Slow printing and copying - Canon imageCLASS D320 Digital Copier

First copy slow generally next copy ok

Hi,

I would like to know what happens when you copy ? does it copy slow or is it only when printing from PC.

Hi VJW,

From what you describe, I'd be leaning toward too much resolution. Try reducing it.

For example, a copy and print at 150 dpi, is four times faster than the same copy and print at 300 dpi (Horizontal x Vertical resolution). If the settings are at 1200 dpi, yes, the process could become quite slow.

Try it. The difference should be notable and immediate.

BEST REGARDS
Mike

it is possible that your printer settings is set print high quality for a photo paper. try to check if you are printing on plain paper, select paper type as plain paper and quality to normal.

Should be "Print draft" setting in print dialogue box or similar, in the Printer features box?

it may just be a slow printer head, maybe an upgrade is in order. look on the box for page printing speed.
it may also be that you have the resolution set too high for basic printing. try turning this down slightly.

hope this helps.

kev

What memory dimms have been fitted.
Print status page see top right. May need more memory and a hard drive.
cheers

I shut off the computer for about 1 hour, and when I turned it on, it printed and copied at the speed it is designed to do.

Cartridges may give a very slow printing if internally damaged, or :
When using colored paper in the all-in-one, printing or copying is slow.This issue is a result of the automatic paper type sensor misreading the colored paper as photo paper. The print out takes longer because the unit is printing in Best mode instead of Normal mode.

1. Click Start , point to Settings , and then click Control Panel .
2. Double-click Printers and Faxes .
3. Right-click the appropriate all-in-one, and then click Printing Preferences .
4. Click the Paper/Quality tab and under Type is: select Plain Paper . This sets the default paper type setting to Plain Paper.

Hope this helps.