Why is my Brother's printer saying it is offline
Your Brother printer may show “offline” due to connection issues, such as a loose USB cable, unstable Wi-Fi, or incorrect network settings. It can also happen if the printer is set to “Use Printer Offline” in Windows, outdated drivers, or power-saving mode. Restarting the printer, checking connections, and updating drivers can usually fix it.
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