[SickofSnow]

I recently reinstalled my printer since it wasn't printing in color, even though all the settings were correct. That problem has been corrected, but now there is a significant delay once I hit the "print" option. After googling the issue, I went into the control panel and selected local ports. This has not corrected the issue. I would appreciate any help in resolving this issue.

Thank you!

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by SickofSnow

I recently reinstalled my printer since it wasn't printing in color, even though all the settings were correct. That problem has been corrected, but now there is a significant delay once I hit the "print" option. After googling the issue, I went into the control panel and selected local ports. This has not corrected the issue. I would appreciate any help in resolving this issue.

Thank you!

Just call the HELP/SUPPORT line in your manual or return it and get a different printer.
It would have helped if you listed the make and model #.
My printer is wireless all I know from the time I hit print. When I get to my printer the copy is waiting
Currently I have a HP - LaserJet Pro MFP M29W Wireless Black-and-White

[retiredguy123]

Need more information. The printer model, wireless or not, and the type of computer or other device you are printing from.

If you are printing to a wireless printer, try printing from a tablet or smart phone and use a different printer "plug-in" app. There are several free printer apps available for download. You can install them and enable them one at a time to see which one works best.

[villagetinker]

Try unplugging the printer, and the router, I have had similar problems and this was usually able to clear the problem.

[blueash]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Try unplugging the printer, and the router, I have had similar problems and this was usually able to clear the problem.

I can almost guarantee that this advise will not work unless you plug the items in again. But you knew that, right?

[SickofSnow]

Sorry... My computer is an HP Officejet 3830 with a wireless connection

[SickofSnow]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Need more information. The printer model, wireless or not, and the type of computer or other device you are printing from.

If you are printing to a wireless printer, try printing from a tablet or smart phone and use a different printer "plug-in" app. There are several free printer apps available for download. You can install them and enable them one at a time to see which one works best.

My printer is an HP Officejet 3830 with a wireless connection. I am only printing from an HP desktop.

[Neils]

If printer is close to the computer, get a connection cable. Always works Best buy should have one.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by SickofSnow

My printer is an HP Officejet 3830 with a wireless connection. I am only printing from an HP desktop.

I would do two things. First, download the software and drivers for your printer from this website.

HP OfficeJet 3830 All-in-One Printer Software and Driver Downloads | HP(R) Customer Support

Then, download the "HP Print and Scan Doctor" program from this website.

Official HP Print and Scan Doctor for Windows | Free Download hppsdr.exe

Hopefully, these downloads should diagnose and fix the problem.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by SickofSnow

My printer is an HP Officejet 3830 with a wireless connection. I am only printing from an HP desktop.

If Post No. 9 doesn't help, I would try to print something from your smart phone and see what happens. Both the phone and the printer need to be connected to the same wifi network.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

You might need to update the driver. But before you do that, try this:

Power down your computer.
Press the power button on your printer - hold it in, until it starts to shut itself down (most people don't realize it will do this - there's no "off" button, and unplugging it is not the correct way to power it down).
Power off your router.
Power off your modem.

THEN

Power everything back on in this order:
Modem
Router
Desktop computer
Printer

Wait for each step to complete, before going to the next step. The modem will take the longest.

[jimkerr]

Remove then reinstall the drivers. That should fix it.

[JeepsterGlenn]

Originally Posted by SickofSnow

Sorry... My computer is an HP Officejet 3830 with a wireless connection

I have that printer model and it does act up once in a while.

Try shutting down the printer (select shut-down on printer screen) and then start up again. Restart router as suggested already.

If you can print from a cell phone and not from a laptop, Windows might be the issue. First try Windows Printer trouble-shooting tool. Try deleting the printer in windows devices menu and then re-add it again.

Also try adding HP-Smart application to windows and your cell phone as it has better trouble-shooting than Windows.

[Scorpyo]

There is no issue with your printer, modem or router. It simply takes time for Apple, Google, IRS, NSA, Alexa, etc. to download your data before it prints. Do what I do. Given that I'm retired there's no urgent need for any printed documents. So, I hit the print button then I go into the kitchen and make myself a margarita (or two). If it still hasn't printed I then turn on an episode of Monk or House. The printing is usually done by then for some reason I feel relaxed instead of anxious. Hope this helps.

[SFSkol]

I agree. There is likely no problems with your printer. A color image contains much more data than B/W so it takes longer for the printer to process. You might want to look at your printing resolution settings or draft options. Usually reinstalling your drivers/software always resets to the highest quality, ( so the printer manufacturer can show off, and get you to reorder ink.)