Delayed Printing

[Mamaoso22]

When I try to print from my connected laptop, the printer doesn't print right away.  It will delay the printing until later for different times.  What can I do to get this back on track?

[Max3Aj]

@Mamaoso22, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 

If your HP DeskJet 4155e All-in-One Printer is experiencing delayed printing from your laptop, here are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

Check the Print Queue

• Go to your laptop’s Devices and Printers settings.
• Right-click on your HP DeskJet 4155e and select See what’s printing.
• If there are multiple jobs queued or stuck, clear them and try printing again.

Update Printer Drivers

• Outdated drivers can cause delays. Visit the HP Support page and download the latest drivers.

Restart Printer Spooler Service (Windows)

• Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
• Find Print Spooler, right-click it, and choose Restart.

Check Network Connection

• If you're using Wi-Fi, ensure the printer and laptop are on the same network.
• Try moving the printer closer to the router or using a USB connection to test if the delay persists.

Disable “Print Spooler” Delays

• In the printer properties, go to the Advanced tab and select Print directly to the printer instead of Spool print documents.

Use HP Smart Diagnostic Tools

• HP offers a diagnostic tool that can automatically detect and fix common printing issues.

Firmware Update

• Check for firmware updates via the HP Smart app or the printer’s embedded web server.

You may refer to this document - HP printers - Slow printing (Windows, macOS) | HP® Support

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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