Postscript-Specific Variables - HP Color LaserJet 5500 Technical Reference Manual

PostScript-Specific
Variables
Variable
ADOBEMBT Normally, when PostScript formats a page in
memory for printing, it formats a full page (full
frame). This is the normal operation for
PostScript (Adobe MBT set to OFF). In order
for the printer to format full frame it must
have sufficient memory to store the full page.
If there is not sufficient memory the printer
will perform some compression on the page to
get it to fit in memory. Printed images on these
pages may result in the loss of some detail
from the original. This formatting method
requires considerable memory. With
ADOBEMBT ON (enabled), the printer
formats a PostScript page in strips. This
method does not require as much memory and
will not result in loss of detail in images,
however it is a little slower and can require up
to 20% more formatting time. With
ADOBEMBT set to AUTO, the printer will
select either full frame, depending on the
selected page size and the amount of memory
available, or ADOBE MBT. For example, if
letter is the page size and the printer has 7 Mb
of memory available, the printer will print full
frame (disable MBT); if less than 7 Mb is
available, the printer will enable MBT and
process the page in strips.
JAMRECOVERY Enables or disables the printing of jammed
pages following a paper jam. The OFF setting
boosts printer performance, but lost pages are
not automatically printed after clearing the jam.
PRTPSERRS This variable enables or disables the printing
of a PostScript error page.
The following table lists the currently defined
PostScript-specific variables. These variables can be set
using the LPARM : POSTSCRIPT option.
Description Sample Value Range
OFF, ON, AUTO
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
Environment Commands 6-27