Slow Printing

[rpan]

I Have a filemaker database that prints very slowly on the Mac. I have tested it on windows XP FileMaker 9 and it is quite fast on the windows side. I'm trying to figure out why the difference?

My database is designed to print one record at a time. This is because each record must be printed with a different layout in order to preserve the order of the printouts.

When I run the printing script, I see all the jobs in the queue, the printer prints the first job, waits for about a second and prints the second job and so on.

Anyone run into this issue??

[sandman18]

Yes, I have the same issue with some printers. The best way around it is to make sure print options are set for a lower quality print. Under Paper Type/Quality make sure Paper Type is set to plain paper and quality is normal or lower.

[rpan]

I actually found the there is a difference when using different protocols. I've always used the HP Jet Direct, but find that IPP, LPD and AppleTalk seem to make the printer perform better. Can anyone explain this??