HP Deskjet 5550 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 96)

printer is slow
printer is slow
Several variables can slow the printer's performance. Click the topic below that best
describes the printer's performance:
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multiple software applications are open
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complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printing
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automatic paper type option is enabled
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two-sided documents are printing
If none of the above topics describes the printer's performance, then review the
following:
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printer driver is outdated
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computer does not meet system requirements
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printer is in reserve mode
multiple software applications are open
If too many software applications are open, the printer cannot print at its optimum
speed.
Close all unnecessary software applications, then print the document again.
complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printing
Documents containing graphics or photographs print slower than text documents.
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2. On the Quality tab, select PhotoREt .
3. Reprint the document.
4. If the document still prints too slowly, then Open the Printer Properties
dialog box.
5. Click the Features tab , then click Advanced Features .
6. Select the Low Memory Mode option.
7. Reprint the document.
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