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HL-1670N

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Date: 05/13/2013 ID: faq00000292_017

What kind of memory can I use?

HL-1650:

This printer has 8 Mbytes of standard memory and one slot for optional expansion memory. The memory can be expanded up to 136 Mbytes by installing commercially available dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). (The standard memory installed varies depending on the country where it is purchased.)

HL-1670N:

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 commercially available dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). (The standard memory installed varies depending on the country where it is purchased.)

 

This printer uses memory modules that are: 100 pins, no-parity, SDRAM with 64Mbit or more. This printer is not compatible with Extended Data Output (EDO) DIMM, or DIMM that uses 16 Mbit SDRAM.

 

To see how to install additional memory, click here.


<Minimum memory recommendations>

 

For HL-1650 (Including 8 Mbytes of internal memory)

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

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

 

BR-Script 3 mode

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

 

2-Sided(Duplex) printing

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

 

 

For HL-1670N (Including 16 Mbytes 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

 

 

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.

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HL-1650, HL-1670N

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