How do I get my printer back online? -

Every time I try to print something, it says the printer is offline. My comp. is connected to the computer and I have tried changing the settings but nothing is working. I never had this problem before. What makes the printer go offline if I never changed anything and how do I fix this?

It may have just lost communications with the pc. Unplug the power cord for a minute and plug it back in

Start Settings Printers and faxes Left click the printer icon Click the word printer (Top left corner) Add a check to use printer offline