After you file

Ready to Mail indicates that the tax return was never e-filed.  If you did not print and mail the tax return it has not been filed.

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for changing from mail to e-file - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/e-file/help/how-do-i-change-from-mail-to-e-file-in-turbotax-online...