Note:There are different ways to improve print speed, such as by upgrading to EtherTalk on a Macintosh, to Novell on a PC, or to TCP/IP on a workstation. For more information, request a document catalog from HAL or EuroHAL, the Tektronix automated fax systems. Refer to "Using the automated fax systems" for instructions on using these systems.

All users

• When you use any color correction option (other than None), your printer can take longer to process bitmapped images. Select color corrections from the supported drivers, with downloadable utility files, or with the printer's rear panel switches; see "Selecting color corrections" for instructions.
• The Standard print quality option prints faster than the Enhanced or Premium options. Select print quality modes from the supported drivers or with downloadable utility files; see "Print quality" for details.

• If you are using Adobe Photoshop, you can print using the Tektronix PhaserPrint plug-in to improve the image data transfer time from your Macintosh to the printer. See "PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop" for instructions on installing and using the plug-in.

1. From the Control Panel, double-click Printers.
2. In the Printers dialog box, select the Tektronix Phaser 300X printer, then click Setup. A dialog box appears with the printer's name across the top.
3. Click the PostScript tab.
4. In the Performance Options field, select the Use PostScript Level 2 Features option.
5. Click the Job Control tab.
6. For better performance, select the Binary Mode option.
7. From your application, choose the Tektronix Phaser 300X as your printer.
8. Try printing the document again.

1. Click the Start icon in the taskbar on your screen; a menu appears.
2. Move the cursor over Settings; another menu appears.
3. In the menu, click Printers; the Printers window appears.
4. In the Printers window, select the Phaser 300X printer icon, then select Properties from the File menu.
5. Click the PostScript tab, then click the Advanced button.
6. Select Use PostScript Level 2 features.
7. Select Binary communications protocol under Data format.
8. Click OK when finished.
9. Try printing the document again.