To get your printer online, start by making sure it is turned on and connected either to your Wi-Fi network or directly via USB. If using Wi-Fi, use your printer’s wireless setup wizard to select your network and enter the password. For example, on an HP printer, tap Setup > Network > Wireless Setup Wizard, then choose your Wi-Fi and enter your password. On Epson or Canon printers, similar steps apply via their control panels or touchscreen menus[1].
If the printer appears offline on your computer, you can try this Windows trick: open Devices and Printers from the Start menu, find your printer, right-click it, and select “Use Printer Online” to bring it back online[2]. Also ensure your PC is on the same Wi-Fi network as the printer, especially if using wireless[4].
Additional tips:
– Restart both printer and router to reset connections[4].
– If using Brother printers, you can configure Wi-Fi or Wireless Direct mode via their Printer Setting Tool on your computer[3].
– Check cables if using wired connections[4].
– Update or reinstall printer drivers via printer settings on your computer if needed[4].
– For direct printing without a router, some printers support Wi-Fi Direct, allowing devices to connect directly to the printer’s Wi-Fi network[5].
Following these steps should help get your printer online for wireless or wired printing. If your printer model has a touchscreen, using its wireless setup wizard is usually the most straightforward method to connect to Wi-Fi[1].