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Printer is offline or not printing

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Printer offline or not printing

Use this guide when a printer is not printing, appears offline, or print jobs are stuck.

Image placeholder: Windows printer queue showing stuck print job.

Quick checks

  1. Check the printer is switched on.
  2. Check for paper, toner, or warning lights.
  3. Restart the printer if safe to do so.
  4. Cancel and resend the print job.
  5. Try printing a simple one-page document.

Raise a ticket with

  • Printer name
  • Room/location
  • Your device name
  • Error message or photo of the printer screen
Tip: When raising a ticket, include your school, room/location, device name and a screenshot of any error message.
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Created 29-05-2026 23:15
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