Why will my Brother printer print a test page but nothing else?

Difficulty printing from your PC can occur for various reasons. The most common reason a networked Brother machine may stop printing, is because the connection between the computer and the Brother machine is lost. This can occur as a result of wrong settings or configuration of the printer driver.

How do I get my Brother printer out of sleep mode?

Use the keys on the dial pad enter the number of minutes the machine is idle before it enters Sleep Mode. You can enter 00 to 99….To turn Sleep Mode off, follow these steps:

1. Press the START and OPTIONS keys simultaneously. The LCD will read “Sleep Mode: On.”
2. Press the UP OR DOWN ARROW key to choose Off.
3. Go to STEP 3.

Why does printer print blank pages?

Several factors may cause the product to print blank pages, such as print settings, low ink, or the product itself. Print a nozzle check pattern to see if any of the nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head, if necessary. Make sure the paper size, orientation, and layout settings in your printer software are correct.

How do I get my Brother printer to print?

Printing from a Windows PC or Mac

1. Select the Printer Driver from the [Downloads] section of this website, and then install it.
2. Open the document you want to print.
3. Turn the printer on.
4. Connect the printer to a computer using USB, Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi®.
5. Load paper.
6. Print from the application.
7. Turn the printer off.

How do I factory reset my Brother MFC?

Factory Reset

1. Press the Up or Down arrow key to select Initial Setup, and then press OK.
2. Press the Up or Down arrow key to select Reset, and then press OK.
3. Press the Up or Down arrow key to select Factory Reset, and then press OK.
4. Press the Up arrow key to select Reset.
5. Press the Up arrow key to restart the machine.