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Temporary Emulation
Also known as K Mem Emul Tmp and Emulation Temporary, this
client sets the amount of system memory to be used by
non-PostScript emulations for storing downloaded fonts, forms,
and macros. By dedicating a portion of memory to this client, your
printer can perform “context switching,” which is the ability to
retain downloaded fonts and forms even after the printer changes
from one emulation to another. Context switching prevents
unnecessary repetitive downloading and traffic congestion on
networks.
Normally, this memory client does not need to be changed unless
you plan to download many different non-PostScript fonts.
Spool Buffers
Also known as Host Input and K Mem for Spool, this memory client
stores incoming data from all the interfaces until the physical print
engine can print the job. When enough memory is allocated to this
client, the host becomes free more quickly, and the number of jobs
that the printer can accept simultaneously is increased. You should
consider the amount of data being sent simultaneously when
allocating memory to the spool buffer. If available, a hard drive can
supplement this client with additional memory needed for spooling.
See the “Hard Disk Management” section later in this appendix.
NOTE: While increasing this client is beneficial in reducing
network traffic, throughput speed is not necessarily
increased.
Appendix F
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