Last Updated on May 12, 2022 by Carlo Dach
WiFi printers are one of the most useful output devices that can ease the work of people in a closed area. It helps the users to connect to the device without any data cable and can print anything very conveniently. However, some people have reported that even if the computer and the printer are connected to the same network, it shows a notification that the wireless printer is offline and restricts them to use the same. This can happen due to many reasons and some tips for wireless printer troubleshooting are as follows.
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Try Other Modes Of Connection
If you are not able to access the printer through the wireless network, it would be better to check the connection. The user must make sure that the printer and the computer is in the same network. Reconnecting the device to the network may also help in solving this issue. However, if it is still unavailable even after reconnecting, it would be better to change the mode of connection, which is to switch the device to wired mode.
Make Sure That The Printer Is Not Engaged
In most of the offices, there will be so many computers in their local network and only one printer for all those users. It is an economical and effective setup because a printer is not something that is used all the time. But the main problem with this setup is that if more than one person needs to take some prints one will have to wait till the other person completes. Therefore, if you are getting a notification that the printer is offline while trying to use a wireless printer in the workplace, it would be ideal to check whether someone else is using the same before moving to further troubleshooting procedures.
The above mentioned are some of the main problems and their remedies associated with wireless printers. If your printer is taking more than an optimum time to respond or if it is not responding, it is necessary to check the connectivity. If the connections are all good and the printer is still not responding, try rebooting the device and reconnecting it to the network. If that is also not effective, it is better to inform your customer service center and seeking technical support from the experts.
