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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