How get output as bytes or assign to variable from Python API

How to get the output as bytes or assign to a variable from Python API

Start at the Python API entry point that produces the separation output and check the existing documentation or tests for its return type and in-memory usage. Done means the supported way to obtain bytes or assign the output to a variable is documented, or the question is clarified with the relevant API entry point.

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