Your printer shows offline on your Mac
This is almost always fixed by removing the printer from your Mac and adding it back. After macOS updates, the connection settings get old and the printer shows offline. Deleting and re-adding gives it a fresh start.
Your Mac stores printer connection information. Sometimes after updates, this information becomes outdated and your Mac thinks the printer is offline even though it's actually fine. Removing the printer and adding it again forces your Mac to learn the correct connection details.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Only clearing the print queue without removing and re-adding the printer — the queue isn't the real problem
- Not checking whether the printer is on the same WiFi network first
- Restarting both Mac and printer instead of just deleting the printer connection
Signs you need professional help
- Printer doesn't show up in the Add Printer list at all
- Printer needs a specific driver that won't install
- Printer requires special network settings you're not sure about
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