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Why does my HP printer say offline when I try to print?

by Rhyley Bryan

Why does my HP printer say offline when I try to print?

Your printer might appear offline if it can’t communicate with your PC. Your printer’s built-in menu should show which network it’s connected to, or check your printer’s manual for more info. Verify that your printer is not in Use Printer Offline mode. Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.

How do I fix my printer when it says it is offline?

Troubleshooting offline printer problems

  1. Check to make sure the printer is turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.
  2. Run a printer power cycle.
  3. Set your printer as the default printer.
  4. Clear the print queue.
  5. Reset the service that manages the printing queue.

What should I do if my HP printer goes offline?

Try to print. If you are able to print, the printer is online again. If the printer goes offline again when trying to print another job, continue with the next steps in this document. If the printer remains offline and you are unable to print, continue to the next step.

Why is my HP DeskJet 2130 not printing?

Assuming the printer passes all its diagnostics, the issue is more likely software than hardware (printer itself). Assuming your Windows Updates are current and that you have installed / updated Adobe Reader DC, the other check point would be to ensure the HP Drivers on the computer are updated / current.

What to do if your HP printer won’t print?

Right-click the icon for the default printer, and then select See what’s printing. The print queue window opens. Click Printer. If a checkmark displays next to Pause Printing and Use Printer Offline, click each item to remove the checkmark. Try to print. HP regularly releases printer updates.

How can I get my printer to stop printing?

Find the icon for the printer you originally installed. 4. Right-click the icon for the default printer, and then select See what’s printing. The print queue window opens. 5. Click Printer. If a checkmark displays next to Pause Printing and Use Printer Offline, click each item to remove the checkmark. Try to print. Let me know if this works.