The formatter contains circuitry for REt, which modifies the standard video dot data on its way to the
DC controller PCA to produce “smoothed” line edges. REt can be turned on or off from the control
panel or from some software programs. The default setting is medium.
REt produces print output with smooth angles, curves, and edges. All print resolutions, including FastRes
1200, benefit from using REt.
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ProRes 1200: produces 12000 dpi printing for the best quality in line art and graphic images.
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FastRes 1200: produces 1200 dpi print quality for fast, high quality printing of business text and
graphics.
Input/output
The product receives print data primarily from the embedded HP Jetdirect print server. The product also
has a USB device port for connecting directly to a computer, and two USB host ports for connecting
third-party devices.
Memory
The formatter has 1.25 GB of on-board RAM.
NOTE: If the product encounters a problem when managing available memory, a clearable warning
message appears on the control panel.
Hard disk
Depending on model, the product has a solid state hard drive or HP Encrypted High Performance Hard
Disk Drive installed. The hard disk can permanently store fonts and forms, make multiple original prints,
and accommodate job-storage features.
Random-access memory
The random-access memory (RAM) contains the page, I/O buffers, and the font storage area. It stores
printing and font information received from the host system, and can also serve to temporarily store a
full page of print-image data before the data is sent to the print engine.
Firmware
The firmware is stored on the hard disk drive (HDD) or the solid-state drive (SDD) depending on product
model. Some data elements are stored in the random access memory (RAM) on the formatter. A
firmware upgrade is available that over writes the data on the disk drive.
Nonvolatile memory
The product uses nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) to store I/O and print-environment-configuration
information. The contents of NVRAM are retained when the product is turned off or disconnected.
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