An offline printer doesn’t print and shows an offline status on the control panel. In this issue, your printer can’t communicate with the computer. It happens when the printer is disconnected from the internet connection or the power source. 

These are the signs of an offline printer : 

• The printer will not work as usual. 
• An offline printer error is displayed on the printer’s control panel. 
• The Wi-Fi light on the printer is off or blinking. 

Here are the main reasons behind an offline Fujitsu printer: 

• Paper jams in the print queue.
• Outdated printer drivers.
• Insufficient ink or toner cartridges
• Incorrect printer settings.

Your printer can go offline when the internet connection is not stable, the printer software is outdated, or the printer settings are not correct. But you can get your Fujitsu printer online with the help of some simple fixes. 

Fix 1: Disable the “Use Printer Offline” option 

If this option is enabled, there is a chance that your printer will go offline. Hence, you need to turn off this setting on your computer. Check out the steps below to turn it off.  
 

1. First of all, click the Windows Start button on the computer’s taskbar. 
2. Then, search for the Control Panel option and select it from the list. 
3. Select Hardware and Sound under the Control Panel. 
4. After that, click the Devices and Printers option. 
5. Then, you will see your printer with a green check mark; right-click on that and select the “See What’s Printing” option. 
6. Next, a new window will open. Click the Printer option and turn off ‘Use Printer Offline’. 
7. Check if your printer’s status changes; if not, right-click the printer again and click Printer preferences. 
8. Select Ports from the top sections and check the Standard TCP/IP ports option. 
9. Then, click the Configure port and deselect the SNMP Enabled option, and then click Close. Your printer’s status will change. 

Fix 2: Remove and Reinstall the Printer on Your Computer

Sometimes, removing and re-adding your printer to the computer can resolve the printer’s offline issue. Check out the steps here to do that: 

Step 1: Remove the Printer 

1. First, go to the Windows button on the computer’s taskbar and click Settings. 
2. Then, click the Bluetooth & Devices option, and then click Printers & Scanners. 
3. Select your printer from the list, click the Remove button, and click Yes.

Step 2: Reinstall the Printer 

1. Ensure that your printer is turned on, and then search for 'Add a printer or scanner' on your computer’s taskbar and select that option. 
2. Next, click the Add device and select your printer from the list

Fix 3: Set Your Fujitsu Printer as the Default Printer

When your printer is not set as the default printer, it will create issues such as an offline printer issue. Therefore, you need to set it as a default printer using these steps: 

1. Click on the Search bar and type Settings, and click on the Settings icon.
2. Then, click the Bluetooth & Devices option, and then click Printers & Scanners. 
3. Now, select your printer model from the list and then click the ‘Set as default’ option.