You may face the problem of not being able to print on Mac due to the printer being disconnected or not responding to printing commands. Here are the steps to troubleshoot an offline printing error on Mac.
The printer is offline on Mac.
The reason that the printer is not responding mac can be due to various reasons, ranging from the simple case of the printer going into sleep mode to incorrect printer settings and network problems.
The problem can be fixed using the option to restart the printing system is available on Mac. After the printing system restarts, you will need to add the printer back to the Mac.
You should not always blame the faded printing of ink or toner cartridges. Other causes may cause the printed matter to become lighter or discolored. By recognizing possible causes of light printing, you can save money by discarding non-empty ink cartridges or buying a new printer.
Reasons for lightly printing and how to print dark
⦁ Toner cartridge is empty or defective
The most common reason for print fading is a defective or empty toner cartridge. It is very common to forget to replace an empty toner cartridge and have a hard time understanding why the printer is printing weakly. Another common reason is that you are using a defective cartridge. Keep in mind that even common toner cartridges, not to mention some low quality recycled toner cartridges, are not always perfect. Therefore, you need to find a cheap and reliable place to sell printer toner.
- The printhead is dirty
If you do not use the printer for a while, the printhead may become clogged, and part of the text may become lighter. It is recommended to perform a printhead cleaning to restore ink flow. After cleaning the print ear, you should print all the colours of the cartridge and run the printer test page to clearly show the problem. You can check if the ink cartridges are misaligned or if a particular colour is missing. - Transfer roller problem
A transfer roller is a component in a printer that uses that charge to carry toner from a cartridge drum to paper. If the transfer rollers are dirty or improperly installed, the transfer rollers will generally fail, and the print will be weakened.
The first action would be to rule out the possibility that the printer is OFF or in sleep mode. You should make sure there are no errors or blinking lights and that there is sufficient paper available in the printer tray.
If the printer shows the sleep mode, press the power button to turn it on or wake it up.
Restart the printer
If the printing problem is caused by a small software glitch or a connectivity error, it can often be solved by restarting the printer.
Restart the printer and wait until it is ready to print.
After restarting the printer, try to print something. If you keep getting the “Printer is offline” error, go to the next method.
- Restart the printing system
A system reset of the printer will remove the printer from the Mac, allowing you to start over by adding the printer to the device.
- Click the Apple Menu icon and System Preferences.
- On the System Preferences screen, click Printer & Scanners.
- On the next screen, right-click the offline printer and click the Reset Printing System option in the context menu.
- In the pop-up window, click Reset to confirm
Note: You may be asked to enter your administrator user ID and password.
After restarting the printing system, add the printer again and try to print something.
Suppose your printer is already listed under the section of Printers & Scanners, i.e. Print & Scan, Print & Fax. Choose your printer and click the – button to remove it. Add the printer and fax driver (for models with a fax function) by following these instructions.
⦁ Select the menu > select the System Preferences >then Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan , Print & Fax ).
⦁ Click the + button.
⦁ Select Add Printer or Scanner.
⦁ Select your Epson printer from the list.⦁ Select the driver for your printer.
