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How to Fix Brother Printer not Printing from Computer Error

Brother Printer users have complained about their printer not printing and, in some cases, not even working when trying to print any important documents from the computer or laptop. Itu2019s merely annoying for the user when they want a printout of documents, images, texts, forms, etc. in the home or office but the Brother Printer doesnu2019t print wirelessly or with an USB.

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How to Fix Brother Printer not Printing from Computer Error

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  1. https://www.brotherprintersupport.net/ How toFix BrotherPrinter not Printingfrom ComputerError 26 AUGUST2019

  2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Step 1- Solve the printing issues from the windows troubleshooting option Step 2- Check the computer’s connection to the brother printer viausb Step 3- Check the printer’s connectionwirelessly Step 4- Update the brother printerdrivers Step 5- Restart the print spooler service ContactUs

  3. INTRODUTION Brother Printer users have complained about their printer not printing and, in some cases, not even working when trying to print any important documents from the computer or laptop. It’s merely annoying for the user when they want a printout of documents, images, texts, forms, etc. in the home or office but the Brother Printer doesn’t print wirelessly or with an USB. We’ve been in the same situation, and we know how annoying it is for you being in the same position that is why we’ve come up with these solutions which will help you fix Brother Printer not Printing from Computer issue.Well, most of these steps worked for many of our blog readers and us, and we hope that it will work for youtoo. If in case you are not able to fix the problem from yourself even after trying all the methods shown then don’t be afraid of contacting us via our toll-free number for a free diagnosis of your BrotherPrinter.

  4. Step1 Windows TroubleshootingOption The simplest solution to fix any issues is to use Windows Troubleshooting options which can fix the problem automatically without you messing with your computer or printer. Try thesesteps: Open Control Panel in yourComputer. Select Category Option on the top-rightcorner. Under Hardware and Sounds Click on view devices and printers. Find your Printer>Right Click on it>Click ontroubleshoot. Let the scan complete and then follow the instructions to fix your problem.

  5. STEP2: CHECK COMPUTER AND BROTHER PRINTER CONNECTION You may be surprised to know that most of the customers who called us regarding this same issue of difficulty printing, from PC were having a loose connection from the printer to acomputer. The first step we recommend the users is to remove the USB cables from the computer and printer (Make sure to turn off your computer and Brother Printer) then clean the USB cable note: do not use water. Try checking the USB cables are correctly placed and are fastened at bothends.

  6. STEP3 CHECK THE PRINTER’S CONNECTION WIRELESSLY If your Brother printer is connected wirelessly then trythesemethodstoresolveprinternotprinting from computerissues. Reboot Your Computer, Wireless Network, and Printer: One of the most straightforward solution one can use to fix the printer problem is to unplug the power cable from Computer, Router,Printer, and wait for a minute or two before plugging in. This solution works in many cases, and you should also give it atry. Try USB Cable: To ensure that the communication problem between your computer andBrother printer occurs only when connected wirelessly, then try connecting your pc/laptop and printer witha USB cable and do a testprint.

  7. Verify the network connectivity between Brother Printer & PC: If you tried the above method (USB Cable) and it works, then the issue is with your network. Try using the methods below and seeif the problem getssolved. Get the machine IP address. On the Brother Printer Press the GO button three times.A report will be printed, and on page number 3 you’ll find the printer’s IP Address. Note it down in a piece of paper. Now obtain your computer’s IP Address. On the computer press, the Windows Key + r at the same time. In the Run box Type cmd and hit enter or click on OK. Now inside the command box type ipconfig/all. If you do not receive any info then it this suggests that there is a problem with your PC’s network connection.If thecommandboxreturnstheinformation,thenfindtheIPV4addressandnoteitdown. Next, Ping Brother Printer. Open the command prompt again and type ping xxx.xxxx.xxxx (yourBrother Machine IP address which you noted down earlier). And Press Enter. If you are receiving the replies, that means the printer is connected to the network, and maybe there are some issues with drivers orother hardwareparts. In case you are not getting any answers or for some reasons they are incorrect IP addresses, then it is genuinely confirmed that there is a communication problem between the computer and the printer. In this event, you need to reset your router or contact your network support provider to connectyour Brother Printer to the network. You can also count on us to fix your printer not communicatingwith computer issues, call Our Brother Printer TechExperts.

  8. STEP4:- UPDATE THE BROTHER PRINTER DRIVERS Brother Printer Drivers are software program applications that aid your computer to interact with the printer. Also, if you mounted your printer drivers of the disk that featured your printer, modifications in your computer or running system can occasionally keep these drivers from functioning correctly. Follow the steps below to update yourdrivers. In your Windows 10, search box type device manager and select the first option or you can press the four-flag windows logo key +r from your keyboard. Next on the Run box type devmgmt.msc and hitenter. Nowlocateyourprinter,clickonitandexpandtheselection Note: If you are not able to find or do not see your printer in the device manager, then you can check the Universal Serial BusControllers. Onceyou’velocatedtheprinterdrivers.RightClickonitandselectupdatedriver. Alternaetively, you can also download drviersfrom here http://www.brother.com/apps/ps/en/. Just select the model number of your printer and click on Downloads.Try the next step if you are still unable to solve theproblem.

  9. STEP5 RESTART THE PRINT SPOOLERSERVICE The print spooler service sometimes may stop sending print jobs to the printer. The main reason behind this issue is caused because of an access violation that takes place in the printer-driver process. Follow the steps shown below and check if the printer not communicating with the computer problem hasresolved. Type services in the search box of Windows 10 or for older versions of windows open the run box by pressing the windows logo and the letter r key from the keyboardand type services.msc then hitenter. Locate Printer Spooler option in theservices. NowRightClickonPrinterSpoolerandClickonRestart. Once the restart process is done, then try doing a test print from yourcomputer. We’ve tried our level best to offer you some of the best methods to fix brother printer not communication with printer issues. If you are still not able to fix Brother printer not printing by yourself, try contacting our Brother printer tech supportdepartment.

  10. CONTACTUS E-mailAddress brotherp72@gmail.com OurWebsite https://www.brotherprintersupport.net/

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