HP OJ5740 PRINTER OFFLINE
Step 1:To Examine the connectivity
- You can download a compatible app and then solve the issue by following the on-screen instructions.
- Now, change the default driver to installed driver and then check if the printer still displays printer offline message.
- Try resetting the printer to check the connection status. If the HP Officejet 5740 Troubleshooting issue still persists, proceed to the next step.
Step 2: To select the correct port
- If the driver is using an inappropriate communication port, then the error might occur. Thus, ensure that you select the correct port.
- You can try upgrading the printer firmware to solve the printer offline issue. If you find that the issue still persists, proceed to the next step.
- Also, try connecting the printer over the network using manual IP address, one of the easiest methods of connection.
Step 3:To add a second printer device to Windows
- Once you complete setting the manual IP address, you need to add a printer port and then remove the printer’s name from the list of available devices.
- You can now install the device using the HP Printing software. Follow the on-screen instructions and proceed to the next step.
- If the printer can print and there is no offline issue, you can stop HP Officejet 5740 Troubleshooting.