Printer is connected but offline
The computer may be using an old printer instance, wrong port, stale network address, paused queue, or a connection that exists physically but is not responding.
Note whether the radio link disappears, the connection stays but internet stops, or the router itself restarts.
The computer may be using an old printer instance, wrong port, stale network address, paused queue, or a connection that exists physically but is not responding.
A mesh node may lose power, backhaul signal, Ethernet link, firmware coordination, or account association with the main router.
The computer may be using the wrong queue or port, the printer may have changed IP address, or the print spooler may be stuck.
Weak signal, interference, roaming between access points, power saving, router instability, or a driver problem can repeatedly break the connection.
A paused printer, offline connection, damaged job, spooler state, driver problem, or inaccessible printer can leave documents waiting indefinitely.