Problem Solving
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Close open applications that you’re
not using.
■
Increase your system’s memory
(RAM).
For the fastest printing, try these tips:
■
Select
Draft
as the Quality Type
(Windows) or set the
Quality/Speed slider to
Speed
(Macintosh).
■
In the Advanced dialog box, turn
Super
MicroWeave
®
off
(Macintosh only) and turn
High
Speed
on.
■
If your printer is connected to a
USB hub, disconnect any unused
USB devices.
■
If you’re using the parallel port,
enable ECP/DMA mode. See your
computer documentation or
contact the manufacturer for help.
Quality Problems
You see banding (light lines).
■
Clean the print head; see page 25.
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Select the correct paper Type
(Windows) or Media Type
(Macintosh); see page 23 for
guidelines.
■
Select a higher print quality and
turn off
High Speed
mode; see
page 14 (Windows) or page 22
(Macintosh) for details.
■
The printable side of the paper
should be face up. It’s usually
whiter or shinier.
■
The ink cartridges may need
replacing. To replace them, see
page 32.
■
Try using Automatic mode
(Macintosh only). See page 16
(Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x) or
page 19 (Macintosh OS X).
■
Run the Print Head Alignment
utility; see page 34 for instructions.
■
Set the paper thickness lever to the
m
position. Set the lever to the ^
position when you print on thicker
paper or envelopes. You may also
need to turn off
High Speed
in the
printer software.
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