Solve performance problems
Factors affecting print performance
Table 2-22  Factors affecting print performance
Problem Cause Solution
Pages print but, are totally blank. The sealing tape might still be in the toner 
cartridges.
Verify that the sealing tape has been 
completely removed from the toner 
cartridges.
The document might contain blank pages. Check the document that you are printing 
to see if content appears on all of the 
pages.
The product might be malfunctioning. To check the product, print a Configuration 
page.
Pages print very slowly.
NOTE: The product print speed is 
effected by various factors (for example, 
media size or page complexity).
Heavier media types can slow the print job. Print on a different type of media.
Complex pages can print slowly. Proper fusing might require a slower print 
speed to ensure the best print quality.
Paper type not set correctly. Select the type to match the paper.
Pages did not print. The product might not be pulling media 
correctly.
Ensure paper is loaded in the tray 
correctly.
If the problem persists, you might need to 
replace the pickup rollers and the 
separation pad.
The media is jamming in the product. Clear the jam.
The USB cable might be defective or 
incorrectly connected.
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Disconnect the USB cable at both 
ends and reconnect it.
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Try printing a job that has printed in 
the past.
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Try using a different USB cable.
Other devices are running on your 
computer.
The product might not share a USB port. If 
you have an external hard drive or network 
switchbox that is connected to the same 
port as the product, the other device might 
be interfering. To connect and use the 
product, you must disconnect the other 
device or you must use two USB ports on 
the computer.
Print speeds
Print speed is the number of pages that print in one minute. Print speed depends on different engine-process 
speeds or operational pauses between printed pages during normal product operation. Factors that 
determine the print speed of the product include the following:
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Page formatting time
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