An update here, rather than go back to an older version or struggle with something that doesn't want to work, I have opted to
install ubuntu 16.04. Which I have done and just now downloaded and installed the drivers for my Brother printer, using the instructions
from this site.
https://sites.google.com/site/easylinuxtipsproject/15
Quick and easy, I am now up and running with ubuntu 16.04, complete with a working printer. Lubuntu 16.04 is gone and I am happy.
Thank you to everyone for your input.
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