why is my 651 Tank Plus printing very slow?

[SameOldSam]

Why is my new 651 Tank Plus printing very slow?

[Garp_senchau]

@SameOldSam,

Welcome to HP Support Community,

Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue

Your new HP Smart Tank Plus 651 should be printing smoothly, but if it’s moving at a snail’s pace, don’t worry—we’ll go through the steps to speed it up. Let’s get your prints out faster and frustration levels down!⚡

1. Check Printer Settings

• Open HP Smart App or Printer Preferences on your PC.
• Ensure the print quality is set to "Draft" or "Normal" instead of "Best."
• Disable Quiet Mode (it reduces noise but also slows printing).

2. Use the Correct Paper & Print Mode

• Use recommended HP paper to avoid feeding issues.
• Avoid borderless printing—it slows the process down.

3. Update or Reinstall the Printer Drivers

• Download and install the latest drivers from HP’s official website.
• If the issue persists, uninstall and reinstall the drivers completely.

4. Check Network & Connection Speed

• If using Wi-Fi, move the printer closer to the router.
• If using USB, try a different port or cable.
• Use a wired connection (Ethernet) for faster data transfer.

[Garp_senchau]

5. Cancel Stuck Print Jobs

• Open Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
• Right-click on the printer > See what’s printing > Cancel all jobs.
• Restart the printer and try printing again.

6. Restart the Printer & Spooler Service

• Turn off the printer, unplug it, and wait 60 seconds.
• Restart your PC.
• Open Run (Win + R) > Type "services.msc" > Find "Print Spooler".
• Right-click Print Spooler > Restart.

7. Check Ink Levels & Printhead

• Low ink or clogged printheads can slow printing.
• Use HP Smart App to check ink levels.
• Clean the printheads if necessary.

8. Reduce Print File Size

• Large PDFs or high-res images can slow printing.
• Convert large files to smaller PDFs or lower-resolution images.

9. Reset the Printer

• Turn off the printer, unplug it for 5 minutes, and restart it.

10. Firmware Update

• Check for firmware updates in HP Smart App or the HP website.

Hopefully, your printer is now speedier than a caffeinated cheetah. If it’s still slow, we might be looking at a hardware issue—at which point, let me know how it goes! 🚀

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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