Brother xxx xxxx copy 1 is listed in the devices and printers.
Brother printer connected to wifi but offline mac.
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.
Installed the same printer driver multiple times.
You can change the printer s network settings using the printer setting tool see the faq.
If using mac address filtering in the wireless router or access point you need to configure the mac address of.
After the printer restarts try to print something.
When your brother machine is connected to the wireless network check the machine s wireless connection status by printing the network configuration report.
Choose apple menu system preferences then click printers scanners.
If a copy of your brother machine s icon for example.
Select start settings devices printers scanners.
Your printer s built in menu should show which network it s connected to or check your printer s manual for more info.
See the apple support article connect an airprint printer to a wi fi network.
Verify that your printer is not in use printer offline mode.
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.
Connected the brother machine into a different usb port on your computer.
Check the printer tray for any paper jams.
If you still see printer is offline error move to the next method.
Installed the same printer driver multiple times.
A copy of your printer with the same printer name may be created if you.
I have a printer that is connected to my home wifi network.
Locate the proper printer driver.
It has an ip address and i can access its web interface from my pc.
Click on the apple menu icon and click on system.
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.
If you press the wi fi button for five seconds or more the printer will enter the wps mode and any connection using wireless direct will fail.
If a copy of your brother machine s icon for example.
Brother xxx xxxx copy 1 is listed in the devices and printers.
After setting up you can disconnect the cable from your printer and mac and the printer should remain connected to the wi fi network.
Add the printer to your list of available printers.
In this situation some printer drivers are working others may not be working.
If you see a low ink message on the printer replace the.
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.
Make sure the printer has enough paper and the paper is aligned properly in the printer.
