You may may a print spooling problem.
Quick fix: Use System Restore to roll back to when it was normal, or unintall then reinstall the printer.
Using Lexmark Z12.& Windows XP.
I am experiencing a long delay between pressing Print and the printer actually starting to print.
This has occurred only recently.
As always any suggestions greatly appreciated.
James

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