Office network printer shows offline for everyone
Turn the printer completely off, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on. Check that the network cable is plugged in firmly on both ends. If that doesn't work, restart your router.
Network printers need internet to work. When all your users lose the connection at the same time, it's a network problem, not the printer itself. Start with the simplest fixes: power and cables.
Risk: High
⏱ 15-30 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Have the printer powered on and accessible — note where the power button is located
- ✓Have access to the back of the printer to check the network cable
- ✓Have a document or email ready to print for testing the fix
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Only checking one end of the network cable -- make sure both the printer end and the router end are plugged in
- Not waiting long enough after powering on -- printers take 1-2 minutes to fully boot
- Assuming the printer is broken when really the internet is down
Signs you need professional help
- If the printer is powered on, the cable is plugged in firmly, the router has restarted, and the printer still shows offline, get in touch and we'll check the network settings and printer hardware.
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