# Restarting Fixed Reader Client

Install Print Client

## Restarting the Fixed Reader Client on the host PC can usually resolve issues related to fixed reader connectivity.

- From the HOST PC, type into the Windows start menu "Services."

![19.png](https://kb.simplerfid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-09/scaled-1680-/19.png)- <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Then from the HOST PC Services page </span>

![21.png](https://kb.simplerfid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-09/scaled-1680-/21.png)- Scroll down until you locate "SimpleRFID Fixed Reader Client" (The list is alphabetized)
- Click "SimpleRFID Fixed Reader Client"

[![18.png](https://kb.simplerfid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-09/scaled-1680-/8BX18.png)](https://kb.simplerfid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-09/8BX18.png)

- On the left, click "Restart."

![20.png](https://kb.simplerfid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-09/scaled-1680-/20.png)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">After a few minutes, you should see your fixed reader back online. If the device is still offline, confirm that the host PC is connected to the internet, and contact </span><support@simplerfid.com>.