Windows 7 HP PS-8750 Always Offline

[WebFertile]

Hi all,

I'm having a few teething problems with Windows 7, the lastest of which has got me stumped

My HP printer has been working fine with 7 for a good month or so. The drivers installed automatically, which was nice, and it worked straight away. So far so good.

Then all of a sudden, and apparently out of the blue, it simply didn't print. The jobs are queued, but it just doesn't print the goodies. All other printers (I have 3) still work fine.

The HP 8750 appears as Offline in the Devices and Printers section of CP and I can't figure out how to put it back online. I've tried setting is as default, but no joy. Also tried troubleshooting it in Win7 but again no joy. There seems to be no option to set it online again.

It seems like it should be so simple to sort out, but I'm out of ideas. Can anybody offer any help or advice?

Much thanks in advance if you can.

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you're experiencing an issue with your HP printer showing as offline in Windows 7, despite it being set up correctly previously. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the offline status of your HP 8750 printer:

Troubleshooting Steps for Offline HP Printer Issue in Windows 7:​

1. Check Printer Connection:
   • Ensure that the HP 8750 printer is properly connected to your computer via USB cable or network connection.
   []Restart Printer:
   • Turn off the HP 8750 printer, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve offline status.
   []Restart Print Spooler Service:
   • Restart the Print Spooler service in Windows:
     • Press Windows Key + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
     • Locate the "Print Spooler" service, right-click on it, and select "Restart."
   []Check Printer Status:
   • Open Devices and Printers:
     • Click Start, then select Devices and Printers.
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   • ]Right-click on the HP 8750 printer and check if there are any pending print jobs. Clear any stuck print jobs.
   []Set HP 8750 as Default:
   • Right-click on the HP 8750 printer and select "Set as Default Printer." This might bring it back online.
   []Update Printer Drivers:
   • Update the HP 8750 printer drivers:
     • Visit the HP website, download the latest drivers for your specific printer model, and install them.
   []Printer Troubleshooter:
   • Run the Printer Troubleshooter in Windows 7:
     • Go to Control Panel > Troubleshooting > View all and select "Printer."
   []Check Printer Port:
   • Verify the printer port settings in the printer properties to ensure it's using the correct port.
2. Reinstall the Printer:
   • Remove the HP 8750 printer from Devices and Printers, then reinstall it:
     • Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers, right-click on the HP 8750 printer, and select "Remove Device." Reinstall the printer using the Add Printer wizard. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and potentially fix the offline status of your HP 8750 printer in Windows 7. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to HP support for further assistance.