Lexmark X2650 is a multifunctional inkjet printer that can print, scan, and copy documents and photos in color. It has a wireless network interface that allows you to connect it to your Wi-Fi network and print from your computer or mobile devices. However, sometimes you may face the problem of your printer being offline, which means that it cannot communicate with your computer or mobile device and cannot print or scan anything. In this blog, I will tell you how to make your Lexmark X2650 printer online and fix this problem.
What Causes Your Lexmark X2650 Printer to Be Offline?
There are several possible causes for your Lexmark X2650 printer to be offline, such as:
- A faulty network cable or router
- A wrong network configuration or IP address
- A firewall or antivirus software blocking the network connection
- A corrupted or outdated printer driver
- A malfunctioning print server or network device
These causes can interfere with the connection between your printer and your computer or mobile device, and make your printer offline.
How to Make Your Lexmark X2650 Printer Online?
To make your Lexmark X2650 printer online, you need to check and fix the following aspects:
- The network connection and settings
- The printer driver and software
- The print server and network device
Check and Fix the Network Connection and Settings
The first thing you need to do is to check and fix the network connection and settings of your printer and your computer or mobile device. Make sure that:
- The network cable or router is working properly and securely connected
- The printer and computer or mobile device are on the same network and have valid IP addresses
- The network settings of the printer match the settings of the computer or mobile device and router
- The firewall or antivirus software is not blocking the network connection
To check and fix the network connection and settings, you can follow these steps:
- Press the Machine Status button on your printer and select Network Settings.
- Select TCP/IP Settings and then IPv4.
- Check the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server of your printer. If they are set to Auto, you can change them to Manual and enter the correct values according to your network configuration.
- Press the OK button to save the changes.
- On your computer or mobile device, open a web browser and type the IP address of your printer in the address bar. it means that the network connection is good. If not, you may need to reset the network settings of your printer by following these steps:
- Press the Machine Status button on your printer and select Network Settings.
- Select Reset Network Settings and then Yes.
- Wait for the printer to restart and then reconnect it to your network.
- If you still cannot access the printer’s web page, you may need to check your router’s settings and make sure that it is not blocking the printer’s IP address or port.
Update the Printer Driver and Software
The next thing you need to do is to update the printer driver and software on your computer or mobile device. A corrupted or outdated printer driver can cause various errors, including making your printer offline. To update the printer driver and software, you can follow these steps:
- enter your printer model in the search box.
- Select your operating system and download the latest driver and software for your printer.
- Run the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install them on your computer or mobile device.
- Restart your computer or mobile device and try to print again.
Check and Fix the Print Server and Network Device
The last thing you need to do is to check and fix the print server and network device that are connected to your printer. A print server is a device that allows multiple computers to share a printer over a network. A network device is a device that connects your printer to a network, such as a router or a switch. If there is a problem with these devices, they can make your printer offline. To check and fix them, you can follow these steps:
- Make sure that the print server and network device are working properly and securely connected to your printer and network.
- Check the settings of the print server and network device and make sure that they are compatible with your printer and network.
- Update the firmware of the print server and network device if needed.
- Restart the print server and network device and try to print again.
Conclusion
The Lexmark X2650 printer offline problem can be frustrating, but it can be solved easily by following these steps:
- Check and fix the network connection and settings
- Update the printer driver and software
- Check and fix the print server and network device
I hope this blog has helped you make your Lexmark X2650 printer online. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below.