HP Deskjet 320 Solutions Guide - Page 166

Inconsistent Color1 Fill Patterns Inconsistent Color Fill Pattern Intended Color Fill Pattern 2121662 Figure 6-8. Inconsistent Color Fill Pattern The print quality in color fill patterns is best if the computer sends data at the same rate as the printer prints it. If the computer sends the data slower than the printer prints it, the printer stops and waits for the computer to send more data, resulting in a color banding effect as shown above. This phenomenon is called "waitbanding." If waitbanding occurs, try to speed up the computer by the methods listed below; also, see "Increasing the Printing Speed" in chapter 4. Solution Speed up the host computer for printing Optimize the Windows settings Table 6-14. Avoiding Waitbanding Implementation General Solutions • Install more memory (RAM) into the computer. • If possible, make the document less complex. • Use a more powerful computer. • Print the document to a file. Then print the file. • Read the software application's documentation for tips on improving the printing performance. Windows Specific Solutions • Close any other open applications running in Windows. • In Printer Setup, select Draft or Normal Mode rather than Presentation Mode. 1. The HP DeskJet Portable prints black only; it cannot use the color print cartridge. 6-42 Problem Resolution