Memory

together. Your QMS 1660E Print System documentation uses the following memory terms:

Memory

Memory allows your printer to store and retrieve information. It’s the space within your printer where information is stored while being actively worked on.

Memory Client

A memory client is a user of a block of memory dedicated to a specific function. Each memory client controls certain features. When insufficient memory is allocated to a specific client, the features it controls may not be accessible.

Excess Memory

Some printers designate one or two memory clients to receive all the excess, or undesignated, memory. On your QMS 1660E Print System excess memory is distributed among all the memory clients.

Storage

Storage is a device in (or on) which information can be kept. There are three main types of storage—ROM, RAM, and hard disk drives. ROM stores read-only data, RAM represents temporary storage, and hard disk drives hold information on a more permanent basis (see the following definitions).

ROM (Read Only Memory)

This type of memory contains data and/or machine-executable instructions that can be read but not modified. This information is not lost when the printer’s power is turned off.

RAM (Random Access Memory)

RAM is the memory your printer uses to perform each task. It can be written to and read from. Once a task is complete, the memory is free again to be used for another file. This memory is volatile, so if your printer loses power while a file is being sent, you must resend the file.

Additional Technical Information

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