CONTROLLER
26 April, 2002
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Networking
The standard networks and cabling configuration includes:
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Ethernet 10BaseT (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
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Fast Ethernet 100Base-TX (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
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Increases the speed of I/O functions including:
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Parallel Port
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Peripheral Control
Engine Video Interface
The engine interface’s responsibilities include:
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High speed data transmission
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High speed data decompression
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Engine output at maximum rated output speed
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Data buffering for fault-tolerant error recovery
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Multiple unique pages in the printer paper path
The video interface controls such aspects of the print job as:
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Hardware decompression
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Print quality enhancement technologies
Hard Disk Drive
The hard disk drive is used to optimize many parts of the printing system as well as
improving throughput and ease-of-use. The hard disk drive stores the following
information:
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System software
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Non-volatile spooled print jobs
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Additional storage for compressed pages
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Non-volatile record of printed jobs (Job Log)
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Resource storage space for downloaded fonts
