Is your Canon or Epson printer showing “Offline” even though it’s connected?
This issue usually happens because of connection problems, outdated drivers, WiFi errors, or incorrect printer settings.

Quick Solutions to Fix Offline Printer Error

✅ Restart the printer and computer
✅ Check USB or WiFi connection
✅ Set the printer as Default Printer
✅ Disable “Use Printer Offline” option
✅ Clear stuck print queue
✅ Restart Print Spooler service
✅ Update or reinstall printer drivers
✅ Reconnect the printer to WiFi network

How to Remove Printer Offline Status (Windows)
Open Control Panel
Go to Devices and Printers
Right-click your Canon or Epson printer
Click See what’s printing
Select Printer menu
Uncheck Use Printer Offline

Your printer should now return online and start printing normally.

Common Causes of Offline Error
Weak WiFi signal
USB cable issue
Driver corruption
Windows update conflict
Printer spooler stopped
Printer not set as default

This tutorial works for:
✔ Canon Printers
✔ Epson Printers
✔ WiFi Printers
✔ USB Printers
✔ Windows 10 & Windows 11