Herbie Murray
If your Brother Printer 3170CDW is acting sleepy, there are a few tricks to try to wake it up. Firstly, check if your printer is in Sleep mode or Deep Sleep mode. Sleep mode can be identified by the 'Sleep' display on the screen, while Deep Sleep mode will show 'Deep Sleep' on the LCD screen. If your printer is in Sleep mode, simply pressing the Go button will wake it up. However, if your printer is in Deep Sleep mode, you may need to try some other methods, such as opening the Printer Properties and checking the Ports tab, or reinstalling the MFL-Pro Suite. If all else fails, you can try turning the printer off and on again and sending a print job while it's in Ready mode.
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What You'll Learn
Press the Go button to wake the printer
If your Brother Printer 3170cdw is in sleep mode, you can wake it up by pressing the "Go" button. This will wake the printer up from Sleep mode and put it into Ready mode. You can also wake the printer up by sending a print job to the device.
Sleep mode is a power-saving setting that your printer will automatically enter when it has been idle for a certain period of time. The length of time before the printer enters Sleep mode can be adjusted in your settings. You can also choose to set the timer to a specific time, or select Auto, which will adjust the setting based on how frequently you use the printer.
When your printer is in Sleep mode, it will appear to be turned off. The display will read "Sleep" when the machine is in this mode. If the machine remains in Sleep mode and does not receive any jobs for a certain length of time, it will automatically enter Deep Sleep mode. Deep Sleep mode uses less power than Sleep mode and the LCD display will show "Deep Sleep" when the machine is in this state.
If your printer is in Deep Sleep mode, pressing the "Go" button will not wake it up. You will need to send a print job to the printer to wake it up from this mode.
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Adjust the Sleep Time setting
Adjusting the Sleep Time setting on your Brother printer 3170cdw can help reduce power consumption by turning off the fuser when the machine is idle. The Sleep Time setting allows you to choose how long the printer should be idle before it automatically enters Sleep Mode.
To adjust the Sleep Time setting, follow these steps:
- Press the "Menu" button on your printer's control panel.
- Navigate to "General Setup" using the arrow keys and press "OK".
- Select "Ecology" by pressing the "Up" or "Down" arrow key and then press "OK".
- Choose "Sleep Time" by pressing the appropriate arrow key and press "OK".
- Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired number of minutes for the machine to be idle before entering Sleep Mode. You can set it anywhere between 00 and 99 minutes.
- Press "OK" to confirm your selection.
- If you want to disable Sleep Mode entirely, press the "Up" or "Down" arrow key to choose "Off" instead of setting a time duration.
By adjusting the Sleep Time setting, you can control when your Brother printer 3170cdw enters Sleep Mode, helping you save energy and maintain the printer's readiness according to your usage patterns.
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Check for an error message
If your Brother HL-3170CDW printer is not waking up from sleep mode, you should check for any error messages. The printer may be in "Deep Sleep" mode, which is indicated by the "Sleep" message on the LCD. If the printer is in "Deep Sleep" mode, it will not wake up to print jobs and will need to be manually restarted.
To check for error messages, look at the machine's display or LEDs. Common error messages on the Brother HL-3170CDW printer include "Print Unable E1" and "Drums End Soon". If there is an error message, clear it by following the instructions provided by the printer.
If there is no error message, ensure that the printer is properly connected to your computer or network. Check the machine's display for the IP address and verify that it is valid for your network. An invalid IP address will be all zeroes (000.000.000.000) or an APIPA address in the format of 169.254.xxx.xxx on a network with a router or access point.
Additionally, make sure that there is paper in the tray. If the printer is not receiving any jobs, it will automatically enter "Deep Sleep" mode after a certain period of inactivity. The length of time before entering "Deep Sleep" mode can be adjusted in the Sleep Mode settings. To do this, press the "Menu" button and navigate to "General Setup" => "Ecology" => "Sleep Time". Here, you can use the arrow keys to adjust the number of minutes of inactivity before the printer enters Sleep Mode.
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Install the MFL-Pro Suite
If your Brother Printer 3170cdw is not waking up from sleep mode, there are several steps you can take to rectify the issue. Firstly, ensure there is paper in the tray and check for any error messages on the machine's display or LEDs, clearing them if necessary. Find your printer's IP address and verify if it is valid for your network.
Now, follow these steps to install the MFL-Pro Suite:
- Download the "Full Driver and Software Package" from https://support.brother.com. Alternatively, if a compatible CD is available for your operating system, you can use it to install the MFL-Pro suite software.
- Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- Once the installation is complete, attempt to print a document or a test page.
- If the document or test page prints successfully, your printer and driver are working correctly. It is recommended to update the firmware for your machine.
- If you continue to experience issues with network connectivity loss, refer to the "Recommended Settings to Resolve Constant Network Connectivity Loss" guide for additional troubleshooting steps.
- If the printing issue persists, a firewall or security application may be blocking your Brother machine's communication.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully wake up your Brother Printer 3170cdw from sleep mode and ensure it is functioning correctly.
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Install the printer using IPP
To install the Brother HL-3170CDW printer using IPP, you can follow these steps:
Firstly, ensure you have the correct IP address for your printer. This can be found by checking the printer's display or by referring to your network settings. Once you have the IP address, open the Printers folder and click on Printer Properties. From there, select the Ports tab and click on Add Port. If you are unable to select this option due to it being greyed out, log in with admin rights.
Next, select the Standard TCP/IP Port option and click on New Port. The Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard window will open. Here, you will need to enter the IP address of your Brother printer. Click 'Next' to proceed. If a message pops up stating that a port with the same name already exists, click 'OK' and modify the auto-filled name in the Port Name field by adding an additional letter to the end. Do not change the Printer Name or IP Address field.
Now, continue with the installation by following the on-screen prompts. Click 'Finish' once the wizard is complete.
For Linux users, you can try using the terminal commands provided by a user on the Manjaro Linux Forum:
- Sudo pacman -S system-config-printer pamac install manjaro-printer
- Sudo systemctl enable --now cups.service
- Sudo systemctl enable --now cups.socket
- Sudo systemctl enable --now cups.path
- Pamac install avahi
- Sudo systemctl enable --now avahi-daemon.service
- Lpadmin -p HL-3170CDW lpadmin -p HL-3170CDW -E -v ipp://192.168.1.4/ipp/print -m everywhere
Please note that these commands may vary depending on your specific Linux distribution and setup.
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Frequently asked questions
If your Brother Printer is in Sleep mode, you can press the "Go" button to wake it up. If this doesn't work, try turning the printer off and on again, and then send a print while it's in Ready mode.
If your Brother Printer is in Deep Sleep mode, you can try installing the printer using IPP instead of Bonjour. If this doesn't work, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the MFL-Pro Suite using the "Full Driver and Software Package".
You can adjust the Sleep Time setting on your Brother Printer by going to the Print Settings and selecting either Auto (Intelligent Sleep Mode), Printer Default, or Manual.
Sleep mode reduces power consumption and the machine acts as though it is turned off. The default setting is 3 minutes, after which the machine will enter Sleep mode if it hasn't received a print job. Deep Sleep mode uses even less power and is entered automatically if the machine is in Sleep mode and doesn't receive any jobs for a certain length of time.
