To **put a printer online**, go to your computer’s “Devices and Printers” or “Printers & Scanners” settings, right-click the printer that shows as offline, and select **”Use Printer Online”** from the menu. If this option is already enabled or grayed out, clear any pending print jobs by opening “See what’s printing,” cancel all documents, then try “Use Printer Online” again. Restarting the printer and computer afterward can also help restore the connection[2][4][5].
Additional key steps include:
– Verify the printer is powered on, properly connected via USB or network, and has no paper jams or error messages[1][3][4].
– Ensure the printer and your computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network if using wireless printing[3].
– Restart your printer, computer, and router in sequence: first the router, then printer, then computer, to reset network connections[1].
– If issues persist, consider removing the printer from your devices and reinstalling it to reset driver configurations[2][4].
Using the printer manufacturer’s companion app or built-in troubleshooting tools can also identify and fix issues causing the printer to appear offline[1].