How do I fix offline Printer connected to MacBook Pro ?

Dell E525w printer is offline with Macbook pro 2021. I've unplugged printer a computer. No luck. I've also reset the printer in printer que as well as uninstalled and reinstalled the printer. Wifi working on other home devices. How do I get my printer back online with my laptop?


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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 17, 2024 2:57 PM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2024 10:18 AM

Thanks for the info. After deleting the printer and adding it, that didn't work. I also reset the printer. Didn't work. After trying various trial and error methods, I finally unplugged everything and then reset our router. That did the trick! My computer is now recognizing and communicating with my printer. Very frustrating though. Seems to happen a LOT when Apple comes up with a software update! Why?

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Feb 18, 2024 10:18 AM in response to leroydouglas

Thanks for the info. After deleting the printer and adding it, that didn't work. I also reset the printer. Didn't work. After trying various trial and error methods, I finally unplugged everything and then reset our router. That did the trick! My computer is now recognizing and communicating with my printer. Very frustrating though. Seems to happen a LOT when Apple comes up with a software update! Why?

Feb 18, 2024 11:10 AM in response to Kat52

Kat52 wrote:

Thanks for the info. After deleting the printer and adding it, that didn't work. I also reset the printer. Didn't work. After trying various trial and error methods, I finally unplugged everything and then reset our router. That did the trick! My computer is now recognizing and communicating with my printer.

Very frustrating though. Seems to happen a LOT when Apple comes up with a software update! Why?



Printers/scanners are typically the first causality in any upgrading any OS— nothing new there.


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Feb 18, 2024 9:40 AM in response to Kat52

Kat52 wrote:

Dell E525w printer is offline with Macbook pro 2021. I've unplugged printer a computer. No luck. I've also reset the printer in printer que as well as uninstalled and reinstalled the printer. Wifi working on other home devices. How do I get my printer back online with my laptop?


I see your printer listed— About AirPrint - Apple Support





Solve printing problems on Mac

Solve printing problems on Mac - Apple Support


Printers/scanners are typically the first causality in upgrading any OS.



If it is listed as AirPrint printer, delete the existing printer, and add it again, select AirPrint.

> System Settings> Printers & Scanners,


Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac

Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac - Apple Support


Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support.

Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support




Reset print system if necessary:


If you can't print from your Mac or iOS device - Apple Support

Solve printing problems on Mac - Apple Support





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