To get your printer online, you need to ensure it is properly connected to your Wi-Fi network or directly to your computer.
Here are the general steps:
1. **Connect the Printer to Wi-Fi:**
– Use the printer’s control panel to access the network or wireless setup menu.
– Select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password to connect. For some printers, you can press the WPS button on your router, then hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer for several seconds to connect automatically via WPS[1].
– Alternatively, use the Wireless Setup Wizard from the printer’s control panel menu to find and join your new Wi-Fi network if the printer was previously connected to a different network[5].
2. **Use Wireless Direct if no Router:**
– Some printers support Wireless Direct, allowing them to act as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Connect your computer or mobile device directly to the printer’s Wi-Fi network to print without a router[1][3].
3. **Set Printer to Online on Your Computer:**
– On a Windows PC, open “Devices and Printers” from the Start menu, find your printer, right-click its icon, and check ensure “Use Printer Offline” is unchecked. This toggles the status to online[2].
– On a Mac, verify the printer’s network connection and ensure it is selected as the default printer. Make sure the printer and Mac are on the same Wi-Fi network[4].
4. **Restart Devices:**
– If the printer still shows offline, restart the printer, your router, and your computer as a simple troubleshooting step.
Following these steps should bring your printer online so you can print wirelessly or via direct connection. If issues persist, checking the printer’s manual or support site for model-specific instructions can help.