Using the printer setting tool the printer setting tool also allows you to easily apply the network settings changes to multiple printers.
Brother printer connected to wifi but offline mac.
Check to make sure the printer is turned on and connected to the same wi fi network as your pc.
When your brother machine is connected to the wireless network check the machine s wireless connection status by printing the network configuration report.
Click on the apple menu icon and click on system.
If you have changed the usb port of your computer connected to the brother machine or you have installed the printer driver multiple times the icons with the same printer name might be created.
A copy of your printer with the same printer name may be created if you.
You can change the printer s network settings using the printer setting tool see the faq.
I have a printer that is connected to my home wifi network.
Installed the same printer driver multiple times.
Verify that your printer is not in use printer offline mode.
If use printer offline is greyed out click open as administrator.
If you still see printer is offline error move to the next method.
If a copy of your brother machine s icon for example.
A copy of your printer with the same printer name may be created if you.
Your printer s built in menu should show which network it s connected to or check your printer s manual for more info.
Installed the same printer driver multiple times.
Connected the brother machine into a different usb port on your computer.
If using mac address filtering in the wireless router or access point you need to configure the mac address of.
If a copy of your brother machine s icon for example.
It has an ip address and i can access its web interface from my pc.
Check the printer tray for any paper jams.
Sometimes i can print just fine from my windows pc but other times it reports the printer is offline even when i know it is online.
After setting up you can disconnect the cable from your printer and mac and the printer should remain connected to the wi fi network.
Brother xxx xxxx copy 1 is listed in the devices and printers.
If you see a low ink message on the printer replace the.
Make sure the printer has enough paper and the paper is aligned properly in the printer.
Select start settings devices printers scanners.
After the printer restarts try to print something.
In this situation some printer drivers are working others may not be working.
If you press the wi fi button for five seconds or more the printer will enter the wps mode and any connection using wireless direct will fail.
A printer system reset will remove the printer from mac allowing you to make a fresh start by adding the printer back to your device.
Changed the usb port on your computer which is connected to the brother machine.
See the apple support article connect an airprint printer to a wi fi network.
Locate the proper printer driver.
