It's annoying when your printer is offline and you can't print anything. Depending on the printer, it could be due to wireless connectivity issues. Or there could be some other issues with your printer as well.

However, the good news is that you can quickly troubleshoot and fix this issue. This article will help you with that. If your network goes down or you have a weak signal in your home or office, your printer may become disconnected from your local network. To get back online, below are a few things to check.

There are a few possible reasons why your printer might be appearing as offline. First, check to ensure the printer is turned on and properly connected to your computer. If so, then the issue might be with your printer driver. Try updating your printer driver to see if that fixes the problem. If not, then there might be an issue with your printer itself. Try contacting the manufacturer for troubleshooting assistance.

Quick Fixes

There could be several reasons why your printer is offline, including:

• The printer is turned off
• The printer is not connected to the network
• The printer is not connected to the computer
• The printer driver is not installed

 

Check the Network

First, make sure your printer is connected to the network. If not, you'll see an offline error. To check if your printer is connected to your network, do the following:

• Navigate to your printer's settings
• Click the "Network" tab.
• If your network's name is listed here, your printer is connected. If not, click "Network" to select your network from the list.
• If the issue is not with connectivity, check the next section.

Reboot Your Printer

Sometimes, a simple reboot can get your printer back online. To reboot your printer, do the following:

• Unplug the printer from the wall.
• Wait for about 30 seconds and then plug it back in.
• Do a quick network check to see if it gets back online.

Re-establish Print Services

You may need to re-establish print services if you have not used your printer in a while. To do so, do the following:

• Navigate to your printer's settings panel.
• Click "Network" and then click "Add Printer Service."
• Follow the instructions on the screen to re-establish print services.

Reset Your Network Device

If the above steps don't help and your printer is still offline, try resetting your network device. To do this, do the following:

• Unplug the network device (Router or Modem) from the wall.
• Wait a few minutes and plug it back in. 
• Again, check if your printer is online.

Try a Different Wi-Fi Channel

If your printer is on the same network as your other devices and it's still showing offline, try using a different Wi-Fi channel. This is a common fix for network issues, including printers' inability to print. Follow these steps to change the channel:

• Open your router admin panel.
• Find the channel settings and change the channel to a different one.
• Again, check to see if your printer is online.

Conclusion

There are numerous reasons why your printer might be offline. Fortunately, several solutions can help you get it back online. If your printer is offline, the first thing you should do is check the network. You can try rebooting it, re-establishing print services, or resetting the network device if it's connected. If it still doesn't come online, try using a different channel. If nothing works, you might have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact the printer manufacturer or visit your local tech support.