What does it mean if I see a message like 'The printer is not responding' along with the 'Paused' status on my MacBook?

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What does it mean if I see a message like 'The printer is not responding' along with the 'Paused' status on my MacBook?
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The message 'The printer is not responding' alongside the 'Paused' status typically indicates a deeper communication issue. This suggests that your MacBook can't reach the printer, which could be due to network problems (for a network printer), a faulty cable (for a USB printer), an incorrect printer IP address, firewall issues, or a problem with the printer itself. Try restarting both your printer and MacBook, checking your network settings, and ensuring the printer is properly configured on your network.