# 1-866-203-7571 How to Reset Brother Printer to Factory Default?
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Brother printers are known for their reliability, but like any device, they can sometimes run into issues—connection errors, printing failures, incorrect settings, or software glitches. One of the most effective troubleshooting methods for resolving persistent problems is performing a **factory reset**.
Resetting your Brother printer to its factory default settings restores it to the original configuration it had when you first took it out of the box. This can eliminate network errors, driver conflicts, firmware glitches, and configuration mistakes.
In this guide, you’ll learn:
* What a factory reset does
* When you should reset your Brother printer
* How to reset different Brother printer models
* How to reset Brother printers with and without a touchscreen
* Network reset vs full factory reset
* What to do after resetting your Brother printer
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## What Does “Factory Reset” Mean on a Brother Printer?
A factory reset clears all customized settings on your Brother printer and returns it to its original default state. This includes:
* Wi-Fi and network configurations
* IP address and DNS settings
* Custom print settings
* User preferences
* Fax and phone book data (for fax models)
* Stored jobs and memory settings
⚠️ **Important:**
After a factory reset, your printer will forget all previous Wi-Fi networks and must be set up again from scratch.
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## When Should You Reset a Brother Printer?
You should consider resetting your Brother printer if:
* The printer won’t connect to Wi-Fi
* It shows “Offline” even when powered on
* It keeps disconnecting from your computer
* Print jobs get stuck in the queue
* You changed routers or network settings
* The touchscreen freezes or becomes unresponsive
* You’re selling or giving away the printer
Resetting is often the **last and most effective troubleshooting step**.
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## Types of Resets on Brother Printers
Brother printers support different reset levels:
1. **Soft Reset** – Power cycling the printer
2. **Network Reset** – Clears only Wi-Fi/network settings
3. **Factory Reset** – Clears all settings and data
This guide focuses mainly on the **Factory Reset**, but we’ll also explain Network Reset when relevant.
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## Method 1: Reset Brother Printer with Touchscreen
Most modern Brother printers like MFC, DCP, and HL-L series have a touchscreen display.
### Steps to Factory Reset Brother Printer (Touchscreen Models)
1. Turn ON the printer.
2. Press **Menu** or **Settings** on the touchscreen.
3. Tap **All Settings**.
4. Select **Initial Setup**.
5. Choose **Reset**.
6. Tap **Factory Reset**.
7. Press **Yes** to confirm.
8. The printer will restart automatically.
Once rebooted, your Brother printer is now back to its default factory state.
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## Method 2: Reset Brother Printer Without Touchscreen (Button Panel Models)
If your Brother printer has physical buttons instead of a touchscreen:
### Steps for Button-Based Brother Printers
1. Turn ON the printer.
2. Press **Menu**.
3. Use the ▲/▼ arrow keys to select **Initial Setup**.
4. Press **OK**.
5. Scroll to **Reset** and press **OK**.
6. Select **Factory Reset**.
7. Press **OK**.
8. Choose **Yes** to confirm.
The printer will restart and restore factory defaults.
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## Method 3: Reset Brother Printer Using Control Panel (HL Series)
For popular models like Brother HL-L2321D, HL-L2350DW, HL-L2395DW:
1. Turn OFF the printer.
2. Hold the **Go** or **Start** button.
3. Turn the printer ON while holding the button.
4. Keep holding until all LEDs light up.
5. Release the button.
6. Press **Go/Start** again 6 times.
7. The printer resets automatically.
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## Method 4: Network Reset Only (Wi-Fi Reset)
If you only want to clear Wi-Fi settings:
1. Press **Menu** or **Settings**.
2. Go to **Network**.
3. Choose **Network Reset**.
4. Press **Yes** to confirm.
This resets only network settings, not the entire printer.
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## Method 5: Factory Reset Brother Printer Using Web Interface
Some Brother printers allow resetting via web interface:
1. Find the printer’s IP address.
2. Open a browser and type the IP address.
3. Login to the printer web panel.
4. Go to **Administrator Settings**.
5. Select **Reset Menu**.
6. Choose **Factory Reset**.
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## How to Reset Popular Brother Printer Models
### Reset Brother MFC-L2701DW / MFC-L2715DW
1. Press **Menu**
2. Go to **Initial Setup**
3. Select **Reset**
4. Choose **Factory Reset**
5. Press **Yes**
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### Reset Brother DCP-T520W / DCP-T720DW
1. Tap **Settings**
2. Go to **All Settings**
3. Select **Initial Setup**
4. Tap **Reset → Factory Reset → Yes**
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### Reset Brother HL-L2350DW
1. Power OFF the printer
2. Hold **Go** button
3. Turn printer ON while holding
4. Release when LEDs light
5. Press **Go** 6 times
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## What to Do After Resetting Brother Printer
Once reset is complete, you must:
1. Reconnect to Wi-Fi
2. Reinstall printer drivers
3. Add printer again on your computer
4. Reconfigure print preferences
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## How to Set Up Brother Printer Again After Reset
### Step 1: Install Brother Printer Drivers
Visit Brother’s official website and download the latest drivers for your model.
Or call **Printer Tales at 1-866-203-7571** for guided setup.
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### Step 2: Reconnect to Wi-Fi
1. Tap **Settings → Network → WLAN Setup Wizard**
2. Select your Wi-Fi network
3. Enter password
4. Press **OK**
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### Step 3: Add Printer to Windows / Mac
* On Windows:
Settings → Devices → Printers & Scanners → Add Printer
* On Mac:
System Settings → Printers & Scanners → Add Printer
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## Common Problems Fixed by Factory Reset
* Printer offline issue
* Wi-Fi not connecting
* Printer not printing
* Driver unavailable error
* Slow printing
* Network conflict
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## Tips Before Resetting Your Brother Printer
✔ Backup fax numbers and address book
✔ Note Wi-Fi password
✔ Know your printer model number
✔ Ensure stable power supply
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## When to Call Printer Support?
If:
* Reset doesn’t work
* Printer won’t power on
* Screen is blank
* Reset menu is missing
Call **Printer Tales Support at 1-866-203-7571** for expert help.
## FAQs: Brother Printer Factory Reset
### Q1. Will factory reset delete everything?
Yes, all settings and saved data will be erased.
### Q2. Do I need to reinstall drivers after reset?
Yes, recommended.
### Q3. How long does reset take?
Usually 1–3 minutes.
### Q4. Can reset fix offline error?
Yes, in most cases.
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## Conclusion
Resetting your Brother printer to factory default is one of the most powerful solutions when dealing with stubborn printer problems. Whether you’re facing Wi-Fi issues, printing failures, or network conflicts, a factory reset gives your printer a fresh start.
If you need assistance at any stage—resetting, reconnecting, or reinstalling drivers—reach out to **Printer Tales at 1-866-203-7571** for fast and professional printer support.
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