how do I turn on my "paused - offline wireless hp printer to my Mac Pro/

trying to reconnect my wireless hp printer to my mac pro. hp printer status currently " Paused, Offline."

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.4

Posted on Sep 13, 2023 04:38 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2023 05:41 PM

Hi,


Any information about the exact HP printer model?


Sometimes, a full power-cycle procedure (in the following order and with waiting times) may help in case of a device discovery problem:

Power off the Wi-Fi router, the printer, the Mac, and all other computers/devices. Wait two to three minutes. Power on the router. Wait two to three minutes. Power on the printer. Wait a minute or two. Power on the Mac. Finally, power on all other computers/devices.


If necessary, you may have to reset the printing system and re-add the printer.

Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)

Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac – Apple Support (UK)


As always, make sure that you have backup copies of all important files before testing anything.

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Sep 13, 2023 05:41 PM in response to UsSoS357

Hi,


Any information about the exact HP printer model?


Sometimes, a full power-cycle procedure (in the following order and with waiting times) may help in case of a device discovery problem:

Power off the Wi-Fi router, the printer, the Mac, and all other computers/devices. Wait two to three minutes. Power on the router. Wait two to three minutes. Power on the printer. Wait a minute or two. Power on the Mac. Finally, power on all other computers/devices.


If necessary, you may have to reset the printing system and re-add the printer.

Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)

Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac – Apple Support (UK)


As always, make sure that you have backup copies of all important files before testing anything.

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