Example of a usb printer entry check if the device uri of your printer is "usb://brother/(your printer's model name)" if the device uri is different from the example above, please go to "modify printer menu" to select proper device and driver.. Laser printer scanner brother dcp-8110dn ubuntu. what is its uri? ask question. _prn.html#f00104. this is the automated procedure, at the end of the installation process it asks if i will specify the uri, and following the instructions in the linked page i said yes. download the linux brother software from brother web site (linux. I cant seem to get my print working properly. it prints nothing but a ream of blank pages and won't stop. i don't know how to fix this. using linux mint 17.3 cinnamon with a brother hl 2140 that is wifi enabled..