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Printers

by manny1999 Nov 1, 2016 3:09AM PDT

My printer is not responding.

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Re: printer not responding

by Kees_B Forum moderator Nov 1, 2016 3:12AM PDT

Try it on another PC. If it doesn't function there either, it's time to replace it.

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Last April I shared this with many folk.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 1, 2016 9:02AM PDT

Be sure you understand the source of this sticker and that it was what it was.

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My printer is not responding.

by waltercarroll Nov 3, 2016 12:46PM PDT

The message 'offline' displays as the status for a printer or the message 'Printer not responding' displays when attempting to print. Offline indicates that the Mac cannot communicate with the printer. The offline message displays when the printer is powered off, or a USB cable connection has become disconnected.
Offline messages happen when the Mac cannot communicate with the printer. Select the type of connection you have, then follow the instructions to make sure the connection is working.

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