Document prints slowly, If you continue to have problems | HP 5900

Document prints slowly

Multiple software programs are open

The computer resources are insufficient for the printer to print at its optimum speed. 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.

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Printer software is outdated

Outdated printer software might be installed.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 the software update page.

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 reference guide that came with the printer.

2.Make space available on the hard drive by deleting unwanted files.

If you continue to have problems

If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, shut down your computer and then restart it.

If you still have questions after restarting your computer, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support.

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Contents

Users guide Hewlett-Packard Company notices AcknowledgementsTerms and conventions Contents HP Deskjet 5900 series Users guide Welcome Special features Get started Printer features Buttons and lights Print Cartridge Status lights Power button and light PictBridge lights Print Cancel and Resume buttons Paper trays Unfold the paper traysTray Out tray Paper guide Fold the paper trays Use print cartridges Print cartridges Ink-backup mode output Ink-backup modeInstalled print Result Cartridge Replace print cartridges Automatic paper-type sensor Exit ink-backup mode Networking Connect to the printerConnect through a networked computer Use an HP Jetdirect print server Print borderless photos Print photosGuidelines Prepare to print Print Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print photos with a border Click OK to print the photo HP Real Life technologies Photo print cartridgeOpen HP Real Life technologies Maximum dpi PhotoREt Color management Advanced color settings Store and handle photo paper Exif Print Save money when printing photos Other photo projectsShare photos with friends and family Users guide Camera Print photos from a digitalAbout PictBridge PictBridge printing Print borderless photos Print photos with a border Chapter Mail Print other documents Letters Save paper with two-sided printing Documents Print Quality Envelopes Type is Automatic or Plain paper Brochures Print borderless brochures Print brochures with bordersClick the Printing Shortcuts tab Greeting cards Print Quality Normal Postcards Labels Transparencies Index cards and other small media Booklets Left Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Posters Iron-on transfers Print Printing tips Printing shortcutsFast/economical printing General everyday printing Set default settings for the printerPresentation printing Print in grayscale Select a print quality Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Set the page orderPrint preview Click Document Options, and then click Layout Options Select a paper type Set a custom paper sizeUse the automatic paper-type sensor Select a specific paper type Print task quick sets Use a print task quick setCreate a print task quick set Delete a print task quick set Two-sided printingPrint a two-sided document Create a bound two-sided document Book binding Portrait Landscape Print On Both Sides Manually Preserve Layout Flip Pages Up Watermarks Resize a documentPrint on a different paper size Objective Action Create or change a watermark Apply an existing watermark Printer Properties dialog box Printer softwareWhats This? help Ink Status window Download printer software updates Install print cartridges MaintenancePrint cartridge combinations Selection numbers Installation instructions Ink-backup mode Remove plastic tape Align the print cartridges Set the auto-off feature Automatically clean print cartridges Calibrate colorPrint a test Maintain the printer body View estimated ink levelsRemove ink from your skin and clothing Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab Gather cleaning supplies Manually clean print cartridgesPrepare to clean Cleaning instructions Store print cartridges Maintain print cartridges Use the Toolbox Printer Toolbox Printer does not print TroubleshootingVerify the following Check the printer lights Paper jam Check the print queueIf the printer still does not print Paper problems Printer does not feed paperPrinter ejects paper Paper mismatch Print cartridge problems Printer is stalledIncorrect print cartridge Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Print cartridge problem message Photos do not print correctly Printing in ink-backup mode messagePrint cartridge is in the wrong slot message Check the paper tray Tab Setting Horizontal lines appear on a photoPart of the photo is faded Fading occurs near the edges of a photo Fading occurs on the edges of a photo PictBridge problems Images in a connected digital camera do not printPictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Print quality is poor Streaks and missing linesPrint is faded Adjust the ink volume and dry time Blank pages printToo much or too little ink appears on Tab Finishing Paper/Quality Effects Setting Click Document Options, and then click Printer FeaturesDocument is misprinted Text and images are misaligned Document does not reflect the new print settings Problems with borderless documentsEnvelope is printed at an angle Borderless printing guidelines Image is printed at an angle Photo has unwanted border Ink smears Fading occurs on the edges of a printout Photo has an unwanted border For photo paper with a tear-off tab For most paper types Error messages Printer lights are on or flashing Power light is flashing Resume light is flashing Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashingAll lights are flashing If the status light is on and not flashing If the status light is on and flashingIf the status and Resume lights are flashing Document prints slowly If you continue to have problems Supplies PaperUSB cables Printer specifications Specifications Environmental statement Environmental information Print cartridge recovery Chapter Index HP Deskjet 5900 series USB 100