hp deskjet 3500 series user's guide

printer is slow

Several variables can slow the printer's performance.

multiple software applications are open

The computer does not have sufficient resources for the printer to print at its optimum speed.

To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software applications when printing.

complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printing

Documents containing graphics or photographs print slower than text documents.

best or high resolution print mode is selected

The printer prints slower when Best or High Resolution is selected as the print quality. To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode.

printer driver is outdated

An outdated printer driver may be installed.

For information about updating the printer driver, visit HP's Web site at www.hp.com/go/mac-connect.

printer is in ink-backup mode

The printer may print more slowly if it is in ink-backup mode.

To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in the printer.

computer does not meet system requirements

If your computer does not have enough RAM or a large amount of free space on the hard drive, the printer processing time will be longer.

  1. Verify that the computer's hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed meet system requirements.

  2. Free up space on the hard drive.