Windows 10: why does my hp 4152 printer keep going offline

my new hp 4152 printer keeps going offline requiring me to reboot

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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 keeps going offline when windows 10 updates

Hi Graham,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that your printer shows offline.

• When you say “Printer keeps going offline when windows 10 updates” do you mean that the printer goes offline after installing updates?
  

I suggest you to follow the below given methods and see if that helps.

Method 1:

I suggest you try
changing the printer’s status from “offline” to “online” and check if it resolves the issue.

Method 2:


If the issue persists, I would have you download and run the HP Scan doctor from the manufacturers website. Refer to the article and follow the suggestion on
Resolving Printer Offline problem using the HP Print and Scan Doctor.


Method 3:


If the issue persists, I suggest you refer to the article
Troubleshooting offline printer problems
and perform the troubleshooting steps mentioned and see if that helps.

Hope it helps.

Regards,

Zaki

 

HP Printer Offline and Slow to Print

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that your printer shows offline and there is a delay in printing.



1. Did this issue started recently? If yes, then what are the recent changes that you have made to the computer prior to this issue?



HP Print and Scan Doctor is an application software from HP that can help you eliminate any issues with your HP Printer or Scanner Devices. If you are having commons problem with your HP printer or scanner
you can download, install and run HP Print and Scan Doctor Utility to easily scan for the error and troubleshoot them automatically.



Method 1:



Step 1: I suggest you download and run the
HP Print and Scan Doctor and check if it resolves the issue.



Step 2: I suggest you refer to the article
Troubleshooting offline printer problems
and perform the troubleshooting steps mentioned and see if that helps.



Method 2:

If your printer is slow to print, I suggest you refer and follow the suggestions from
HP Printers - Slow Printing (Windows)




Additional Information:

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

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027988/windows-10-change-a-printers-status-from-offline-to-online



Hope it helps.



Regards,

Zaki