HP LaserJet Enterprise M552 - Print speeds; The printer does not print or it prints slowly

Print speeds
Print speed is the number of pages that print in one minute. Print speed depends on dierent engine-process
speeds or operational pauses between printed pages during normal printer operation. Factors that determine
the print speed of the printer include the following:
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Page formatting time
The printer must pause for each page to be formatted before it prints. Complex pages take more time to
format, resulting in reduced print speed. However, most jobs print at full engine speed.
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Media size
Legal-size media reduces print speed because it is longer than the standard Letter- or A4–size media. A
reduce print speed is used when printing on narrow media to prevent the edges of the fuser from
overheating.
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Media mode
Some media types require a reduced print speed to achieve maximum print quality on that media. For
example, glossy, heavy, and specialty media (for example, envelopes or photos) require a reduced print
speed. To maximize the print speed for special media types, make sure that the correct media type in
the print driver is selected.
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Printer temperature
To prevent printer damage, print speed is reduced if the printer reaches a specic internal temperature
(thermal slow down). The starting temperature of the printer, ambient environment temperature, and
the print job size eect the number of pages that can be printed before the printer reduces the print
speed. Thermal slow down reduces print speed by printing four pages and then pausing for an amount
of time before printing continues.
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Other print speed reduction factors
Other factors (especially during large print jobs) that can cause reduced print speeds include:
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Density control sequence; occurs every 150 pages and takes about 120 seconds
The printer does not print or it prints slowly
The printer does not print
If the printer does not print at all, try the following solutions.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and that the control panel indicates it is ready.
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If the control panel does not indicate the printer is ready, turn the printer o and then on again.
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If the control panel indicates the printer is ready, try sending the job again.
2. If the control panel indicates the printer has an error, resolve the error and then try sending the job
again.
3. Make sure the cables are all connected correctly. If the printer is connected to a network, check the
following items:
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