The printer thinks for a long time before printing: reasons for troubleshooting

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 Some people think the device is out of date. But this is not so. It’s better to solve this problem now, because such a nuisance can cause potential damage.

Why does the printer think for a long time before printing

The problem looks something like this, the printer turned on, prepared the pages for printing, but does not respond to the print itself, or implements it a few minutes after sending the document. This means that there is some kind of error that prevents the printer from starting to print.

There are several reasons for this phenomenon:

1. Incorrect settings.
2. Outdated drivers.
3. The problem is with nutrition.
4. Broken or dusty cable or USB port.
5. There is a problem with the cartridge.
6. Contacts are dirty.

How to fix the problem

The reason for the slow operation can be for many reasons.

Nutrition

We do the following:

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

USB issues

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

1. We take out the cable from the port.
2. Wipe off the dust with a dry cloth.
3. If dirt adheres 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 for this particular brand of device).

Dirty contacts

We do the following:

1. The printheads are set to the replacement position. We extract them.
2. We clean the contacts and nozzles. It is better to use clean wipes soaked in clean water.
3. Put the cartridge in place.
4. Turn on the printer.

We configure the device, and update the driver.

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

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

If the device still works slowly, you should update its driver. Install the latest version. We do the following:

1. Right click on My Computer.
2. Open Properties.
3. In the panel, we are looking 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 driver command.
7. We have a window with options for solving this problem. We select the one that provides for updating via the Internet. But instead, you can go to the device’s official website yourself and download the updated driver version there.

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

1. Open the printer properties. To do this, open the Start. We go to the Control Panel. Select the Printers and other equipment section. Right-click on the device image. We will open a context menu.
2. Now we are looking for the Advanced tab. We pass on to it.
3. To speed up printing, check the Use print queue box.
4. In addition, we mark the option to Start printing immediately.

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

But damage can also be the cause of slow typing. This is especially true for printers that use powder. The latter is heated by heat, and stored on paper. But if the temperature exceeds the permissible maximum, the printer takes time to cool down, and he still can not print. If you have this problem, you will have to contact the service center.

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