How To Fix Printer Offline error In Windows 10, 8 or 7? |
Posted: October 18, 2018 |
You've clicked the Print button on your computer and instead of familiar printer's familiar voices, you are greeted with an offline printer message. A printer can be offline for many different reasons, which makes the fixing process a bit difficult for some users. You can usually fix your offline printer by using one of the different fixes for this. Printer Offline Status on Windows 10 You then check the printer offline Window 10 status in the device and printer window, and you see it: Well, you are not alone who are upset with this issue. But do not worry, it is not difficult to fix it. You can fix it easily after the following methods. 1. Check Printer Connection 2. Update Printer Driver 3. Check Printing Status Method 1: Check Printer Connection Printer Offline Status the method of your printer is a way to tell you that there is something wrong with the communication between your computer and your printer via a USB cable or a wireless & wired network connection. So one of the first things you can do is check your printer's connection with your PC.
2.1) If your printer is connected via USB cable: Then make sure that the USB cable is well connected to your printer. Then make sure you are connecting the cable to your computer via a cable USB port. 2.2) If your printer is connected via wired network: Then make sure that your printer's cable is well connected to the Ethernet port. Then make sure the port connecting your printer to your router is working well. Check whether the network signal is shining on your printer. 2.3) If your printer is connected via wireless network: Then check your printer and make sure it is connected to your PC network. A lit-up wireless icon on your printer usually indicates that you are connected. Method 2: Update Printer Driver 1. Manual driver update 2. Automatic driver update Manual Driver Update - You can manually update your printer driver by going to the manufacturer's website and searching for the most accurate driver. Be sure to choose the driver only compatible with your version of Windows 10. Automatic Driver Update - You can easily update this driver automatically. The driver will automatically recognize your system automatically and find the right driver for your exact printer, and your version of Windows 10, and it will download and install them correctly. Method 3: Check the printing status The automatic update printer driver provided by Windows Update can change your printer settings without informing you. So you have to make sure your printer situation is problem free: 1) Close your printer and then turn it on again. 2) On your keyboard, press the Windows Logo key at the same time. Click on the device.
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