Why is my printer all of a sudden printing slow

[SinCityTurtle]

My printer all of a sudden is printing slow.

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @SinCityTurtle ,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

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

I understand you are facing an issue with your HP OfficeJet 200 Mobile Printer has suddenly started printing slowly, here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:
 

1. Check Printer Settings:

• Print Quality Settings: Sometimes, printers may default to higher quality settings, which can slow down printing. Go to your printer settings on Windows 11:
  • Open Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners.
  • Select your printer > Manage > Printing Preferences.
  • Check if the Print Quality is set to a high setting like Best and lower it to Normal or Draft to speed up printing.

2. Check for Print Jobs in Queue:

• Sometimes print jobs pile up in the queue, which can cause delays.
  • Open Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners.
  • Select your printer and choose Open Queue to check if there are any stalled jobs.
  • Cancel any unnecessary or stuck jobs.

3. Ensure Sufficient Battery:

• The HP OfficeJet 200 is a mobile printer, and if the battery is low, it might affect printing speed.
  • Check the battery status on your printer's screen.
  • If it's low, charge the printer fully and try printing again.

4. Update Printer Drivers:

• Outdated or corrupted drivers can cause printing issues, including slow printing speeds.
  • Go to the HP Support website to download and install the latest driver for your printer.
  • Alternatively, you can update through Device Manager in Windows.

5. Check Wireless Connection (if printing wirelessly):

• Slow wireless connections can lead to slower printing speeds.
  • Ensure the printer is within range of the Wi-Fi network.
  • Consider printing via USB to check if the issue is related to the wireless connection.

6. Restart the Printer:

• Turn off the printer, wait for about 30 seconds, and turn it back on to reset any temporary issues that may be causing slow printing.

7. Print a Test Page:

• Try printing a test page to see if the issue persists.
  • Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners.
  • Select your printer and click Manage > Print Test Page.

8. Check for Firmware Updates: Update the firmware on an HP printer

• HP printers sometimes receive firmware updates that can improve performance. You can update the firmware via the HP Smart app or by checking for updates in your printer's settings.

Refer to this document: HP OfficeJet 200 Mobile Printer series User manual 

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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