Printing is too slow.

Make sure your system meets the requirements beginning on page 55. If you’re printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements listed.

You may also need to:

■Clear space on your hard disk or run a defragmentation utility.

■Close open applications that you’re not using.

■Increase your system’s memory (RAM).

For the fastest printing, try these tips:

■Choose Black ink if your document doesn’t include color.

■Set the Quality/Speed slider to

Speed.

■In the printer software’s Advanced dialog box, turn MicroWeave® off and/or turn High Speed on.

■Printing using a USB connection is faster than printing with a parallel connection.

■If you’re using a USB port, too many active USB devices may slow the printer. Disconnect USB devices that you’re not using.

■If you’re using the parallel port, enable ECP/DMA mode. See your computer documentation or contact the manufacturer for help.

Print Quality Problems

You see banding (light lines).

■The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see page 23 for instructions.

■Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded; see page 14 for guidelines.

■Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. It’s usually whiter or shinier.

■The ink cartridges may need replacing. To replace an outdated ink cartridge, see page 31.

■Try using Automatic mode. See page 7 (Windows) or page 12 (Macintosh) for instructions.

■Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see page 34 for instructions.

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