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HL-1870N

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Date: 05/13/2013 ID: faq00000292_016

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.

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HL-1850, HL-1870N

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