Firmware
The embedded MultiMedia Card (eMMC) on the formatter stores the rmware for the M552 and M553 models.
The hard disk drive (HDD) on the formatter stores the rmware for the M577 models. A remote rmware
upgrade process is used to overwrite and upgrade the rmware.
Nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM)
The printer uses NVRAM to store printer and user conguration settings. The contents of NVRAM are retained
when the printer is turned o or disconnected.
Random access memory (RAM)
The RAM on the formatter serves as a temporary storage area for printing and system operation.
HP Memory Enhancement technology (MEt)
MEt eectively doubles the amount of standard memory through a variety of font- and data-compression
methods.
NOTE: MEt is available only in when printing in printer command language (PCL) mode. It is not functional
when printing in PostScript (PS) mode.
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