printing slows down computer..

[stephendeloach via HWKB.com]

I have a HP Deskjet 1220C connected to a Dell Latitude D810 which is
connected to a network. When someone prints to this computer it slows down
the laptop thats connected to it. We are running Win XP. What could be
causing this? I think the laptop has 512mb ram..?

 

[measekite]

The amount of ram is not very much.  The CPU may also be used.  The task manager may tell you if cycles are being used.

stephendeloach via HWKB.com wrote:

I have a HP Deskjet 1220C connected to a Dell Latitude D810 which is connected to a network. When someone prints to this computer it slows down the laptop thats connected to it. We are running Win XP. What could be causing this? I think the laptop has 512mb ram..?

 

[Woody]

Not surprising. 512 is barely enough to run XP let alone applications.
Either increase memory or a better solution would be to move the printer to
a network attachment.

 

[Bob Headrick]

I have a HP Deskjet 1220C connected to a Dell Latitude D810 which is
connected to a network. When someone prints to this computer it slows down
the laptop thats connected to it. We are running Win XP. What could be
causing this? I think the laptop has 512mb ram..?

How is the computer connected to the computer? If by a parallel port make
sure the port is set to ECP or ECP/EPP in BIOS and that you are using an
IEEE cable.

Regards,
Bob Headrick, MS MVP Printing/Imaging