Need assistance with a very slow printer.
Need assistance with a very slow printer.
HP Deskjet 3634 printer on Windows 10. It functioned properly until recently when I had to disconnect it for a few days. Now it takes roughly 30 seconds to begin printing the first page! No action was taken. I attempted unplugging and plugging back in, tried driver updates, but the system confirms the driver is correct and up to date. I’m seeking advice to resolve this issue. Thanks.
(Update: The printer isn’t working wirelessly; it’s connected via a USB cable to my desktop PC, which is the preferred setup.)
When using Windows OS, you may attempt to reinstall your chipset/USB drivers via an elevated command, such as right-clicking the installer and selecting Run as Administrator. Are you encountering similar problems when connected to another device or laptop? The discussion has been shifted from the Components section to the Computer Peripherals section.
You may want to explore these potential reasons:
- Using high-resolution or top quality settings
- Choosing specific paper types, particularly glossy or photo paper, which can slow printing
- Low ink levels
- Outdated or faulty printer drivers
- Poor Wi-Fi signals or unstable network connections
- Print queue problems such as a backlog or stuck job
- Quiet mode on some printers that reduces noise but also decreases speed
- Other factors mentioned in the linked resource, though less likely.
It seems you are referring to a USB connection; did you mean the printer is connected via USB?
Is that the real first page being printed once the printer is powered on, or just the initial page of each print job after that? My idea is to check what Windows 10 is doing during that pause. Or perhaps another process is involved. For instance—does the HP printer try to connect or communicate? Are you using its ink plan? Whatever the case, you can start by booting into Windows. Right away, open Task Manager or Resource Monitor (use just one at a time). Observe what the system is doing: which resources are being consumed and how much each uses. If nothing is clear, print a few files and see how it behaves. You might also try Process Explorer (Microsoft, free) as an alternative tool. It requires more effort to use.
this occurs on the initial page of each print run.
extremely bothersome!
it can be useful to mention ...printer was functioning properly until I had to disconnect it (to test another printer for someone) and this issue only appeared after I reconnected it (again via USB). I’m curious if something went wrong during the PC installation? the other printer?
Made and model of the printer being tested?
Was the other printer's print test successful? If not, what error messages, pop-up windows, etc. appeared – if any?
How were the printer drivers installed? Was there any indication of additional enhancements or applications being added? And is the printer still starting up during boot time? Check Task Manager > Startup.
Did you remove the print drivers for the tested printer?
Open Task Manager > Performance.
Before sending a multipage print job, observe for a short period until everything stabilizes.
Then initiate the print job. Observe any immediate alterations and subsequent changes after the first page is printed. Monitor the graphs. If any show modifications, click on the relevant resource to investigate further.
The same steps can be applied using Resource Monitor as well.
The goal is to understand what the system or Windows is doing or attempting when a print job is launched.