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You look at your Brother printer.
It’s turned on.
The Wi-Fi symbol is there.
Everything seems normal.
Then your computer tells you:
“Printer Offline”
Now you’re thinking:
“Which one is wrong?”
This is a very common wireless-printer frustration.
Your Printer Can Be Connected and Still Be Unavailable
“Connected to Wi-Fi” and “available to your computer” are related but not identical.
Your Brother printer can have a wireless connection while your computer is communicating incorrectly with it.
Check the Network
Start with the basics.
Make sure your printer is connected to the same home network you expect your computer to use.
If your router provides several networks, check carefully.
Check for an Old Printer
Have you owned another Brother printer?
Your computer may still remember an older device.
For example:
Brother Printer
Brother Printer (Copy 1)
Brother Printer Old
You might accidentally send your document to the wrong printer.
Think About Recent Changes
Did you:
- Replace your router?
- Change your Wi-Fi password?
- Install a Windows update?
- Move the printer?
- Restart your network equipment?
Recent changes are important clues.
Basic Troubleshooting Before You Get Frustrated
Check the printer’s wireless status.
Check your computer’s Wi-Fi network.
Make sure you’re selecting the correct printer.
Look for any messages on the Brother printer’s display.
Try to determine whether another computer or phone can communicate with the printer.
Still showing “Offline”?
This is usually where people start searching through increasingly complicated settings.
Stop for a moment.
You don’t have to solve it by yourself.
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Talk to SecureMeRey.
Tell us:
“My Brother printer says offline.”
We’ll talk through what you’re seeing and what options may be available.
What If It Works From Your Phone?
That’s useful information.
If your phone can print but your Windows computer can’t, the printer itself may be connected correctly.
The issue may be on the computer side.
That can save you from changing settings on the printer unnecessarily.
Don’t Buy Another Printer Yet
If your Brother printer worked recently, don’t immediately assume it’s time to replace it.
First determine whether you’re dealing with:
Wi-Fi
Computer settings
Printer software
or actual hardware.
Need help?
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