How do I get my Brother wireless printer back online?
David Craig
Updated on April 05, 2026
Open Printers and Devices windows from Control Panel. Again Right-click on the selected printer and click on “Set as default printer”. Under “Set as default printer” you can see your Printer status – offline or paused. If the Brother printer is paused, simply click on “Resume printing”.
Why is my Wi-Fi not connecting to my printer?
Make sure the printer is on or that it has power. Connect your printer to your computer or other device. Check the printer’s toner and paper, plus the printer queue. In this case, reconnect your device to the network, reconfigure security settings to include printers, and/or install updated drivers.
How do I reset my Brother HL 5370DW?
Brother HL-5340D and HL-5370DW Toner Reset Instructions
- Turn off the printer and open the front cover.
- Press and hold Go-button.
- Turn on the machine while holding down the Go-button.
- When all three LEDs are lit, release the Go-button.
- Double-click the Go-Button button, and the three LEDs should be lit again.
How do I configure the brother machine for a wireless network?
Configuring the Brother machine for a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup, AOSS™ or SecureEasySetup™. (Recommended): If you have a WLAN access point/router supporting WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), AOSS™ (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) or SecureEasySetup™, you can easily connect your Brother machine to your wireless network.
How do I install the printer driver for my hl5300 printer?
Double-click the HL5300 icon on your desktop. Double-click Start Here icon. If prompted, choose your model and language. The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install Printer Driver. For Windows users, choose the Install Printer Driver icon for your region. Click Wireless Network users.
How do I set up my brother machine for WPS/AOSS™ or SecureEasySetup™?
To use WPS, AOSS™ or SecureEasySetup™, your WLAN access point/router must support WPS, AOSS™ or SecureEasySetup™. Confirm your WLAN access point/router has the WPS, AOSS™ or SecureEasySetup™ symbol as shown below. > Click here to configure the Brother machine for a wireless network using automatic wireless mode.
Why won’t my printer connect to the wireless network?
SETUP is the default SSID of the printer. Do not choose this SSID. If the list is blank, check that the access point has power and is broadcasting the SSID, and then see if the printer and the access point are within range for wireless communication. Then, click Refresh.
