If your Brother printer encounters a paper jam, a door open error, or runs out of paper, brmainte.exe is responsible for relaying that error message from the printer to your computer’s notification center.
Brmainte.exe often loads automatically when Windows starts. Brmainte.exe Brother
It works alongside the Brother Print Processor to ensure that documents are sent correctly to the printer. If there is a communication breakdown, this process tries to reset the connection. If your Brother printer encounters a paper jam,
Legitimate brmainte.exe typically uses 0%–2% CPU. If it spikes to 20%–50%: It works alongside the Brother Print Processor to
Fix: Uninstall and reinstall the Brother software using the latest version from the official Brother support website.
Message: Missing DLL error during startup.
Cause: Another program (often a registry cleaner) deleted a necessary DLL file. Fix: Run the Brother driver repair tool (available on their website) or perform a clean reinstall.