Adding Memory To Your Printer - GCC Technologies Elite 12/1200N Installation Manual

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DDING MEMORY TO YOUR PRINTER
You can print more complex documents and download more fonts to your printer if you add
RAM. To do this you have to open up the printer and insert a SIMM (Single Inline Memory
Module). The printer can hold up to 64 MB of RAM, in two SIMM sockets. There is already
at least one SIMM installed in the printer.
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PECIFICATIONS
You can add SIMMs of any size from 2 MB to 32 MB. SIMMs must be non-parity 72-pin, 70
nanoseconds or faster, non-composite, symmetrical, low-profile, 5-volt, and tin leaded. This
kind of memory is readily available from many sources, or you can order upgrade kits direct
from GCC. Use only EDO (extended data out) or FPM (fast page mode). You cannot use
DIMMs, SDRAM, or other special RAM technologies. Do not use gold plated connectors.
SIMMs do not have to be installed in pairs, nor do you have to add a SIMM of the same size
as that already installed. You can install any capacity SIMM in either socket.
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You can print virtually any 600 dpi page with 8 MB of RAM and virtually any 1200 dpi
page with 16 MB (if your Elite 12 Series model supports this resolution).
You will reduce available RAM by setting the printer to Auto Switch between PostScript and
PCL 5. Options like TCP/IP , WebAdmin, and NEST use additional RAM; together with
Auto Switch, these utilized approximately 4MB of the available RAM, there by reducing the
RAM freely available for print jobs..
In addition, you'll need printer RAM for any fonts you download. These require as much
RAM as the space they occupy on the hard drive of your computer. In general, each font
occupies 50 -100k of RAM.
You will continue to obtain minor performance improvements as you add additional memory
up tp a maximum of 64 MB of RAM.
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EQUIRED TOOLS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
You should not need any tools to add memory to your printer. However, you should guard
against static discharges. Your body can easily accumulate a static charge; if you touch a sensitive
piece of circuitry, you can destroy it without realizing.
GCC strongly recommends that you use a grounding wrist strap. You can buy one from any
computer parts outlet. If you do not have a grounding wrist strap, touch the perforated
metal chassis of the printer to discharge any static electric charge your body may have.
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