HP Deskjet 6988 on windows 7 is laging when printing.

Just bought a new dell computer with Windows 7 installed on it.  Installed HP Deskjet 6988 and printer won't print regularly.  Will take over a minute to print the test page and will flash all of its light and "move all its parts" before it gets started printing.  Have used the HP printer diognostic and it comes back with no problem - but printer will not print regularly.

Hi,
The solution for an offline error of a printer is to check the proper connection of the printer.
Two options exist to turn off the offline mode.
If you choose the first option to change the offline state of the printer,
then go to Control Panel and then ‘Printer and Faxes’ option on the Control Panel.
Double-click on the printer you want to change to online mode from the displayed window.
A pop-up window will open and you need to select ‘Uncheck Printer Offline‘ option from the menu bar.
get more information and help..............................
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/19924-63-printing-problem-computer-states-printer-line
Hope this helps you.
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