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Resolution Enhancement technology (REt)
The Formatter PCA contains circuitry for Resolution Enhancement technology (REt), which modifies
the standard video dot data on its way to the DC Controller to produce smoothed black-to-white
boundaries. REt is user-adjustable from some software applications. Available settings are On or Off.
EconoMode
The EconoMode setting uses approximately 50 percent less toner than standard mode printing by
reducing the dot density. However, EconoMode does not extend toner cartridge component life.
EconoMode, which can also be thought of as “draft mode,” is user-selectable through some software
applications. The default setting is Off.
Figure 5-3 EconoMode vs. Normal Mode
Note EconoMode does not affect print speed or memory usage.
Memory Enhancement technology (MEt)
The Hewlett-Packard Memory Enhancement technology (Met) effectively doubles the standard
memory through a variety of font and data compression methods. MEt is only available in PCL mode
and is not customer selectable. When using the host-based driver, your PC handles memory
management.
Enhanced I/O
The Enhanced I/O feature allows printer memory to be used for storing data received from the host
computer. When Enhanced I/O is enabled, you can send more data to your printer in shorter
amounts of time, which allows you to return to your application sooner. Enhanced I/O has the
following options:
l Auto allows the printer to use Enhanced I/O memory allocation to increase the speed of data
transfer from the host computer to the printer, if necessary.
l Off uses the minimum amount of printer memory for storing data sent from the host computer.
Enhanced I/O is only available in PCL mode. When using the host-based driver (HP LaserJet 5L and
6L only), your PC handles memory management.
Normal mode,
medium density
EconoMode,
medium density
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