Maximum Page Length - Printronix SL5000E series User Manual

Appendix A

Maximum Page Length

The maximum page length allowed is dependent on the following factors:
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The software emulations installed.
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The DRAM memory installed.
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The DPI of the printhead. 300 DPI uses more memory than 203 DPI,
therefore, 300 DPI printers have a smaller maximum page length than
203 DPI printers.
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The value of "Label Width" (under the QUICK SETUP or MEDIA
CONTROL menu). As this value increases, the maximum page length
decreases.
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The value of "Glob Mem Adjust" (under the PRINTER CONTROL menu).
As this value increases, page memory and the maximum page length
decreases. The allowable range for this option changes based on the
DRAM memory installed. Note that this menu item is independent of a
configuration (that is, it does not need to be saved under a configuration
number), and the printer must be rebooted for it to take effect.
Also be aware that a maximum page length is based on the ability of the
printer to reserve at least one page at the specified length. However, the
printer needs two pages to achieve full throughput. Therefore, maximum page
lengths less than 99 inches should be divided in half when considering
throughput. Maximum page lengths at 99 inches can achieve full throughput
at higher values than 49.5 inches.
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