QMS 1060, User Manual

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Memory
QMS 1060 Print System Reference 5-10
Memory
Memory allows your printer to store and retrieve information. It’s the
space within your printer where information is stored while being
actively worked on.
Memory Client
A memory client is a block of memory dedicated to a specific function.
Each memory client controls certain features. When insufficient mem-
ory is allocated to a specific client, the features it controls may not be
accessible.
Excess Memory
Some printers designate one or two memory clients to receive all the
excess, or undesignated, memory. On your QMS 1060 Print System,
excess memory is distributed among all the memory clients.
Storage
Storage is a device in or on which information can be kept. There are
three main types of storage—ROM, RAM and hard disk drives. ROM
stores read-only data, RAM represents temporary storage, and hard
disk drives hold information on a more permanent basis (see the fol-
lowing definitions).
ROM (Read Only Memory)
This type of memory contains data and/or machine-executable
instructions that can be read but not modified. On your QMS 1060
Print System, the operating system code, resident fonts, and resident
emulations are stored in ROM. This information is not lost when the
printer’s power is turned off.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
RAM is the memory your printer uses to perform each task. It can be
written to and read from. Once a task is complete, the memory is free
again to be used for another file. This memory is volatile, so if your
printer loses power while a file is being sent, you must resend the file.
The number and type of features you can run on your printer simulta-