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Installing the SDRAM module

The printer comes equipped with 512 MB of memory. This can be expanded to a maximum of 1.5 GB.

1Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.

2Remove the screws securing the controller board.

Controller board illustration

The removed screws will be used to secure the controller board again later.

3Holding the handle, carefully pull out the controller board.

Controller board illustration

Slide the controller board completely out and place it on a flat surface such as a table.

4Install the SDRAM module in the indicated position.

Controller board illustration

There are two SDRAM slots. A 512 MB SDRAM module is installed in the outer slot. When installing an expansion SDRAM module, install the module in the free, inner slot.

5Align the notch on the SDRAM module with the slot, and then carefully push in the SDRAM module perpendicularly.

SDRAM module illustration

6Press the SDRAM module straight down until it clicks into place.

SDRAM module illustration

7When also installing the hard disk, install it before returning the controller board to the printer.

For instructions about installing the hard disk, see Installing the hard disk.

8Fit the controller board into the printer, and push it carefully in until it stops.

Controller board illustration

Push it firmly into the printer using the handle. The printer may malfunction if the controller board is not properly installed.

9Fasten the controller board to the printer using the screws.

Controller board illustration

Note

  • Confirm that the SDRAM module was correctly installed by printing the configuration page. Check that the total memory value is shown in "Total Memory" on the configuration page. For information about printing the configuration page, see Test Printing.

  • The table below shows the total SDRAM module capacities.

    Standard

    Extended

    Total

    512 MB

    512 MB

    1 GB

    512 MB

    1 GB

    1.5 GB

  • If the SDRAM module was not installed properly, repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it cannot be installed correctly even after reattempting installation, contact your sales or service representative.

  • Re-Install the controller board carefully. For details, see Cautions When Re-installing the Controller Board.

  • To use the installed SDRAM module, configure the printer options in "Accessories" in the printer driver. For details about opening "Accessories", see "Configuring Option Settings for the Printer", Driver Installation Guide.