problems with the printer 3-94 hp restricted use and maintain the print to file option is selected in the printer driver If Print to File is selected in the printer driver, the print job will not print. Windows : In the printer driver, check that the Print to File option is not selected. From the software application, on the File menu, click Print. Make sure the Print to File option is not selected. Macintosh : On the main pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, make sure the Print to file option is not selected. check the network setup Make sure that your printer is properly set up in the network environment.
printer takes a long time to print a job check your system configuration Make sure your computer meets the designated system requirements. Although the printer is designed to function with a computer that meets the minimum system requirements, printer performance is optimized with a computer that meets the recommended system requirements. make sure the computer has sufficient hard-disk space If you are printing graphics-intensive files, make sure you have enough hard-disk space. make sure the port setting configuration in the computer is set to ECP (Windows 98 only) See the computer’s manual for information on how to change your port setting, or contact your computer manufacturer.
make sure the computer has enough resources available (Windows only) If less than 80 percent of the computer resources are available, printing could be significantly slower. To make more computer resources available, close all unused applications and resend your print job. If necessary, restart your system, and then resend your print job.