Print speed is slow

These are possible solutions. 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

1From the software application, click File ΠPrint.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3Click Quality/Copies.

4From the Quality/Speed area, select a lower print quality.

REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE SOFTWARE

It is sometimes helpful to remove the existing printer software and reinstall it.

CHECK PAPER LOADING

•Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer. You may be using a thicker type of paper.

•Make sure you are loading the correct type of media.

See “Loading paper” on page 48 and its related topics for information about:

•Maximum loading amounts per paper type

•Specific loading instructions for supported paper and specialty media

Partial document or photo prints

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

CHECK DOCUMENT PLACEMENT

Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner.

CHECK PAPER SIZE

Make sure the paper size being used matches the document or photo size you selected.

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