Brother HL-1212W Printer Stuck on Red and Green Light

First reported on r/printers on June 25, 2026.

The Brother HL-1212W printer is stuck on a red and green light, and users are experiencing issues with connecting to Wi-Fi. This means that users may need to troubleshoot their printer settings or contact Brother support for assistance.

What it looks like

  • printer stuck
  • Wi-Fi connection issues

How to fix it

  1. Unplug the printer and wait for 30 seconds before plugging it back in.
  2. Try resetting the printer by clicking the power button 7 times.
  3. Contact Brother support for further assistance if the issue persists.

Affected products

  • Brother HL-1212W

Sources

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