The RAM disk
- The RAM disk option may require additional memory to be installed
The RAM disk settings must be the same in the printer and the printer driver.
- RAM disk is either set to On or Off
The RAM disk size is limited
The RAM disk is automatically disabled and not available if a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SDD) is installed
- The RAM disk functions as a virtual storage device, saving print requests into the printing system’s memory. Selections vary by printing system model.
- Because the RAM disk is temporary memory, all data stored there is lost when the power is turned off. The setting for RAM disk size must match the operation panel setting. The maximum RAM disk size depends on the amount of installed memory
- If selected, the Ignore application collation feature in the Compatibility Settings dialog box lets the driver control collation. RAM disk can then increase the print speed of collated multiple copies by sending the print job just once
- In a client/server environment, this feature is unavailable to a client logged in as a restricted user
