What kind of memory can I use?

HL-1850:

This printer has 16 Mbytes of standard memory and one slot for optional expansion memory. The memory can be expanded up to 144 Mbytes by installing a commercially available dual in-line memory modules(DIMMs).(The standard memory installed varies depending on the country where the printer is purchased.)

HL-1870N:

This printer has 32 Mbytes of standard memory and one slot for optional expansion memory. The memory can be expanded up to 144 Mbytes by installing a commercially available dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). (The standard memory installed varies depending on the country where the printer is purchased.)

This printer uses memory modules that are: 100 pins, no-parity, SDRAM with 8 Mbytes or more. This printer is not compatible with Extended Data Output (EDO) DIMM, or DIMM that uses 2 Mbytes SDRAM.

To see how to install additional memory, click here.

<Minimum memory recommendations>

For HL-1850 (Including 16Mbytes of internal memory)

HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes

	300 dpi	600 dpi	HQ1200
Letter / A4	Standard	Standard	Standard
Legal	Standard	Standard	Standard

BR-Script 3 mode

	300 dpi	600 dpi	HQ1200
Letter / A4	Standard	Standard	Standard
Legal	Standard	Standard	Standard

2-Sided(Duplex) printing

	300 dpi	600 dpi	HQ1200
HP LaserJet	Standard	Standard	32 Mbytes
BR-Script 3	Standard	Standard	32 Mbytes

For HL-1870N (Including 32Mbytes of internal memory)

HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes

	300 dpi	600 dpi	HQ1200
Letter / A4	Standard	Standard	Standard
Legal	Standard	Standard	Standard

BR-Script 3 mode

	300 dpi	600 dpi	HQ1200
Letter / A4	Standard	Standard	Standard
Legal	Standard	Standard	Standard

2-Sided(Duplex) printing

	300 dpi	600 dpi	HQ1200
HP LaserJet	Standard	Standard	Standard
BR-Script 3	Standard	Standard	Standard

The following DIMM size can be installed:

16 Mbyte	TECHWORKS	PM-HP 16M-BR
32 Mbyte	TECHWORKS	PM-HP 32M-BR
64 Mbyte	TECHWORKS	PM-HP 64M-BR
128 Mbyte	TECHWORKS	PM-HP 128M-BR

In general, DIMM must have the following specifications:

Type:	100 pin and 32 bit output
CAS Lantency	2 or 3
Clock Frequency	66MHz or more
Capacity	16, 32, 64 Mbyte or 128 Mbyte
Height:	46mm (1.8 inches) or less
Parity	NONE
Dram Type:	SDRAM 4 Bank
SDRAM can be used.

For more information, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer.

FAQs & Troubleshooting

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