Instruction manual

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. Format
flash memory before you can use it. From the Main Menu, select Setup,
Flash Memory, then, Format Flash. The process takes a few minutes.
Graphics stored in flash memory are saved when the printer is turned
off. You may need to clear flash memory, refer to your Operator’s
Handbook.
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.
Graphics smaller than approximately 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch can be stored in
printer RAM and referenced 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.
Creating Graphics 5-9