HP 400 - Manual (Page 96)

Problem Resolution 5-33
Inconsistent Color Fill Patterns
Figure 5-5. Inconsistent Color Fill Pattern
The print quality in color fill patterns is best if the computer sends data at the same rate as the printer
prints it. If the computer sends the data slower than the printer prints it, the printer stops and waits for
the computer to send more data, resulting in a color banding effect as shown above. This phenomenon is
called “waitbanding.” If waitbanding occurs, try to speed up the computer by the methods listed below;
also, see “Increasing the Printing Speed” in chapter 4.
Table 5-13. Avoiding Waitbanding
Solution Implementation
Speed up the host computer for printing General Solutions
• Install more memory (RAM) into the computer.
• If possible, make the document less complex.
• Use a more powerful computer.
• Print the document to a file. Then print the file.
• Read the software application's documentation for tips on improving the
printing performance.
Optimize the Windows settings Windows Specific Solutions
• Close any other open applications running in Windows.
• In Printer Setup, select Draft or Normal Mode rather than Presentation
Mode.
• Disable any active screen saver.
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