How to Get HP Printer Back Online on Windows 10
                     How to Get 
HP Printer 
Back 
Online on 
Windows 
10?
Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide
Introduction
•Why does an HP printer go offline? 
•Connectivity issues 
•Driver problems 
•Printer settings misconfiguration 
•Objective: Learn how to troubleshoot and fix HP 
printer offline errors. 
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Check Printer & Connection
• Ensure the printer is turned on and has enough paper 
& ink. 
• Check cables (USB connection) or Wi-Fi network (for 
wireless printers). 
• Restart the printer, router, and PC. 
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Set Printer to ‘Online’
• Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers. 
• Right-click on the HP Printer → See what’s 
printing. 
• Click Printer in the top menu → Uncheck Use 
Printer Offline. 
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Restart Print Spooler Service
• Press Win + R, type services. MSc, 
and hit Enter. 
• Find Print Spooler, right-click, and 
select Restart. 
• Close the window and try printing 
again. 
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Insert or Drag and Drop your Image
Update or Reinstall Printer Driver
• Go to Device Manager > Printers. 
• Right-click HP Printer → Select Update Driver. 
• If the issue persists, uninstall the printer driver and 
reinstall it from the HP website. 
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Insert or Drag and Drop your Image
Set as Default Printer
• Open Control Panel > Devices and 
Printers. 
• Right-click on the HP printer → Click Set as 
default printer. 
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Insert or Drag and Drop your Image
Run HP Print and Scan Doctor
• Download & install HP Print and Scan Doctor from 
HP’s official website. 
• Open the tool and follow the on-screen 
troubleshooting steps. 
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Insert or Drag and Drop your Image
Contact HP Support
• If the issue remains unresolved, contact HP Customer 
Support. 
• Visit support.hp.com for live chat, driver downloads, 
and troubleshooting guides. 
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Conclusion
• Recap the steps: Check connections → Set printer 
online → Restart Print Spooler → Update drivers → 
Run HP tool. 
• Keep your drivers updated and use original HP ink 
for the best performance. 
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Thank 
You
Kyle Noah
[email protected]
@sites.google.com/printerhpleh.com/howtoget-hpprinter-back-online