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Step 5
a Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type
from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.
Notes:
• Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
• You can also change the setting on the printer control
panel.
• Heavier paper prints more slowly.
• Paper narrower than letter, A4, and legal may print more
slowly.
b Print the document.
Is the printer printing slow?
Go to step 6. The problem is
solved.
Step 6
a Make sure that the printer settings for Media Texture and Media
Weight match the paper being loaded.
From the control panel, navigate to:
Settings > Paper > Media Configuration > Media Types
For non‑touch‑screen printer models, press
to navigate
through the settings.
Note: Rough paper textures and heavy paper weights may
print more slowly.
b Print the document.
Is the printer printing slow?
Go to step 7. The problem is
solved.
Step 7
Remove held jobs.
Is the printer printing slow?
Go to step 8. The problem is
solved.
Step 8
a Make sure that the printer is not overheating.
Notes:
• Allow the printer to cool down after a long print job.
• Observe the recommended ambient temperature for the
printer. For more information, see
“Selecting a location
for the printer” on page 10.
b Print the document.
Is the printer printing slow?
Go to step 9. The problem is
solved.
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