{"id":67,"date":"2018-12-19T05:33:55","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T05:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/?p=67"},"modified":"2026-02-01T18:25:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T18:25:18","slug":"canon-printer-offline-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"Resolve Canon Printer Offline on Mac &#8211; Stepwise Detailed Instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fix the <strong>Canon Printer Offline Mac<\/strong> issue via resetting the printing system, reinstalling Canon drivers, reconnecting to Wi-Fi or USB, and setting the printer as the default.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u2018\u2019Printer Offline&#8221; message when attempting to print from your Mac to a Canon printer is annoying. This issue is common among users and can stem from various factors. It includes connectivity problems, outdated drivers, or incorrect printer settings. This article will walk you through the steps to diagnose and resolve the Canon printer offline problem on your Mac.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#Common_Causes_of_the_Canon_Printer_Offline_on_Mac\" >Common Causes of the Canon Printer Offline on Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#Fix_Canon_Printer_Showing_Offline_on_Mac\" >Fix Canon Printer Showing Offline on Mac<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#1_Power_Cycle_Your_Devices\" >1. Power Cycle Your Devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#2_Check_the_Printer_and_Network_Connection\" >2. Check the Printer and Network Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#3_Update_or_Reinstall_Printer_Drivers\" >3. Update or Reinstall Printer Drivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#4_Disable_the_%E2%80%9CUse_Printer_Offline%E2%80%9D_Mode\" >4. Disable the &#8220;Use Printer Offline&#8221; Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#5_Assign_a_Static_IP_Address_to_the_Printer\" >5. Assign a Static IP Address to the Printer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#6_Reset_the_Printing_System\" >6. Reset the Printing System<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#1_How_to_get_the_Canon_printer_back_online_on_a_Mac\" >1. How to get the Canon printer back online on a Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#2_How_do_I_reconnect_my_Canon_printer_to_my_Mac\" >2. How do I reconnect my Canon printer to my Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#3_How_do_you_reset_a_Canon_printer_on_a_Mac\" >3. How do you reset a Canon printer on a Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/canon-printer-offline-mac\/#4_What_do_I_do_when_my_Canon_printer_is_offline_on_my_Mac\" >4. What do I do when my Canon printer is offline on my Mac?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Causes_of_the_Canon_Printer_Offline_on_Mac\"><\/span><strong>Common Causes of the Canon Printer Offline on Mac<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before diving into the solutions, it&#8217;s essential to understand the potential reasons behind this problem:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Network Connectivity Issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Weak Wi-Fi signals or network disruptions can cause the printer to appear offline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Outdated or Corrupted Drivers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Using outdated or corrupted printer drivers can lead to communication issues between the Mac and the printer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Incorrect Printer Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Settings such as &#8220;Use Printer Offline&#8221; mode can prevent the printer from functioning correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep Mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The printer may enter sleep mode and not wake up when a print command is sent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_Canon_Printer_Showing_Offline_on_Mac\"><\/span><strong>Fix Canon Printer Showing Offline on Mac<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power cycling your Canon printer and Mac, downloading the latest drivers, and checking network connection are some proven solutions to fix the offline printer error. Here are stepwise instructions for each solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Power_Cycle_Your_Devices\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Power Cycle Your Devices<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power cycling can resolve temporary glitches in the printer and network devices. It resolves connectivity issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off and unplug the devices. Switch off your printer, router, and Mac. Unplug them from the power source.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for some time. Leave them unplugged for about 2-3 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plug in the devices and turn them on. Reconnect and power on the router first. Once it&#8217;s fully operational, turn on the printer and then your Mac.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_the_Printer_and_Network_Connection\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Check the Printer and Network Connection<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that your printer is properly connected to the network. If the signal strength is poor, move the printer nearer to the router or get rid of any physical obstructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the signal strength of the Wi-Fi. Verify that the printer has a strong Wi-Fi signal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A weak signal can cause the Canon printer offline on Mac.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check network information. On the printer&#8217;s control panel, navigate to the network settings. Now you can find out if it is connected to the correct network.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Update_or_Reinstall_Printer_Drivers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Update or Reinstall Printer Drivers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated or corrupted drivers can cause communication issues that prevent your Mac from taking the printer\u2019s command.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Delete Existing Printer Drivers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Apple menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select &#8220;System Preferences.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose &#8220;Printers &amp; Scanners.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your Canon printer from the list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cick the minus (-) button to remove it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reinstall the Printer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the plus (+) button to add a new printer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your Canon printer from the list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If available, choose the &#8220;Canon&#8221; driver instead of &#8220;AirPrint&#8221; for better compatibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Disable_the_%E2%80%9CUse_Printer_Offline%E2%80%9D_Mode\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Disable the &#8220;Use Printer Offline&#8221; Mode<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, the printer may be configured to run in offline mode. This makes it show offline message. To fix it, access the printer queue and check the status of your Canon printer. Then uncheck the offline setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Access Printer Queue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to &#8220;System Preferences.\u2019\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select &#8220;Printers &amp; Scanners.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your Canon printer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on &#8220;Open Print Queue.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check Printer Status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the menu bar, click on &#8220;Printer.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that &#8220;Use Printer Offline&#8221; is unchecked.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Assign_a_Static_IP_Address_to_the_Printer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Assign a Static IP Address to the Printer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dynamic IP addresses can change. When this happens, Mac loses track of the printer&#8217;s location on the network. When you assign a static IP, it ensures consistent communication. The setting prevents the printer&#8217;s IP address from changing. So your Mac can always locate it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access Canon printer\u2019s network settings. On the printer&#8217;s control panel, navigate to the network settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, find the current IP address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set static IP. To do so, log into your router&#8217;s web interface.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reserve the current IP address for your Canon printer according to its MAC address.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reset_the_Printing_System\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Reset the Printing System<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Canon offline printer problem in Mac persists, resetting the printing system willhelp. Note that this will remove all printers from your system. So, after resetting, you need to add back your Canon printer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these steps to reset the printing system:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open &#8220;System Preferences.\u2019\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select &#8220;Printers &amp; Scanners.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click (or Control-click) in the list of devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose &#8220;Reset printing system.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm this action.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canon printer offline in Mac is a problem that is fixable, provided you know the right steps. After learning its causes and solutions, you will be in a better position to troubleshoot the issue. If you cannot resolve the issue even after using the measures above, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canonprintersupportpro.us\/\">Canon printer support<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_to_get_the_Canon_printer_back_online_on_a_Mac\"><\/span>1. How to get the Canon printer back online on a Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off and turn on your Canon printer and Mac. After that, reset the printing system using System Preferences. Lastly, re-add your printer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_do_I_reconnect_my_Canon_printer_to_my_Mac\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. How do I reconnect my Canon printer to my Mac?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the Wi-Fi Connection Assistant in the Canon Utilities folder to diagnose the network connection and reconnect your Canon printer to your Mac. Follow the instructions that the Wi-Fi Connection Assistant gives to connect the printer to your network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_do_you_reset_a_Canon_printer_on_a_Mac\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. How do you reset a Canon printer on a Mac?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the Apple menu, followed by \u2018\u2019System Settings.\u2019\u2019 Tap \u2018\u2019Printers &amp; Scanners and click your Canon printer in the Printers list on the right. Finally, choose \u2018\u2019Reset Printing System.\u2019\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_do_I_do_when_my_Canon_printer_is_offline_on_my_Mac\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. What do I do when my Canon printer is offline on my Mac?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the network connection and re-add your printer. Ensure that the Use Printer Offline mode is disabled. If this does not help, reset the printer using System Settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fix the Canon Printer Offline Mac issue via resetting the printing system, reinstalling Canon drivers, reconnecting to Wi-Fi or USB, and setting the printer as the default. A \u2018\u2019Printer Offline&#8221; message when attempting to print from your Mac to a Canon printer is annoying. 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