When Epson printer don’t communicate well with computer or laptop then it’s having an offline error. So, whenever you get the message- “Epson printer offline”, it’s time to think the reasons of being offline.
The three major factors which are responsible for Epson printer offline and they are: -
a. Printer
b. Wireless Network (Wi-Fi)
c. Computer or Laptop
Therefore, users are supposed to check these factors to fix Epson printer offline error.
Noteworthy things to check, whether your Epson Printer is Offline
a) Users are recommended to ensure that their Epson printer is appropriately connected to the Wi-Fi network or if it is getting suitable internet signals.
b) Users should ensure that their Epson printer is powered on or not. In case, if it is not then do turn it on.
c) If both things are working appropriately then users are supposed to check the setting of their Epson Printer to which it is currently connected.
d) Next, users should navigate to the “Printers and Scanners” option in their computer’s settings menu to make sure that their Epson printer is not in the “offline mode”.
e) Now, users should make sure that they have newest and updated drivers installed in their Epson printer. Many times, outdated drivers are the major reasons for Epson printer offline errors.
f) Next, users should remember to check the settings of their Epson printer and should correct the incorrect settings to get an error-free printing operation.
g) Thereafter, users are supposed to remove all the solid objects which are lying between their printer and wi-fi router. It is because solid objects which are made up of wood, steel etc blocks or stops wi-fi signals from reaching Epson printer. As a result, Epson printer is not getting adequate wi-fi signals to operate.
h) To conclude, users are advised to check that their wi-fi router is getting appropriate internet access from Internet Service Provider (ISP).