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If no error message appears
Check the status of the printer by using the printer tools. To gain access to the tools,
open the
dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click the
Service this device button.
Use the printer tools to:
• View estimated ink levels.
• Clean the print cartridges.
• Calibrate the printer.
• Print a test page.
• Perform other functions as needed.
10.9 Document prints slowly
Multiple software applications are open
The computer does not have sufficient resources for the printer to print at its
optimum speed.
To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software programs when printing.
Complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printing
Documents containing graphics or photographs print more slowly than text
documents.
If your computer does not have enough memory or disk space to print the document
under normal conditions, you can use Low Memory Mode. Using this option might
reduce the quality of the printout. Low Memory Mode also disables the 4800 x 1200
optimized dpi printing.
To activate Low Memory Mode:
1. Open the
dialog box.
2. Click the Basics tab, and then click the Advanced Features button.
3. Select Low Memory Mode.
4. Print the document.
Printer driver is outdated
An outdated printer driver might be installed.
For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site
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