A common frustration among home users is dealing with a printer that suddenly stops responding. Whether you're working remotely, printing assignments, or scanning documents, it's essential to get it back online quickly.

Start with the basics: make sure your printer is powered on and properly connected (USB or Wi-Fi). Often, it’s a simple cable issue or network glitch. Restart both your computer and printer to clear temporary faults.

On Windows, you can restart the "Print Spooler" service from the Services panel — this often clears stuck print jobs. Still not working? Visit your printer brand’s website and install the latest driver.

If it’s a wireless printer, confirm that both your computer and printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. For added stability, assign a static IP to the printer. And as a last resort, do a full factory reset — this can solve most software-related issues.