Specifications

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Printing is too slow.
Make sure your system meets the
requirements listed in “Notices.” 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.
■ Turn MicroWeave
®
off and/or
turn High Speed on. In Windows
and Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x,
these settings are on the Advanced
window. In Macintosh OS X, these
settings are on the Print Settings
window.
■ 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 5 for
instructions.
■ Make sure the Media Type setting
matches the paper you loaded; see
page 32 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 ink
cartridge, see page 7.
■ Try using Automatic mode. See
page 16 (Windows), page 20
(Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.x) or
page 23 (Macintosh OS X) for
instructions.
■ Run the Print Head Alignment
utility; see page 11 for instructions.