# 1-866-203-7571 How to Fix Brother Printer Is Not Responding (Quick Fixes)
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A Brother printer is known for reliability and performance, but like any hardware device, it can occasionally run into issues. One of the most common and frustrating problems users face is the error message: **“Brother Printer Is Not Responding.”** This usually happens when your computer cannot communicate properly with your printer.
If your Brother printer suddenly stops responding, don’t panic. In most cases, the problem is related to connectivity, drivers, settings, or minor system glitches. In this in-depth guide, we’ll walk you through **quick fixes and advanced solutions** to get your Brother printer back online and printing smoothly.
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## Why Does My Brother Printer Say “Not Responding”?
Before jumping into the fixes, it helps to understand the possible causes:
• Loose or faulty USB/Wi-Fi connection
• Printer set to “Offline”
• Outdated or corrupt printer driver
• Incorrect printer port selected
• Spooler service errors
• Firewall or antivirus blocking communication
• Printer firmware issues
• Windows/Mac OS glitches
Now let’s go step by step through the best solutions.
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## Quick Fix #1: Restart Everything
This might sound basic, but it works surprisingly often.
1. Turn off your Brother printer.
2. Shut down your computer.
3. Unplug the printer power cord and router.
4. Wait 60 seconds.
5. Plug everything back in and power on devices.
Once your system reboots, try printing again.
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## Quick Fix #2: Check Physical Connections
### For USB Printers
• Make sure the USB cable is firmly plugged into both the printer and the computer.
• Try a different USB port.
• If possible, use another USB cable.
### For Wireless Printers
• Ensure the printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer.
• Check your router’s Wi-Fi light.
• Print a network configuration page from the printer to confirm connectivity.
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## Quick Fix #3: Set Brother Printer as Default
Sometimes Windows or macOS switches the default printer automatically.
### On Windows:
1. Go to **Control Panel → Devices and Printers**
2. Right-click your Brother printer
3. Select **Set as Default Printer**
### On Mac:
1. Go to **System Settings → Printers & Scanners**
2. Choose your Brother printer
3. Set it as the default device
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## Quick Fix #4: Take Printer Out of Offline Mode
If your printer shows “Offline,” it won’t respond.
### Windows Steps:
1. Open **Control Panel → Devices and Printers**
2. Right-click your Brother printer
3. Click **See what’s printing**
4. Click **Printer** in the top menu
5. Uncheck **Use Printer Offline**
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## Quick Fix #5: Clear the Print Queue
Stuck print jobs can block new tasks.
### Windows:
1. Open **Devices and Printers**
2. Right-click Brother printer → **See what’s printing**
3. Cancel all pending documents
### Mac:
1. Go to **Printers & Scanners**
2. Select Brother printer
3. Click **Open Print Queue**
4. Cancel all jobs
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## Quick Fix #6: Restart the Print Spooler Service
The Print Spooler manages all printing tasks. If it fails, the printer won’t respond.
### Windows Steps:
1. Press **Windows + R**
2. Type `services.msc` → Press Enter
3. Find **Print Spooler**
4. Right-click → **Restart**
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## Quick Fix #7: Update or Reinstall Brother Printer Driver
Outdated drivers are a major cause of the “Not Responding” error.
### Reinstall Steps (Windows/Mac):
1. Uninstall your Brother printer from **Devices and Printers**
2. Restart your computer
3. Download the latest driver from Brother’s official site
4. Install it and reconnect your printer
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## Quick Fix #8: Check the Printer Port
Your printer may be connected to the wrong port.
### Windows:
1. Go to **Devices and Printers**
2. Right-click Brother printer → **Printer Properties**
3. Go to **Ports** tab
4. Select the port labeled **USB** or **WSD**
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## Quick Fix #9: Disable Firewall/Antivirus Temporarily
Security software can block printer communication.
1. Disable antivirus/firewall briefly
2. Try printing
3. If it works, add your printer as an exception
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## Quick Fix #10: Update Printer Firmware
Outdated firmware can cause communication problems.
• Visit Brother’s support website
• Download firmware update
• Follow installation instructions carefully
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## Fix for Brother Printer Not Responding on Windows
If you're using Windows 10 or 11, try these advanced steps:
• Run **Windows Troubleshooter**
• Reset network settings
• Remove and re-add the printer
• Check Device Manager for driver conflicts
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## Fix for Brother Printer Not Responding on Mac
For macOS users:
• Reset the printing system
• Delete and re-add the printer
• Update macOS
• Check AirPrint settings
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## How to Reset Brother Printer to Fix Not Responding
A full reset can fix stubborn issues.
### General Reset:
1. Turn off printer
2. Hold **Menu / Start**
3. Power on while holding
4. Select **Factory Reset**
*(Exact steps vary by model.)*
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## Wireless Brother Printer Not Responding – Wi-Fi Fixes
• Reconnect printer to Wi-Fi
• Restart router
• Move printer closer to router
• Change Wi-Fi channel
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## Common Brother Printer Models Affected
• Brother HL-L2300D
• Brother MFC-L2710DW
• Brother MFC-L3770CDW
• Brother DCP-T720DW
• Brother HL-L2350DW
All models can show “Not Responding” if communication breaks.
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## Prevent Future Brother Printer Not Responding Issues
• Keep drivers updated
• Restart devices weekly
• Avoid overloaded print queues
• Use quality USB cables
• Maintain stable Wi-Fi
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## When to Call Brother Printer Support
If none of the fixes work, your printer may need professional help. Contact expert technicians for fast resolution:
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They can assist with:
• Driver installation
• Network setup
• Firmware updates
• Error diagnostics
• Advanced troubleshooting
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## Conclusion
The **“Brother Printer Is Not Responding”** issue is common but almost always fixable. In most cases, it comes down to connectivity problems, driver issues, or simple system glitches. By following the quick fixes and step-by-step solutions above, you can usually get your printer back online in minutes.
If the problem persists, don’t waste time—reach out to expert support at:
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