When you want to print a document or photo and it is showing that your Canon TS8100 printer is offline. Try following these steps to get your Canon TS8100 printer back online.
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Causes for Canon TS8100 Offline Issue
The main cause of the Canon printer offline error is that you’re using a faulty or outdated printer driver. Some other reasons are Connection issues, Loose wire or USB cable, Slow internet, etc.
How to resolve Canon ts8100 Printer offline issue?
Check Printer’s Connectivity
- Check the cables (for wired printers): Make sure that the printer’s USB cable is properly connected from the printer to your PC.
- Check the wireless connection (for wireless printers): Make sure the printer’s wireless option is turned on and available.
Check Printer Settings
- Select Start menu > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Select your printer and then select Open queue.
- Select Set As Default.
- Clear all pending printing jobs.
- Use Printer Offline if they are selected.
Control the Print Spooler
- Open the Start menu, type Services, and tap enter.
- Find and right-click on Print Spooler services. Tap Restart.
- Again right-click on Print Spooler. Tap Properties.
- Then set its Startup type to Automatic. Click OK to save your settings.
Clear the print queue
- Head to Start menu > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
- Select your printer and then tap Open queue.
- Select any documents listed, then tap Document, and select Cancel.
Remove and Re-Add your printer
Remove your Canon TS8100:
- Head to Start menu > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
- Choose your printer, choose Remove device, and then tap Yes.
Re-add your Canon TS8100:
- Head to Start menu > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
- Select Add a printer or scanner.
- Choose your printer and tap add device.
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