How to Fix Offline Errors of Printers on Windows 10

This step-by-step guide explains how to fix offline errors of printers on Windows 10. It covers the required setup, the main actions, and the checks that help prevent common problems.

When you use The printer, it is Not possible to avoid some errors that lead to the inability to use the device, such as a failure to connect the computer to use the printer, or an error that does not receive paper, print errors, . Among them must be the printer error in offline offline state.

Normally before printing, you need to start and power on the device to go online online status. However, many people have a situation even though they have turned on the printer but the device still reports that it is offline offline. There are many reasons why the device does not receive online status. In this guide we will show some of the most common causes and how to handle these causes.

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Method 1: Restart the Device

Start by if the device is still offline, you should restart the computer. We turn off the computer and the printer. Then, turn on the printer power and wait until the network connection is complete.

If using a USB cable, only the printer will complete the boot process. Then try to see if the printer has online status.

We need to turn off the printer completely, not switch it to sleep mode. If necessary, unplug the printer's power cord and wait for about 30 seconds.

Method 2: Install Printer Support Utilities

You can try the support software that comes with the printer. These utilities are able to identify printers on the LAN and handle problems leading to offline printer status.

Most printer manufacturers have built-in support software such as with HP printers, you can use the HP Print and Scan Doctor software. For Canon printers, we need to access the page below and enter the model number, then select the Software tab to download the software in accordance with the type of printer in use.

• HTTPS: //www. Usa. Canon. Com/internet/portal/us/home/support/

For Dell printers, visit the driver page below. Then search your printer line and download the corresponding app.

• HTTP: //www. Dell. Com/support/home/vn/en/vnbsdt1/products/printers_main? App=drivers

In addition, users can Check whether the printer has installed the supported software , by accessing the printer system settings on Windows 10.

Go to Settings , select Devices, Next, select Printers and Scanners .

Windows 10 will list the printer list below. We select the printer that has the problem and select the Manage button. If the printer has installed the support software, you will see the Open printer app button. If not, you will see the Get app Button as shown below.

Method 3: Check Printer Settings

In the case of offline newspaper printer, you can check the configuration information set. On the Control Panel , select Devices and Printers and Next, double-select the printer.

Here you select The Printer button And uncheck The box At the Pause Printing Options and Use Printer Offline .

Method 4: Use the Printer Error Correction Tool on Windows

This will apply to Windows system failure. We will need to use The Windows troubleshooter troubleshooting tool . Select Settings, Select Devices And select Printers and Scanners .

Next, select The Manage button At the printer that has the problem and then select Run the troubleshooter . Select that option to check the service, set up the network, .

Method 5: Check the Printer Port Settings

If the printer is of a network connection type and has an IP address, the offline error may be due to the port configuration. It is possible that the printer IP address has changed but the port configuration still points to the old IP address.

Step 1:

We need to look up the printer's IP address through the use of free network scanning tools to see the IP addresses of all devices on the network.

With Windows computers, SoftPerfect Network Scanner software can be used.

• HTTPS: //www. Softperfect. Com/products/networkscanner/

Macs can use software like LanScan or Angry IP Scanner

• HTTP: //angryip. Org/
• HTTPS: //iTunes. Apple. Com/us/app/lanscan/id472226235? Mt=12

Step 2:

Once you know the printer's IP address, go to Control Panel And select Devices and Printers . Right-select the printer select Printer Properties .

Select the Ports tab And look down at the list below to find the IP Port line. Select and then select the Configure Port Button.

Step 3:

New interface appears with the printer's IP address. If the printer address is different from the IP address displayed in this interface, the IP address has been changed. Please Update the new Printer IP address at the Printer Name or IP Address line. Select OK to save.

In case of error report as shown below, this port is the WSD (Web Services for Devices) port, the automatic configuration port and the user is forced to create a new TCP / IP port by clicking Add port In the interface. In step 2, then follow the instructions.

However, to implement this method is quite complicated and requires expertise. If you fail to do so, you can delete the printer and reinstall the printer at Method 6 below to have the system automatically update the printer's IP address.

Method 6: Delete the Printer and Reinstall It

When Windows recognizes a new printer, it checks the settings, making sure the printer is installed correctly.

Step 1:

To delete the printer open the Control Panel and Select Devices and Printers . Right-select the printer with the error and select Remove device . Next restart the computer.

Step 2:

When the computer turns on, select Add a printer And Windows will automatically detect the printer directly connected or via the network.

Method 7: Reinstall the Driver for the Printer

To finish, the cause of an offline printer error may be due to the driver. Users should download the driver from the manufacturer's homepage. But first you need to delete the current driver.

Step 1:

In the Windows search bar, type Print Management And then select the search result. New interface appears, in the list on the left you select Printer Servers and then select the computer name. Below is the list of additional items that will be clicked On Drivers .

Immediately you will see the drivers installed on the system.

Step 2:

In this list select the driver name you want to delete. However, make sure there are no printers that use this driver. Select Printers In the left pane. If you want to delete both the driver and the printer, right-select the printer and select Delete .

Step 3:

If you want to Keep the printer name but only delete the driver , right-select the printer and select Properties And then select The Advanced tab In the new interface that appears.

In the Section of Driver Select to select appears a drop down list. We will change the current driver to another driver. Please select another driver except the driver you want to delete.

Step 4:

Go back to the Print Management interface and select Drivers. The diver you want to delete will not belong to any printer. Finally right-select and select Delete.

To finish, reload the new driver for the device.

The above are some of the reasons as well as how to fix offline error on the printer connected to Windows 10. When the basic and simple way to restart the computer and the printer is not effective, we must check look deeper in the system and need some other support tools.

Hope this article is useful to you!

FAQ

What should I check before following these steps?

Confirm device and software compatibility, save important data, and make sure you have the required permissions, files, and account access.

Why might the process not work?

Common causes include outdated software, missing permissions, incompatible hardware, an unstable connection, or completing a step in the wrong order.

Can I undo the changes if necessary?

That depends on the tool or setting. Use built-in restore options when available, keep a backup, and record the original configuration first.