The printer thinks for a long time before printing

A very common problem is when you have to wait while the printer thinks for a long time before printing documents. Few people know what this is connected with. Some people think that the device is outdated. But that's not true. It is better to solve this problem now, since such a nuisance can cause potential breakdowns.

Why does the printer think for a long time before printing?

The problem looks something like this: the printer turns on, prepares pages for printing, but does not respond to the printing itself, or does it a few minutes after sending the document. This means that some kind of error has occurred that prevents the printer from starting printing.

There are several reasons for this phenomenon:

1. The settings are incorrect.
2. Drivers are outdated.
3. The problem is related to nutrition.
4. Broken or dusty cable or USB port.
5. Problem with the cartridge.
6. Contacts are dirty.

How to fix the problem

The reason for slow performance can be due to many reasons.

Nutrition

We do the following:

1. Disconnect the device from the network.
2. We remove all filters and carriers.
3. Plug the power cord directly into the outlet.

Problems with the USB connector

If dust gets into it, information is transmitted more slowly. We do the following:

1. We pull out the cable from the port.
2. Wipe off the dust with a dry cloth.
3. If dirt is stuck to the port, you can use a cotton swab with alcohol.

Cartridge problem

This problem is often found in cheap models. If you purchased a cartridge from another manufacturer, it is better to replace it with a native one (one that is suitable specifically for this brand of device).

Contacts are dirty

We do the following:

1. We install the print heads in the replacement position. Let's extract them.
2. Clean contacts and nozzles. It is better to use clean napkins soaked in clean water.
3. We put the cartridge in place.
4. Turn on the printer.

We configure the device and update the drivers.

First, let's try to set the energy saving settings. We do the following:

1. On the control panel, look for the Menu button. Click on it.
2. Select general settings.
3. Now select the Energy Saving section. We are looking for him on the list.
4. To solve the problem, remove the marker from the Enter energy saving mode item.

If the device is still running slowly, you should update its drivers. We install the latest version. We do the following:

1. Right-click on My Computer.
2. Open Properties.
3. On the panel we look for Device Manager. Located on a small panel on the left side.
4. There will be a list where you need to find the Printers and Faxes section. Click on the arrow next to the section.
5. We display a list of all devices connected to the computer. We are looking for what we need.
6. Click on it with the right mouse button. Select the Update Drivers command.
7. A window appears with options for solving this problem. We choose the one that provides updating via the Internet. But instead, you can go to the official website of the device yourself and download the updated version of the driver there.

If updating the drivers does not help, and the device still prints slowly, try setting the print queue management settings. We do the following:

1. Open the printer properties.To do this, open Start. Go to the Control Panel. Select the Printers and other equipment section. Right-click on the device image. A context menu will open.
2. Now look for the Advanced tab. Let's move on to it.
3. To speed up printing, check the Use print queue option.
4. In addition, check the Start printing immediately option.

Attention! If this does not help, you should check your computer for viruses. All important files are located in the Windows/System 32 folder. This is where we are looking. If the necessary file is infected with a virus, delete it and put another in its place.

But slow typing can also be caused by breakdowns. This is especially true for printers that use powder. The latter is heated at high temperature and stored on paper. But if the temperature exceeds the permissible maximum, the printer will need time to cool down and will not be able to print yet. If you have this problem, you will have to contact the service center.

If none of the methods help, or the device is broken, it is better to contact a service center. Do not repair parts yourself.