Brother has a great collection of printers, which are compatible with most operating systems, especially Windows 11.

But like every other printer, it also sometimes fails to provide a great experience to the users.

Like many people in the Microsoft forum mentioned, their Brother printers printing functionality isnt working.

Shut Down Windows PC

Bluetooth devices Windows 11

So read this guide until the end and resolve problems with the Brother printer on your PC or laptop.

Why Is Brother Printer Not Working in Windows 11?

Various factors could be the reason for Brother printer not working in Windows 11.

Restart Your PC

In this section, well mention themost common reasonsfor this issue.

In this section, wellshare all the fixesto fix this issue.

So follow all the shared ways to get rid of this problem:

1.

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Bluetooth devices Windows 11

In that case, you need toreboot your system, as doing so will eliminate all the issues.

2.In the new dialog box, chooseRestartfrom the dropdown in it and press theEnter key.

To reboot your Brother printer, simplyunplug it from the power source, and thenreplug itafter a few seconds.

Choose Printers and Scanner

2.Once done, plug the cable again into the power source and let your WiFi router restart.

So, check for any prints in the queue, which could cause the issue.

Itll help you find the cause of this issue.

Choose Remove

1.To print online grid Configuration Report, tap onSettingson the Brother machines touchscreen.

2.In theSettingssection, choose theMachine Informationoption and thenPrint NetSetting.

3.After pressingPrint NetSettingon your printers display, choose theOKoption to print the data pipe Configuration Report.

Click the Add Device Butto

Youll then see the report coming out of the printer.

Due to this, we suggest youmake sure there are some recommended sizes of sheetsin the printers paper tray.

2.Once done, press and slide the paper width and length guides to adjust the paper sheets.

Select Your Printer

Once done, put them back into the printers paper tray.

5.In the end, print a random or test page to check whether the Brother printer prints now.

There are varied methods to do so, and one such way is using Direct Wi-Fi.

Download the Package

1.Before moving ahead, check that you remember your Wi-Fi connections name and password.

2.PressSettingson the touchscreen, and use theup/downbuttons to find theNetworkoption.

3.Select it, chooseWLAN, and again use the buttons to search for theSetup Wizardoption.

Choose Run the Tool

4.After choosing theSetup Wizardoption, pressYesand then select your Wi-Fi internet.

5.After that, choose it, drop your Wi-Fi password to connect the printer, and click theOKbutton.

If yes, you should now be able to use the printer without any issues.

Click on Printer spooler

This will help you know whether the problem is with the computer or the Wi-Fi connection.

So switch to another computer and try this.

Doing so will eliminate all the connectivity issues that may be causing this issue.

Choose Restart

2.On the next screen, choosePrinters & scannersand then expand your Brother printer section.

3.Choose theRemovebutton on the next screen to delete the printer from your PC or laptop.

4.After deleting the printer, clickAdd machine, and select your printer to reconnect it to the machine.

Choose Printer Properties

Hopefully, doing so will eliminate the Brother printer not working issue on your Windows 11 PC.

2.In theBrother Utilitieswindow, choose the printer model and then selectToolson the left.

3.On the next screen, clickUninstall, and then theOKbutton in the next window to uninstall it.

Click New Port…

4.ChooseYes, I want to restart my computer now, and click theFinishbutton to delete it.

5.After uninstalling Brother Utilities, visit theDownloadpage, and search for the printer model on it.

6.DownloadFull Driver & Software Packagefor your printer and once downloaded, install them.

Choose Next

2.UnderPrinter prefs, choose theRun the troubleshooteroption to start the scan and find issues.

3.If the troubleshooter suggests any fixes, apply them and see if the current issues go away.

As a result, the Brother printer not working issue is appearing on your Windows 11 PC.

Select Run as Administrator

2.Once done,right-click thePrint Spoolerservice, and from the context menu, chooseRestart.

3.Lastly, exit theServiceswindow, and check whether the Brother printer is working well now.

In that case, we suggest youmake sure your computers port options are correct.

Select Recovery

2.On the next screen, choosePrinters & scannersand then tap on your Brother printers section.

3.UnderPrinter options, choose thePrinter propertiesoption and then go to thePortstab.

6.In the end, clickFinishto wrap up the current window and then check the problems status.

Click the Go Back Button

If thats the same with you, considergoing back to Windows 10using the integrated Go Back function.

You must use Windows 10 until this issue with Windows 11 gets fixed.

2.Under theRecovery optionssection, next to theGo backtext, click theGo backbutton.

Click the Go Back to Windows 10

3.Choose theGo back to Windows 10button to go back to the previous Windows version.

FAQs

How Do I Get My Brother Printer to Work on Windows 11?

If your Brother printer isnt working properly, consider updating its driver on your PC.

How Do I Fix My Printer Not Working on Windows 11?

If your printer isnt working, reconnect it to your PC.

Does Windows 11 Have a Problem With Printers?

Windows 11 has some issues with the printer, as many users have reported issues with the Brother Printer.

Why Is My Brother Printer Not Printing From My Computer?

Another reason could be faulty hardware, outdated printer drivers, etc.

Why Is My Printer On but Not Printing?

Also, let us know which fix helped you fix the Windows 11 Brother printer not working issue.