Memory
Physical Memory
Physical memory refers to the amount of RAM installed in the printer.
Virtual Memory
Virtual memory extends the effective size of the printer’s memory by using a disk file or swap file to simulate additional memory space. It enables the hard disk to accept data swapped from RAM to free temporarily the RAM for other tasks.
Spool
Spooling is temporary storage to hold print jobs until the printer is available to process them.
Evaluation of Your Printing Environment
The first step in allocating your printer’s memory is to define your printing needs. Each of your printer’s features requires a minimum amount of memory. If you use a feature, you must allocate enough memory to the client which controls it. On the other hand, if there are features you don’t use, you can take the memory in the clients that control the unused features and assign it to other clients that need additional memory.
»Note: With 32 MB standard memory on your QMS 4060, you should have enough memory to support all paper sizes at the highest resolution and duplexed.
Evaluation Questions
To get a better idea of what your printing requirements and your printer’s capabilities are, answer the following questions. The memory client or menu option associated with each evaluation question is listed in italics after the question.
1How much RAM does your printer have (standard and additional memory)? Total Memory
2Do you have the option of installing additional memory if it’s needed? Total Memory
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