{"id":36784,"date":"2025-02-17T10:04:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T10:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/"},"modified":"2025-02-17T10:04:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T10:04:35","slug":"brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Brother Printer Offline in Windows 10: How to Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#Why_Does_a_Brother_Printer_Show_Offline_in_Windows_10\" >Why Does a Brother Printer Show Offline in Windows 10?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#How_to_Fix_Brother_Printer_Offline_Issue_in_Windows_10\" >How to Fix Brother Printer Offline Issue in Windows 10<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#1_Check_Printer_and_Computer_Connections\" >1. Check Printer and Computer Connections<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#For_USB_Printers\" >For USB Printers:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#For_Wireless_WiFi_Printers\" >For Wireless (WiFi) Printers:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#For_Ethernet_Wired_Printers\" >For Ethernet (Wired) Printers:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#2_Set_Brother_Printer_as_Default_Printer\" >2. Set Brother Printer as Default Printer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#Steps_to_Set_Brother_Printer_as_Default\" >Steps to Set Brother Printer as Default:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#3_Disable_%E2%80%9CUse_Printer_Offline%E2%80%9D_Mode\" >3. Disable \u201cUse Printer Offline\u201d Mode<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#Steps_to_Disable_%E2%80%9CUse_Printer_Offline%E2%80%9D_in_Windows_10\" >Steps to Disable \u201cUse Printer Offline\u201d in Windows 10:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#4_Restart_the_Print_Spooler_Service\" >4. Restart the Print Spooler Service<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#Steps_to_Restart_Print_Spooler_Service\" >Steps to Restart Print Spooler Service:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#5_Update_Brother_Printer_Drivers\" >5. Update Brother Printer Drivers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#Steps_to_Update_Printer_Drivers\" >Steps to Update Printer Drivers:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#6_Reinstall_Brother_Printer\" >6. Reinstall Brother Printer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#Steps_to_Reinstall_Brother_Printer_in_Windows_10\" >Steps to Reinstall Brother Printer in Windows 10:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#7_Check_Firewall_and_Antivirus_Settings\" >7. Check Firewall and Antivirus Settings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#Steps_to_Allow_Brother_Printer_Through_Firewall\" >Steps to Allow Brother Printer Through Firewall:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#8_Reset_Network_Settings_on_Brother_Printer_For_Wireless_Printers\" >8. Reset Network Settings on Brother Printer (For Wireless Printers)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#Steps_to_Reset_Network_Settings_on_Brother_Printer\" >Steps to Reset Network Settings on Brother Printer:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#9_Use_Brother_Printer_Troubleshooter\" >9. Use Brother Printer Troubleshooter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/brother-printer-offline-in-windows-10-how-to-fix-it\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"385\">A <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"83\">Brother printer<\/strong> showing <strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"103\">offline<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"121\">Windows 10<\/strong> can be a frustrating issue, especially when you need to print important documents. Even if the printer is properly connected, it may still appear as <strong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"284\">&#8220;Offline&#8221;<\/strong> due to various reasons, including network issues, outdated drivers, or incorrect printer settings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"548\">If you are facing this problem, don\u2019t worry! This guide provides <strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"492\">step-by-step troubleshooting methods<\/strong> to get your <a href=\"https:\/\/allitexpert.com\/blog\/brother-printer-showing-offline\/\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">brother printer offline windows 10<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"618\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_a_Brother_Printer_Show_Offline_in_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"616\">Why Does a Brother Printer Show Offline in Windows 10?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"760\">Before moving to the solutions, let\u2019s first understand some of the common reasons why your <strong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"743\">Brother printer goes offline<\/strong> in Windows 10:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"1526\">\n<li data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"893\"><strong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"786\">Connection Issues<\/strong> \u2013 Faulty <strong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"862\">USB cables, WiFi disconnections, or incorrect network settings<\/strong> can cause an offline status.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1010\"><strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"931\">Printer is Set to Offline Mode<\/strong> \u2013 Windows may have automatically enabled the <strong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1002\">&#8220;Use Printer Offline&#8221;<\/strong> mode.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1131\"><strong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1031\">Driver Issues<\/strong> \u2013 Outdated or corrupt printer drivers can prevent the printer from communicating with Windows 10.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1291\"><strong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1167\">Print Spooler Service Issues<\/strong> \u2013 If the <strong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1194\">Print Spooler<\/strong> service is not working correctly, print jobs may get stuck, causing the printer to go offline.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1430\"><strong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1341\">Firewall or Antivirus Blocking the Printer<\/strong> \u2013 Security software might <strong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1377\">block<\/strong> the connection between Windows 10 and the printer.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1526\"><strong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1453\">Hardware Issues<\/strong> \u2013 If the printer has hardware faults, it may fail to connect properly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1612\">Now, let\u2019s go through the <strong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1567\">solutions<\/strong> to bring your Brother printer back online.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1682\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Brother_Printer_Offline_Issue_in_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1680\">How to Fix Brother Printer Offline Issue in Windows 10<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1735\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_Printer_and_Computer_Connections\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1733\">1. Check Printer and Computer Connections<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1843\">The first step is to check if the <strong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1812\">Brother printer is properly connected<\/strong> to your Windows 10 computer.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1873\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_USB_Printers\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1871\">For USB Printers:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"2070\">\n<li data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1971\">Ensure that the <strong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1905\">USB cable<\/strong> is securely connected to both the <strong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1951\">printer<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1968\">computer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2022\">Try using a <strong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2008\">different USB port<\/strong> on your PC.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2070\">Replace the <strong data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2050\">USB cable<\/strong> if it is damaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2112\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Wireless_WiFi_Printers\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2110\">For Wireless (WiFi) Printers:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2338\">\n<li data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2190\">Make sure your <strong data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2187\">printer and PC are connected to the same WiFi network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2269\">Restart your <strong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2216\">router<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2232\">printer<\/strong> to refresh the network connection.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2338\">Move the printer <strong data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2313\">closer to the router<\/strong> for a stronger signal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2381\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Ethernet_Wired_Printers\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2379\">For Ethernet (Wired) Printers:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2483\">\n<li data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2438\">Ensure the <strong data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2413\">Ethernet cable<\/strong> is properly connected.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2483\">Restart both the <strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2480\">printer and router<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2582\">After checking the connections, restart your computer and see if the printer comes back online.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2640\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Set_Brother_Printer_as_Default_Printer\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2638\">2. Set Brother Printer as Default Printer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2759\">Sometimes, Windows 10 may select a different printer as the default, causing the Brother printer to appear offline.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2812\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Set_Brother_Printer_as_Default\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2810\">Steps to Set Brother Printer as Default:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"3028\">\n<li data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2868\">Open <strong data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2838\">Control Panel<\/strong> &gt; <strong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2865\">Devices and Printers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2964\">Locate your <strong data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2903\">Brother printer<\/strong>, right-click on it, and select <strong data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2961\">Set as Default Printer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3028\">Try printing a document to check if the printer is online.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3082\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Disable_%E2%80%9CUse_Printer_Offline%E2%80%9D_Mode\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3080\">3. Disable \u201cUse Printer Offline\u201d Mode<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3203\">Windows 10 may automatically enable the <strong data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3149\">&#8220;Use Printer Offline&#8221;<\/strong> option, preventing your printer from coming online.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3269\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Disable_%E2%80%9CUse_Printer_Offline%E2%80%9D_in_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3267\">Steps to Disable \u201cUse Printer Offline\u201d in Windows 10:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3537\">\n<li data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3325\">Open <strong data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3295\">Control Panel<\/strong> &gt; <strong data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3322\">Devices and Printers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3406\">Right-click on your <strong data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3368\">Brother printer<\/strong> and select <strong data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3403\">See what\u2019s printing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3470\">In the new window, click on <strong data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3449\">Printer<\/strong> from the top menu.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3537\">Uncheck the option <strong data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3516\">Use Printer Offline<\/strong> if it is selected.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3583\">This should bring the printer back online.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3636\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Restart_the_Print_Spooler_Service\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3634\">4. Restart the Print Spooler Service<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3772\">The <strong data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3659\">Print Spooler<\/strong> service manages print jobs in Windows 10. If this service is not working properly, the printer may go offline.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3824\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Restart_Print_Spooler_Service\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3822\">Steps to Restart Print Spooler Service:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"4077\">\n<li data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3896\">Press <strong data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3849\">Windows + R<\/strong>, type <strong data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3872\">services.msc<\/strong>, and press <strong data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3893\">Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3941\">Scroll down and find <strong data-start=\"3921\" data-end=\"3938\">Print Spooler<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"4003\">Right-click on <strong data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"3977\">Print Spooler<\/strong> and select <strong data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"4000\">Restart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4077\">Once restarted, close the window and check if the printer is online.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4127\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Update_Brother_Printer_Drivers\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4125\">5. Update Brother Printer Drivers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4226\">Outdated or corrupt drivers can cause your Brother printer to appear <strong data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4209\">offline<\/strong> in Windows 10.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4271\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Update_Printer_Drivers\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4269\">Steps to Update Printer Drivers:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4566\">\n<li data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4329\">Press <strong data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4296\">Windows + X<\/strong> and select <strong data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4326\">Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4330\" data-end=\"4367\">Expand the <strong data-start=\"4344\" data-end=\"4356\">Printers<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4368\" data-end=\"4439\">Right-click your <strong data-start=\"4388\" data-end=\"4407\">Brother printer<\/strong> and select <strong data-start=\"4419\" data-end=\"4436\">Update Driver<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4440\" data-end=\"4505\">Choose <strong data-start=\"4450\" data-end=\"4502\">Search automatically for updated driver software<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4566\">Follow the on-screen instructions to update the driver.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"4568\" data-end=\"4728\">Alternatively, you can visit the <strong data-start=\"4601\" data-end=\"4660\">Brother official website<\/strong> to download and install the latest driver for your printer model.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4773\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reinstall_Brother_Printer\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4771\">6. Reinstall Brother Printer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4843\">If updating the driver doesn\u2019t work, try reinstalling the printer.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4845\" data-end=\"4905\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Reinstall_Brother_Printer_in_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4850\" data-end=\"4903\">Steps to Reinstall Brother Printer in Windows 10:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"4906\" data-end=\"5252\">\n<li data-start=\"4906\" data-end=\"4961\">Open <strong data-start=\"4914\" data-end=\"4931\">Control Panel<\/strong> &gt; <strong data-start=\"4934\" data-end=\"4958\">Devices and Printers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4962\" data-end=\"5036\">Right-click on your <strong data-start=\"4985\" data-end=\"5004\">Brother printer<\/strong> and select <strong data-start=\"5016\" data-end=\"5033\">Remove device<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5037\" data-end=\"5068\">Restart your <strong data-start=\"5053\" data-end=\"5065\">computer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5069\" data-end=\"5172\">Go to <strong data-start=\"5078\" data-end=\"5090\">Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5104\">Devices<\/strong> &gt; <strong data-start=\"5107\" data-end=\"5130\">Printers &amp; Scanners<\/strong> and click <strong data-start=\"5141\" data-end=\"5169\">Add a printer or scanner<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5173\" data-end=\"5252\">Windows should detect your Brother printer and reinstall it automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"5259\" data-end=\"5309\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Check_Firewall_and_Antivirus_Settings\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5263\" data-end=\"5307\">7. Check Firewall and Antivirus Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5311\" data-end=\"5420\">Sometimes, <strong data-start=\"5322\" data-end=\"5357\">firewalls or antivirus software<\/strong> can block the connection between Windows 10 and the printer.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"5422\" data-end=\"5481\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Allow_Brother_Printer_Through_Firewall\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5427\" data-end=\"5479\">Steps to Allow Brother Printer Through Firewall:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"5482\" data-end=\"5773\">\n<li data-start=\"5482\" data-end=\"5542\">Open <strong data-start=\"5490\" data-end=\"5507\">Control Panel<\/strong> &gt; <strong data-start=\"5510\" data-end=\"5539\">Windows Defender Firewall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5543\" data-end=\"5619\">Click on <strong data-start=\"5555\" data-end=\"5616\">Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5620\" data-end=\"5728\">Find your <strong data-start=\"5633\" data-end=\"5652\">Brother printer<\/strong> in the list and ensure both <strong data-start=\"5681\" data-end=\"5692\">Private<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"5697\" data-end=\"5707\">Public<\/strong> boxes are checked.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5729\" data-end=\"5773\">Click <strong data-start=\"5738\" data-end=\"5744\">OK<\/strong> and restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"5775\" data-end=\"5897\">If you are using <strong data-start=\"5792\" data-end=\"5826\">third-party antivirus software<\/strong>, try disabling it temporarily and check if the printer comes online.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5904\" data-end=\"5982\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Reset_Network_Settings_on_Brother_Printer_For_Wireless_Printers\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5908\" data-end=\"5980\">8. Reset Network Settings on Brother Printer (For Wireless Printers)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5984\" data-end=\"6091\">If you are using a <strong data-start=\"6003\" data-end=\"6027\">WiFi Brother printer<\/strong>, you may need to reset its network settings and reconnect it.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"6093\" data-end=\"6155\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Reset_Network_Settings_on_Brother_Printer\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6098\" data-end=\"6153\">Steps to Reset Network Settings on Brother Printer:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"6156\" data-end=\"6360\">\n<li data-start=\"6156\" data-end=\"6203\">On the printer, press the <strong data-start=\"6185\" data-end=\"6193\">Menu<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6204\" data-end=\"6247\">Go to <strong data-start=\"6213\" data-end=\"6224\">Network<\/strong> &gt; <strong data-start=\"6227\" data-end=\"6244\">Network Reset<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6248\" data-end=\"6307\">Confirm the reset and wait for the printer to restart.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6308\" data-end=\"6360\">Reconnect the printer to your <strong data-start=\"6341\" data-end=\"6357\">WiFi network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"6362\" data-end=\"6436\">Once reconnected, check if the printer appears <strong data-start=\"6409\" data-end=\"6419\">online<\/strong> in Windows 10.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6443\" data-end=\"6490\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Use_Brother_Printer_Troubleshooter\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6447\" data-end=\"6488\">9. Use Brother Printer Troubleshooter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6492\" data-end=\"6591\">Brother provides a <strong data-start=\"6511\" data-end=\"6537\">Printer Troubleshooter<\/strong> tool that automatically diagnoses and fixes issues.<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"6593\" data-end=\"6765\">\n<li data-start=\"6593\" data-end=\"6664\">Visit the <strong data-start=\"6606\" data-end=\"6661\">Brother Support Page<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6665\" data-end=\"6718\">Download the <strong data-start=\"6681\" data-end=\"6715\">Brother Printer Troubleshooter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6719\" data-end=\"6765\">Run the tool and follow the instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"6767\" data-end=\"6883\">This tool can detect and fix common issues related to <strong data-start=\"6821\" data-end=\"6880\">printer connectivity, drivers, and print spooler errors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6890\" data-end=\"6909\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6893\" data-end=\"6907\">Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6911\" data-end=\"7031\">If your <strong data-start=\"6919\" data-end=\"6963\">Brother printer is offline in Windows 10<\/strong>, follow these <strong data-start=\"6978\" data-end=\"7004\">step-by-step solutions<\/strong> to bring it back online:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7033\" data-end=\"7400\">\u2714 <strong data-start=\"7035\" data-end=\"7086\">Check printer connections (USB, WiFi, Ethernet)<\/strong><br data-start=\"7086\" data-end=\"7089\" \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"7091\" data-end=\"7129\">Set Brother printer as the default<\/strong><br data-start=\"7129\" data-end=\"7132\" \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"7134\" data-end=\"7172\">Disable &#8220;Use Printer Offline&#8221; mode<\/strong><br data-start=\"7172\" data-end=\"7175\" \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"7177\" data-end=\"7214\">Restart the Print Spooler service<\/strong><br data-start=\"7214\" data-end=\"7217\" \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"7219\" data-end=\"7258\">Update or reinstall printer drivers<\/strong><br data-start=\"7258\" data-end=\"7261\" \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"7263\" data-end=\"7304\">Check firewall and antivirus settings<\/strong><br data-start=\"7304\" data-end=\"7307\" \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"7309\" data-end=\"7355\">Reset network settings (for WiFi printers)<\/strong><br data-start=\"7355\" data-end=\"7358\" \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"7360\" data-end=\"7398\">Use Brother Printer Troubleshooter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7402\" data-end=\"7536\">By following these methods, you should be able to <strong data-start=\"7452\" data-end=\"7477\">fix the offline issue<\/strong> and get your <strong data-start=\"7491\" data-end=\"7527\">Brother printer working smoothly<\/strong> again.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7402\" data-end=\"7536\">If the problem persists, contact <strong data-start=\"7571\" data-end=\"7599\">Brother Customer Support<\/strong> for further assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are facing this problem, don\u2019t worry! 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