To get your printer back online, first **check that it is powered on, properly connected (USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi), and not showing any errors**. Then, **power cycle your printer, router/modem, and computer by turning them off, waiting 30-60 seconds, and turning them back on**. After that, adjust printer settings on your computer to ensure it is not set to “Use Printer Offline” or paused. If needed, **remove and re-add the printer** in your system settings (Windows or macOS) to refresh the connection[1][3][4][5].
Here is a typical step-by-step process:
1. **Confirm the printer is powered on and connected properly** (check cables or Wi-Fi network; ensure it’s connected to your home network and not a guest or wrong network). Print a Network Configuration Page for details if available.
2. **Turn off the printer, unplug it from power for about 30 seconds, then plug it back in and turn it on.**
3. **Restart your router/modem (unplug for 30-60 seconds and plug back in), then restart your computer.**
4. On Windows 11, go to **Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners**, select your printer, then open the print queue to make sure **“Use Printer Offline” is unchecked** and the printer is set as default.
5. On macOS Sonoma, go to **System Settings > Printers & Scanners**, open the print queue, and choose **“Resume”** if the printer is paused.
6. If issues persist, **remove and re-add your printer in system settings** to re-establish the connection.
Optional:
– Run the Windows printer troubleshooter to automatically detect and fix issues.
– Check for error lights on the printer or messages on its display to troubleshoot specific hardware problems.
This approach covers wired and wireless printers for both Windows and macOS systems and usually resolves “printer offline” problems caused by connection errors or software glitches[1][4][5].