Installed the same printer driver multiple times.
Brother printer connected to wifi but offline mac.
Changed the usb port on your computer which is connected to the brother machine.
Locate the proper printer driver.
Connected the brother machine into a different usb port on your computer.
If you still see printer is offline error move to the next method.
When your brother machine is connected to the wireless network check the machine s wireless connection status by printing the network configuration report.
You can change the printer s network settings using the printer setting tool see the faq.
After the printer restarts try to print something.
I have a printer that is connected to my home wifi network.
Your printer s built in menu should show which network it s connected to or check your printer s manual for more info.
In this situation some printer drivers are working others may not be working.
Sometimes i can print just fine from my windows pc but other times it reports the printer is offline even when i know it is online.
If a copy of your brother machine s icon for example.
Add the printer to your list of available printers.
Select start settings devices printers scanners.
Using the printer setting tool the printer setting tool also allows you to easily apply the network settings changes to multiple printers.
A printer system reset will remove the printer from mac allowing you to make a fresh start by adding the printer back to your device.
A copy of your printer with the same printer name may be created if you.
If use printer offline is greyed out click open as administrator.
Check to make sure the printer is turned on and connected to the same wi fi network as your pc.
A copy of your printer with the same printer name may be created if you.
Click on the apple menu icon and click on system.
Choose apple menu system preferences then click printers scanners.
Brother xxx xxxx copy 1 is listed in the devices and printers.
If you have changed the usb port of your computer connected to the brother machine or you have installed the printer driver multiple times the icons with the same printer name might be created.
If you see a low ink message on the printer replace the.
See the apple support article connect an airprint printer to a wi fi network.
Check the printer tray for any paper jams.
Installed the same printer driver multiple times.
After setting up you can disconnect the cable from your printer and mac and the printer should remain connected to the wi fi network.
It has an ip address and i can access its web interface from my pc.
If a copy of your brother machine s icon for example.
Brother xxx xxxx copy 1 is listed in the devices and printers.
Make sure the printer has enough paper and the paper is aligned properly in the printer.