Brother printer does not print


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esebm

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Hi, my printer (Brother DCP-L2540DW) has been working with my PC (win 11 25H2) for years without a hitch. Over night it stopped printing via my router. The print queue shows the job but displays "error". I've installed a new driver but no dice. Can someone help?
 

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    win 11
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    Ryzen 5600G
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    B450 Tomahawk Max
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    32 GB DDR4
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    LG 27MR400
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clear the print queue by using the commands:

Code: 
net stop spooler
Code: 
del %systemroot%\system32\spool\printers\*.shd /F /S /Q
Code: 
del %systemroot%\system32\spool\printers\*.spl /F /S /Q
Code: 
net start spooler

Reboot (not necessary but good practice)
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
OK, did all that, rebooted, no change, sorry.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home build
    CPU
    Ryzen 5600G
    Motherboard
    B450 Tomahawk Max
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27MR400
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Internet Speed
    3MB/s
    Browser
    Opera
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have you tried setting up the printer with manual/static addressing
i have done this for my brother printer MFC-L3710CW
and no system (5) on the home network has a problem connecting.

best of luck Steve ..
 

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Have to google it how that works, thanks.
 

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    Ryzen 5600G
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    B450 Tomahawk Max
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4
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    on board
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    LG 27MR400
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    1280 x 1024
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Check the Windows update history. Has there been a driver update?
 

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    8GB
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Does not look like it.
 

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    win 11
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    Ryzen 5600G
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    B450 Tomahawk Max
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27MR400
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    SSD
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    3MB/s
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    Opera
    Antivirus
    Windows
How was the printer initially installed (by whom)?

Is the printer shared between multiple devices?
 

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    Windows 11 2xH2 (latest update ... forever anal)
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    PC/Desktop
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    HP Slim S01
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    Intel i5-12400
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT730
    Sound Card
    OOBE
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 32"
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    512GB KIOXIA NVMe
    1TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    OOBE
    Case
    OOBE
    Cooling
    OOBE
    Keyboard
    BT
    Mouse
    BT
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    Brave FFox Chrome Opera
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    KIS
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    Windows 11 Pro 2xH2 (latest update ... 4ever anal)
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    Laptop
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    HP Pavillion 15
    CPU
    i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Hard Drives
    Samsung NVMe 512GB
    + numerous/multiple SSD Type C USB enclosures
    Internet Speed
    NBN FTTN 50
    Browser
    Brave
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    KIS
I installed that printer when we bought it 6 or 7 years ago.
I have used it via router, my wife's laptop has used it via WiFi and my wife's PC has used via USB. Has worked ever since until recently.
 

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    Ryzen 5600G
    Motherboard
    B450 Tomahawk Max
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27MR400
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Internet Speed
    3MB/s
    Browser
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esebm said:
Has worked ever since until recently.
Click to expand...
Problems can be any number of sources within software or hardware
Software .. printer brand software, drivers, Windows
Hardware .. printer itself, cables, computer connections/ports, router

I would suggest some hands-on on-site expertise might be of benefit
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 2xH2 (latest update ... forever anal)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Slim S01
    CPU
    Intel i5-12400
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT730
    Sound Card
    OOBE
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 32"
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    512GB KIOXIA NVMe
    1TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    OOBE
    Case
    OOBE
    Cooling
    OOBE
    Keyboard
    BT
    Mouse
    BT
    Browser
    Brave FFox Chrome Opera
    Antivirus
    KIS
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 2xH2 (latest update ... 4ever anal)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion 15
    CPU
    i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Hard Drives
    Samsung NVMe 512GB
    + numerous/multiple SSD Type C USB enclosures
    Internet Speed
    NBN FTTN 50
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    KIS
Are you able to print a Test Page and if so,is it normal?
Have you tried ---Settings >System >Troubleshoot >Other Troubleshooters >Printer ?
Also the often overlooked ---Power off the printer and unplug it for a minute,then replug and power it up and see if that has any effect.
Check Reliability History for any entries.Accessed by typing ---reliability ---into the Search box.
 

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    benq fp 92
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    antec ea550g
    Case
    nzxt noctis 450
    Browser
    edge

My Computer

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
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    PC/Desktop
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    My Self
    CPU
    Intel Alder lake i7 12700K
    Motherboard
    Asus z690 Gaming WiFi D4, Bios Ver 4505
    Memory
    32 Gb Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 XMP2
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 3070ti FTW3 Ultra Gaming & Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Via Display port
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell AW2723DF
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440 @ 280Hz G-Sync mode
    Hard Drives
    WD Black SN850 1Tb NVME (Boot Drive)
    WD BLACK SN850X + Heatsink 1Tb NVME
    Samsung 870 Qvo 1Tb SSD,
    Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-219L
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    Corsair RM850
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    Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass
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    Be Quiet Shadow Rock 3
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    Logitech G Pro
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    Logitech G903, Lightspeed + Powerplay Mat
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    Logitech C930e webcam
    Synology DS218 play 2 x 4Tb Synology HAT3300-4T
No test page.
Printer unplugged for a minute, no dice.
Reliability no mention of any printer issues.
Driver link does not work. My printer does not exist in the UK.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home build
    CPU
    Ryzen 5600G
    Motherboard
    B450 Tomahawk Max
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27MR400
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Internet Speed
    3MB/s
    Browser
    Opera
    Antivirus
    Windows
Just found out that my wife's desktop (USB connection) prints fine, her laptop (WiFi) and my desktop (router connected) don't.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home build
    CPU
    Ryzen 5600G
    Motherboard
    B450 Tomahawk Max
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27MR400
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Internet Speed
    3MB/s
    Browser
    Opera
    Antivirus
    Windows
BRAdmin is a multi language tool for finding your Brother printers in your local Network.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    My Self
    CPU
    Intel Alder lake i7 12700K
    Motherboard
    Asus z690 Gaming WiFi D4, Bios Ver 4505
    Memory
    32 Gb Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 XMP2
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 3070ti FTW3 Ultra Gaming & Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Via Display port
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell AW2723DF
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440 @ 280Hz G-Sync mode
    Hard Drives
    WD Black SN850 1Tb NVME (Boot Drive)
    WD BLACK SN850X + Heatsink 1Tb NVME
    Samsung 870 Qvo 1Tb SSD,
    Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-219L
    WD Black SN850x NVME 2Tb x3
    PSU
    Corsair RM850
    Case
    Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass
    Cooling
    Be Quiet Shadow Rock 3
    Keyboard
    Logitech G Pro
    Mouse
    Logitech G903, Lightspeed + Powerplay Mat
    Internet Speed
    900Mb/900Mb Fritz!Box 7590ax v2
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    MS Defender
    Other Info
    Logitech C930e webcam
    Synology DS218 play 2 x 4Tb Synology HAT3300-4T
Just clicked on your link.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home build
    CPU
    Ryzen 5600G
    Motherboard
    B450 Tomahawk Max
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27MR400
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Internet Speed
    3MB/s
    Browser
    Opera
    Antivirus
    Windows
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