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04-23-2016 05:02 AM
i have been on windows 10 for over 6 months everything was ok until 2 days ago
now my printer has just started saying printer offline when is not .
i can scan pictures ok but i can`t print i am connected via usb cable laptop to printer
and talk talk wi fi to lap top
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04-26-2016 06:33 AM
i have downloaded the program and it has cleared the problem
thankyou for your help
04-23-2016 06:15 AM
Hi,
Thanks for using the HP forum. Can you try the following:
Please Download and run the HP Print and Scan Doctor (PSDR) tool to diagnose and fix your problem
http://h20180.www2.hp.com/apps/Nav?h_pagetype=s-926&h_lang=en&h_client=s-h-e016-1&h_keyword=dg-PDU
Hope that helps.
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04-27-2016 09:50 AM
Hi,
Glad to hear that your issue is resolved and all is working well now.
Have a nice day!
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06-22-2016 06:51 AM
Hi @Eric66
Thanks for using the HP Forums.
Unfortunately, the HP Print and Scan Doctor is only available on WIndows.
You can try this troubleshooting guide though :
Here's some wireless troubleshooting steps ;
Solve wireless problems
1. Make sure the printer is not connected to the network through an Ethernet cable
Wireless does not work if the printer is connected to the network through an Ethernet cable. Disconnect the
Ethernet cable from the printer.
1. Make sure the wireless light is turned on
If the blue light on the printer control panel is not lit, wireless might be turned off. To turn on wireless, touch
or swipe down the tab at the top of a screen to open the Dashboard, and then touch (Wireless), touch
(Settings). Touch Wireless Settings, and then touch Wireless to turn it on.
If the blue wireless light is blinking, it means the printer is not connected to a network. Use the Wireless Setup
Wizard available from the printer control panel to make a wireless connection. Touch or swipe down the tab at
the top of a screen to open the Dashboard, and then touch (Wireless), touch (Settings). Touch Wireless
Settings, touch Wireless Setup Wizard, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
1. Make sure the computer or the mobile device is connected to the wireless network
Make sure your computer or mobile device is connected to your wireless network. If you cannot connect the
computer to the network, contact the person who set up your network or the router manufacturer; there might
be a hardware issue with the router or computer.
1. Restart components of the wireless network
Turn off the router and the printer, and then turn them back on in this order: router first and then printer.
Sometimes, turning off devices and then turning them back on helps resolve network communication issues.
If you still cannot connect, turn off the router, the printer, and the computer, and then turn them back on in this
order: router first, then printer, and then computer
Still have problems? Visit the HP Wireless Printing Center (www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting). This website
contains the most complete, up-to-date information about wireless printing, as well as information to help you
prepare your wireless network; solve problems when connecting the printer to the wireless network; and resolve
security software issues.
Note: If you are using a computer running Windows, you can use the HP Print and Scan Doctor tool, which can help
solve many problems you might have with the printer. To download this tool, visit www.hp.com/go/tools.
Hope that helps.
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07-08-2016 08:24 AM
Hi,
Glad to hear that your issue is resolved and all is working well now.
Have a nice day!
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08-17-2019 11:36 AM
windows 10 recent encryption problem solved ,printer and scanner working well .then suddenly computer say printer is offline
tried all the web suggestions with no result.the printer is connected to computer by wi fi.
08-17-2019 06:13 PM
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