Printer is running very slow

To be honest, there are a number of issues might be affecting your PC's performance, some are dangerous while others not that serious. Learn why and how you can speed it up easily from: http://www.whyismypcsoslow.net/

Wishes!

You may want to check the HP Parts Store to see if you can obtain a recovery CD/DVD for your computer.

http://h20141.www2.hp.com/Hpparts/Default.aspx?mscssid=B082A879119D4FDF9B19111AAC896A99

Your computer could be slow for multiple reasons, besides that it may be 4-5 years or more old.

This website from Microsoft regarding computers running slow has some general all around procedures and tips you can follow to see if performing some routine maintenance will speed your computer up some:

Slow PC? Optimize your computer for peak performance https://www.microsoft.com/athome/setup/optimize.aspx

>Cartridge re filled?..replace with new cartridge.>Observe the fastness while initializing..feel slow? remove main motor assm, clean all the gerars, lubricate fix it back..check..

Issue

My computer is running slow what steps can I do to fix it?

Cause

This issue can be caused by any of the below possibilities.

Not enough hard disk space.

Left over programs and bad files.

Data Corruption.

Missing Windows updates / Outdated drivers.

Computer is overheating.

Corrupt OS.

Bad Hardware.

Solution

This page only cover an overall slow computer and not a computer that has a slow boot up.

Try to use CCleaner which deletes the temp files

http://download.cnet.com/ccleaner/

Clean Windows registry as corrupt registry slows down PC performance... you can download registry repairing tool RegInOut from here.

There are many reasons causing a PC to slow down performance. The outdated hardware or poor system maintenance is the major reasons. If possible, try to upgrade hardware configuration such as add more RAM, Processor etc.

Otherwise use the best antivirus software to diagnose the and clean junk files. This method surly will increase the speed of your computer.
https://antivirus.comodo.com/?af=9557

Check the cassette, on certain printers if the cassette is set for the wrong size paper it will cause the printer to run slow, this happens on HP so it might be worth a try.

check the Task manager for the Process that is taking a lot of CPU usage. It might be "spoolsv.exe"
Go to Start >> Run (press windows key + R on Vista) and in the run dialog box type "services.msc" without the quotes and press Enter. Services window will open up. Search for Print Spooler service, right click on it and click Stop, Now check the performance of PC. Restart the service again and then check again. In case the issue is not a major one, it should be resolved but if the PC becomes slow again on restarting the service, uninstall and reinstall the drivers for the Printer again.

hi,

check the length of the usb cable. if it is very lengthy then there would be problems with the speed.

if not
> unplug the usb cable
> click "start-->control panel--> printers and faxes"
> select the printer icon and delete it
> restart the computer
> plug the usb cable
> wait for few minutes while the driver installations are complete automatically.
> once that is done, try to print

thanks and regards
agnel

first if you are using the printer conector istead of USB cable that is one reason the second one is the setings for your printer you can go to the printer properties click on advance check to start printing imediatelly and thats it