epson et-2800 printing really slow, like a page every few minutes. is this normal?

Check your print settings. 'High Quality' or 'Best Photo' modes drastically slow down print speed.

Standard speeds:
Black: 10.0 ISO pages per minute. First page out in 10 seconds.
Color: 5.0 ISO pages per minute. First page out in 16 seconds.
A 4x6" borderless photo takes about 90 seconds at default speed.

Fix:

1. In your print dialog, select 'Standard' or 'Draft' quality for text documents.
2. Ensure you're not printing in 'Best' or 'Photo' mode for everyday documents.
3. Check your paper type setting. Selecting 'Premium Photo Paper' when using plain paper forces slower, higher-quality printing.

If that didn't work: A weak Wi-Fi signal can cause communication delays. Move the printer closer to the router. Also, complex documents with high-resolution graphics will print slower than plain text.

Heads up: Actual print times vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. The quoted speeds are ISO measurements under specific test conditions.