A recording apparatus is disclosed that, in use, is connected with a host apparatus, receives recording information from the host apparatus by direct memory access ("DMA") and can print received recording information by using a recording head. A first memory access circuit receives recording information...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6128676?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6128676 - DMA control device and recording apparatus having priority control circuit dynamically changes defined priorities within predetermined time interval