with my boyfriend's family and don't know how to escape his asshole younger brother. Here's the catch - we're all kids and their guilt tripping mother is involved. This is causing me a lot of grief and anxiety stemming from feeling trapped.
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posted by Yasuo
on Jun 17, 2010 -
22 answers
My Brother MFC-290C all-in-one gives me the following error almost every time I scan something: "The image data size is too large for the computer memory." Help!
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posted by nosila
on May 10, 2010 -
4 answers
My brother just came out to me as being gay. I'm gay too. The problem here is that I'm clueless about how to deal with this. Also, I hate to say it, but my overwhelming feeling right now is sorrow.
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posted by Avenger
on May 5, 2010 -
24 answers
I feel weird about dropping my foreign pen-pal-but not weird enough to want to change anything. Am I too cruel?
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posted by naplesyellow
on Nov 11, 2009 -
11 answers
My parents are divorced; my father has custody of my younger brother, but is leaving the country for a few years for work. He wants me to live with and take care of my 16 year old brother until he graduates from HS. I love my brother, but I have some objections and I’m not sure how to handle this. (long explanation inside!)
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 15, 2009 -
60 answers
I'm going to sing a song for my sister at her wedding, but can't find any good songs about sisters from brothers; most are from sister to sister. Any suggestions?
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posted by KantGoOn
on Sep 27, 2009 -
18 answers
HELP ME get off of google
I am addicted to google services: from gmail to igoogle, from google bookmarks to google reader to documents
i am increasingly of the opinion that big brother is upon us and he has googly eyes
i like the ease of use, and I am not terribly sophisticated at computer use, but can someone suggest step by step ways to rid myself of google?
posted by dougiedd
on Jul 12, 2009 -
15 answers
Is it worth trying to get a 3 year old Brother HL-5250 printer fixed? I broke it when trying to install a Rosewill toner cartridge.
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posted by plague
on Jul 1, 2009 -
2 answers
I installed software that came with a Brother MFC-9840CDW all-in-one and now my dell computer is having multiple problems at startup. The application itself failed to start citing missing registry data. Then, on restarting I get "Services.exe - Application Error" and clicking either OK or cancel causes an automatic shutdown timer to start.
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posted by N2O1138
on Jun 23, 2009 -
1 answer
Longshot filter: Sometime in the mid-90s, Big Brother magazine ran a photo of a male skateboarder sitting on a bench or concrete wall, skateboard in hand, and a female next to him, kissing him on his cheek. Is this photo online?
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posted by nitsuj
on May 23, 2009 -
3 answers
Please help me figure out how to deal with being close to a musical genius brother whose inability to get laid has led to outbursts that are traumatizing my parents and me.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 1, 2009 -
21 answers
I'm looking for suggestions to bond with my 15 year old brother. A good example would be teaching him to drive since he's going to be taking driver's Ed soon. If you have fun things you remember doing with an older brother, please pass them along.
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posted by mtphoto
on Mar 1, 2009 -
16 answers
Need help getting Brother MFC-5460CN scanner to work with Ubuntu Hardy 64AMD. Oh, and I'm really tech challenged, so a step-by-step would help.
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posted by macadamiaranch
on Sep 24, 2008 -
8 answers
