Configuring the Printer 2-21
Formatting Flash Memory
Formatting flash memory is required once during initial printer setup. From the Main Menu,
select Setup, Flash Memory, then Format Flash. The process takes a few minutes.
Note: When you format flash memory, all packets (formats, fonts, graphics, etc.) stored in flash
memory are deleted and must be resent to the printer.
Checking Available Flash Memory
To check the amount of available flash memory in the printer, from the Main Menu, Select Setup,
Flash Memory, then Unused Flash. You see the number (in bytes) of available flash memory.
Divide this number by 1024 to get the number of available kilobytes and make sure your font or
ADK script files do not exceed this amount. For example, if your printer displays “Unused Flash
1048576,” there is 1024K (1 Meg) of available flash memory for fonts or ADK script files. If your
printer displays “Unused Flash 16777216,” there is approx. 16 Meg of available flash memory.
Flash Memory Guidelines
Use these basic guidelines for storing files in the printer’s flash memory.
♦ Your printer has volatile RAM (packets deleted when the printer is off) and flash memory
(packets saved when the printer is off). Flash memory cannot be reallocated.
♦ Flash memory must be formatted before any packets can be saved. See “Formatting Flash
Memory” for more information.
♦ Formats, graphics, and check digits can be saved in flash (a copy is automatically placed in
RAM). Any of these packets saved in flash cannot exceed the memory available in RAM.
♦ Packets with the same number should not be added to flash memory. If two packets with the
same number are stored in flash, only the last packet sent can be used. For example, if you
send the following packets to flash memory, only the Textiles format can be used.
{F,10,A,F,E,300,200,"UPC" | }
{F,10,A,F,E,300,200,"Textiles" | }
♦ The extended features printer is required to print International fonts. Save the font to the
printer’s flash memory.
♦ There is not a 1-to-1 ratio between the RAM memory (formats, graphics, and check digits) in
your printer and the memory in your PC. For example, a file that is 5K in Windows may require
15-20K to store in your printer.
♦ When using graphics, use the lowest-resolution graphic possible. If your printer uses a 203
dpi printhead, the graphics resolution should be 150 to 200 dpi. In fact, 96 dpi may work. Try
to create the smallest file size possible.
♦ Use temporary storage for graphics that are only used once or twice. However, if you have a
logo that is used on multiple formats, save the graphic in flash. Try to create the smallest file
size possible.
♦ Each line in a packet requires the same amount of memory. The smaller the format, the less
memory required to save it.
♦ Flash memory cannot be reallocated.
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