Many factors affect a print job. They include the print speed (stated in number of pages per
minute), the media used, download time, and printer processing time.

The computer download time and printer processing time are affected by several factors
including:

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Printer memory

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Connection type (network, parallel or USB)

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Network operating system

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Printer configuration

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File size and type of graphics

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Computer speed

Note:

Additional printer memory (RAM) may improve overall printer functions, but will not

increase the pages per minute (ppm) ability of the printer.

See also:

Print-Quality Problems

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Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows)

Printer preferences control all of your print jobs, unless you override them specifically for a
job. For example, if you want to use automatic 2-sided printing for most jobs, set this option in
printer settings.

To select printer preferences:

Select one of the following options:

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Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista: Click Start, select
Settings, and then click Printers.

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Windows XP: Click Start, and then select Printers and Faxes.

In the Printers folder, right-click the icon for your printer.