HP 2800 manual Printer takes a long time to print, Blank page printed

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Printer takes a long time to print

Check the system configuration

Make sure the computer meets the minimum system requirements for the printer. See Printer specifications.

Check the port setting

The port setting configuration in your system might not be set to ECP.

See the documentation that came with the computer for information on how to change the port setting, or contact the computer manufacturer.

Check the printer software settings

The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as the print quality. To increase the print speed, select different print settings in the printer driver.

See Changing print settings.

Blank page printed

Check media settings

zMake sure the page settings in the printer driver matches the width and length of media loaded in the tray. See Changing print settings.

Check the parallel port on your computer

If you are using a parallel cable, make sure the printer is connected directly to the parallel port. Avoid sharing the port with other devices, such as a Zip drive or other printers.

Placement of the text or graphics is wrong

Check how the media is loaded

Make sure the media width and length guides fit snugly against the edges of the stack of media, and make sure the tray is not overloaded. See Loading media.

Check the media size

zContent on a page might be cut off if the document size is larger than the media that you are using.

zMake sure the media size selected in the printer driver matches the size of media loaded in the tray.

zIf you are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the printer driver to print Laser Jet formatted document.

Check margin settings

If the text or graphics are cut off at the edges of the page, make sure the margin settings for the document do not exceed the printable area of your printer. See Setting minimum margins.

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Copyright Information Contents Control panel HP supplies and accessories Getting started Finding other resources for the productResource Description Location See Administer the printer Understanding the printer parts Front viewControl panel Back view Installing accessories Installing trayTo install tray Installing the auto-duplex unit To install an auto-duplex unitInstalling the HP Jetdirect print server To install the HP Jetdirect print serverTo obtain more information Document DescriptionInstalling memory modules To install a DimmTo verify that the Dimm is installed correctly Enabling accessories in the printer driver To enable accessories on Windows computersUsing the printer Tips for selecting and using print mediaSelecting print media Cards and envelopesUnderstanding specifications for supported media Photo paperTransparencies Custom-size media20 3 Using the printer Supported media types and weights Tray Type Weight CapacitySetting minimum margins Media Left margin Right margin Top margin Bottom marginLoading media To load tray 1 or trayTray Changing print settings Canceling a print jobTo change default settings for all future jobs Windows To change settings Mac OSPrinting with the front or rear manual feed slot For WindowsFor Mac OS Printing on both sides duplexing Guidelines for printing on both sides of aTo perform duplexing Windows To perform automatic duplexing Mac OSClick Custom Paper Size in the Settings pull-down menu Printing on special and custom-size mediaTo print on special media Windows To print on special media Mac OSConfiguring and managing PrinterManaging the printer Overview of printer management tasksAdminister the printer Monitor the printerUse this tool To obtain the following information Use this tool To do the following Configure network options Overview of printer management toolsEmbedded Web server EWS HP Web Jetadmin software To open the EWSEWS pages Tabs Contents Toolbox WindowsTo open the Toolbox Toolbox tabsHP Instant Support Security and privacyTo gain access to HP Instant Support To gain access to myPrintMileageMyPrintMileage Embedded Web serverUnderstanding and printing the configuration To print a configuration Type copy /b path\filename portname at the command promptUpgrading the firmware in the printer Configuring the printer Windows Installing printer software and sharing the printerDirect connection To connect the printer before the installing software To share the printer on a locally shared networkTo install the software on a network Network connectionTo install the printing software on client computers To install the printer driver using Add PrinterSelect Network Printer or Network Printer Server Configuring the printer Mac OS To install the software for network or direct connectionTo share the printer on a locally shared network Direct connectionTo share among computers with the same operating system To share among computers with different operating systemsUninstalling the printer software To uninstall the software for Windows computersTo uninstall the software for Macintosh computers Double-clickAdd/Remove ProgramsError messages Control panelUnderstanding control-panel messages Types of control-panel messagesControl-panel messages Message DescriptionWhen the ink cartridge expires, replace with a new HP Understanding control-panel menus Information menuPaper Handling menu Message Value or Submenu Description52 5 Control panel Configure Device menu Resetting the printerDefault = Letter Printing menuMaintenance menu Diagnostics menuPrint Quality menu Paper Path Test menuChanging networking parameters from the control panel EIO menuChanging networking parameters from the control panel To disable network protocols Disabling network protocols optionalNovell NetWare frame type parameters Changing printer settings from the control panel Resetting the HP Jetdirect print serverTo reset the HP Jetdirect print server To access the menus and settingsTroubleshooting MaintainingReplacing the ink cartridges To replace an ink cartridgeFrom the configuration Maintaining the printheadsTo check printhead health From the embedded Web serverTo clean printheads automatically To align the printheadsFrom the control panel To replace the printheads To clean the printhead contacts manually Maintaining the printheads Calibrating the color Calibrating the linefeedTo calibrate the linefeed Troubleshooting tips and resources General troubleshooting tipsTo reset the printer Resetting the control panel language Resolving printing problemsPrinter shuts down unexpectedly All printer lights are blinkingPrinter does not accept printhead Placement of the text or graphics is wrong Printer takes a long time to printBlank page printed Poor print quality and unexpected printouts Meaningless characters print Ink is smearingClean the inside of the auto-duplex unit Enable the printers output rampInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Check the ink cartridgesOutput is faded or dull colored Colors are printing as black and whiteWrong colors are printing Printout shows bleeding colorsCheck graphics placement Colors do not line up properlyLines or dots are missing from text or graphics Check printheadsResolving paper-feed problems Resolving printer management problems Embedded Web server EWS cannot be openedTroubleshooting installation issues Problems printing alignmentProblems installing software Problems connecting to a network General network troubleshootingProblems connecting to a wired network Clearing jams To avoid jamsTo clear a jam Clearing jams HP supplies and accessories Ordering printing supplies onlineSystem requirements for ordering printing supplies To order printing suppliesAccessories Accessories and cablesMemory modules Network interfacesSupplies Ink suppliesHP Media HP Multipurpose Paper HP Premium Plus Photo PaperHP Premium Photo Paper HP Photo PaperBusiness communication paper Support and warranty Obtaining electronic supportObtaining HP telephone support Before you callTelephone support numbers Country/Region Telephone numberObtaining HP telephone support Country/Region Telephone number For support information, call your HP service provider Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Extent of limited warrantyLimitations of warranty Limitations of liabilityLocal law Enww HP Inkjet Supplies Expiration How do you return a product?Printer specifications Printer specificationsPhysical specifications Product features and capacitiesProcessor and memory specifications Operating system and network protocol specificationsTCP/IP Functional specifications FeaturesEnvironmental specifications Electrical specificationsRegulatory information FCC statementEMI statement Korea Shielded cablesPower cord statement Vcci statement Japan Regulatory model numberLED classification Declaration of conformity Declaration of ConformityPower consumption Environmental sustainability programReduction and elimination Material safety data sheets End-of-life returns Hazardous materialsRecycling Product packagingIndex IndexFont support 97 supported 96 laser-quality speed Index Snmp Unix Page Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P
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