How to Reset Your Brother Printer to Factory Settings ?

When Should You Reset Your Brother Printer?

You can reset your printer if you face:

• Wi-Fi or network issues

• Frequent offline errors

• Incorrect settings

• Firmware or driver conflicts

• Printing or scanning problems

How to Factory Reset a Brother Printer ?

1. Turn on your Brother printer.

2. Press the Menu or Settings button.

3. Go to Initial Setup or All Settings.

4. Scroll down and select Reset.

5. Choose Factory Reset or Network Reset (as needed).

6. Press OK to confirm.

7. Select Yes to restart the printer.

How to Reset Brother Printers Without a Touchscreen ?

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Press and hold the Go button.

3. While holding the button, turn the printer back on.

4. Keep holding the Go button until all lights turn on.

5. Release the button.

How to Reset Only the Network Settings  ?

1. Press Menu → Network → Network Reset.

2. Select Yes to confirm.

3. Printer restarts and you can reconnect to a new Wi-Fi network.

FAQs 

1. What happens when I reset my Brother printer to factory settings?
A factory reset removes all custom settings, Wi-Fi details, and network configurations, returning the printer to its original default state.

2. Will a reset delete my printer drivers from my computer?
No, resetting the printer only affects the printer itself. Your computer drivers and installed software remain unchanged.

3. How long does a Brother printer reset take?
A full reset usually takes less than 1–2 minutes, and the printer restarts automatically after the reset.

4. Why is my Brother printer not resetting?
If the reset option doesn’t work, check if the printer has pending errors, blocked buttons, or low power. Restart the printer and try again, or use the physical reset button method (if available).