Paxar 9401 manual Printer Storage Capacity, Formats, Batches Check Digits

9401/9402 System Administrator's Guide

Printer Storage Capacity

The printer has 12K of memory to hold downloaded data. This includes

∙formats

∙batches

∙check digits

∙graphics.

Formats

The printer can store up to six moderate size downloaded formats in RAM. A moderate size format is about 800 characters.

However, sometimes you may receive error code 500, meaning that the format sent to the printer does not fit in the current format buffer (2000 bytes). If you receive this error code, reduce the size of the format and send it again.

Some printers are equipped with optional formats. Optional ROM can contain up to 16 packets.

Batches

The printer can store up to three batches at one time. Batches are printed in the order in which they are received and deleted after printing.

Check Digits

The printer will store up to six check digit files. Check digits and formats in RAM are stored until

∙the printer is turned Off

∙the check digit or format is deleted by the operator

∙the check digit or format packet is overwritten by a new packet with the same number.

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