When a computer mentions that the printer is offline it just means that the PC is unable to receive any updates from the Printer. There could be various reasons why an HP Printer could go offline. Here are the few of the reasons listed down due to which the Printer can go offline.
Causes for a Printer to go Offline
- The most common reason for a Printer to go offline is network connectivity issue.
- If the power cable is not connected properly at the back of the printer or if there are some loose cables then also the printer would read Offline.
- If due to some reason the traffic is blocked on port 9100 on the network. This is a common error which occurs when you are connected through the wireless network while the printer is connected to a cabled network.
The aforesaid mentioned are the prime reasons why the printer would go offline. Get in touch with our team of HP Printer technical professionals on our email.