{"id":58745,"date":"2025-08-28T05:11:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T05:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/?p=58745"},"modified":"2025-08-28T05:20:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T05:20:07","slug":"how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zamstudios.com\/blogs\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/","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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#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\/how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Brother printer showing as <em>offline<\/em> in Windows 10 can be a frustrating issue, especially when you&#8217;re trying to print important documents. Even if the printer is properly connected, it may still appear as \u201cOffline\u201d due to various reasons, including network issues, outdated drivers, or incorrect printer settings. If you&#8217;re unable to resolve the issue on your own, you can reach out to <strong>Brother Printer Support<\/strong> at <strong>1 844.513.1589<\/strong>, available <strong>Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, and Saturday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT<\/strong>. For general customer service and additional help, feel free to contact <strong>+1-844-513-1589<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are facing this problem, don\u2019t worry! This guide provides\u00a0step-by-step troubleshooting methods\u00a0to get your<a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@rosemerry8512\/brother-printers-support-get-answers-24-7-81dece635942\">\u00a0brother printer offline windows 10<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-does-a-brother-printer-show-offline-in-windows-10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_a_Brother_Printer_Show_Offline_in_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong>Why Does a Brother Printer Show Offline in Windows 10?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before moving to the solutions, let\u2019s first understand some of the common reasons why your&nbsp;Brother printer goes offline&nbsp;in Windows 10:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Connection Issues<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Faulty&nbsp;USB cables, WiFi disconnections, or incorrect network settings&nbsp;can cause an offline status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printer is Set to Offline Mode<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Windows may have automatically enabled the&nbsp;\u201cUse Printer Offline\u201d&nbsp;mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Driver Issues<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Outdated or corrupt printer drivers can prevent the printer from communicating with Windows 10.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Print Spooler Service Issues<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 If the&nbsp;Print Spooler&nbsp;service is not working correctly, print jobs may get stuck, causing the printer to go offline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Firewall or Antivirus Blocking the Printer<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Security software might&nbsp;block&nbsp;the connection between Windows 10 and the printer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hardware Issues<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 If the printer has hardware faults, it may fail to connect properly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, let\u2019s go through the&nbsp;solutions&nbsp;to bring your Brother printer back online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-fix-brother-printer-offline-issue-in-windows-10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Brother_Printer_Offline_Issue_in_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong>How to Fix Brother Printer Offline Issue in Windows 10<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-check-printer-and-computer-connections\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_Printer_and_Computer_Connections\"><\/span><strong>1. Check Printer and Computer Connections<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step is to check if the&nbsp;Brother printer is properly connected&nbsp;to your Windows 10 computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-usb-printers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_USB_Printers\"><\/span><strong>For USB Printers:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure that the&nbsp;USB cable&nbsp;is securely connected to both the&nbsp;printer&nbsp;and&nbsp;computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try using a&nbsp;different USB port&nbsp;on your PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace the&nbsp;USB cable&nbsp;if it is damaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-wireless-wifi-printers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Wireless_WiFi_Printers\"><\/span><strong>For Wireless (WiFi) Printers:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure your&nbsp;printer and PC are connected to the same WiFi network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your&nbsp;router&nbsp;and&nbsp;printer&nbsp;to refresh the network connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move the printer&nbsp;closer to the router&nbsp;for a stronger signal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-ethernet-wired-printers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Ethernet_Wired_Printers\"><\/span><strong>For Ethernet (Wired) Printers:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure the&nbsp;Ethernet cable&nbsp;is properly connected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart both the&nbsp;printer and router.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After checking the connections, restart your computer and see if the printer comes back online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-set-brother-printer-as-default-printer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Set_Brother_Printer_as_Default_Printer\"><\/span><strong>2. Set Brother Printer as Default Printer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, Windows 10 may select a different printer as the default, causing the Brother printer to appear offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-set-brother-printer-as-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Set_Brother_Printer_as_Default\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Set Brother Printer as Default:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open&nbsp;Control Panel&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;Devices and Printers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate your&nbsp;Brother printer, right-click on it, and select&nbsp;Set as Default Printer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try printing a document to check if the printer is online.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-disable-use-printer-offline-mode\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Disable_%E2%80%9CUse_Printer_Offline%E2%80%9D_Mode\"><\/span><strong>3. Disable \u201cUse Printer Offline\u201d Mode<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windows 10 may automatically enable the&nbsp;\u201cUse Printer Offline\u201d&nbsp;option, preventing your printer from coming online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-disable-use-printer-offline-in-windows-10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Disable_%E2%80%9CUse_Printer_Offline%E2%80%9D_in_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Disable \u201cUse Printer Offline\u201d in Windows 10:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open&nbsp;Control Panel&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;Devices and Printers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on your&nbsp;Brother printer&nbsp;and select&nbsp;See what\u2019s printing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the new window, click on&nbsp;Printer&nbsp;from the top menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck the option&nbsp;Use Printer Offline&nbsp;if it is selected.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This should bring the printer back online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-restart-the-print-spooler-service\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Restart_the_Print_Spooler_Service\"><\/span><strong>4. Restart the Print Spooler Service<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;Print Spooler&nbsp;service manages print jobs in Windows 10. If this service is not working properly, the printer may go offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-restart-print-spooler-service\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Restart_Print_Spooler_Service\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Restart Print Spooler Service:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press&nbsp;Windows + R, type&nbsp;services.msc, and press&nbsp;Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and find&nbsp;Print Spooler.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on&nbsp;Print Spooler&nbsp;and select&nbsp;Restart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once restarted, close the window and check if the printer is online.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-update-brother-printer-drivers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Update_Brother_Printer_Drivers\"><\/span><strong>5. Update Brother Printer Drivers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outdated or corrupt drivers can cause your Brother printer to appear&nbsp;offline&nbsp;in Windows 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-update-printer-drivers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Update_Printer_Drivers\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Update Printer Drivers:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press&nbsp;Windows + X&nbsp;and select&nbsp;Device Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand the&nbsp;Printers&nbsp;section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click your&nbsp;Brother printer&nbsp;and select&nbsp;Update Driver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose&nbsp;Search automatically for updated driver software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to update the driver.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you can visit the&nbsp;Brother official website&nbsp;to download and install the latest driver for your printer model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-reinstall-brother-printer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reinstall_Brother_Printer\"><\/span><strong>6. Reinstall Brother Printer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If updating the driver doesn\u2019t work, try reinstalling the printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-reinstall-brother-printer-in-windows-10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Reinstall_Brother_Printer_in_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Reinstall Brother Printer in Windows 10:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open&nbsp;Control Panel&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;Devices and Printers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on your&nbsp;Brother printer&nbsp;and select&nbsp;Remove device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your&nbsp;computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to&nbsp;Settings&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;Devices&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;Printers &amp; Scanners&nbsp;and click&nbsp;Add a printer or scanner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windows should detect your Brother printer and reinstall it automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-check-firewall-and-antivirus-settings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Check_Firewall_and_Antivirus_Settings\"><\/span><strong>7. Check Firewall and Antivirus Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes,&nbsp;firewalls or antivirus software&nbsp;can block the connection between Windows 10 and the printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-allow-brother-printer-through-firewall\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Allow_Brother_Printer_Through_Firewall\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Allow Brother Printer Through Firewall:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open&nbsp;Control Panel&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;Windows Defender Firewall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on&nbsp;Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find your&nbsp;Brother printer&nbsp;in the list and ensure both&nbsp;Private&nbsp;and&nbsp;Public&nbsp;boxes are checked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click&nbsp;OK&nbsp;and restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are using&nbsp;third-party antivirus software, try disabling it temporarily and check if the printer comes online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-reset-network-settings-on-brother-printer-for-wireless-printers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Reset_Network_Settings_on_Brother_Printer_For_Wireless_Printers\"><\/span><strong>8. Reset Network Settings on Brother Printer (For Wireless Printers)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are using a&nbsp;WiFi Brother printer, you may need to reset its network settings and reconnect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-reset-network-settings-on-brother-printer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Reset_Network_Settings_on_Brother_Printer\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Reset Network Settings on Brother Printer:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the printer, press the&nbsp;Menu&nbsp;button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to&nbsp;Network&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;Network Reset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the reset and wait for the printer to restart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconnect the printer to your&nbsp;WiFi network.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once reconnected, check if the printer appears&nbsp;online&nbsp;in Windows 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-use-brother-printer-troubleshooter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Use_Brother_Printer_Troubleshooter\"><\/span><strong>9. Use Brother Printer Troubleshooter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brother provides a&nbsp;Printer Troubleshooter&nbsp;tool that automatically diagnoses and fixes issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the&nbsp;Brother Support Page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the&nbsp;Brother Printer Troubleshooter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run the tool and follow the instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tool can detect and fix common issues related to&nbsp;printer connectivity, drivers, and print spooler errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your&nbsp;Brother printer is offline in Windows 10, follow these&nbsp;step-by-step solutions&nbsp;to bring it back online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714&nbsp;Check printer connections (USB, WiFi, Ethernet)<br>\u2714&nbsp;Set Brother printer as the default<br>\u2714&nbsp;Disable \u201cUse Printer Offline\u201d mode<br>\u2714&nbsp;Restart the Print Spooler service<br>\u2714&nbsp;Update or reinstall printer drivers<br>\u2714&nbsp;Check firewall and antivirus settings<br>\u2714&nbsp;Reset network settings (for WiFi printers)<br>\u2714&nbsp;Use Brother Printer Troubleshooter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By following these methods, you should be able to&nbsp;fix the offline issue&nbsp;and get your&nbsp;Brother printer working smoothly&nbsp;again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the problem persists, contact&nbsp;Brother Customer Support&nbsp;for further assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Country:&nbsp;United States<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Brother printer showing as offline in Windows 10 can be a frustrating issue, especially when you&#8217;re trying to print important documents. 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