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• martin rozer

  

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  April 1, 2022 9:35 AM EDT

  If status changes from HP Printer offline fix to online, then users’ issue of “offline” is resolved. If it still shows “offline”, then users should move on to the next section.

  Option 4 - Check your connection

  On the other hand, how user’s printer is connected to their device, there are still many reasons for printer of showing offline status. If users are using a USB cord to connect, then they should ensure that it is safely in place. If offline issue still continues then do consider using a different USB cord.

  If users are using a wireless network in connecting to printer then they should follow below-mentioned steps: -

  1. a)Firstly, users are advised to restart their printer by turning it off. Now, they should wait for 10 seconds, and then disconnect the power cord from their printer
  2. b)Now, they should turn off their computer
  3. c)Next, users are recommended to connect the printer power cord to the printer and then turn the printer back on
  4. d)They should disconnect the power cord from their wireless router
  5. e)Now, do wait for 10 seconds, before reconnecting it
  6. f)This will take some minutes for your internet to come back on
  7. g)Whenever, it connects back, then users should power on their computer
  8. h)Next, users are advised to use the HP wireless setup wizard or the HP Smart software, and then they should connect their printer to their network
  9. i)Now, users are highly advised to print a wireless report to see what type of connectivity issues are still existing
  10. j)Finally, users can find this report in the Network settings or the Wireless menu of their printer.

  If offline status of your HP printer still continues, then it’s a job for your network administrator or router manufacturer. The connection issues can be intricated enough to identify beyond these steps and so it’s highly advisable to consult tech pro, if offline problem still exists.

  Do try to print from another device

  The users are recommended to try printing from a different device (mobile phone or laptop), if they think that offline issues are because of printer errors, a malfunctioned connection can be device-specific. Therefore, users should connect to another computer and see, if this issue is resolved appropriately. If printing is possible from another device then printer offline is not problem for offline issues.