Why Is My Brother Printer Printing Blank Pages? Easy Fix

Common Causes of Blank Printouts

If your Brother printer is producing blank pages, don't panic; this is a fairly typical issue that can be addressed in a few simple steps. Typically, blank pages are caused by one of several issues: lack of ink or toner, clogged print heads, incorrect printer settings, or out-of-date drivers.

First, check the ink or toner levels in the cartridge. If the toner or cartridge is low or empty, replace it immediately. Even if you see an adequate amount of ink in the cartridge, it is possible the ink in the cartridge is dried or the nozzles are clogged, which would produce a blank print. Use the Print Head Cleaning or Nozzle Check utility option in the printer settings to unblock any nozzles and flush out any dried ink. 

Then, confirm you are using the right paper size when printing, as well as confirming the prints are using the correct print settings. If the configurations in the printer properties were set incorrectly, that would lead to printing problems. Under the Printer Preferences option, confirm the correct media type and orientation are being utilized.

If you are connecting wirelessly use your computer, check to see if the Brother printer drivers are updated. Go to Brother's official website for downloading and installing the most up-to-date drivers.

And, restart both your printer and computer. Sometimes it is simply a temporary glitch and everything works after turning off the devices. After restarting, try printing a test page to see what happens.