bpcheck.exe is a legitimate software component developed by Brother Industries, Ltd., a well-known Japanese company that manufactures printers, fax machines, and sewing machines.
The acronym "bpcheck" most likely stands for Brother Printer Check or Background Process Check. Its primary role is to monitor the status of your Brother printer, detect errors (such as paper jams, low toner, or offline status), and communicate that information back to your computer's operating system and Brother’s software suite.
When you install Brother printer drivers and utilities (like the Brother Status Monitor or ControlCenter), bpcheck.exe is typically installed as a background service or startup item. It runs silently, consuming minimal system resources, and ensures that your printer-related applications are aware of the printer’s real-time state.
If you have Business Objects or SAP software installed on your machine, you will typically find this file in one of the following directories:
If you want to stop bpcheck.exe from running automatically but still be able to print:
This prevents the process from launching at boot, but it won’t remove the file. You can manually run it later if needed. However, disabling it means you won’t receive real-time printer error notifications.