70 6 - Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW
Printer takes a long time to print
Check the system configuration
Make sure the computer meets the minimum system requirements for the printer.
See Printer specifications.
Check the port setting
The port setting configuration in your system might not be set to ECP.
See the documentation that came with the computer for information on how to change
the port setting, or contact the computer manufacturer.
Check the printer software settings
The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as the print quality.
To increase the print speed, select different print settings in the printer driver.
See Changing print settings.
Blank page printed
Check media settings
z Make sure the page settings in the printer driver matches the width and length of media
loaded in the tray. See Changing print settings.
Check the parallel port on your computer
If you are using a parallel cable, make sure the printer is connected directly to the parallel
port. Avoid sharing the port with other devices, such as a Zip drive or other printers.
Placement of the text or graphics is wrong
Check how the media is loaded
Make sure the media width and length guides fit snugly against the edges of the stack
of media, and make sure the tray is not overloaded. See Loading media.
Check the media size
z Content on a page might be cut off if the document size is larger than the media that you
are using.
z Make sure the media size selected in the printer driver matches the size of media loaded
in the tray.
z If you are using a computer running Windows, select Emulate LaserJet Margins in the
printer driver to print Laser Jet formatted document.
Check margin settings
If the text or graphics are cut off at the edges of the page, make sure the margin settings
for the document do not exceed the printable area of your printer. See Setting minimum
margins.
