HP LaserJet 2430tn User Manual

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Printer memory and expansion
This section explains the memory features of the printer and provides steps for expansion.
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Printer memory
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Installing CompactFlash cards
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Checking DIMM or CompactFlash installation
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Saving resources (permanent resources)
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Installing an EIO card
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							Overview
The printer comes with one dual inline memory module (DIMM) already installed. One
additional DIMM slot and two CompactFlash slots are available for upgrading the printer with
the following items:
●More printer memory—DIMMs are available in 32, 48, 64, 128, and 256 MB.
● CompactFlash font cards—Unlike standard printer memory, CompactFlash cards can be
used to permanently store downloaded items, such  as fonts and forms, even when the
printer is off. These cards can also be  used to enable the printer to print non-Roman
characters.
● Other DIMM- and CompactFlash-based printer languages and printer options.
For ordering information, see 
Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies .
NOTE
Single inline memory modules (SIMMs) used in previous HP LaserJet printers are not
compatible with the printer.
The printer also has one EIO slot for expanding the printers networking\
 capabilities. The
EIO slot can be used to upgrade the  printer with an additional network connection, such as a
wireless print server, network card, or a connectivity card for serial or AppleTalk.
NOTE
Some HP LaserJet 2400 series printers come with a network device already installed. The
EIO slot may be used to provide networking capabilities in addition to those already built into
the printer.
To find out how much memory is installed in the  printer, or to find out what is installed in the
EIO slots, print a configuration page. (See 
Configuration page ).
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							Printer memory
You might want to add more printer memory to the printer if you often print complex
graphics, print PostScript (PS) documents, or use many downloaded fonts. Added memory
also gives you more flexibility in supporting job-storage features, such as quick copying. 
To install printer memory
CAUTIONStatic electricity can damage DIMMs. When handling DIMMs, either wear an antistatic wrist
strap or frequently touch the surface of the DIMM antistatic package, then touch bare metal
on the printer.
The HP LaserJet 2400 series printers come with one DIMM installed in slot 1. A second
DIMM can be installed in slot 2. If desired, you can replace the DIMM install\
ed in slot 1 with
a higher memory DIMM.
If you have not already done so, print a  configuration page to find out how much memory is
installed in the printer before  adding more memory. See 
Configuration page.
1. After the configuration page has printed, turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord.
2. Disconnect all interface cables.
3. Remove the right side panel by sliding it towards the rear of the printer until the sideslides free from the printer.
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							4. Open the access door by pulling on the metal tab.
5. Remove the DIMM from the antistatic package.
CAUTIONTo reduce the possibility of damage caused  by static electricity, always wear an electrostatic
discharge (ESD) wrist strap or touch the surface of the antistatic package before handling
DIMMs.
6. Hold the DIMM by the edges, and align the notches on the DIMM with the DIMM slot.
(Check that the locks on each side of the DIMM slot are open.)
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							7. Press the DIMM straight into the slot, and press firmly. Make sure the locks on each sideof the DIMM snap into place.
NOTETo remove a DIMM, first release the locks.
8. Close the access door, and press firmly until it snaps into place.
9. To replace the right side panel, line up the alignment arrows and slide the panel towardthe front of the printer  until it latches into place.
10. Reconnect the interface cable(s) and the power cord.
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							11. Turn the printer on.
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							Installing CompactFlash cards
Up to two CompactFlash cards can be installed to add fonts to the printer.
To install a CompactFlash card
1. After the configuration page has printed, turn the printer off and disconnect the powercord.
2. Disconnect all interface cables.
3. Remove the right side panel by sliding it towards the rear of the printer until the sideslides free from the printer.
4. Open the access door by  pulling on the metal tab.
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							5. Remove the new CompactFlash card from its package.
6. Hold the CompactFlash card by its edges and line up the grooves in the side of the card
with the tabs in the CompactFlash card slot.
7. Slide the CompactFlash card into place.
8. Close the access door, and press firmly until it snaps into place.
9. To replace the right side panel, line up the alignment arrows and slide the panel toward the front of the printer  until it latches into place.
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							10. Reconnect the interface cable(s) and the power cord.
Use Device Storage Manager in HP Web Jetadmin to manage fonts. For more information,
see the Help in HP Web Jetadmin.
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							Checking DIMM or CompactFlash installation
After installing the DIMM or CompactFlash card, make sure that the installation was
successful.
To verify that DIMMs or CompactFlash cards are installed
correctly
1. Turn the printer on. Check that the Ready light is illuminated after the printer has gonethrough the startup sequence. If an error message appears, a DIMM or CompactFlash
card might have been incorrectly installed. See 
Interpreting control-panel messages .
2. Print a configuration page (see 
Configuration page ).
3. Check the memory section on the configuration  page and compare it to the configuration
page that was printed before the memory installation. If the amount of memory has not
increased, the DIMM or CompactFlash card might  not be installed correctly, or the DIMM
or CompactFlash card might be defective. Repeat the installation procedure. If
necessary, install a different DIMM of CompactFlash card.
NOTE
If you installed a printer language (personality), check the Installed Personalities and
Options section on the configuration page. This  area should list the new printer language.
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