Operation Panel
4-100
RAM Disk Setting (Using the RAM disk)
The RAM disk is a memory space shared within the printer memory that can temporarily store print jobs. The stored print
job can then be used to print multiple copies of the job reducing the total amount of time required to print the whole job. It
acts similar to the SSD except that the data is effective only when the printer is powered up.
To use the RAM disk, activate and enter the desired size of the RAM disk in the manner described below. The maximum
RAM disk size can be calculated as follows:
When the RAM disk is activated = The maximum RAM disk size is 16 MB (when no options are attached.)
When the optional memory is installed, the setting range varies depending on the amount of optional memory.
To activate RAM disk in the printer's memory, first you must set the RAM disk mode to
On
and set the desired data size for
the RAM disk as described in the following section. This allows you to perform the following operations on the RAM disk.
The options available in RAM Disk Setting are as follows:
• RAM Disk Mode (Setting the RAM disk)...4-100
• RAM Disk Size (RAM disk size setting)...4-101
1
In the
Device Common
menu, press
or
to select
RAM Disk
Setting
.
2
Press
[OK]
. The
RAM Disk Setting
menu screen appears.
RAM Disk Mode (Setting the RAM disk)
Selecting
On
in this setting enables the RAM disk.
1
In the
RAM Disk Setting
menu, press
or
to select
RAM Disk
Mode
.
2
Press
[OK]
. The
RAM Disk Mode
screen appears.
3
Press
or
to select whether the RAM disk is enabled.
4
Press
[OK]
. The RAM disk setting is set and the
RAM Disk
Setting
menu reappears.
Note
The RAM disk is an allocated part of the printer’s memory.
IMPORTANT
The RAM disk can not be used when an optional SSD is installed.
The RAM disk stores data only temporarily. When the printer is reset or turned off, the stored data will be erased.
The RAM disk allows some Job Box functions to be used.
The RAM disk is allocated from the printer memory available to users. If the size of the RAM disk is set too large, the
printing speed may decrease or the memory may become insufficient.
RAM Disk Setting:
RAM Disk Mode
Exit
RAM Disk Size
01
02
RAM Disk Mode:
Off
01
On
02
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Summary of Contents for P-4531DN
Page 1: ...Operation Guide P 4531DN P 5031DN P 5531DN P 6031DN ...
Page 22: ...Machine Parts 1 6 ...
Page 68: ...Preparation before Use 2 46 ...
Page 78: ...Printing 3 10 ...
Page 284: ...Maintenance 7 12 ...
Page 312: ...Troubleshooting 8 28 ...
Page 342: ...Appendix A 30 ...
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