User`s guide

Introduction
This appendix provides additional technical information on
memory management, end job mode, PS protocol, and the equation
for converting color to grayscale.
Memory
Memory allows your printer to store and retrieve information that
is required to perform many of its tasks. The memory requirements
of each printer are dictated by the applications that are to be run.
Each printer comes standard with a certain amount of memory, but
you may add more memory as necessary.
The memory is divided among blocks or “memory clients,” each
of which is dedicated to a specific printing and application purpose.
Your QMS 860 Print System allows you to distribute the printer’s
memory among the various memory clients where it can best serve
your specific printing needs. The following sections provide
information on memory management so you can get the most from
your printer.
Generally, there are two main reasons for wanting to reconfigure
your printer’s memory:
■ To achieve maximum performance
■ To enable additional features
The ability to configure your printer’s memory does not necessarily
mean that you must change your current configuration. If you are
presently using all the features you need, and the printer is
performing efficiently, you should not feel compelled to
reconfigure your printer’s memory. Just remember that if your
Appendix F
Additional Technical Information F-1