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canetoad

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16. I may have misunderstood your post

Sat Sep 30, 2023, 10:47 PM

Sep 2023

Even a printer connected by usb or printer port can be 'offline'. It generally means that the computer and printer are just not talking to each other, no matter how they are connected.

Since yours is wireless, easiest way to reset the wireless adapter is to restart your computer, and, as I said above, also the printer if necessary.

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How do you get a Printer online on a Window's PC? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 OP

uninstall then re install? nt msongs Sep 2023 #1

Seems like a drastic solution.... OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 #2

should only take a few minutes nt msongs Sep 2023 #3

First check cables canetoad Sep 2023 #4

Wireless connection. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 #5

And.... canetoad Sep 2023 #10

Iw ill try your other suggestions and check back OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 #13

I may have misunderstood your post canetoad Sep 2023 #16

Makes sense, thanks! OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 #17

First, buy a Mac hueymahl Sep 2023 #6

Have a look at the title of this group canetoad Sep 2023 #9

It was a joke hueymahl Oct 2023 #18

Show us your tattoo. ItsjustMe Sep 2023 #12

Hire a witch. FoxNewsSucks Sep 2023 #7

If you call HP support, make sure you get the REAL HP. usonian Sep 2023 #8

I find this HP website helpful More_Cowbell Sep 2023 #11

I had a hell of a time with the same issue. I had to uninstall all HP software then reboot ratchiweenie Sep 2023 #14

Thanks folks! lots of really helpful suggestions. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 #15