To switch Lexmark Printer Offline to online, go to the settings option and then click on printers. Right-click on your printer and choose to use the printer online. Print out the test page to check if the printer is online.
Make sure there is paper in the tray(s), check the ink or toner cartridges aren't empty, the USB cable is plugged in or the printer is connected to Wi-Fi. And if it is a network or wireless printer, try using a USB cable instead.
One of the most common Lexmark printer issues is that the printer is not responding to print requests. ... Restart your printer. In some cases, a simple restart can fix the issue. Unplug the printer and check if there is any paper stuck in the machine, and if the toner is installed correctly.
If your Lexmark Printer is offline, follow these steps given below to learn how to change the printer from offline to online:
Switch printer to online- To switch your printer from offline to online, go to the settings option and then click on printers. Right-click on your printer and choose to use the printer online. Print out the test page to check if the printer is online.
Delete previous print jobs- double click on your printer and go to the printer menu. Select cancel all documents since jammed print jobs can cause the printer to go offline. Fix the paper jam issue and try to print out a test page.
Turn on the printer – switch off your printer, wait for a few minutes, press down on the power button, and restart your printer. Check all the network connections and make sure everything is secure.
Go to the settings option and then click on printers and select your printer. Choose the properties option and go to the general tab and find the icon for the controller. Select the icon and choose your controller again.
Reinstall the printer – after selecting the printer, go to the settings menu and delete the printer. Reinstall your printer by using the add printer wizard option and use the latest printer driver to install the printer.
Click on the Windows icon and choose the Control Panel. Type in ‘computer management in the Control Panel search box and double click. Tap on the services option and then go to the print queue. Select the restart option to restore the services. Enter another print job to check if the problem has been resolved.
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