Dell P713w Copy and scan troubleshooting, Print speed is slow, Computer slows down when printing

Print speed is slow

If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:

MAXIMIZE COMPUTER PROCESSING SPEED

•Close all applications not in use.

•Minimize the number and size of graphics and images in the document.

•Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your system.

ADD MEMORY

Consider purchasing more RAM.

SELECT A LOWER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE

MANUALLY SELECT A PAPER TYPE THAT MATCHES THE TYPE OF PAPER YOU ARE USING REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE

Computer slows down when printing

These are possible solutions. Try one of the following:

IF YOU ARE USING A USB CONNECTION, THEN TRY A DIFFERENT USB CABLE

IF YOU ARE ON A NETWORK, THEN RESET THE POWER OF THE ACCESS POINT (ROUTER)

1Unplug the power cord from the access point.

2Wait ten seconds, and then insert the power cord.

Copy and scan troubleshooting

•“Copier or scanner does not respond” on page 100

•“Scanner unit does not close” on page 100

•“Poor copy or scanned image quality” on page 100

•“Partial copies or scans of documents or photos” on page 100

•“Scan was not successful” on page 101

•“Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer” on page 101

•“Cannot scan to a computer over a network” on page 101

Troubleshooting

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