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08-31-2023 04:10 PM
Product: HP DeskJet 2742e All-in-One Printer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit)
Printer is installed on my pc but HP Smart says it is offline. I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times and it connected once then just disconnected.
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09-03-2023 12:43 PM
@Danette5
Welcome to the HP support community.
I understand that you are getting printer offline error, I am glad to assist you.
Follow the steps mentioned in this HP document to fix the issue:- Click here
Keep me posted.
If this helps, please mark the public post as an accepted solution so that it benefits several others.
Cheers.
Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee
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