In the Quality Settings area, make sure Draft or Normal are selected.Ĭlick OK or Apply to confirm the changes, close the HP printer driver window, and then close the Devices and Printers window. In the Paper type area, make sure Plain Paper is selected. Search Windows for printers, and then click Devices and printers in the list of results. Print with plain paper in Normal or Draft quality for faster print speeds. Selecting certain paper types or printing in Best quality can slow print speeds. If the issue persists, continue to the next step.Ĭheck the print driver settings. Wait until the warm-up period finishes and your printer is idle and silent before you proceed.
The printer lights might flash, and the carriage might move. The printer might go through a warm-up period. Turn on the printer, if it does not automatically turn on. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer. NOTE: HP recommends connecting the printer power cord directly to the wall outlet. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer. Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you continue. Turn the printer on, if it is not already on. Resetting the printer can resolve some types of slow printing issues. I have few troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue: Were there any hardware/software changes? No worries, as I'll be glad to help you, that said, I'll need a few more details to dissect your concern & provide an accurate solution: As I understand, your printer is printing slow.