Instruction manual

Creating Graphics 5-5

4. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each row on the grid.

5. Insert the code values in syntax format.

Determining How to Store the Image

Once you have mapped out your graphic image, determine how you want to store it. You have

several options:

 Flash

 Volatile RAM

 Temporary Storage

Using Flash

Use flash memory when the graphic image is used by several formats, because the graphic

only has to be sent 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 stored in flash memory are saved when the printer is turned off.

Using Volatile 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. Store graphics smaller than approximately 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch in

printer RAM and reference by the graphic ID number.

Note: Graphics are stored in the format buffer and remain there until another graphic packet

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 and then it is cleared from memory. Temporary graphics are also cleared

from memory when you send a new batch or update 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) accepts a graphic packet 1218 rows long with 811 dots per

row.