9 document prints slowly, Multiple software applications are open, Best or maximum dpi print mode is selected – HP Deskjet 3848 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

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11.9 Document prints slowly

Several variables can slow the printer's performance.

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 slower than text documents.

Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected

The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as the print quality.

To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode.

Printer driver is outdated

An outdated printer driver may be installed.
For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at

www.

hp.com/support

.

Printer is in ink-backup mode

The printer might print more slowly if it is in

ink-backup mode

.

To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in the printer.

Computer does not meet system requirements

If your computer does not have enough RAM or does not have a large amount of

free space on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be longer.

1. Verify that the computer hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed meet the

system requirements.
For the system requirements, see the reference guide that came with the

printer.

2. Make space available on the hard drive by deleting unneeded files.

11.10 Error messages

Follow the appropriate steps for the condition that exists.

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