Multiple copies very time consuming

[macman44]

When printing multiple copies of the same (1-page) document, the printer processes the document separately for each copy - i.e. process the job, print one copy, process the same job again, print another copy,  and so on.  For a simple page, this isn't a problem, but recently I had occasion to print 12 copies of a page  that was heavy on graphics, which took well over 5 minutes to process each time.  This meant that I took over an hour just to get those 12 copies printed.

Is it possible to program the printer to process the job once and then churn out the 12 copies I need?

I am using MacOS 12.13 (High Sierra).

Thanks,   Paul.

[macman44]

It looks like this question may not have arisen before, since nobody has provided  an answer.  But I expect that the issue isn't specific to my printer, but would apply to many (if not all) HP printers.

If anyone knows whether what I want to do is either possible or NOT possible on any HP printer, I would appreciate their feedback.

Thanks,    Paul.

[Repairatrooper]

May be an issue with Mopier mode. Here is a link to another discussion on this topic.

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/LaserJet-Printing/Windows-10-turn-off-mopier-mode/td-p/5240767

[macman44]

Thanks for that.  I've never heard of Mopier mode, so went looking for it after reading the other post.  It looks like it is what I need for this job.

No sign of Mopier anywhere, so it may be hiding under a different name.  The options under the Printers Settings are virtually zero (I'm using a Mac computer), so I went to the printer's webpage:  no sign of Mopier there either, but under Device Configuration->Print there is something called Auto Continue (turned off).  Is this the same thing?  If not, is there a different name it could be hiding under?

Of course, it's possible that my printer or driver doesn't support Mopier mode at all - how can I find that out?

Paul.

[Repairatrooper]

Should have guessed by the user name this was MAC. I did some checking but could not find any documentation on whether the mopier mode applies to MAC or not. Is your firmware up to date on your printer?

[macman44]

The firmware had never been updated, and it was 6 years old.  I did an update, but I couldn't see any difference with respect to Mopier (no sign of it), and the original issue is still there.  So I guess I am in for some long print sessions - not that I have to print this type go heavy-graphic documents very often.

Thanks for your comments, though.

Paul.

[Repairatrooper]

If you are doing graphic heavy work you might want to consider upgrading the memory on the printer. Another 256mb would increase print speed noticeably.

[macman44]

That's a good thought.  I've had one job run out of memory, so adding more was on my radar anyway.  I can't find it on HP's website, but there are several substitutes on offer at good prices.

Paul.