#Printer Offline Fix

[d2atech]

How to fix printer offline problem  in windows

Restart the printer and computer

Many times it happens that electric items turn on but do not work. For this, you have to turn off the power of the printer on the computer for 30 seconds. And again after 30 seconds, turn it on and turn on the power supply. This will solve the problem if it is due to power.

Troubleshoot Printer

If your printer is also showing offline then first of all you have to troubleshoot, to troubleshoot you have to follow these steps.

Search Control Panel > Devices & Printers > Select Printer > Right Click on Printer > Troubleshoot

Make sure the printer and computer are connected to the same network and that the cable

You also have to inform that if your printer is being connected with wire then make sure that it is connected properly, if it is connected with USB then check the USB cable properly that it is connected properly and if the printer is connected with WiFi or network then you have to check your network connection properly, if your printer is on the network and is connected with WiFi in any way then also check that the network connection is working properly.

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[heinrixvancunt]

your need grows teeth / dragon age / solas/rook / 4.2k in total / 6/6

written for dreadrook week 2025. @thelighthouse-server

had to skip yesterday because of my cousin's wedding, rip. thank you sm for this past week and everyone's kind tags, reblogs & likes and thank you to the lighthouse server for organizing this event! 🩷 it was fun!

this one is pure smut again, 18+ only.

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“We've got to stop meeting like this,” Vittoria pants against his mouth, fingers fumbling around the small office closet for a light switch. She doesn't find it, instead Solas crowds her further into the back wall, knocking down a few binders and printer papers on the floor.

“Any objections?” Solas asks against her bare neck, nosing the dark brown skin under her jawbone, before nipping it with his teeth.

“No,” she says with a moan, cupping the back of his skull with her palm, her other hand's finger digging into his shoulder, “but absolutely no one can know about this.”

read on ao3 or below.

“Noted,” Solas says and with a quick flash of a movement slips his cold hand under her cream white pressed shirt. She shivers as his long fingers dance over her ribbones.

“I mean it,” Vittoria says, letting out a small pleased sigh as Solas grabs her breast over her lace bra, while he sucks on her neck like a bloody vampire. “I can't go out there looking like I was mauled by a wolf again.”

“Noted,” Solas says again. He always gets so single-mindedly focused when they do this – it's like he completely turns his terrifyingly smart brain offline. Not that Vittoria will ever complain about that.

This is the sixth time they have snuck away to fuck at work in as many months they have worked together. It’s still as exhilarating as it was the first time. The first time they did this was at the Wintersend office party after having a huge fight in front of all their coworkers. Vittoria had worked at the company for three weeks and didn't know anyone really well, but figured that a few drinks would loosen up everyone's tongue enough for the party not to be terribly awkward.

She mingled around the party mildly sloshed, until she ended up talking with Solas, which was a grave mistake. She doesn’t even remember what the original argument was about, but they ended up fucking in the cloakroom afterwards, and Vittoria was forced to admit that it was the best sex of her life, though admittedly she was having a bit of a dry spell back then. Solas fixed that up very quickly.

It was only the start of many more arguments, but they soon learned to channel their frustrated energy in other ways – even at work. As much as Vittoria loves to pretend that none of her coworkers know about them, it's a rather hopeless idea. One time when she and Solas snuck away, they surprised Lace and Taash making out in the office closet, which was mortifying for all four of them. Taash winked at her cheekily after they left them alone with awkward apologies, which was so embarrassing that Vittoria didn’t talk (or argue, rather) with Solas for two weeks.

They never fuck or even see each other on their freetime. There are rumours around the office about Solas having other flings all the time, and Vittoria tries not to let it bother her. It’s just sex. It's not as if either of them have feelings for each other or anything.

Definitely not.

She fumbles with his belt buckle before finally managing to open it. Vittoria unzips his trousers, pulls down his underwear and unceremoniously grabs his prick in her hand. Solas groans loudly and lifts his head to kiss her again, long and hard. He's velvety and soft in her fist as she slowly jacks him off. She quickly grows tired of it, though, wanting to feel him inside of her, so she lets go and pulls away from his mouth to turn around and pulls down her black pencil skirt and underwear.

“Fuck me.”

Vittoria looks at him over her shoulder. He looks completely wrecked – his lips are bee-stung and his forehead shines from sweat, but there is also something quite soft in his blue gaze as he looks at her. Something tender. But then she blinks and it's gone, replaced only by hunger and desire.

“Come on,” she says, voice a little raspy as if she had an aching throat, but it's pure emotion “You bastard,” she adds light-heartedly and Solas smirks, which is decidedly not hot at all.

Vittoria half-expects him to make her beg for it, but he doesn't. Instead he takes a hold of his prick and pushes it into her wet cunt without further ado.

He fucks her hard and with great enthusiasm. He always does. She moans with every thrust, gripping the shelfs in front of her, but soon she presses a fist to her mouth to try to drown out the noise she makes. They really shouldn't be doing this without a condom, but she didn't even pause to think about it further.

They don't tend to draw it out, so it's over fairly quickly, and for a moment she wishes they would have more time to do this – that they would actually do this in a bed instead of a tiny closet at work.

Afterwards Solas looks at her as he tucks himself back inside his fancy expensive looking trousers and straightens his tie. He says nothing as Vittoria re-buttons her shirt and pulls up her skirt, wiping away . He continues to say nothing as Vittoria checks herself from her phone camera and sighs deeply. She looks like she was just fucked six way until Sunday. Fantastic.

She glances at Solas, who doesn't look much better than her. They will definitely be the talk of the office after today – if they are not already. Lace and Taash got engaged last week, so maybe they will gossip about that for a while longer, though she isn't holding out much hope for that.

“Well…” Vittoria begins, shifting from one foot to the other. Solas is just looking at her, eyes glinting with something she can't decipher. “Thanks,” she says and pushes past him to the door.

“Don't forget to fax the papers to Mr. Trevelyan. He expects them today by midday.”

She rolls her eyes and without sparing him a glance or word, and then she is out of the closet leaving him behind.

Apparently there were no real benefits for fucking your boss.

[serahadmoni]

Me: (leaving work with every intention of buckling down to write something, anything)

Me: (arriving home) …………

Cub 1: The printer says it’s offline

Cub 2: (formatting a Word doc in an eye-blistering font)

Me: Offline, you say?

Cub 1: Yeah, I need to print my essay, it’s due tomorrow.

Cub 2: (typing what I assume is the same essay in the aforementioned eye-blistering Old English font)

Me: (fixes printer) Okay, all set.

Cub 1: (prints essay that is missing an introductory paragraph entirely, has mid sentence line breaks, and features a random page break before the conclusion)

Me: Are you sure this is what your teacher wanted?

Me: (after having lengthy discussions with both cubs, reviewing with them the spec sheet their teachers sent home about structuring a persuasive essay on Don Quixote and explaining some grammar rules - including why we don’t capitalize random words or line break in the middle of a sentence and why using quixotic four times in the same paragraph is a bold but not necessarily wise stylistic choice.) Yep, I’m spent.

Much as I’m slightly terrified of ending up blocked considering I’ve made shit progress the last week and a half, I don’t have the energy tonight to tangle with words.

Maybe I’m the asshole. Maybe I should have let them turn it in as it was.

Who the fuck knows? Parenthood. Just trying to make different mistakes than my parents.

[psiroller]

youre like the pam to my jim (preview)

im on my office romcom au bullshit folks. itll be a oneshot and basically pwp but here's the lead in to wet ur whistle.

dunmeshi/chilaios/dom!laios/eventual bdsm club shenanigans/2.2K

cw: blue collar blues, language, not so unresolved sexual tension, questionable workplace romance between a superior (chilchuck) and his subordinate (laios). this is not used for leverage (laios is actually the dom in this scenario, inverting the power imbalance) but i thought id mention it. they keep it professional on the clock (USUALLY)

Though he’d rocked up to the office less than an hour ago, Chilchuck’s workday had already run long. All the printers had gone offline, and he had to spend a few hours troubleshooting with Kuro how to get them operational; there had been a software update, apparently, that rendered the very outdated inter-office network unusable. Of course, this meant an hour on the phone with the district manager trying to get their network updated to the company-wide standard, something that had been blown off for a year and a half; the way she reacted to his request, Chil might as well have asked her for her firstborn. All he could get for his trouble was a tepid “I’ll look into it”. This meant running around handing out USB sticks like holiday cards so his employees could get something done, and lots of lines at the printers into the foreseeable future, and naturally their budget for office supplies had been cut, so it all came out of his pocket.

The whole department was behind on their calls, but Chilchuck fought back the urge to go around crabbing at people to catch up. It served him well, as Marcille approached him in the afternoon and informed him that the phone lines were down, and the voice mailbox wasn’t functioning, and there were angry customers on the line. Another call to Kuro, who was really stretching the limits of his contract, and it turns out that the phones had also been pushed a software update that made them incompatible with the inter-office network, and they would have to take every call in two rings or they would be automatically parked on a line that no longer existed and be summarily hung up on.

Mr. Tims announced he would be taking a lunch. He blasted a cigarette in the parking lot and returned to his desk to sulk, face in hands, dreaming of days when their lines were all directly connected and they didn’t have to go through the song and dance of software updates, firmware updates, network security updates, OS updates, wireless headsets, broken wireless headsets, lost wireless headsets and keycards and lost keycards and broken keycards and daily performance numbers and corrective action reports and work smartphones with keylogging software in them and mouse movement monitoring and—

Chilchuck went back to work. He used his personal cell to call up the DM and informed her of the raging clusterfuck that had become his department—and probably the whole branch—now that the office network was effectively obsolete. She sounded on the verge of tears—apparently her other branches had also fallen victim to the endless onward march of the digital millennium, and she was at her wit’s end trying to fix them all at once. Every stress-deadened neuron in his withering brain proclaimed: serves you right. If you had fixed this when I first asked, we’d all be stressed out at the usual operating baseline. He wished her the best and hung up. He stared blankly at his desktop calendar, seeing that the next district meeting was in three days. His vision briefly fuzzed over and he fantasized about leaping onto the table and screaming, just screaming until his throat was raw and his face was purple and they had to have the orc from the main branch’s operational compliance department drag him out.

 Chilchuck went for coffee. He was risking time theft, but his DM had bigger problems, and there wasn’t much he could do. The frantic calling died down, Marcille having performed some kind of forbidden ritual to pacify their frothing customer base. During his walkaround he saw most of the floor taking calls, even folks who normally ducked phone duty, so she must have gone around recruiting people to her cause. Chilchuck made a note of that; he’d have to compensate her somehow for taking on what should have been his job.

Laios, however, was nowhere to be seen. This rankled Chilchuck; Laios rarely missed a day except for the handful of times Chilchuck had to send him home for being deathly ill, so of course the day he had to miss, there was catastrophe. His cubicle was empty, he wasn’t in the break room, he wasn’t in the parking lot putting out an engine fire on his piece of shit motorcycle, not at the watercooler. Nothing. He checked with Marcille if he’d called out, and she quirked an eyebrow up at him.

“No? He’s in the server room, with Kuro.”

“Kuro?”

“Yeah, he said he went to help.”

Mr. Tims ground his teeth. “That’s not his—I’ll go talk to him.”

Marcille smirked. “Sure you will.”

Chilchuck glowered at her, but Marcille faced his evil eye with insufferable smugness. He remembered all too soon that she saved his ass this morning, and he had to close his open mouth and walk away.

“We’re even now,” he growled.

“Nope! Still getting that Starbucks gift card!”

She was right, but he wouldn’t be admitting it. Chilchuck stormed out of his department and down the hall, sliding smoothly into a closing elevator with a few other disgruntled employees, taking a frankly infuriating number of stops at basically every floor until he could ride it all the way down into the basement. When the doors parted, hot, stuffy air flooded in. Chilchuck winced and loosened his tie and waistcoat as he stalked the rows of servers, the heat only getting worse the longer he lingered, until he found Kuro kneeling with his arms in the guts of the worst cable management imaginable, Laios helping him separate out the lines to keep track of each spaghettified clump of wires.

“Chil!” Laios said, getting a growl from Kuro that probably meant be quiet in Western Kobold. “Oh, uh, sorry. Mr. Tims! How is it up there?”

“Bad,” Chilchuck ground out. “Of course. We could really use a hand with the calls up there, you know.”

“Oh, are the lines working again?”

“Enough to receive them, but not enough to park them, so it’s a disaster for customer satisfaction,” Chilchuck said, trying to manage his volume. “So what are you doing down here? I don’t recall you being in IT.”

Laios slopped some sweat off the back of his neck with the palm of his equally sweaty hand. His dragon-patterned tie had been loosened enough to nearly slip off his neck, just enough to stay in code, and he’d tucked the end of it into his pocket to keep it out of the way, having forgotten his clip again. The heat in their dilapidated, poorly ventilated server room made his business casual button-up cling nicely to the curves of his chest and solid core, the one bright point in Chilchuck’s day so far.

“Oh, well, I wasn’t getting anywhere with my work… I mostly had a bunch of bills to print and mail out today, so naturally that was going nowhere. I had my personal USB on me, so I tried to get it done manually, but Namari was hogging it for her shipment printouts because apparently their system is kaput in the warehouse… and when I checked again everyone was using it. Some of the newer printer models don’t come with USB ports, so some of the more up-to-date departments were mooching off ours.”

“I thought the lines seemed a little excessive,” Chilchuck grumped. “I don’t think I’ve seen those things used more rigorously than they have been today.”

“Yup, that’s why. So I caught Kuro running between the floors trying to troubleshoot his latest Band-Aid fix, so I’ve been doing all the stuff that doesn’t require a tech degree, heh.”

“Laios okay with software,” Kuro chimed in. “Break hardware.”

“Yeah,” Laios said with a frown. “But the part was replaceable!” He beamed, cutting off a lecture. “Good thing Kuro hangs onto spare parts.”

Chilchuck’s eyes narrowed, and he turned to the real IT technician of the pair. “Is he actually helping, Kuro? Or are you humoring him?”

“Nice to have extra hands.” His tail wagged loosely, bushing the cuffs of his slacks. “He runs up to other floors. Checks employee access and network strength in offices. Saves time.”

“Alright then. Keep up the good work.” Chilchuck met Laios’ eye. Laios winked at him. Chilchuck blushed and ignored him, heels clacking on the cheap linoleum as he walked away.

Chilchuck hopped on call duty, having found everyone in their place and doing what all could be done. His customer service voice got a workout that left him feeling tense and jittery, every call opening with a frustrated sigh or straight up yelling. After a few quick resolutions and a handful of longer, 20–30-minute stretches of troubleshooting and over-the-phone customer cocksucking, the landline made a happy little beep, the flashing lights next to every line dying out one by one as they were parked. A dialogue box popped up on his PC: Connected to HP-5669964.

“Hey, Chil!”

Laios strode into Chilchuck’s office, startling his boss for a second as he rounded the desk in a few long strides. A big hand clapped down on Chil’s shoulder, jostling his arm and spilling coffee on the crisp collar of his shirt. Chilchuck grimaced.

“What.”

“We fixed it!”

Chilchuck eyed Laios suspiciously and set his mug down.

“How the hell did you…?”

“Don’t get too excited, it’s a temporary fix,” Laios chuckled. “But we narrowed down the problem to some kinda software incompatibility. Shuro rolled back the servers to an earlier restore point, so it’s like the update never happened! Of course, the update’s going to get forced on us again once the clock rolls over, but we can just do that tomorrow, too. If you want, I can come in early to-“

Mr. Tims raised a finger. “No. We’ll take care of it tomorrow when we usually punch in. Not everyone’s a morning person like you, Laios. It’s going to be 10 AM before anyone’s awake enough to do any work, so that’ll cover the time it takes for the servers to spin up.”

Laios leaned forward on the desk, hanging over Chilchuck’s high-backed ergonomic chair, one he had to shill out for himself. “What?” Chilchuck hissed, glowering up at him.

“I’m not hearing a ‘thank you’.”

Chilchuck scoffed. “For doing your job? You’re not doing this just for me. You’re being paid.”

Laios’s cupped Chilchuck’s cheek, hand engulfing half his face, which flushed and burned in Laios’ palm.

“Watch it, Touden,” he growled, arms crossed. Laios’ thumb stroked his cheekbone; Chilchuck didn’t swat him away. “We’re both on the clock.”

“Chil,” Laios said, in that honey-sweet tone that meant Chilchuck was about to be nagged. “You’re burnt out.”

Chilchuck blinked up at him, dark eyes shadowed by dark rings that Laios traced, up to his subtle, deepening crow’s feet. “Huh? No I’m not. This has just been a frustrating—” Laios’ fingers pushed into Chilchuck’s hair, shaking it out, raking blunt nails against his scalp. “—day. I’m not… you don’t have to…” He slumped into Laios’ big, warm palm, calloused but gentle in handling him. “… what was the question again?”

Laios chuckled. “Nothing. I got it handled.”

Chilchuck snapped back into reality and bit into the meat of Laios’ thumb to try to get him to unhandle it. Laios took it like a champ, pulling his hand out of Chilchuck’s mouth and cradling the whole of Chilchuck’s head in his palm, raking it back and forth, mussing up his hair, which Chilchuck reached up to fight off; his arms disobeyed him, flopping around like limp noodles until he gave up and relaxed into it.

“I can see you through your office windows, y’know. You looked like you weren’t having a great time. So I figured I’d help take care of it, ease your mind a little.” Laios’ smile had a sad quirk to it. “You look a little pale. You didn’t have cigarettes for lunch again, did you?”

Chilchuck grimaced. “None of your business.”

Laios sighed. “That’s a yes.”

“It’s just a rough week, Laios,” Chilchuck said. “I’ll be alright.”

Laios’ hand trailed down, framing Chilchuck’s chin with his thumb and forefinger.

“You’re coming home with me tonight,” Laios said, meeting Chilchuck’s eyes with that relentless force, gold boring into him. Sometimes Chilchuck wondered if Laios’ eyes ever got dry; he hardly ever blinked.  “We’re getting food into you, and a good night’s sleep. Tomorrow, we’re going to the club to work some of that tension out of you. Understood?”

Chilchuck’s pupils blew wide. His thick eyebrows pinched and he grimaced, unable to look away. Laios’ body curled over him, blocking out the office, the noise, the chaos. Chilchuck sighed, dropped his arms into his lap, and let Laios carry the weight of his skull.

“Oh, right,” Chilchuck realized, his eyes bright. “It’s Friday.”

Laios grinned and patted Chil’s cheek. “See? The fact that you forgot means you’re burned out. See you at six.”

Chilchuck threw paperclips at Laios until he left his office. At 6 PM, they met up on top of the hood of Chilchuck’s old Mustang; his tongue tasted like black coffee. Laios smiled, making it hard to kiss him deeply; Chilchuck got impatient and started biting. Marcille speedwalked past the car and neither of them noticed or cared.

[noonaishere]

Online/Offline [C.S] - forty-two | meet the morn

“So… how do I join?”

“I’m sending you the invite, just give me oneeee… second.”

You scrolled to San’s screen name, MorningStar, and selected it.

Di-Dng!

“Dear god, I can not take that place. Who’s the new guy?”

“Yeji this is MorningStar-- should I call you Morning or Star?”

“Umm…” San thought for a couple seconds. “I’m not sure.”

“MourningStar…” Yeji trailed off as she thought. “I think I would just go with ‘Mourn.’”

“‘Morn?’” You asked.

“Mhm.”

“Sort of… Shakesperian, I guess. ‘Meet me on the morn.’”

“OH!” Yeji laughed. “I thought it was ‘mourning’ like, ‘mourning dove’. I read it wrong.”

You and San laughed.

“My eyes are tired. I ended up fixing the printer at work again.”

“Does it keep breaking?” San asked.

“It doesn’t stop breaking, honestly.”

“Oh, I’m sorry.”

Di-Dng!

“Yeji, just break the fucking thing. I have a bat you can use. I’ll put nails in it for you.”

“Ryujin, you’re back? I didn’t hear you come in.”

“Yeah. I put some food in the fridge for you if you want it. Vietnamese.”

“Oooooh. You spoil me.”

“Hell yeah, I do.”

You chuckled.

“You’re not going to introduce me, Cat?”

“Sorry, I’m setting up the game.”

“Keeho isn’t here for a day and already you’re struggling. Do you want me to do it? I’ve done it before when you and Keeho both show up late.”

“Yeah, but could you maybe show me how to do it another time? Your job makes you late more often than not.”

“Yeah, I’ll show you later.”

“Thank you.”

“Introduce me while I do this.”

“Oh-- yeah. This is MorningStar. We’ve become friends recently. This is his first time streaming. We were just deciding if he wanted to go by ‘Morning’ or ‘Star’ and Yeji suggested ‘Mourn’ with a ‘u’ because she read his name wrong.”

“Hmm…” Ryujin mused as she was, most likely, selecting the settings of the game. “I sort of like ‘Mourn’ with a ‘u’, actually. Even as ‘Morn’ as in the time of day, it sounds cool. Like the… sound of it sounds cool.”

“What do you think, MorningStar?”

“No-U-Morn sounds cool. If you all like it, then I like it.”

QuackIsWhack✅: Easy to please JohnnyYuta: We love an unbothered king LeaBea: I like his voice YangYangGangGang: NO U!

Di-Dng!

Di-Dng!

“Heyyyy, Mick and Bracken are here.”

“Yep!”

“And we’re starting off in different rooms today.”

“Wooow-- oh! Did you finally finish unpacking?”

“We did,” Mick said triumphantly.

“Wooow, nice!”

“Mick, Bracken, this is MorningStar.” You said.

“Nice to meet you.” Mick said.

“Nice to meet you. I heard you’ve decided on ‘Morn’ as a nickname?” Bracken asked.

“Yeah, it seems like everyone likes it.”  San said.

“Well, it’s nice to meet you, Morn.”

“Nice to meet you too, Bracken.”

“Ahem?” Mick cleared his throat.

“And you as well, Mick.”

“Where’d you get the name from?”

“Maybe he’s Satan,” you laughed.

“You, being friends with the devil?” Mick asked. “I’d believe that.”

You laughed.

“Um, I’ve never streamed before so I was trying to think of a name, and my cat’s name is Byeol and she wakes me up every morning, so…”

“Ah, so ‘MorningStar’. That’s cute, Morn.”

A🌲SurroundedBy🌷s: His cat’s name is Byeol? TheNicestGuy: He has a cat? JohnnyYuta: Show us the cat! UltimateHyung: Why no cam! MinHoe: We want cat! LuciPURR: Give us the cat! StrickenChicken: Cat! Cat! Cat! SleepySheepy😴: 😻😻😻

“They’re clamoring in my chat, Morn, do you see?”

“Yeah-- wow, they’re going wild.”

“The internet loves cats.”

JohnnyYuta: Let us see her! MinHoe: WE NEED TO SEE THE CAT A🌲SurroundedBy🌷s: We demand the cat!

“I don’t even have a camera, how would I show her?” San laughed.

“Maybe we can figure something out.” You laughed.

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[cloudoclock]

My (mostly solo) Free Summer Bucket List 🩷☁️

Reading :

Finish How to Kill Your Family

Finish Lote (probably need to dedicate a day to it)

Finish Beautiful World Where Are You

Try to start The Invisible Crowd

Finish Private Rites (high priority because I love Julia Armfield)

Craft:

Crochet a wearable top

crochet two more bonnets

colour Bluey book

Draw things inspired by Lote

Draw designs for novel

make Muna prints

Clothes

sew a top from red linen napkins

sew removable sleeves for patch vest

declutter tops and skirts

spend an evening experimenting with outfits and make a Pinterest folder

embroider fruit motifs onto clothes

Write

Finish plot plan for novel

Write full chapter 1 draft

Write letters between main characters

Make a mindmap for dreaded Third Year final project

Movement

try going for a run around the park

try Pilates challenge in new room

Organise

Go through fabric box and get rid of unused fabric

Donate hoard of bags (stares at the mound above my wardrobe...)

Donate unread books

fix stupid printer

New

Take a day trip to surrounding towns and get souvenir from charity shops

Go to exhibition at Holbourne

Try to learn professional handsewing

Learn how to actually hold thumb on recorder

Finish section 3 of Swedish in Duolingo

make a new friend (online or offline)

loan something from Library of Things

Finished the list and now I'm realizing this is just a regular to-do and I don't know the difference between an incredibly unrealistic bucket list and an ambitious to-do list. I'm autistic, and I love to plan so this summer list was never going to have shit like "go to the beach" or "host a dinner party" on it because that requires engaging with things outside of my control 🙄

I am very excited to attempt a run especially since I have asthma and hayfever 😝. I will do a weekly update to hold myself accountable but also I love yapping to the people!! also I should totally start signing off my posts again like mysterious king I am🙂‍↕️

I love you random person 🩷☁️

[blorboresidue]

not to serve "my friend liz" once again but literally every time i print something my printer gaslights me into saying it's offline and to fix it i have to run the troubleshooter (which says hey sorry we couldn't figure out what was wrong) and then as soon as i close the troubleshooter it starts working. every time. the moment i hit the little x in the corner of the troubleshooter it starts printing. i hate it here

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With frequent tax updates and mandatory GST invoicing, retailers can no longer afford manual errors. A good billing software acts as an online GST invoice generator, automatically calculating tax, applying the correct HSN/SAC codes, and even helping with filing returns. It ensures every invoice is GST-compliant, saving you time and penalties.

✅ 2. Real-Time Inventory & Stock Management

Retailers often face losses due to stockouts or overstocking. Modern billing software updates your inventory automatically with every sale or purchase. You get real-time stock status, low-stock alerts, and the ability to manage multiple categories—making inventory headaches a thing of the past.

✅ 3. Speed, Accuracy & Automation

Billing software reduces human error, speeds up checkout, and automates daily tasks like expense recording, invoice printing, and customer data storage. No more manual calculations or handwritten bills just professional invoices generated in seconds.

✅ 4. Works Online and Offline

Many Indian retail shops operate in areas with unstable internet. That’s why modern solutions like KhaataPro are designed to work fully offline you can generate bills, manage stock, and track expenses even without an internet connection. Once online, data syncs automatically. It’s the best of both worlds.

✅ 5. Reports, Analytics & Business Control

Billing software provides detailed reports on daily sales, expenses, stock movement, and profit/loss summaries. These insights help shop owners make smarter decisions like which products are performing best or which items need discounts to move faster.

✅ 6. Seamless Integrations: WhatsApp, UPI & POS

Today’s customers expect digital convenience. Modern retail billing software integrates with UPI apps, barcode scanners, thermal printers, and allows invoice sharing via WhatsApp or QR code. This not only enhances customer experience but also promotes cashless and paperless billing.

Types of Billing Software Available for Retail

In 2025, retail billing software comes in various forms to suit different business needs. Desktop-based software is ideal for shops with fixed counters, offering full features on a PC. Mobile or Android-based apps provide flexibility for small retailers and field billing. Cloud-based solutions allow access from anywhere, ideal for multi-location stores. Offline billing software like KhaataPro ensures uninterrupted operation without internet. Lastly, POS-integrated systems combine billing, inventory, and payments in one smart device perfect for high-volume retail setups. Choosing the right type depends on your shop size, location, internet availability, and budget.

Top Features to Look For in 2025

User-friendly interface (in regional languages)

GST-ready invoices

Barcode scanning

WhatsApp invoice sharing

Expense & customer tracking

Online store sync

Loyalty/reward points system

Multi-store support

Works without internet

How to Choose the Right Billing Software for Your Shop

Size of your business

Daily transactions

Need for offline access

Mobile vs desktop preference

Inventory complexity

Budget (free vs paid)

In today’s fast-moving retail environment, having the right billing software is no longer optional it’s essential. From GST compliance to inventory control, and from offline billing to WhatsApp invoice sharing, the right tool can save time, reduce errors, and streamline your entire business.

Among the many options available in 2025, KhaataPro stands out for its simplicity, offline capability, and features designed specifically for Indian retailers. Whether you're a small shopkeeper or run a growing store chain, KhaataPro makes billing effortless and efficient.

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Offline Bill Payments API Integrations with Infinity Webinfo Pvt Ltd

In an era dominated by digital transactions, offline bill payments still play a vital role in many communities, especially in rural and semi-urban regions where internet access may be inconsistent. To bridge this gap between technology and accessibility, offline bill payment software solutions are becoming increasingly important. One standout provider leading the charge is Infinity Webinfo Pvt Ltd, a seasoned technology company known for its expertise in custom web solutions and digital integrations.

The Importance of Offline Bill Payment Software

While online payments are booming, there's still a significant percentage of the population that relies on physical outlets for utility bill payments, mobile recharges, and financial services. Offline bill payment software allows retailers, agents, and local businesses to process payments for customers without requiring them to directly interact with a digital interface.

These platforms typically integrate with APIs from utility service providers, telecom companies, and financial institutions to ensure transactions are secure, instant, and accurately recorded. The result is a seamless experience that brings digital convenience to offline environments.

Infinity Webinfo Pvt Ltd: Bridging the Gap

Infinity Webinfo Pvt Ltd has emerged as a leading website developer and API integration expert, offering tailor-made solutions for businesses looking to expand into offline transaction capabilities. With a strong background in fintech and service delivery platforms, the company provides scalable, secure, and reliable offline bill payment software integrated with APIs that support:

Electricity bill payments

Gas and water bill collections

DTH and mobile recharge services

Insurance premium payments

Loan EMI collections

Their robust API framework ensures compatibility with both government and private sector services, making it easy for clients to quickly launch or upgrade their service platforms.

How Offline Bill Payments Is Profitable for You

1. Earn Commission on Every Transaction

Service providers offer commissions for processing utility bills, mobile recharges, insurance payments, and more. As a local vendor or agent, you earn a fixed percentage for each successful transaction—adding up significantly with volume.

2. Attract More Customers

People regularly need to pay bills. Offering offline bill payment services turns your shop or outlet into a local utility hub, increasing footfall and attracting new customers, which can also boost sales of other products/services.

3. Low Startup Cost

With minimal investment in hardware and software (often just a basic setup with a computer or smartphone and a printer), you can start a profitable offline bill payment business. When partnered with a company like Infinity Webinfo Pvt Ltd, integration is smooth and support is available.

4. Recurring Revenue Stream

Bills are recurring—monthly or quarterly—meaning your customers come back regularly. This leads to predictable income and builds long-term relationships with clients.

5. Cross-Selling Opportunities

Once people trust you with their bill payments, you can cross-sell additional services like travel bookings, insurance, loan EMI collections, and even e-commerce deliveries.

6. Government Schemes & Utility APIs

Partnering with licensed API aggregators or using platforms developed by Infinity Webinfo website developer team lets you legally connect with government and utility APIs—expanding the range of services you offer without needing direct tie-ups.

7. Business Expansion Without Physical Branches

You can recruit sub-agents or retailers under your network using scalable offline bill payment software, earning from every transaction they make. This creates a multi-level income system.

Powered by Infinity Webinfo Pvt Ltd

Infinity Webinfo Pvt Ltd offers complete offline bill payment software with API integration, reporting tools, and real-time dashboards—making it easy for you to start, manage, and grow a profitable bill payment business.

Why Choose Infinity Webinfo for API Integration?

Custom Development Expertise: As a top-tier Infinity Webinfo website developer, the team is well-versed in building custom web portals and mobile-friendly platforms tailored to client needs.

Secure Transactions: All API integrations follow industry standards for encryption, authentication, and compliance, ensuring data protection and transaction integrity.

User-Friendly Dashboards: Infinity Webinfo provides intuitive dashboards for admin and agents, offering real-time tracking, billing, and analytics.

Quick Deployment: Their agile development model allows for faster project turnarounds, helping businesses go live without delays.

24/7 Technical Support: Dedicated support ensures issues are resolved quickly, minimizing downtime and maximizing customer trust.

Use Cases and Success Stories

Several small and medium-sized enterprises have already partnered with Infinity Webinfo to roll out offline utility payment services in underserved regions. The combination of offline bill payment software and expert API integration has helped these businesses not only serve local populations effectively but also expand their revenue streams.

Final Thoughts

The demand for hybrid financial services is growing. As businesses look to serve both digitally connected and offline customers, having a strong technology partner like Infinity Webinfo Pvt Ltd is crucial. With their expertise in offline bill payment software and advanced API integration, they’re helping bridge the digital divide — one transaction at a time.

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HP Service Center in Jaipur Offering Expert Technicians

Overview

Finding trustworthy and knowledgeable support is essential to getting your HP devices back in working condition when they break down. The HP service center in Jaipur is a reliable source for top-notch maintenance and assistance for locals. The service facility has a staff of knowledgeable specialists prepared to handle a variety of technical problems with any HP product, including laptops, desktops, printers, and more. Because of their experience, your HP equipment will get the greatest care and attention possible, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.

Expert Technicians at Your Disposal

A group of skilled and qualified specialists is on hand at the HP service center in Jaipur to address a range of technical issues. They have the expertise needed to properly identify and address both simple and complicated problems. These professionals use cutting-edge diagnostic tools and procedures to determine the underlying source of issues, whether they are hardware failures or software bugs. Every service they perform is of the greatest caliber thanks to their considerable training.

A Wide Variety of Services

The Jaipur HP service facility offers a wide range of services for different HP models. Their professionals can take care of maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for any issues you may be having with your laptop, desktop, printer, or accessories. Fixing power problems, installing software, replacing hardware, and addressing performance lags are among the services offered. Additionally, the service facility provides preventive maintenance to prolong the life of your gadget by keeping it in top condition.

Real Spare Parts with Fast Turnaround

Their dedication to using only authentic HP parts for repairs is one of the main things that distinguishes the HP service center in Jaipur from others. This guarantees that your gadget will continue to function at its peak efficiency and durability following each servicing. Furthermore, the service center prioritizes speedy response times without sacrificing quality because they recognize how important time is. You may anticipate effective service that reduces the amount of time your device is offline.

Customer-focused methodology

From the time you step in, the Jaipur HP service center strives to give you a flawless experience by using a customer-centric approach. In addition to fixing your device's problems, the specialists provide professional maintenance guidance. They take the time to describe the issue, the necessary fixes, and the precautions to be taken in order to avoid it happening again. The service facility places a high premium on client happiness and works to make sure each customer leaves happy and with a fully operating equipment.

In summary

The HP service center in Jaipur is the best location to go for professional help when you need your HP devices fixed. They make sure your gadget is in good hands with a staff of knowledgeable specialists, a variety of services, and an emphasis on using authentic parts. They are a dependable option for all of your HP repair needs because of their customer-focused approach and quick service, regardless of the severity of the problem. For professional solutions and trustworthy care for your priceless equipment, pick the HP service center in Jaipur.

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I'm really starting to think about changing my lifestyle in a way that I am not as much complicit in this climate crisis apocalypse.

But where to start? What to do? "Save" energy by going offline? Okay my health would probably get better with that. Or not? What to do with all that time when I can't knit/read/etc. And I do love being on the computer to do some modding and look at nice pictures.

I could probably switch to analog writing (notebook and pen), though it would be "inconvenient" (flat surface needed, speed lower, handwriting not readable, takes up more physical space and money).

I would need to try a non-digital calendar, though I don't think it would be too problematic. Except I have adhd and never know where my stuff is. Maybe I could make myself a Filofax? With room for writing and a calendar. It would also be longer lasting, no need for new materials and could be eco friendly. Hmm. Maybe I'll start with that.

What about e-mail? Do I need that? It IS useful, mostly for forwarding important things before I forget it.

What else am I actually doing on the computer?

Okay, now, honestly. What exactly am I always doing on my phone and computer? 0.0

I'm reading news (I do get a physicals newspaper every week or day, not even sure because I usually just throw it away), taling to the tumblr-void, looking at stuff (text and pictures and videos), and listening to music. The latter I can already switch to my mp-player (or my ipod, yes, I still have one -> oh fuck now I have a different idea) and writing.

Writing with a keyboard is way easier for me. And while I always dreamed of actually modding my p-touch to be mini-writer instead of a printer, I just don't have the skills for that. And never actually found a tool to do that.

But wait.

I could actually root my phone to make it into a tiny almost-no-energy-needed computer. It's old enough for nobody to care anyway. That way ... That way I would still stay digitally. -.- This stuff is HARD.

Okay, so. Two ideas to take away and put my money where my mouth is: Fixing up the ipod for my kid (who's into Y2K stuff anyway, she's gonna LOVE this), and making myself a personal filofax. Now all I need is to put work into NOT looking up "filofax ideas" on the internet.

Oh, and I could limit our internet usage. Or mine. But we're currently both obsessed with streaming, so that will be the hardest part (but I am already at it since I switched from unlimited mobile date to 5GB/month, which means no more tumblering while on dog-walks *sob*).

Sounds like a good idea. :D

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How to Troubleshoot Common Printer Issues on the Gold Coast?

Printers are essential devices in homes and offices across the Gold Coast. However, they can sometimes run into frustrating issues that hinder productivity. Understanding how to diagnose and fix these common problems can save time and money. This guide will explore effective troubleshooting methods for common printer issues on the Gold Coast.

1. Printer Not Responding

If a printer fails to respond when trying to print a document, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

Check Power and Connections: Ensure the printer is properly plugged in and switched on. If using a wireless printer, confirm it is connected to the correct Wi-Fi network.

Restart the Printer and Computer: Power cycle both devices to refresh connections.

Verify Default Printer Settings: In Windows, go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers and ensure the correct printer is set as default.

Update or Reinstall Drivers: Visit the manufacturer’s website and download the latest printer drivers.

2. Paper Jams and Misfeeds

Paper jams are among the most common issues with printers. To resolve this problem:

Turn Off the Printer: Before removing jammed paper, switch off the device to prevent damage.

Gently Remove Jammed Paper: Open the printer cover and carefully pull out any stuck sheets.

Check for Obstructions: Small paper fragments can cause recurring jams. Inspect the rollers and remove any debris.

Use the Right Paper Type: Ensure the paper meets the recommended specifications for your printer.

3. Poor Print Quality

Blurry, faded, or streaked prints can be caused by several factors:

Check Ink or Toner Levels: Replace low or empty cartridges.

Clean Print Heads: Use the printer’s built-in maintenance function to clean clogged nozzles.

Use High-Quality Paper: Low-quality paper can cause smudging or inconsistent print quality.

Adjust Print Settings: In the printer preferences, select the highest quality setting for better results.

4. Printer Offline Issues

A printer may show an "offline" status even when it is turned on. To fix this issue:

Reconnect the Printer: Restart the device and check the network or USB connection.

Run the Windows Printer Troubleshooter: Navigate to Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners and use the troubleshooting tool.

Disable Use Printer Offline Mode: In printer properties, ensure the "Use Printer Offline" option is unchecked.

5. Slow Printing Speed

If a printer is printing too slowly, try these fixes:

Reduce Print Quality: Lowering print resolution can speed up printing without significantly affecting quality.

Check for Large Print Jobs: Printing high-resolution images or PDFs can take longer. Optimize file sizes before printing.

Use a Wired Connection: A direct USB or Ethernet connection is often faster than Wi-Fi.

Upgrade Printer Firmware: Check for manufacturer updates that may enhance performance.

6. Wireless Connectivity Problems

Wireless printers can sometimes experience connectivity issues. To resolve them:

Restart the Router and Printer: Power cycling both devices can often restore connections.

Ensure Strong Wi-Fi Signal: Position the printer closer to the router if possible.

Reconfigure Network Settings: If the printer frequently disconnects, try reconnecting it to the network.

Check for IP Address Conflicts: Assign a static IP to the printer to prevent connection drops.

7. Ink Cartridge Not Recognized

Printers may fail to recognize newly installed cartridges. Solutions include:

Reinsert the Cartridge: Remove and reinstall the cartridge to ensure proper contact.

Clean Cartridge Contacts: Use a lint-free cloth to wipe the metal contacts.

Update Firmware: Check if the manufacturer has released a firmware update to fix compatibility issues.

Use Genuine Cartridges: Some printers may not recognize third-party cartridges.

8. Printer Producing Blank Pages

If the printer is ejecting blank pages, try the following fixes:

Check Ink or Toner Levels: Ensure cartridges have enough ink or toner.

Run Print Head Cleaning: Perform an automatic or manual cleaning cycle.

Verify Document Formatting: Ensure the document is not set to print blank pages.

Inspect Nozzles: Clogged print heads can cause blank prints. Cleaning them may resolve the issue.

Conclusion

Printers on the Gold Coast can experience a range of issues, but most can be resolved with simple troubleshooting techniques. By following the steps outlined above, users can quickly diagnose and fix common printer problems, ensuring smooth operation for both home and business needs. Keeping printer drivers updated, maintaining proper paper handling, and using quality ink or toner will also help prevent future issues.

For persistent problems, professional printer servicing may be required to restore functionality and extend the device’s lifespan.

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