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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: jowser on December 22, 2009, 04:24:13 AM

Title: My printer takes ages to start printing
Post by: jowser on December 22, 2009, 04:24:13 AM
Hi all,

My Dell computer has decided to fall out with all epson printers that I have. When I ask it to print something it takes about 30-40 seconds to start printing?(It didn't used to do this!!)  Now I know this might not sound long to some people but trust me its a pain in the arse for what im doing.

Does anyone know any tips to make a printer print straight away?
Title: Re: My printer takes ages to start printing
Post by: Allan on December 22, 2009, 05:46:35 AM
You say it used to start printing more quickly. What's different since then (new hw, sw, etc)? Have you checked for a new printer driver? If not, have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the printer driver?
Title: Re: My printer takes ages to start printing
Post by: macdad- on December 22, 2009, 06:55:26 AM
Also check the connection from your computer to your printer(A loose or internally deteriorating cable may cause delays, although highly unlikely, but still a possible factor)

Provide the following:

And Allan's questions(Sorry if I'm stealing your thunder)
Title: Re: My printer takes ages to start printing
Post by: jowser on December 22, 2009, 08:57:59 AM
Hi guys,

Quote from: Allan on December 22, 2009, 05:46:35 AM
You say it used to start printing more quickly. What's different since then (new hw, sw, etc)? Have you checked for a new printer driver? If not, have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the printer driver?

Tried that one with no change. Do I need to uninstall any old drivers?

Quote from: macdad- on December 22, 2009, 06:55:26 AM
Also check the connection from your computer to your printer(A loose or internally deteriorating cable may cause delays, although highly unlikely, but still a possible factor)

Provide the following:
  • Connection to your printer
  • Model of Printer

Its connected via a USB cable and the printer is a Epson stylus D92

I haven't looked at the cable yet I will give that a try to.

Cheers
Title: Re: My printer takes ages to start printing
Post by: Allan on December 22, 2009, 09:15:24 AM
Quote from: jowser on December 22, 2009, 08:57:59 AM
Hi guys,
 
Tried that one with no change. Do I need to uninstall any old drivers?


Cheers
You tried WHAT - a new driver or reinstalling the old driver? And as for the cable, unless your dog chewed it or you keep rolling over it with your chair, don't worry about it.
Title: Re: My printer takes ages to start printing
Post by: truenorth on December 22, 2009, 10:15:12 AM
In "control panel" "printers" --how many printers are listed? truenorth