Lexmark 840 Series Print speed is slow

Solution 2

Select the Borderless print feature.

1From the software application, click File  Print.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3Click Print Layout.

4Click Borderless.

Solution 3

Check that the paper size being used matches the printer setting.

1From the software application, click File  Print.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3Click Paper Setup.

4Check the paper size.

Print speed is slow

Solution 1

Close all applications not in use.

Solution 2

Try minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in the document.

Solution 3

Consider purchasing more Random Access Memory (RAM) for your computer.

Solution 4

Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your system.

Solution 5

1From the software application, click File  Print.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3Click Quality/Copies.

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

Solution 6

1Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling the

software” on page 38.

2If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest

software.

aIn all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region.

bClick the links for drivers and downloads.

Troubleshooting

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Contents

Main Safety information Contents Page Page Page Finding information about the printer Page Page Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer Page Learning about the software Using the printer software Using the Solution Center Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Using the Save Settings menu Using the I Want To menu Using the Options menu Using Fast Pics Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper Loading various paper types Page Page Printing Printing a document Printing cards Printing envelopes Printing transparencies Printing collated copies Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing the last page first (reverse page order) Working with photos Using Fast Pics to print borderless photos Using Print Properties to print borderless photos Maintaining the printer Changing the print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge Installing print cartridges Achieving better print quality Improving print quality Aligning the print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Preserving the print cartridges Ordering supplies Recycling Lexmark products Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting Power light is not lit Software does not install Page does not print Page Print troubleshooting Improving print quality Poor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges of the page Print speed is slow Printer does not print or respond Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Paper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper support Paper or specialty media misfeeds Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jams 5 6 7 8 Blinking power light troubleshooting Power light blinks slowly Power light blinks rapidly Error messages troubleshooting Cartridge Alert Removing and reinstalling the software Notices Edition notice UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS Trademarks Conventions Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement Industry Canada compliance statement Avis de conformit aux normes de lindustrie du Canada European Community (EC) directives conformity Power consumption Product power consumption Power Saver Off mode Total energy usage End-user license agreement Index A B C D Q R S T U