Technical information

■ Free up your memory
Use only one software program at a time and unload any screen saving utilities
or programs stored in Windows background; this frees up more memory for
Windows processing.
■ Use the Draft setting for Print Mode
If you will be printing text in black ink only, choose a Print Mode of Draft or
Text. Use Draft mode to emphasize speed rather than quality. In Draft mode,
the printer will need to disperse fewer dots.
■ Limit the number of colors on each page
The computer will need to calculate and transmit fewer dots. Too many colors
can make the image confusing and less effective as well as cause the print
speed to slow down.
■ Use primary colors when printing presentation graphics
Use black,yellow, blue, green,and red when possible. The computer will need
to calculate and transfer less dot information.
■ Use Plain Paper as the Media Type
The print head will make one or two passes for each printed line.
■ Use smaller graphics and more white space in your documents
The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster.
■ Add RAM to your computer
The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster.
■ Use a computer with a faster processor
The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster.
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