Could be that you need more memory to print at the size you want in high quality mode. You can't print a very big picture with only the basic 64Mb of memory.
The memory limit is not accurate in this instance, and the erroneous conclusion of people using the PCL driver (which processes the info on the computer and streams a LARGE data set to the printer, thus is faster and much higher in memory requirement) vs the PS driver (which streams a small set of commands and data and processes it on board the printer).
PS has the ability to print tremendously large photos/graphics vs. PCL of the same memory size. I have not hit memory barriers printing 15+ megapixel (that is 4800x3200) photos with 64mb. If you have a memory error, you will receive a message saying 'out of memory' which will display itself on the printer lcd.
The problem is that the rendering for high quality takes longer than the high speed setting (if this were not obvious enough). Moreover, it is very likely that if you waited for a long enough time, the document would print. Remember, it is rendering the image in the printer itself, which is MUCH slower than your computer. I would just leave it in high speed mode, which has little difference in output as compared to the high quality mode. Much more important is the resolution of the image going into the unit. Memory addition can speed up this process, but only if it is a data transfer slowdown, rather than a rendering slowdown)
good luck,
oncall
Message Edited by oncall247 on 05-24-2005 11:22 AM
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PS has the ability to print tremendously large photos/graphics vs. PCL of the same memory size. I have not hit memory barriers printing 15+ megapixel (that is 4800x3200) photos with 64mb. If you have a memory error, you will receive a message saying 'out of memory' which will display itself on the printer lcd.
The problem is that the rendering for high quality takes longer than the high speed setting (if this were not obvious enough). Moreover, it is very likely that if you waited for a long enough time, the document would print. Remember, it is rendering the image in the printer itself, which is MUCH slower than your computer. I would just leave it in high speed mode, which has little difference in output as compared to the high quality mode. Much more important is the resolution of the image going into the unit. Memory addition can speed up this process, but only if it is a data transfer slowdown, rather than a rendering slowdown)
good luck,
oncall
Message Edited by oncall247 on 05-24-2005 11:22 AM