Extended time to rpint

[tj1093]

After the last firmware update (2241) for the HP 6100e series, the printer takes forever (>30 minutes)

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @tj1093,

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for reaching out!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

I understand your HP 6100e series printer taking extended time to print after firmware update 2241. Let’s go through a few checks.

Step 1: Restart the Printer and Network

• Turn off the printer.
• Unplug the power cord from the printer and wall outlet.
• Restart your Wi-Fi router and wait until it is fully online.
• Plug the printer directly into a wall outlet and turn it on.
• Try printing a short one-page document.

Note: Avoid using a power strip during testing.

Step 2: Check Printer Connection Status

• On the printer control panel, open Wireless Settings.
• Confirm the printer shows as Connected to your network.
• If signal strength is low, move the printer closer to the router.
• If using Wi-Fi, temporarily connect via USB and test print speed.
• Slow or unstable network communication can cause long “Processing” delays before printing begins.

Step 3: Set Printer as Default and Clear Print Queue (Windows)

• Open Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
• Right-click your HP 6100e printer and select Set as default printer.
• Double-click the printer icon to open the print queue.
• Cancel all pending print jobs.
• Restart the computer and test print again.
• Old or stalled jobs can delay new print requests.

Step 4: Update or Reinstall the Printer Driver

• Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
• Select your HP 6100e printer.
• Click Remove device.
• Restart the computer.
• Reinstall the printer using the latest full feature software from HP.com.
• This refreshes the driver configuration after firmware changes.

Step 5: Check Print Quality Settings

• Open Printer Properties from Devices and Printers.
• Go to Printing Preferences.
• Set print quality to normal instead of best or maximum DPI.
• Disable any special paper type unless required.
• Print a test page.

High-resolution or specialty print modes can significantly increase processing time.

If the delay happens before printing starts (for example, it shows “Printing” but nothing happens for a long time), the issue is usually related to communication or driver processing rather than the print engine itself.

I hope this helps.

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