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.
Brother printer connected to wifi but offline.
Select the apple menu system preferences print scan or printers scanners.
Another reason for your printer not being online is the use printer offline feature in microsoft windows 10.
I have a printer that is connected to my home wifi network.
Print offline in windows.
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.
Select your brother machine in the printers section.
Your printer s built in menu should show which network it s connected to or check your printer s manual for more info.
Make sure you are using the correct printer driver for the brother machine.
Using the printer setting tool the printer setting tool also allows you to easily apply the network settings changes to multiple printers.
Verify that your printer is not in use printer offline mode.
If using an ethernet cable make sure the cable is connected to both the printer and router access point.
If using a usb cable make sure the cable is connected to both the printer and computer.
Try connecting it directly to the computer and not via a hub.
Select start settings devices printers scanners.
Click here to see how to resolve the issue of being unable to print using my brother machine on a network connection.
Check to make sure the printer is turned on and connected to the same wi fi network as your pc.
Make sure the printer is connected to the computer.