Hi all!
I have a MBAir running Ventura 1.2.1 and cannot connect via wifi with my Brother MFC9340CDW.
They're on the same SSID but the MBAir just doesn't see it.
It connected previously and I cannot see it on the Mac. Any ideas? Brother says it's no longer supported but it was working previously and can't recall when it disappeared.....
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.2
Jon Morris1 wrote:
Hi all!
I have a MBAir running Ventura 1.2.1 and cannot connect via wifi with my Brother MFC9340CDW.
They're on the same SSID but the MBAir just doesn't see it.
It connected previously and I cannot see it on the Mac. Any ideas? Brother says it's no longer supported but it was working previously and can't recall when it disappeared.....
The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.3.1
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support
Printers/scanners are typically the first causality in upgrading any OS.
Solve printing problems on Mac
Solve printing problems on Mac - Apple Support
If it is listed as AirPrint printer, delete the existing printer in
> System Settings> Printers & Scanners, and add it again, select AirPrint.
Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac
Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac - Apple Support
Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support.
Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support
about AirPrint
About AirPrint - Apple Support
looks like an old printer(?) ref: Brother MFC9340CDW.
https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=mfc9340cdw_all
Official Brother Support and Sales
Brother Technical Support & Contact Information
If you can't find an updated driver for your printer give the open-source a try—
“manufactures have drivers on their European websites for later systems versions than they do for the US. You might try perusing the European sites for the printer's manufacture to see if they have a later driver”—according to Old Toad.
free Gutenprint 5.3.3 driver a try.
http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/MacOSX.php (not past macOS Catalina in Fall 2019 )
Vuescan drivers
https://www.hamrick.com/purchase-vuescan.html
scanner
http://exactscan.com/compatiblescanner.shtml
Jon Morris1 wrote:
Hi all!
I have a MBAir running Ventura 1.2.1 and cannot connect via wifi with my Brother MFC9340CDW.
They're on the same SSID but the MBAir just doesn't see it.
It connected previously and I cannot see it on the Mac. Any ideas? Brother says it's no longer supported but it was working previously and can't recall when it disappeared.....
The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.3.1
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support
Printers/scanners are typically the first causality in upgrading any OS.
Solve printing problems on Mac
Solve printing problems on Mac - Apple Support
If it is listed as AirPrint printer, delete the existing printer in
> System Settings> Printers & Scanners, and add it again, select AirPrint.
Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac
Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac - Apple Support
Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support.
Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support
about AirPrint
About AirPrint - Apple Support
looks like an old printer(?) ref: Brother MFC9340CDW.
https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=mfc9340cdw_all
Official Brother Support and Sales
Brother Technical Support & Contact Information
If you can't find an updated driver for your printer give the open-source a try—
“manufactures have drivers on their European websites for later systems versions than they do for the US. You might try perusing the European sites for the printer's manufacture to see if they have a later driver”—according to Old Toad.
free Gutenprint 5.3.3 driver a try.
http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/MacOSX.php (not past macOS Catalina in Fall 2019 )
Vuescan drivers
https://www.hamrick.com/purchase-vuescan.html
scanner
http://exactscan.com/compatiblescanner.shtml
So it's weird.
I'm using an Xfinity X-1 router with the extender.
The printer sees two versions of the SSID (A-----). When I use the Brother setup wizard the printer logs on and the MBAir sees it and sets it up. But then it becomes offline and is no longer accessible.
The printer config log is attached.
Does this make any sense? I've read about the printer being offline but can't seem to find a way to consistently wake it up.
Solved!
And it's gone again...
See below
wifi printer connectivity?
