How to Resolve HP Printer Offline Error Quickly?


Your printer is an asset to your business and your home. It is but imperative to keep it running smoothly. But there may be times when you may come across some technical issues in your HP printer. One of the most common issues that people face is the offline error that can keep your printer from working as it should. Chances are, you may have yourself experienced this error a few times. If you don't yet know any way to deal with this situation, read ahead to learn more about HP Printer offline error.

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This error could manifest itself in various ways. Generally under such a circumstance, the printer's status will be shown as offline. Any commands given will not be carried out and your printer will not be able to print anything. But you don't have to worry. Such errors are usual and can be dealt with easily. Here are a few tips to deal with this kind of problem in your HP printer. 

  • Turn off your HP printer and turn it on again.
  • Check if the printer is connected to a network.
  • Try connecting the printer to another system.
  • Make sure the printer has been added to your system's network of devices. If it hasn't been, you'll have to go into settings and add your HP printer in 'Devices and Printers' section of the settings.
  • Change your printer's network settings to default.
  • Make sure the 'Use Printer Offline' is not enabled for your printer.
  • If you're using a wireless connection for your printer, you must need to consider your router's bandwidth since wireless printers connect to a bandwidth 2.4G only.
  • Check the router's distance from the printer. They should not be less than 5 ft apart.
  • If the default printer driver settings have been changed, restore them to default and make sure that you've chosen the correct port for your printer drivers.
  • Disable IPv6 in your HP printer
  • Make sure your wireless is at a fixed channel.
  • Download HP Pint and Scan Doctor which is a free tool from HP available for HP printer issues.
  • In some extreme cases, you might have to uninstall your HP printer driver software and download the latest updated version and install again.

The possible reason behind HP printer offline error could be many but the good news is that you have several ways to resolve the situation. But you're in a hurry and not able to fix the issue yourself, don't worry. Our support team will always be there for you. We're available 24/7 for all your HP printer issues. Contact us today!

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