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So, you were working stress-free but suddenly your HP printer stopped printing anything. When you checked, you saw an "offline" error, and not being aware of the meaning of HP printer going offline, you start searching for the solutions. Even though HP makes reliable printers that are pretty durable, you can expect one or two errors while using them constantly. So, if you've no idea of how to get rid of this "offline printer" error, we've come up with some of the easy ways to fix it. 

Solve The Issue With The Help Of HP Print & Scan Doctor

If your HP printer is offline on Windows 10, you can try "HP Print & Scan Doctor" which will first help you in analyzing the cause of why the printer went into the offline mode and then give you the right solution for it.

  1. First of all, download the application, install it, and then open the HPPSdr.exe file.
  2. As the application runs, you'll need to click on "Yes" and then proceed further.
  3. The application will automatically diagnose the problems and find out why your printer is offline.
  4. As it will try to resolve the problem, you just need to follow the instructions on the screen or try another method.

Change The Printer's Properties

  1. Open the "Control Panel" and from there, open the "Devices Printers" option.
  2. As you see the drop-down menu, open the "Printer Properties".
  3. Just open the "Ports" tab to start making the changes and then choose the IP address.
  4. Now, click on "Configure Port" and check the SNMP Status.
  5. If you see that it is enabled, disable it by unchecking the option.
  6. Click "OK" and restart the printer to check if it is online or not.

Reconfigure The Printer Settings

If the above two methods fail, you can reconfigure the printer settings to get rid of the “Hp printer offline" error in Windows 10.

  1. First of all, restart your printer and PC but if you're using a network printer, restart your router too.
  2. Open the "Control Panel" and then the "Devices and Printers" to reach the printer settings.
  3. Before you make any changes just make sure that your printer has been set as the default printer.
  4. Right-click on the option and you'll see the "See What's Printing" option.
  5. If there are any unfinished tasks, you can finish them from there only.
  6. Now, click on the printer again and uncheck the "Use Printer Offline" option.
  7. Restart your printer and PC and check the online status of your printer.

If you've tried everything but still can't get the solution, we suggest that you should consult "Printer IT Support". Their expert advice and the time-saving solution will remove all kinds of stumbling blocks that have been stopping you from getting prints. If you don't know how to fix the "offline printer" errors, just give them a call, and get the best cost-effective solutions. To know more visit their website.