Windows 10: I need to change the status of my printer to online

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  1. Taffy087 Win User

    I need to change the status of my printer to online


    How do I change the status of my printer from offline to online? We had a new BT modem installed yesterday and the printer was working afterwards, but it's not working today.


    I've searched the Community and have found loads of threads with no answer so I'm hoping that I'll have better luck than all those who didn't. The new modem has its blue (working) light showing.


    I can't find a forum to put this in and CPC options appear irrelevant so would a Moderator please move this as appropriate. TIA

    :)
     
    Taffy087, Apr 18, 2019
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  2. Rose Cal Win User

    printer status

    Hi Dick,

    You may modify the settings to change the printer status. To resolve your concern, we suggest that you follow the steps in this article by clicking on this

    link
    to change printer status from offline to online.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Apr 18, 2019
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  3. Windows 10 Printer Online/Offline Status.

    Hi Snipe,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    In order to get clarity on this issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.



    1. Are you aware of any changes made to this computer prior to the issue?
    2. What is the make and model number of your printer?
    3. When exactly do you face this issue?


    I suggest you to first Set The Printer As Default and then refer
    Change the printer's status to "online" and change the default status to
    online.



    This way, the printer will be default and the status will be always Online.



    Hope it helps.



    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking Yes or No.
     
    Shafeeq_Khan, Apr 18, 2019
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  4. I need to change the status of my printer to online

    How do I change the printer status online/offline?

    Hi Alfred,

    As you are facing issue with Printer turning online, we would assist you for sure

    In order to understand the issue in a better manner, please share the following details.


    • Are you connecting the printer through a cable or through Wi-Fi?

    • What is the make and model of the computer?

    • After upgrading to Windows 10, have you installed all pending updates and also updated all device drivers?

    • Which is the Windows 10 build running on the computer?

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to fix the issue,

    Method1: Change a printer's status to "online"

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/change-a-printers-status-to-online

    Method2: Fix printer problems

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/fix-printer-problems

    Reference:
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/devices-drivers

    Hope this helps. If the issue persists, please do let us know and we would be happy to help you further.

    Thank You.
     
    Vidyashree_C, Apr 18, 2019
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