Advantages Of Adding Memory - Tektronix Phaser 550 User Manual

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Expanding Your Printing System

Advantages of adding memory

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Phaser 550 Color Printer
The following table summarizes the memory conÞgurations for the
Phaser 550 printer:
Memory configurations for the Phaser 550 printer
Memory
Standard
Add one 16-Mbyte SIMM
Add one 32-Mbyte SIMM
Add one 16-Mbyte SIMM
and one 32-Mbyte SIMM
Add two 32-Mbyte SIMMs
The total amount of memory installed in the printer is reported on the
startup page and on the conÞguration page.
In general, more memory improves throughput, reduces the level of
compression, provides more storage for downloadable fonts, and allows
printing of the most complex images. Additional memory can also reduce
ofßoad time by increasing the size of input buffers for the I/O ports.
Total Performance / Benefit
memory
8 Mbytes Base configuration supports Fast Color,
Standard, and Presentation print modes.
24 Mbytes Increases frame buffer size, I/O buffers,
and virtual memory. Improves throughput.
Full frame buffer for Standard mode.
Minimum requirement for Enhanced or
Premium mode printing; full-size print area
on Legal-size media; Letter-size copies on
the Phaser Copystation.
40 Mbytes Increases frame buffer size, I/O buffers and
virtual memory (two full frame buffers for
Standard mode, one full frame buffer for
Enhanced mode).
Minimum requirement for Legal-size copies
on the Phaser Copystation.
56 Mbytes Increases the size of caches, buffers, and
virtual memory to reduce the amount of
time required to transfer large images and
to process multiple jobs.
72 Mbytes 1200 x 1200 dpi without compression
(max.) guarantees the fastest throughput and best
image quality.