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Why is my brother printer printing blank pages from mac pc only?

Mark
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Why is my Brother printer printing blank pages only when connected to my Mac PC? The issue doesn’t occur with other devices. What could be causing this, and how can I fix it to ensure proper printing from my Mac without any blank pages?

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Topic starter Posted : 01/01/2025 11:03 am
(@kusum)
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Whenever your brother printer keeps printing blank from mac pc. This could be because of the specific print settings. So go to the printer options and supplies.

  1. Open the System Preferences.
  2. Go to Printers & Scanners.
  3. Select your Brother printer.
  4. Click on Options & Supplies.
  5. Check for any specific print settings, like paper type or toner-saving mode, that might cause blank pages.

Also, try printing a test page directly from the printer itself to rule out hardware issues. This should help you pinpoint whether it's a Mac-specific issue or a printer problem.

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Posted : 01/01/2025 11:15 am
(@ajayrathaur)
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Usually, brother printer keeps printing blank pages because of the pint settings. So if you will uninstall the printer and then reinstall it. It will start working fine.

  1. Open the system preferences.
  2. Click on the printers and scanners.
  3. Choose brother printer section, and then click on the – icon.
  4. Once you will remove the brother printer. You need to reboot the mac pc.
  5. Now go back go to the printers and scanners section.
  6. Click on the + icon.
  7. Add your brother printer by following the procedure.

Once you will install the brother printer, you should print something. It should start working fine on your device.

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Posted : 01/01/2025 11:16 am
(@kusum)
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Sometimes, a software glitch between macOS and the printer driver causes blank pages. You can fix that by making the changes given below.

  1. Reset the Mac printing system:
    • Go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.
    • Right-click on the printer list and select Reset printing system.
    • Add your Brother printer again.
  2. Test with a different application (e.g., TextEdit or Preview) to see if the issue persists. If it works in another app, the problem might be specific to the software you're using.

In case, if you need more help, you can visit: why is my brother printer printing blank pages? 

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Posted : 01/01/2025 11:21 am
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