How to Fix HP Printer Slow Printing Issue?

Sometimes HP printer may face slow printing problems. So, to fix HP Printer slow printing issue perform the suggested steps. In case of any difficulty, contact HP Printer Help Number to get in touch with the professionals.

Quick fix steps to fix the slow printing issue

1. Reset your printer

• Resetting the printer can solve some sort of slow printing issues.
• Turn ON your printer, if it is not on.
• Wait until the printer is inactive and silent before you continue.
• When the printer is turned on, detach the power cord from the hindmost of the printer.
• Detach the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Wait for a minimum of 60 seconds.
• Bung the power cord back into the wall outlet.
• Connect the power cord again to the back of the printer.
• Turn on your printer, if it does not turn on automatically.
• Wait until the printer is slow and silent before you continue.

Check whether it is printing appropriately or not. If the issue continues, move to the next step.

2. Use a different USB cable

Using a USB cable that is too long or inappropriately isolated can affect the printing speed.

If the printer is associated with a USB cable, try using another USB cable, and then carry out the print. If again the issue continues, perform the next step.

3. Check the printer preferences

Picking certain paper types or printing in Best quality can sluggish the print speed. Try to print with plain paper in Normal or Draft quality for faster print speeds.

• Find Windows for printers, and then click on Printers & scanners in the list that pops up.
• Choose your printer, and then click on Manage.
• Click on the “Printing Preferences” option.
• Click on the Paper or Paper/Quality tab.
• In the Type or Paper Type field, confirm that Plain Paper is selected.
• Correct the print quality.

1. HP Inkjet and LaserJet printers:

In the Print Quality option, make sure Draft or Normal is selected.

1. HP Laser printers:

Click on the Graphics tab, and then click on Standard in the Quality field.

• Hit OK or Apply to approve the settings.
• Now try to print and if the issue continues, then move to the next step.

4. Print with both cartridges

Some printer models permit you to print with only one cartridge installed. Performing the task by only one cartridge leads to slower printing speed.

Confirm that all the cartridges are properly installed. Swap empty cartridges as required, and then start printing. If the issue is still there, then continue to the succeeding steps.

5. Reinstall the print driver

Take out and reinstall the print driver and software to ensure that you have the latest version.

• In Windows, go for Add or remove programs.
• Find your printer in the list, and then click on Uninstall option.
• After uninstalling the printer driver, go to 123.hp.com, and then perform the on-screen instructions to download and install the current driver.
• Do print. If the issue continues, proceed forward to the next step.

6. Check the network status

If your printer is associated with a wired or wireless network, there are several tips that might solve slow printing issues.

• On your computer, examine the wireless signal strength by hitting the wireless connection icon in the Windows task bar. If the signal strength is low, take the router, computer, and printer closer together.
• Ensure that there are no additional pressures on your network, such as downloading or streaming services. Depending on your bandwidth, these actions can remarkably affect the printing speed.
• If the printer is associated with the network with an Ethernet cable, ensure that the cable connections are protected.
• Again, start your router by releasing it, wait for 10 seconds, and plug it back in.

7. Update your printer firmware

Try to Download available firmware updates.

If the issue persists and your HP printer not printing then contact experts to get the assistance to resolve this issue as soon as possible.