How to fix the issue when the printer shows “Offline” or cannot print?
Possible Causes:
- The computer does not recognize the printer port
- The device is not properly connected to the network
- Print services are not running
- The wrong printer name was selected when printing
Solutions:
- Check whether the indicator lights on the print server are functioning normally.
- Restart the printer, print server, and computer.
- Open Windows Services and ensure the following service is Running:
Print Spooler - Make sure the correct printer name is selected when printing.
- Re-add the printer manually:
- Choose “Add a local printer”
- Create a new TCP/IP port
- Enter the actual IP address of the print server
If the issue persists, please contact us for further assistance.
