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Windows Printing Slow

Windows Speed Issues
Windows Explorer Slow
Windows Printing Slowly
Windows Video Streaming Slow
Windows WI-FI Slow
Windows Internet Connection Slow
Problem Description:
Windows Explorer, sometimes confused with Internet Explorer, is the file management application in Windows. It is the application that allows you to open your files, navigate between folders, and organize the files on your storage drive. It is a critical Windows Operating System application that automatically is started every time you power on your computer.
Affected Products:
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and other versions of Windows.
Cause of the Problem:
  • Not Enough Random Access Memory.
  • Not Enough Free Storage Space.
  • Too many programs and applications running.
  • Printer device driver not up-to-date.
  • Printer settings not optimal.
Instructions to Speed Windows Printing:
Step 1 : Check Available RAM
  1. The amount of available random access memory (RAM) can affect print speed.
  2. To check RAM, on the Windows task bar, click the Windows icon, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
  3. Find the available RAM in the System section. RAM requirements not only depend on the printer you have but also the operating system. Its best to check the manufacturers website to find RAM requirements.
  4. As a rule of thumb though, if you are running Windows 7 or 8, you need at least 1 Gigabyte of RAM. The older Windows can do with 512 MB of RAM.
Step 2 : Check Free Storage Space.
  1. Most printers need about 2 to 3 GB free storage space for temporary files that are created during printing. If you do not have this level of free space, the printing will come to a crawl.
  2. To check free storage space, On the Windows task bar, click the Windows icon , right-click My Computer, and then click Properties . In the General tab, find the available space, or free space, on the hard drive.
  3. If the free disk space is less than 2 to 3 GB, click Disk Cleanup to free up disk space. If printing is still slow, continue to Step 3.
Step 3 : Terminate unnecessary Applications
  1. Press and hold the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys on the keyboard.
  2. The Windows Security dialog box opens. Click the Task Manager button in the Windows Security dialog box.
  3. In the Windows Task Manager dialog box, select a software program from the Applications tab, and then click End Task to close the program.
  4. Repeat the previous step until you have closed all unnecessary programs.
Step 4 : Terminate unnecessary Processes
  1. Processes run in the background even when no applications are in use.
  2. Return to the Windows Task Manager that you opened in the previous step.
  3. Click the Processes tab. Select the process to end, and then click End Process.
  4. Repeat the preceding step to end all unnecessary processes.
If above steps did not help fix your problem, you need assistance from a certified technician. Please call GuruAid at 0800 031 4181.