Windows 10: The printer is always offline by default.

I have to follow these steps every single fucking time I want to print something. Not only is annoying to do it myself but I have to explain it to my parents when they want to use the printer.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...ange-a-printers-status-from-offline-to-online

How do I make the untick permanent?

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Offline default for printer

Hello johnnyhale1,

I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I want to apologize if you encountered this issue. I understand your trying to print using your printer but its offline. What is the make and model of your Printer? What Edition of Windows 10? (Home,Pro)

Step 1. Unplug and restart your printer

Sometimes power cycling your printer can resolve the issue. Turn off your printer and unplug it, wait 30 seconds, plug your printer back in, and then turn the printer back on.

Step 2. Check cables or wireless connection

Change a printer’s status from “offline” to “online”

Step 3. Check to make sure the printer is turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your PC. Your printer's built-in menu should show which network it's connected to, or check your printer's manual for more info.

Verify that your printer is not in Use Printer Offline mode. Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Then select your printer > Open queue. Under Printer, make sure Use Printer Offline is not selected.

If these steps don't put your printer back online, then read Troubleshooting offline printer problems.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/449687...

I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further concerns.

Sincerely



Independent Advisor

 

HP Printer shows Offline

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that your HP printer is offline. I’ll certainly assist you with this.



However, please let us know:

• Are you aware of any changes made to the computer prior to this issue?
  
• Which build version of Windows is installed on the computer? Refer
  Which version of Windows operating system am I running?
  

I would suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the HP article
HP Printers - Printer is Offline (Windows) and see if that helps.



You may also want to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article
Troubleshooting offline printer problems and
Change a printer’s status from “offline” to “online”.



Let us know how it goes, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Printer offline problem persists

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

In order to help you better, could you please confirm a couple of things:

• Is it a wired or wireless printer?
• Is the printer connected via network to your computer?

I suggest you to follow the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1: I suggest you to make printer as a default printer you can follow the below steps:

• Press Windows key+ X and select
  device manager.
• Select devices and printers
• Right click on the printer you want to use, and then click
  set as default printer (You'll see a check mark on the printer's icon signifying that it's now your default printer).

I suggest you to update the drivers for the printers and check if it helps.

Method 2: I also recommend you to run the print troubleshooter to check the issue.

• Type troubleshooter in the search box and then press enter.
• In the left pane click on View all.
• Select the printer option and
  follow the on screen instructions.

Method 3: Also I suggest you to run the troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/...1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.