Brother Printer Does Not Print: : 6 Quick Solutions

Is your Brother Printer Does Not Print? Don’t worry—this guide will walk you through six quick solutions to get your printer up and running again.

How to Fix Brother Printer Not Printing

Method 1: Check the Connection

Step 1: Replug USB Cable

• Action: If you are using a USB printer, unplug the USB cable and try plugging it into another USB port on your computer.

Step 2: Verify Wireless Connection

• Action: If you are using a wireless printer, confirm that both the printer and the computer are connected to the same network.

Method 2: Turn Off “Use Printer Offline” Option

Step 1: Open Settings

• Action: Click on the Start button on your computer and go to Settings.

Step 2: Navigate to Devices

• Action: Click on Devices and select Devices and Printers.

Step 3: Open Printer Queue

• Action: Right-click on the printer you’re using and select “See what’s printing.”

Step 4: Uncheck “Use Printer Offline”

• Action: In the Printer tab, if “Use Printer Offline” is checked, uncheck it.

Method 3: Reinstall the Printer

Step 1: Open Control Panel

• Action: Click on the Start button on your computer and search for Control Panel.

Step 2: Go to Devices and Printers

• Action: In Control Panel, click on Devices and Printers after setting “View by” to Large icons.

Step 3: Remove the Printer

• Action: Click on Printers and Scanners, select the printer you’re using, and click on the “Remove device” option.

Step 4: Reinstall the Printer

• Action:
  1. Click on the Start button on your PC.
  2. Go to Settings and select Printers and Scanners.
  3. Click on “Add a printer or scanner” under Printers and Scanners.
  4. Wait for the system to search for new devices.
  5. Choose your printer from the list and click on “Add device.”

Method 4: Set the Brother Printer as the Default Device

Step 1: Open Run Dialog Box

• Action: Press the Windows + R keys at the same time to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2: Access Control Panel

• Action: Type in “control panel” and click OK.

Step 3: Set Default Printer

• Action:
  1. Set “View by” to Small icons and click on Devices and Printers.
  2. Right-click on your Brother printer and select “Set as default printer.”

Step 4: Verify the Fix

• Action: Check to see if the error is resolved.

Method 5: Restart Print Spooler Service

Step 1: Open Run Dialog Box

• Action: Press the Windows + R keys at the same time to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2: Access Services

• Action: Type in “services.msc” and press OK.

Step 3: Restart Print Spooler

• Action:
  1. Navigate to Print Spooler, right-click on it, and select “Restart” from the list.
  2. After restarting, right-click on Print Spooler again and select “Properties.”

Step 4: Set Startup Type to Automatic

• Action: In the Print Spooler Properties window, select the General tab, set the startup type to “Automatic,” and press OK.

Summary Table

Method	Action	Steps
Check Connection	Verify USB or wireless connection	Replug USB cable, confirm both devices are on the same network
Turn Off Offline Mode	Uncheck “Use Printer Offline” option	Open Settings > Devices > Devices and Printers > Right-click printer > “See what’s printing” > Uncheck “Use Printer Offline”
Reinstall Printer	Remove and add printer again	Open Control Panel > Devices and Printers > Remove device > Reinstall printer through Settings > Printers and Scanners > Add device
Set Default Printer	Set Brother printer as default	Open Run (Windows + R) > Type “control panel” > Devices and Printers > Right-click Brother printer > “Set as default printer”
Restart Print Spooler	Restart and set print spooler service to automatic	Open Run (Windows + R) > Type “services.msc” > Print Spooler > Right-click > Restart > Right-click > Properties > Set startup to automatic

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