HP LaserJet 5200

Installing 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.
One DIMM slot and two CompactFlash slots (CompactFlash slots are not available for the HP LaserJet
5200L) are available for upgrading the printer with the following item:
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More printer memory—DIMMs are available in 32, 64, 128, 256, and 512 MB.
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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.
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Other DIMM- and CompactFlash-based printer languages and printer options.
For ordering information, see
Accessories and supplies on page 312.
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 printer 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 a serial or AppleTalk connection (not available for the
HP LaserJet 5200L).
NOTE Some HP LaserJet 5200 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 (not available for the HP LaserJet 5200L).
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 pages on page 283.
To install printer memory
CAUTION Static 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 5200 Series printers come with one DIMM slot. If desired, you can replace a DIMM
installed in the slot with a higher memory DIMM for all HP LaserJet 5200 Series printers.
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