Copying Custom Buttons in Control Center 4 Across Printers: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you've recently migrated your Brother MFC printer from LAN to Wi-Fi and find yourself faced with the challenge of transferring custom buttons from the old printer instance to the new one in Control Center 4 (CC4), fear not. This tech overview provides a comprehensive solution to streamline the process.

The Challenge:

Upon reinstalling the printer in Windows, users often encounter the issue of missing custom buttons in CC4 for the newly installed printer. While attempting to copy buttons, users may find that the standard method only duplicates buttons for the same printer, leaving them wondering if there's a more efficient way.

User Queries:

1. Is there a way to copy custom buttons from one printer instance to another?
2. If not, where are the CC4 settings stored in Windows (registry key or config file location)?

The Solution:

User feedback in the conversation reveals a manual solution that successfully addresses the problem. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Locate CC4 Settings:
   • Control Center 4 settings are stored in the following location: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\ControlCenter4.
   • Within this folder, you should find a subfolder for each of your printers.
2. Copy Settings Manually:
   • Copy all files and folders from the folder corresponding to the old printer to the folder for the new printer.
   • Overwrite existing files as needed.
   • Note: If file copying encounters issues due to CC4 running, close CC4 via the context menu on the CC4 system tray icon.
3. Resolve File Copying Errors:
   • After closing CC4, retry the file copying process.
   • Reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.
4. Verification:
   • Open CC4 from the system tray.
   • Confirm that all custom button settings now appear for the new printer instance.

User Feedback and Additional Tips:

• A user successfully applied this solution and shared their experience, providing further insight into overcoming potential hurdles.
• Another user found a workaround by creating screenshots of custom buttons for reference during the setup of each printer instance.

This manual approach to copying CC4 settings ensures a seamless transition of custom buttons between printer instances. Whether you choose to follow the file copying method or resort to screenshots, these solutions can save valuable time and effort in the setup process.

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Happy printing with Control Center 4!