HP 400 manual Increasing the Printing Speed

Increasing the Printing Speed

		Table 4-2. Increasing the Printing Speed
Printing		Solution
Speed Factor
Computer and	1. Use a more powerful computer. For example, a computer with a pentium processor rather than an 80386
printer		processor.
configuration	2.	Use the paper tray rather than feeding sheets manually into the printer. Paper handling is quicker with
		the paper tray.
	3.	When possible, use econofast mode. The printer prints faster in econofast mode.
	4.	Read the documentation included with the software application for tips on enhancing the output
		performance.
Windows 3.1	1. In Printer Setup, select the correct printer model.
configuration	2.	Install more memory (RAM) in the computer.
		– 2 MB minimum for black printing.
		– 4 MB minimum for color or grayscale printing.
	3.	Close all other applications running in Windows (screen savers and memory resident programs).
	4.	Delete unnecessary large Windows screen fonts.
	5.	When printing a draft of a color document to the printer, print the document in grayscale with the black
		print cartridge rather than in color.
	6.	When printing drafts, select Draft or Normal Print Quality rather than Best Print Quality. (Note: Draft mode
		of TrueType fonts may not be supported in all applications. In this case, use Normal mode.)
Complexity of	If possible, reduce the complexity of the document.
the document	Print copies in econofast mode. This not only improves the printing performance for draft copies but also
	increases the life of the print cartridge.

Selecting a Printer Driver

If you use Microsoft Windows 3.1, install the HP DeskJet 400 printer driver provided with the printer. The accompanying printer software guide provides installation instructions, or see Installing Windows Printer Drivers in chapter 2.

For DOS applications, install an HP DeskJet 500C printer driver for the application you are using whenever one is available. Contact the software vendor for the printer driver for the software application. For other options, see “Obtaining Printer Drivers” in chapter 6.

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