Print speed is slow | Lexmark 840 Series guide

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.

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Lexmark 840 Series manual Print speed is slow

Contents

Lexmark 840 Series Users Guide Safety information Contents Maintaining the printer Index Page Finding information about the printer Where to findDescription Description Where to find Help Limited Warranty Description Where to find US Where to find rest of world Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Understanding the parts of the printer Learning about the printerUse Use Learning about the software Using the printer softwareUsing the Solution Center Use this Using the I Want To menu Using Print PropertiesUsing the Save Settings menu Using the Options menu Tab Options Using Fast PicsUsing the Print Properties tabs Method Loading various paper types Loading paper and various paper typesLoading paper Load up to Make sure Load up to Make sure Load up to Printing cards PrintingPrinting a document Printing envelopes Printing collated copies Printing transparenciesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing the last page first reverse page order Using Print Properties to print borderless photos Using Fast Pics to print borderless photosWorking with photos Changing the print cartridges Maintaining the printerRemoving a used print cartridge Installing print cartridges Improving print quality Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesAchieving better print quality Aligning the print cartridges Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to Preserving the print cartridgesOrdering supplies Paper Recycling Lexmark products Power light is not lit TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Software does not install Does not print Solution Print troubleshooting Poor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges Print speed is slow Paper jam in the printer Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPrinter does not print or respond Paper jam in the paper support Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jams Power light blinks slowly Blinking power light troubleshootingError messages troubleshooting Power light blinks rapidly Removing and reinstalling the software Black and Color cartridge replacement required Conventions European Community EC directives conformity Power consumption Product power consumption End-user license agreement Index Index Finding