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Brother Printer in error state


Users nowadays encounter their Brother Printer in an error state. This problem comes mostly from the new users who do not know the exact solution to any error state. There are various types of errors that the users face while using the device. Given below the causes with their solutions that you have to follow to fix the problem easily.

Causes:

There are various types of reasons that cause the Brother Printer to be in an error state. Before going to a solution, you have first to know which type of reason your computer faces. Mentioned below are the main reasons for having the Brother Printer in error state on your device:

  • The Brother printer is not working on low ink. That's why you have to check it.
  • If the Brother printer is switched ON and does not properly connect to your computer system.
  • USB or plugs do not connect properly.
  • Malware or virus attack
  • Outdated or faulty printer driver.
  • Paper jams

Solutions:

Method 1: Follow the Basic Troubleshooting Steps 

  • step 1:  Ensure the printer cables are properly secured and tight. 
  • step 2:  Try rebooting your computer and the printer.
  • step 3:  Check that there is no paper jam in any part of the printer.
  • step 4:  Ensure the printer status is online and is ready to print. 

Method 2: Disable “Use Printer Offline” and “Pause Printing” Option

  • step 1:  Move to the search bar, type Run, and choose the relevant app. 
  • step 2:  When the Run box opens, type the control panel and click on the OK. 
  • step 3:  It will open the control panel window to choose “Devices and Printers.”
  • step 4:  Find your printer, right-click it, and select “See what’s printing.”
  • step 5:  In the new window, hit the Printer tab, and a drop-down list will appear
  • step 6:  After that, uncheck “Use Printer Offline” and the “Pause Printing” option.

Method 3: Ensure the Print Spooler Start Type Is Automatic

  • step 1:  Enter the “services.msc” command on the Run box and hit OK. 
  • step 2:  In the new window, point to Print Spooler and right-click on it. 
  • step 3:  Click on Restart or the Start option if the spooler is stopped. 
  • step 4:  Again, right-click the Spooler option and select Properties. 
  • step 5:  Ensure the spooler Startup Type is Automatic; if not, set it from the list. 
  • step 6:  After setting it to Automatic, hit OK and click on the Apply button. 
  • step 7:  Check the problem has been fixed and that the printer is usually working. 

Method 4: Delete All Spooler Files And Restart It

  • Step 1:  Firstly, stop the spooler service from running on the system. 
  • step 2:  Then, on the Run box, type C:\Windows\System32\Spool\Printers. 
  • step 3:  Click the OK button, and it will navigate to the Printers folder. 
  • step 4:  Select all the files in the Printers folder at once and delete them. 
  • step 5:  Click Yes on the confirmation window that pops up on the screen. 
  • step 6:  Again, restart the Spooler service by right-clicking on it. 
  • step 7:  Finally, reboot the computer and the printer to apply changes.

FAQs

Why do I keep encountering the error messages on my Brother printer device?

Brother is the greatest brand, and its printer is one of the most efficient printing devices. But it also stuck in the problem of the Brother Printer in an error state. Sometimes this problem is easily fixed, but many users stick to it. Having this may increase the difficulty in printing from the computer system. This problem can happen for many types of reasons. The most general reason a networked Brother printer device may stop printing the document. It is encountered because of the connection problem or loss between the computer system and the Brother printer device. Having this problem may also occur because of the wrong configuration or settings of the Brother printer driver.

Having the Brother Printer in an error state is a common problem nowadays. But sometimes, these problems make the user very frustrated. If you are a beginner and do not know how to solve this problem, then you are stuck in it. If your Brother printer’s status shows that the Brother Printer is in an error state,” there may be an issue with the printer itself. You have to ensure that the Brother printer is switched ON and connected to the computer system by USB cable or WiFi. Now, you need to inspect it for low-in or sheet and make sure that the machine cover is not turned on and the paper is not stuck anywhere inside or outside of the Brother printer device.

If you have the Brother printer device, then you also face some of the error codes. There are various types of error codes that come on Brother printer devices. Given below is one of the best methods to solve the error codes or messages.

  • First of all, disconnect the interface cable if choosing the Network or All Settings.
  • Now, click on the Menu.
  • After that, click on the UP OR DOWN ARROW button to select the Initial Setup. And then click on the OK button.
  • Now, click on the UP OR DOWN ARROW button to select the Reset. And then click on the OK button.
  • Next, click on the UP OR DOWN ARROW button to select the reset function menu that you need to use. And then click on the OK button.
  • Now, you have to select one of the following:
  • To reset the settings, click on the 1
  • To exit without making any changes, click on the 2
  • Next, you will be got a pop-up to reset the device. Now you have to select one thing:
  • To reset the device, click on the 1
  • To exit without resetting the device, click on the 2.

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