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Installing the SDRAM Module

CAUTION


  • Before installing the memory unit, turn off the printer's power switch and unplug the power cable. After installing the memory unit, be sure to close the memory cover, and then turn the printer back on. Do not turn on the printer before closing the memory cover.

Important

  • Before touching the SDRAM module, ground yourself by touching something metal to discharge any static electricity. Static electricity can damage the SDRAM module.

  • Do not subject the memory unit to physical shocks.

  • The printer comes equipped with 384 MB of memory. This can be expanded to a maximum of 768 MB.

  • After a new memory unit has been installed, the driver settings might need to be reconfigured. For details, see "Making Option Settings for the Printer", Driver Installation Guide.

1Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable.

2Remove the memory cover.

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3Loosen the screw securing the inner cover by using a coin.

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4Push the levers on both ends of the slot outward (1), and then remove the default module (2).

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Install a new SDRAM module.

5Be sure to install the memory unit as shown.

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6To install the recommended memory, align the notch of the recommended memory with the protruding part of the vacant slot, and then carefully insert the module at an angle.

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7Keeping the module at an angle, press it down until it clicks into place.

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To install the optional hard disk, use the "Install the Hard Disk" procedure, which follows this procedure.

8Attach the inner cover, and then fasten the screw.

Inner cover illustration

9Attach the memory cover.

10After installing the option, print the configuration page to confirm the installation.

Note

  • After finishing the installation, you can check the memory unit is properly installed: Print the configuration page from the [List/Test Print] menu. If it is installed properly, the memory capacity will appear under "Total Memory" on the configuration page.

  • The table below shows the total SDRAM module capacities.

    Standard

    Extended

    Total

    256 plus 128 MB

    256 MB

    512 MB

    256 plus 128 MB

    512 MB

    768 MB

  • If the memory unit is not properly installed, repeat this procedure. If you cannot install it properly even after reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative.

  • For details on printing the configuration page, see "Test Printing".