I have Windows Vista - my printer shows it is offline but I'm not offered the option 'use printer online' to change.

How can I change my printer to online when 'use printer online' is not an option?  I had this problem in the past, my teenage son he figures but it is not available.  I desperately need this problem!

Nicole

Have you tried to unplug your printer and if so does show that it is being detected? You can also uninstall your printer and then reinstall the printer. Follow the link below on how to add/remove the printers on your computer.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/add-or-remove-a-printer

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