PRINTER IS IDLE

[THUNDER4]

DESKJET PRINTER INDICATED "IDLE" WHEN ASKED TO PRINT FROM MY MAC, THE PRINTER IS WIRELESS AND THE LIGHTS INDICATE IT IS ONLINE.  I CAN PRINT FROM MY IPHONE, BUT NOT FROM MY COMPURTER. THANK YOU

[sandytechy20]

@THUNDER4

Welcome to the HP Forums, this is a great location to get assistance! I read your post and see that you are getting printer offline error on HP Deskjet 3050A Printer. I would like to help you resolve this issue. 

However, I will need a few details to provide an accurate solution,

• When did this issue start?
• Did you do any hardware or software changes?
• How is the printer connected to computer, wired or wireless?
• Which operating system is installed on the computer?

Meanwhile

Reset the printer.

1. Make sure the printer is idle, not making any sounds, before continuing.

2. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.

3. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

4. Wait at least 60 seconds.

5. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.

6. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.

7. If the printer does not turn on by itself, press the Power button  to turn it on.

8. Try printing again and note what happens.

Remove multiple printers from the printer list

1. Search the Mac for Print, and then click Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners in the list of results.

2. Find the printer names that match your printer from the list of devices.

   Figure : Printers and Scanner window with multiple names of a printer in the list

   

3. If you see multiple printer queues for the same printer, remove all extra printers by selecting them one at a time, and then clicking the minus button  at the bottom of the list. Leave one 'idle' printer in the list that matches your printer if available and use this printer as the Default printer.

4. Try printing again.

Delete the existing print queue and add the printer

1. Make sure your Mac is connected to the Internet.

2. In the Printers list, click your HP printer, and then click the Minus button  to delete it.

3. Click the Add button .

4. Find and select the name of your printer from the Printer list, and then click Add to add your printer. Do not select an HP Fax driver.

      NOTE:

   If your printer does not display in the list, make sure the printer is connected, turned on, has power, and is ready to print.

   Figure : Example of the printer selection list

   

5. Click Print Using or Use.

6. Select the name of your printer (if available) or AirPrint.

   Figure : Menu showing AirPrint selected

   

   Your new printer queue displays in the Printers list in an Idle status .

   Figure : Example of a newly added printer in the Printers & Scanners list

   

7. Try printing again.

Reset the printing system

1. Right-click (or Ctrl + click) the blank space in the Printers list, and then click Reset printing system....

   Figure : Resetting the print system

   

2. Click Reset in the confirmation window.

3. Enter the administrator user name and password, and then click OK.

4. Wait until the printing system is reset and no devices show in the Printers list.

5. Add your printer to the list again as was done previously.

6. Try printing again.

Click here and refer the document to perform the above steps.

Let me know how it goes.

Cheers.