When the Toshiba printer shows “offline” or “paused” status on the display or the lights on the printer are blinking or completely off, it means your printer is unable to connect with the WiFi and needs troubleshooting. 

This is how you can fix the Toshiba printer offline error.

Step 1: Restart the Toshiba Printer

A restart of the printer will help get the printer back online. 

1. Press and hold the power button on the Toshiba printer until it turns off.
2. Disconnect the printer’s power cable from the main switchboard on the wall. 
3. Wait for a minute, and then reconnect the printer’s power cable to the power outlet on the wall. 
4. Finally, press and hold the power button on the printer until it turns on. 

Step 2: Change the Printer’s Status to Online

If you have tried restarting and the printer is still not working, your printer’s status might be set as offline on the computer. Change it to get your printer back online. 

1. Click the Start menu on the computer’s taskbar and type Control Panel. 
2. Select the Control Panel option and open it. Then, click the Devices and Printers option.
3. Now, select your Toshiba printer model from the screen, right-click on it, and select the See what’s printing option. 
4. Select the Printer option in the new window and then click the Use Printer Offline option from the drop-down menu. 
5. Next, check if this option is checked; uncheck it. 

Step 3: Remove and Re-Add Your Printer to the Computer

Removing and re-adding the printer to a computer can resolve the printer offline error quite easily. 

Remove the Printer:

1. To begin, click the Start button on the computer’s taskbar and then search for the Settings option and open it. 
2. Then, select the Bluetooth & Devices option from the left side. 
3. Select the Printers & Scanners option, select your printer, and click the Remove option. 

Re-Add the Printer:

1. Again, go to the Bluetooth & Devices option by searching it on the Start menu. 
2. Then, select the Printers & Scanners option and click the Add a printer or scanner option. 
3. Choose your Toshiba printer from the list and add it to your computer. 

That’s it for troubleshooting an offline printer. These methods should help you get your printer back online. 

A printer going offline is very common and usually indicates that the printer’s connection is not correct, the printer settings are inaccurate, or the printer drivers are out of date. By working on these main triggers, you can resolve an offline printer error.