Memory Configurations Needed on HP LaserJets for Printing (89021)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11

This article was previously published under Q89021

SUMMARY

This article discusses the amount of RAM that different Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet printers need for the following operations:

  • Printing full-page graphics
  • Printing with the HP PostScript cartridge
  • Printing the HP LaserJet hardware configuration page

MORE INFORMATION

Printing Full-Page Graphics

The minimum additional memory required to support each type of printer is listed below:
                    Mem Req'd     Mem Req'd    Default
   Model            for 300 dpi   for 150 dpi  Memory
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   HP LaserJet II   1 MB          N/A          640K
   HP LaserJet IID  2 MB          1 MB         640K  (in duplex mode)
				

Printing with the HP PostScript Cartridge

When an HP PostScript cartridge is used with an HP LaserJet printer, additional memory is required for duplex printing and printing letter or legal size pages. The minimum additional memory required to support each type of printer is listed below:
   Model                  Letter   Legal     Duplex    Default Memory
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   HP LaserJet III        1   MB   2   MB    N/A       1 MB
   HP LaserJet IIP        1.5 MB   2.5 MB    N/A       512K
   HP LaserJet IID        2.5 MB   2.5 MB    4.5 MB    512K
   HP LaserJet IIID       2   MB   2   MB    4   MB    1 MB
				

Printing the HP LaserJet Hardware Configuration Page

The HP LaserJet printer can report details about its hardware configuration. To print this information:

  1. Turn the printer's ONLINE button off.
  2. Press the PRESS FONTS TEST option until the message "Test page queued" is displayed.
You can now print the printer configuration information, including the amount of memory installed.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB89021