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Brother DCP-T220 WiFi LED Blinking: Meaning and Fix
If the Brother DCP-T220 WiFi Button/LED keeps blinking for more than a few minutes, Brother recommends restarting Wi-Fi from the printer controls.
If the Brother DCP-T220 WiFi Button/LED keeps blinking for more than a few minutes, Brother recommends restarting Wi-Fi from the printer controls.
What it means
The printer is not completing its Wi-Fi connection process. Brother's LED guidance says to restart Wi-Fi if the WiFi Button/LED continues blinking over a few minutes.
Device details
| Device type | Inkjet printer |
|---|---|
| Brand | Brother |
| Model | DCP-T220 |
| Light name | WiFi Button/LED |
| Light location | Control panel WiFi button |
| Color | Blue |
| Pattern | Blinking for several minutes |
| Severity | caution |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
What to do first
Press the WiFi Button/LED and Color Start together to restart Wi-Fi, then troubleshoot the wireless connection if needed.
- Wait a few minutes to see whether the Wi-Fi process completes.
- If the WiFi Button/LED keeps blinking, press WiFi Button/LED and Color Start at the same time.
- Restart the Wi-Fi setup process.
- Move the printer closer to the router if the signal is weak.
- Verify the Wi-Fi network name and password.
- Use Brother's wireless troubleshooting steps if printing over Wi-Fi still fails.
When this can be normal
Short blinking can be normal while Wi-Fi setup or connection is in progress.
When to stop troubleshooting
Stop and check Brother support if Wi-Fi restart does not change the LED behavior or the printer cannot join the network.
Parts or products that may help
Only replace parts when the light pattern and official guidance support it. Some lights indicate setup or software states, not broken hardware.
- No replacement part is recommended from this light pattern alone. Troubleshoot the device state first.
FAQ
Is a blinking Brother WiFi LED normal?
Briefly, yes. But if it continues for more than a few minutes, Brother recommends restarting Wi-Fi from the printer controls.
What buttons restart Wi-Fi?
Brother says to press the WiFi Button/LED and Color Start simultaneously for this model.
Could this be a router problem?
Yes. Weak signal, wrong password, or router settings can prevent Wi-Fi setup from completing.
This guide is based on: Brother DCP-T220 Error and Maintenance LED Indications.
Source type: official_support_page. Confidence: verified. Last verified: 2026-05-02.
This entry follows Brother's DCP-T220 LED support page.