Slow printing may occur when too many programs are using the system resources. To resolve the issue, close some of the programs that you are not using, and try to print again.

If printing remains slow, do the following:

If you are printing on plain paper, and printing is slow, but continuous:

  1. From the program you are using, such as MICROSOFT Word, select Print.
  2. Click Properties.
    NOTE: With most programs, when the Print dialog opens, the Properties button is available. In some cases, such as from WINDOWS Internet Explorer, you need to select Preferences instead of Properties.
  3. Click the Advanced tab.
  4. Select Plain Paper from the Paper typelist.

If your printer prints and stops, then prints and stops (takes a long time to complete a print), check the connection between your computer and all-in-one printer.

  • If your printer is connected with a USB cable:

    • Make sure your printer is connected directly to your computer instead of a hub.
    • Make sure you are using a USB 2.0 cable to connect your printer to your computer and that the distance between them is less than 6 ft (1.8 m).
  • If your printer has a wireless or Ethernet connection, make sure your printer is located within the recommended distance of the router. Also refer to


If the problem continues, make sure your printer is set for optimal printing:

  • Select Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes.
  • Right-click your printer, then click Properties.
  • Click the Advanced tab.
  • Set the Priority to 1.
  • Select:

    • Spool print documents so program finishes printing faster
    • Start printing immediately
    • Print spooled documents first

If the problem continues, upgrade the firmware for your printer:

  1. Locate and select the firmware for your printer.
  2. Follow the instructions to install the firmware.

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If the customer asks why the print speed is not as fast as stated on Kodak.com, tell them that the statement is based on the fastest document print mode (draft mode) using a computer with a WINDOWS Operating System that meets the recommended system requirements. Actual results may vary. Printing in Normal mode (the default mode) will take longer.


For example the ESP Office 6150 or ESP 7250 document print speed in:

  • Draft mode is up to 32 pages per minute in black, and 30 pages per minute in color
  • Normal mode is up to 10 pages per minute in black, and 8 pages per minute in color

To verify that the printer is working correctly, print a Test Page or Diagnostic Sheet from the printer

  • Refer to
  • It takes up to one minute to complete the print, from pressing Start until the print exits the printer.