If you try to print and see a message that the printer is offline, here are some things to check.
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Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned ON.
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Reseat the USB cable to make sure the connections are secure. Make sure that the printer is connected directly to the computer and not into a USB hub.
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If you're using a Windows PC, make sure that the "Use Printer Offline" option is not enabled. To check, follow these steps.
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Hold down the Windows key on the keyboard and type the letter R. This opens a Run box.
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In the Run box, type control printers, then select OK.
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Right-click on the icon for your printer, then select See what's printing.
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Select the Printer menu, then remove the check from Use Printer Offline.
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Try to print again.
If this doesn't resolve the problem