USBserver
USBserver is a utility from Brother Industries that manages USB connections between networked Brother printers, multifunction devices, and computers on the same network. It allows users to share Brother devices connected via USB with other computers without requiring direct USB connections, simplifying printer and scanner access across a workgroup. The utility typically runs as a background service and handles the communication protocol between the shared device and client machines.
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1 suggestionWe could not find current information about USBserver's native Apple Silicon support status. Brother Industries regularly updates drivers and utilities for their printers and multifunction devices, so the most reliable approach is to contact Brother support directly or visit their official support website to check whether a native Apple Silicon build of USBserver is available. If you rely on this utility, ask Brother whether an update is planned before September 2028, since the Intel-only version will stop working entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 from macOS 28. In the meantime, the current Intel build continues to function under Rosetta 2. As an alternative, you may be able to access your Brother device directly via your Mac's built-in network printer discovery (System Settings → Printers & Scanners) without needing USBserver, depending on your device and network configuration — this is worth testing as a contingency.
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