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Determining How to Store the Image
Once you have mapped out your graphic image, determine how
you want to store it. You have two options:
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RAM
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Temporary Storage
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Flash
Using RAM
You should use RAM when the graphic image is used by several
formats, because you only have to send the graphic image once.
This eliminates the need to send the graphic image repeatedly.
See "Placing the Graphic in a Format," for more information about
using the graphic packet in a format. Graphics smaller than
approximately 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch can be stored in printer RAM
and referenced by the graphic ID number.
Graphics are stored in the image buffer and
remain there until another format is sent or
the printer is turned off.
Using Temporary Storage
You should use temporary storage when the graphic image is
used only in one format or your graphic image is very large.
Graphic data in temporary storage is held in the image buffer until
the graphic is printed. Then, it is cleared from memory when you
send a new or updated batch. You can use the same graphic
image multiple times on a format. Send the graphic image to the
printer after the format to which it applies.
If a graphic is stored in temporary storage, do not place a graphic
field in the format. This will cause an error. Instead, position the
graphic image by using the row and column locations in the
graphic packet header.
Image memory (temporary storage) will accept a graphic packet
2436 rows long with 384 dots per row.
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Creating Graphics