A Complete Guide On How To Fix Brother Printer Offline Issues

One of the most commonly encountered issue is Brother printer offline which has been encountered by almost all Brother printer users. Normally this issue occurs after you have run a Windows 10 update. However it can occur in any other operating system and with printers of any other brands. Increase your duelling with such issues here is a quick guide on how to fix brothers or HP printer offline to online issues.

Fixes when the printer status is offline

• When the printer status offline begin with checking verify whether the brother machine is on or not. To check follow the given steps

• Check whether your machines screen is blank or not. In case the screen is blank there are high chances that the machine may not be powered on.
• In case you find the machine is on but still in sleep mode check the power sockets and also the USB cable to which it is attached.
• Note that in case you are unable to turn the power on in the device there could be some hardware issues.
• Also don't forget to check the LCD screen for error messages Brother or HP printer paper jam or ink and toner empty etc.

• Ensure that right printer is connected to the computer. For checking follow the given steps

• Sometimes printer offline brother issue occurs because of some error in the USB cable. Make sure the USB cable is connected to both the printer and the computer. Try connecting the printer directly to the computer instead of using any port or hub
• Make sure to only use an Ethernet cable for computer to printer or router connection
• In case you are using a wireless network printer make sure to print the network configuration page to check the IP address

•    Make sure to set your brother machine as a default device

• Sometimes Epson printer offline or brother printer offline error occurs when the said printer is not set as the default device.
• To set it as default go to control panel
• Go to hardware and sound option
• Go to devices and printers option
• Click on the icon of the printer device you want to make default
• Right click on the icon and set it as default printer

•     Make sure to delete all pending print jobs
•     Brother or HP printer offline fix Windows 10 errors

• this is especially encountered after you have updated your operating system your printers drivers become incompatible
• For fixing open the control panel and go to devices and printers option
• Select printers option
• Right click on the set printers icon and tap on the troubleshoot option
• In case the windows default troubleshoot option doesn't work try installing the printer driver manually
• For doing so, go to the printer official page and download the compatible device drive
• Follow the prompted steps to install

In case the issues persist, opt for professional help.