Easy · 4 minInk & print quality
Speed up slow printing
If every page crawls out, the printer is likely set to high quality or quiet mode — or it's re-rendering a heavy document. All easy wins.
01 · Identify — does this match what you see?
- A single page takes over a minute
- Long pause before printing starts
- Printer is whisper-quiet but very slow
02 · Resolve — follow in order
- 1
In the print dialog, set Quality to “Standard” or “Draft” — “High” can triple print time.
- 2
Check the printer menu for Quiet Mode and turn it off if speed matters more than noise.
- 3
Print PDFs as a single document instead of page-by-page from a browser tab.
- 4
On Wi-Fi, move the printer closer to the router; a weak signal slows big photo jobs.
- 5
For everyday documents, choose grayscale — mixing color black is slower and uses more ink.
Pro tip
“Draft” mode on a PIXMA is roughly twice as fast and perfectly readable for schoolwork and drafts. Save High quality for photos.
03 · Applies to
PIXMA G3420PIXMA TR8620aMAXIFY MB2720imageCLASS MF264dw