❍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 Draft mode when possible

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 basic colors when printing presentation graphics

Use black, yellow, magenta, 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 only one pass 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 more 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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