Document prints slowly
If the printer prints slowly, there could be several reasons. For more information, check
the following topics:
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Multiple software programs are open
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Complex documents, graphics, or photos are printing
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Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected
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Printer is in ink-backup mode
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Printer software is outdated
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Computer does not meet system requirements
Multiple software programs are open
The computer resources are insufficient for the printer to print at its optimum speed.
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To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software programs when printing.
Complex documents, graphics, or photos are printing
Documents containing graphics or photos print more slowly than text documents.
Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected
The printer prints more slowly when
Best
or
Maximum dpi
is selected as the print quality.
To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode.
Printer is in ink-backup mode
The printer might print more slowly if it is in ink-backup mode. For more information, see
Ink-backup mode
.
To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in the printer.
Printer software is outdated
Outdated printer software might be installed.
For information about updating the printer software, see
Download printer software
updates
.
Computer does not meet system requirements
If your computer does not have enough RAM or a large amount of free space on the hard
drive, the printer processing time will be longer.
1.
Verify that the computer hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed meet the system
requirements.
The system requirements are listed in the Readme file that came with the printer.
2.
Make space available on the hard drive by deleting unwanted files.