The printer is showing as 'offline' in my computer's printer settings. What does this mean?

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The printer is showing as 'offline' in my computer's printer settings. What does this mean?
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An 'offline' status indicates that your computer cannot communicate with the printer. This is often due to a network connectivity issue, a printer power issue, or an incorrect printer driver. Double-check the network connection, ensure the printer is powered on, and verify you have the correct printer driver installed.