Samsung ML-2525W Series - "Printer offline"

Sounds like you have a problem with this printer. Some devices do have timer settings for port connections, but this it usually for the network port - not the USB port. As a test you could try a different USB port on the MacBook and a different USB cable. If the printer supports PCL or Postscript you could also look at trying one of the Generic drivers included with 10.6. If however the printer only supports a Samsung proprietary printer language and you already have the latest driver version available for this model then I would look at getting the printer replaced or at least contact Samsung support and see if there is any firmware update available or known issues they may be able to help you with.

I just the same printer & have the same problem, have you figured out whats wrong with it? I've done gone threw the same steps. But still does work!

I just bought this printer today and have the same issue, and I cannot get wireless to work even though the box and Samsung's website said its Mac compatible... I wonder if its Apple's problem with the new software update or if Samsung just needs to release a new driver.

Same problem; I can't get anything to work on this printer--wireless, ethernet (my preference) nor even USB (more than once, as above).

I've removed everything and am returning the printer. Big waste of time though the mechanics look nice. However, I'm stuck with a unusable menu item and can't get rid of it. Any help there!?

I've the same problem, so I'll be sending it back. What a hassle.

This happens sometimes with my Kyocera FS-1920 (since using Snow Leopard). At the moment the printer is both "Printer ready" & Printer offline" (nothing unusual!).

In Print Queue, assuming you've actually got a list of completed jobs, they (hopefully) will all say "Completed" on the left. If you get the "Printer Offline" message and the printer doesn't print, the last job (second line up in the list) before the one you are actually trying to print will quite likely still say "Printing" (whether it did or not). Click on this job to highlight it, and choose "Delete" from the Print Queue Toolbar. This job will stay in the list, but be marked "Deleted".
The current job should now print. Not perfect, but might avoid unplugging or switching printers on & off.

Try this software update: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL905

I have a workaround on this issue. Just unplug your usb cable and then plug it again.

I had this same problem initially, but here is the fix:

Do not use the install disc with the printer... Instead:

- Go to System Preferences
- Go to Print & Fax
- Click the + sign
- Choose the Samsung ML-2525W printer

This will allow the printer to function wirelessly on your Mac. 🙂

I have had this same issue with this same printer. I found this forum this morning and did the following:

1. Uninstalled bundled software by running installer on disk and selecting "uninstall" instead of "quick install"
2. Downloaded the samsung printer drivers link posted earlier and installed it.
3. Went to print and fax settings and clicked plus and added the bonjour printer.

The Problem was fixed and the printer prints job after job flawlessly and wirelessly. I should note that it does not work if you select the usb printer instead of the bonjour one. It problem persists if you do. Also, I believe the original setup software configures the wireless on the printer upon initial install of the software. So you may have to install the software to configure the printer to connect to the network, and then uninstall the software and add it via bonjour. Annoying I know, but it works flawlessly now, even the supply levels are working.

You do not need to install the software to setup the wireless network.
I have connected the printer to the wired network, then installed the printer.
The printer will be found with Bonjour, so setting it up is a breeze.
After installation, you can use the Preference panel to open the printers webpage.
In that webpage, I chose the "Network Settings" tab, and with the "Wireless" button, I setup my network.
After setting it up I could detach the network cable, and my printer was available wirelessly.

Wow I called Samsung Canada Support regarding the Firmware version (as the one that ships with the printer is 1.0.07 and there is a 1.0.08 available) and they told me to "just download the exe file and run it on your Mac". Brutal. I think just uninstalling the dirver that came on the cd and then using the Apple supplied one seems to have fixed the issue.

If anyone needs the latest firmware for their Mac email me. I have the firmware file and not the exe.