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printer is slow printer is slow Newport Hykuna Mac UG Final Several variables can slow the printer's performance. Click the topic below that best describes the printer's performance: q multiple software applications are open q complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printing q automatic paper type option is enabled q two-sided documents are printing If none of the above topics describes the printer's performance, then review the following: q printer driver is outdated q computer does not meet system requirements q printer is in reserve mode multiple software applications are open If too many software applications are open, the printer cannot print at its optimum speed. Close all unnecessary software applications, then print the document again. complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printing Documents containing graphics or photographs print slower than text documents. automatic paper type option is enabled When the Automatic paper type option is enabled, it takes a few seconds for the printer to scan the first page of the print job to determine the appropriate paper type. To increase the print speed, turn off the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. For instructions on turning off the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor, see using the automatic paper-type sensor. two-sided documents are printing Printing two-sided documents takes longer than printing single-sided documents. printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver may be installed. Log onto HP's Website at http://www.hp.com/go/support . 133 file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Mac_UG_huykuna/ug_printtooslow_fs.html (1 of 2) [5/9/2002 9:41:22 AM]

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printer is slow
printer is slow
Several variables can slow the printer's performance. Click the topic below that best
describes the printer's performance:
multiple software applications are open
complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printing
automatic paper type option is enabled
two-sided documents are printing
If none of the above topics describes the printer's performance, then review the
following:
printer driver is outdated
computer does not meet system requirements
printer is in reserve mode
multiple software applications are open
If too many software applications are open, the printer cannot print at its optimum
speed.
Close all unnecessary software applications, then print the document again.
complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printing
Documents containing graphics or photographs print slower than text documents.
automatic paper type option is enabled
When the
Automatic
paper type option is enabled, it takes a few seconds for the printer
to scan the first page of the print job to determine the appropriate paper type.
To increase the print speed, turn off the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.
For instructions on turning off the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor, see
using the
automatic paper-type sensor
.
two-sided documents are printing
Printing two-sided documents takes longer than printing single-sided documents.
printer driver is outdated
An outdated printer driver may be installed.
Log onto HP's Website at
.
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