Wifi Printer connectivity issues after Sequoia update

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Wifi Printer connectivity issues after Sequoia update

Since the Sequoia update my MacBook Pro M3 can't find the wifi printer (Brother HL-L2375DW) anymore. It shows the printer is installed but says it's off-line. When I try to print something from the iPhone it prints fine. Also printing from another, older Macbook works fine. So it's not the printer.

I've removed the printer and when I try to add it again, it does not even find it. On the other Mac it finds it immediately.

This seems to be related to me not being able to send things from my iPhone via AirDrop to the Mac (see other topic). Anyone has a similar problem where it looks like its some form of connectivity issue afecting AirDrop and wifi printing?

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.1

Posted on Nov 25, 2024 7:43 AM

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Nestum33 Author

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Nov 28, 2024 1:30 AM in response to Nestum33

Update!

Done a router reset, with no changes, still doesn't recognize the printer.

Bought a USB-C printer cable and hooked things up: immediately recognized the printer and prints like a charm. When disconnecting the cable and attempting to print it shows the printer being offline.

It must be Sequoia related, a wireless connectivity issue, I'm convinced.

Printer works fine cabled and from ALL other devices.

No driver issue

No printer software issue

Just issues when using sequoia and wireless printing.

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AlWeir

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Nov 25, 2024 9:05 AM in response to Nestum33

Check to see if there a update for the printer driver

Check to see if Printer is enabled in Sequoia.

System Settings-->Privacy & Security-->Local Network

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AlWeir

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Nov 25, 2024 2:15 PM in response to Nestum33

Try rebooting you router.

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mehere24

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Nov 25, 2024 1:28 PM in response to Nestum33

I just posted a similar problem. I'm mehere24. Maybe Sequoia is really affecting the connection. Try turning your router/modem off and back on.

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AlWeir

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Nov 25, 2024 12:58 PM in response to Nestum33

You should your printer if Sequoia recognizes it.

About AirPrint

About AirPrint - Apple Support (CA)

It's on the list as a Airprint Printer, but Brother has discontinued it

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Nestum33 Author

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Nov 25, 2024 12:46 PM in response to AlWeir

Thanks for your reply! What should I see here?: System Settings-->Privacy & Security-->Local Network

I've installed Brother iPrint&Scan, that's switched on in the mentioned settings. The program does not find the printer. If I try to print from different iPhones it works fine, also my old MacBook finds the printer within a second.

I can't find a special or newer driver for Sequoia...not sure that exists.

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Nestum33 Author

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Dec 11, 2024 8:17 AM in response to AssabetAnnie

So I went to my other house which has another router brand and their wifi printing works. Obviously when the printer is from another brand I can't say for a 100% sure, but I have a feeling its the router in combination with Sequoia that causes the problems.

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Nestum33 Author

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Nov 25, 2024 1:40 PM in response to mehere24

I'll try this as well. Weird thing is that only the Sequoia Mac is affected...

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Nestum33 Author

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Nov 26, 2024 12:46 AM in response to AlWeir

I'll try that next and see if it helps. Same problem as mehere24 only the Macbook with Sequoia is affected. All other devices work like a charm.

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Dec 4, 2024 6:54 AM in response to Nestum33

I'm having the same connectivity issues and wonder if it's related to the Network WiFi Private Address feature that's keeping the printer from recognizing the router?

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