There are several reasons that your Brother printer not working, including incorrect connectivity, outdated printer driver, and faulty configurations. Read this article, and you’ll learn how I troubleshoot my Brother Printer.
Fix up: Troubleshoot Brother Printer Problems
Check the Brother Printer connection
- Try to disconnect and reconnect all the USB cables from both ends.
Note: If you are using a USB hub, remove it and connect your Brother machine directly to the computer.
- Ensure that the USB cable you use supports the following specifications:
- Twisted pair cable
- Shielded
- No longer than 6 feet long (2 meters)
- Verify that the cable is connected to the USB port on the printer.
Set your printer as the default device
- Navigate to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.
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- Select your Brother Printer from the list.
- Right-click and tap on the ‘Set as Default Printer‘ option.
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Update Outdated printer driver
Search for the latest Brother Printer driver on Brother’s support website, and find the one corresponding with your specific version of Windows (for example, Windows 32-bit) and download it.