Lexmark 701, 70E manual Print speed is slow, Computer slows down when printing

Troubleshooting 152

MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED

ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD

CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES

Note: If these solutions do not remove the streaks or lines on the printed image, then contact technical support.

Print speed is slow

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

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

MAXIMIZE COMPUTER PROCESSING SPEED

•Close all applications not in use.

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

ADD MEMORY TO THE COMPUTER

Consider upgrading the RAM.

Computer slows down when printing

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

CHECK THE USB CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PRINTER AND COMPUTER

If your computer is connected to the printer through a USB cable, then try using a different USB cable.

REFRESH YOUR NETWORK CONNECTIONS

1If your computer is connected to an Ethernet or wireless network, then turn off the access point (wireless router) and turn it back on.

2Wait one minute for the printer and computer to reestablish the connection.

CLOSE ALL APPLICATIONS NOT IN USE

Temporarily close unused applications or end processes that are taking too much memory from your computer.