Brother
Printers are very responsive IT devices that simply respond and send a ‘printer
offline’ message even when there is a slight deviation in the power connection.
Brother
Printer Offline issue on windows 7/8/10 can be due to some other
reasons too. This issue is not an exception because it conjointly has problems
in rare cases. Here, we discussed the reasons and ways to fix brother printer
offline issue on different windows versions.
Reasons by which brother printer go
offline are:
·
Wi-Fi
Connecting issue
·
Slight
deviation or overload of power
·
Corrupt
driver software
·
Network
is undergoing with some connectivity issues
·
Loose
connection either one end or from the both end
·
System
hardware failure
Look at the measures to overcome
Brother Printer Offline error in Windows 7/8/10:
·
Change printer settings: For this, you need to restart the
printer and computer. You also need to unplug the USB cable, wireless
connections and network printer.
·
Restart the Print Spooler service: Whenever you get Printer Offline
error message, then there is chance that there is some problem with your print
spooler service. Sometimes, by simply restarting the print spooler service, you
can fix this issue.
·
Change printer properties: When you are using a network printer
then changing printer properties can help you in eliminating printer offline
issue.
·
Reinstall your printer drivers: Sometimes, the corrupt and damaged
driver can also causes printer to go offline. So, simply reinstall your printer
drivers from genuine website. Try printing a test page to see if the problem is
resolved or not.
·
Install the latest updates: If you are getting printer offline
message, then there is a possibility that your windows updates are outdated.
Download all the latest updates in your respective windows to fix this error.
·
Add a second printer device: When you are using a network
connection then by adding a second printer you can resolve this error.
·
Check if you’re using a VPN connection:
If you are using a
VPN and printer, then we suggest you to disconnect it from the VPN and try
printing again.
We hope these
points will help you resolve your brother printer offline problems in Windows 7/8/10.
However, if you have tried all of them and your problem still continues, then
you need to take Brother Printer Support. The
technicians available at this support service will give you the best possible
solution to resolve your queries within stipulated time frame.