how to get my wireless printer back online

To get your wireless printer back online, follow these steps:

## Step 1: Check the Basics
– **Power and Connection**: Ensure your printer is turned on and properly connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer[2][3].
– **Cables**: If applicable, check that any Ethernet cables are securely plugged in[2].

## Step 2: Restart Devices
– **Printer**: Turn off your printer, wait for 30 seconds, and then turn it back on[2][4].
– **Router**: Restart your router by unplugging it, waiting 30 seconds, and then plugging it back in[2][4].
– **Computer**: Restart your computer as well to ensure all devices sync properly[2][3].

## Step 3: Adjust Printer Settings
– **Windows 11**:
– Open **Settings** > **Bluetooth & Devices** > **Printers & Scanners**.
– Select your printer, ensure it is not marked as offline, and remove and re-add it if necessary[2].
– Ensure the **Use Printer Offline** checkbox is unchecked[3].
– **macOS Sonoma**:
– Go to **System Settings** > **Printers & Scanners**.
– Select your printer, click **Resume** in the print queue, and consider using **AirPrint** or **IPP Everywhere**[2].

## Step 4: Clear Print Queue
– Open the print queue by right-clicking your printer and selecting **See What’s Printing**.
– Cancel any pending jobs to clear the queue[3].

## Step 5: Set as Default Printer
– Go to the printer list and right-click your printer, then choose **Set as Default Printer**[3].

## Additional Tips
– **Network Configuration Page**: Print a network configuration page to ensure your printer is connected to the correct network[2].
– **Check for Updates**: Ensure your printer and computer software are up to date.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve common issues that prevent your wireless printer from going online.