Select the apple menu system preferences print scan or printers scanners.
Brother printer connected to wifi but offline.
If using an ethernet cable make sure the cable is connected to both the printer and router access point.
Make sure the printer is connected to the computer.
I have a printer that is connected to my home wifi network.
Using the printer setting tool the printer setting tool also allows you to easily apply the network settings changes to multiple printers.
If the dynamic ip address was the issue this should definitely provide a solution allowing you to use your brother printer again.
If using a usb cable make sure the cable is connected to both the printer and computer.
Select start settings devices printers scanners.
Print offline in windows.
Make sure you are using the correct printer driver for the brother machine.
Select your brother machine in the printers section.
It has an ip address and i can access its web interface from my pc.
You can change the printer s network settings using the printer setting tool see the faq.
Your printer s built in menu should show which network it s connected to or check your printer s manual for more info.
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Try connecting it directly to the computer and not via a hub.
Verify that your printer is not in use printer offline mode.
Check to make sure the printer is turned on and connected to the same wi fi network as your pc.