Yes, if your HP printer says offline it cannot print the documents from the printer but as far as ma... View MoreYes, if your HP printer says offline it cannot print the documents from the printer but as far as making copies is concerned you can do that without any issue. Copying does not require any command of communication from a computer to take place so it does not matter if your printer is online or offline you can make copies from your printer without any issue even if it is offline.