BROTHER Printer Not Printing? Here’s How to Fix It

by Sarah Williams
Posted: Aug 25, 2025

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Common Reasons Why Your BROTHER Printer Isn’t Printing

When your BROTHER printer refuses to print, the issue could stem from a number of different causes. Here are some of the most common:

Connectivity Issues

Outdated or Corrupt Drivers

Empty or Misaligned Cartridges

Print Queue Errors

Firmware Glitches

Paper Jams

Wrong Printer Settings

Offline Printer Mode

Let’s go through each of these problems and how to solve them.

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Before diving into advanced fixes, ensure:

The printer is powered on.
All cables are connected properly.
Paper is loaded in the tray.
Ink or toner cartridges are not empty.
The printer cover is closed.
There are no error messages on the printer’s screen.

If everything looks okay and your BROTHER printer still isn’t printing, move on to the next steps.

2. Make Sure the Printer is Set as Default

Sometimes, your system might be trying to send print jobs to a different printer or a virtual printer like "Microsoft Print to PDF."

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Press Windows + R, type control, and hit Enter.
Click on Devices and Printers.
Right-click on your BROTHER printer and select Set as default printer.
A green check mark should now appear next to your printer.

Now try printing again. Still not working? Continue to the next step.

3. Clear the Print Queue

A stuck print job can halt all printing operations.

To clear the queue:

Open Control Panel> Devices and Printers.
Right-click on your BROTHER printer and click See what’s printing.
Click on Printer> Cancel All Documents.

Wait a moment, and try printing again.

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The Print Spooler is a service that manages print jobs. If it crashes, your printer won’t print.

To restart it:

Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.

Find Print Spooler in the list.

Right-click and choose Restart.

After restarting the spooler, try printing again.

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Outdated or corrupt drivers are a frequent cause of printing issues.

To update the driver:

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Search for your printer model.
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Go to Device Manager (Right-click Start> Device Manager).

Expand Printers, right-click your BROTHER printer, and select Uninstall device.

Restart your computer.

Reinstall the latest driver from BROTHER’s website.

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6. Check Ink or Toner Cartridges

Sometimes the printer won’t notify you directly if the cartridges are misaligned or empty.

Open the printer cover.
Check if the cartridges are seated properly.
Replace any low or empty cartridges.
Run a test print or print quality diagnostic.

7. Run BROTHER Print and Scan Doctor (Windows)

BROTHER provides a free diagnostic tool called BROTHER Print and Scan Doctor.

To use it:

Download it from BROTHER’s official site.
Install and run the application.
Select your BROTHER printer.
Let the tool detect and fix problems automatically.

This can resolve a wide range of issues including offline status, driver conflicts, and more.

8. Check for Paper Jams and Hardware Issues

Even a small piece of torn paper can cause a jam or error.

Turn off the printer.
Open all access doors.
Carefully remove any jammed paper.
Ensure no debris is blocking the rollers.

Also, check the printer’s display panel for any hardware error codes.

9. Try Printing from Another Device

To determine whether the issue lies with the printer or your computer:

Try connecting the printer to another device (PC, Mac, or mobile).
Attempt to print a simple document.

If the printer works fine with another device, the problem may be software-related on your original system.

10. Reset the Printer

If all else fails, a factory reset can sometimes fix stubborn issues.

Warning: This will erase settings like Wi-Fi configurations.

Turn off the printer.
Hold the Cancel and Wireless buttons together (on many models).
While holding, turn the printer back on.
Release the buttons after 10 seconds.

Refer to your specific model's manual for detailed reset instructions.

Bonus Tips for Wireless Printing Issues

Many users face trouble with BROTHER printers connected over Wi-Fi. If your wireless printer isn’t printing:

Ensure it’s connected to the same network as your computer.
Restart your router and printer.
Reconnect the printer to Wi-Fi using the control panel or BROTHER Smart app.
Assign a static IP to the printer in router settings to avoid disconnects.

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Final Thoughts

While BROTHER printers are generally dependable, issues like not printing can occur due to several factors ranging from software glitches to hardware malfunctions. This guide aimed to equip you with the most effective troubleshooting steps.

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FAQs

Why is my BROTHER printer suddenly not printing?

Your BROTHER printer may stop printing due to several common reasons, such as a connection issue, outdated or corrupt drivers, a paused print queue, low ink or toner, or a paper jam. Restarting the printer, checking the connection, and running a diagnostic tool can often help identify and resolve the problem.

Why is my printer working but not printing?

If your printer powers on and appears to function but isn’t printing, the issue could be a clogged printhead, empty ink or toner cartridges, a misconfigured print queue, or driver-related problems. Try running a nozzle check, checking ink levels, and updating or reinstalling the printer driver.

Why is my BROTHER printer not printing correctly even though it has ink?

If your BROTHER printer has ink but isn't printing correctly, the issue may be due to clogged printheads, misaligned cartridges, or outdated drivers. Running a printhead cleaning cycle and checking alignment through the printer settings can usually fix the problem