Epson Printer Offline

Epson printer offline is an issue that happens when the printer is not able to print or is not able to make a connection with your devices. There are a few things that can lead to such an issue. If your last internet search was My Epson printer is offline , it can be because of any such issue. In this guide, you will find the exact reasons for offline issues and steps to get your Epson printer offline to online

Incorrect Printer Settings

It’s possible that you have paused printing tasks or that the printer you are attempting to connect to is inadvertently in offline mode. 

Follow the steps below to get your Epson printer offline to online

1. Open the control panel on a Windows computer from settings
2. Select printer and devices.
3. Click on the printer menu and?? make sure that the option of “Use Printer Offline” is unchecked

Overload of Print Queue

Print queue overload can be a cause of Epson Printer Offline. The print queue is overloaded when you give a lot of printing commands to your computer. To solve the issue, you just need to clear the print queue.

1. Open “Control Panel” by hitting the Windows key on your keyboard
2. Go to “Devices and Printers.” from the control panel menu
3. Right-click your Canon printer and select “See what s printing.”
4. Cancel all print jobs.

Incorrect or Outdated Drivers

Epson Printer offline can be because of a glitch in the printer driver or because of the driver being old and outdated.

When a printer manufacturer releases updates for printer drivers, it clears out the bug, if there is any with the previous version of the same printer driver. The drivers are usually updated every 2-3 months. It is recommended that you always update your printer drivers. 

1. Visit the official Epson printer website.
2. Find the Support option located in the top menu
3. Click on Printer from the drop-down menu
4. Select your printer type or search for your printer
5. Click on the printer that matches the exact model no. of your printer
6. Run the installation file to update your printer driver

After the driver is updated, the Epson printer offline glitch will be solved if you are having trouble downloading the printer driver directly from the manufacturer’s website. You can also choose to download the same updates from the Windows update setting. If you need any guidance in downloading the correct driver for your printer, you can contact Printers Touch now to clear all your doubts.

Connectivity Issues

Wireless Connections: 

• Make sure that the Epson printer is linked to the correct Wi-Fi network having good signal strength.
• To confirm the state of the connection, look at the printer’s display panel. Move the printer closer to the router and take out any electronics that can interfere with the WiFi signal if it’s poor.??

Wired Connections: 

If you are using the USB cable or the ethernet to connect your printer to the server, you need to check both the cables and the port. If the error is that the Epson Printer offline is due to a port issue, you need to connect your printer through a different port. If the cable is torn or burnt, you will need to get it replaced.

Epson printer offline but connected to wifi

Epson Printer offline but connected to wifi can have various reasons. Fix this using the steps below

1. Power cycle your printer and the wifi. To do this, disconnect your printer and the wifi and turn them off. Wait for a minute or two and turn them back again
2. Go to the wifi menu of your printer
3. select the wifi network through which you are connected
4. Delete or forget the network??
5. Restart the printer
6. Try to reconnect the printer to the Wi-Fi by typing in the Wi-Fi credentials correctly.

By following all the instructions step by step and correctly, in most cases, the Epson printer offline issue will be solved, and your printer will resume proper functioning. We have also mentioned the issue of the Epson printer offline but connected to wifi. You can fix this issue with the help of this troubleshooting guide. If you need more help with your printer issues or you are unable to troubleshoot your printer, then you should consider calling Printers Touch for help. We as a printer service giant, are capable of solving any issue with your printer that can hinder your productivity. Call Printers Touch now for immediate help with your printer issue or regular maintenance of your printer.