Canon Color Bubble Jet BJC-4550 User Manual page 25

process in the computer because it requires special information.
Avoid automatic settings.
Although the automatic settings are easy to use, the computer must
interpret the printed page. This takes more time than if you select
each setting.
Free up your memory.
Use only one software program at a time and unload any screen-
saving utilities or programs stored in Windows background; this
frees up more memory for Windows processing.
Use Monochrome when possible.
If you will be printing text in black ink only, choose a Color
Selection of Black and White rather than Grayscale. Print draft
documents in Monochrome rather than Color, or use Draft print
quality when printing color.
Limit the number of colors on each page.
The computer will need to calculate and transmit fewer dots. Too
many colors can make the image confusing and less effective as
well as cause the print speed to slow down.
Use primary colors when printing
presentation graphics.
Use black, cyan, yellow, magenta, blue, green, and red when
possible. The computer will need to calculate and transfer less dot
information.
Use the Draft print quality.
The printer will need to image fewer dots.
Use Plain Paper as the Media Type.
The print head will make only one pass for each printed line.
Use smaller graphics and more white
space in your documents.
The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster.
A d d R A M to your computer.
The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster.
Use a computer with a faster processor.
The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster.
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Chapter 2
Using the Printer With Windows