HL-1450
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HL-1450
Date: 05/13/2013 ID: faq00000292_025
What kind of memory can I use?
HL-1440:
This printer has 2 Mbytes of standard memory and one slot for optional expansion memory. The memory can be expanded up to 34 Mbytes by installing a commercially available single in-line memory modules(SIMM).
HL-1450/ 1470N:
These printers have 8 Mbytes of standard memory and one slot for optional expansion memory. 4 Mbytes of memory is fitted on the board, the other 4 Mbytes is on the installed SIMM. The memory can be expanded up to 36 Mbytes by installing a commercially available single in-line memory modules (SIMM). When you want to expand the memory, you need to remove the fitted SIMM and then install a new SIMM of at least 8 Mbytes.
To see how to install additional memory, click here.
<Minimum memory recommendations>
For HL-1440 (Including 2 Mbytes of internal memory)
300 dpi |
600 dpi |
1200 dpi | |
Letter / A4 |
Standard |
Standard |
10 Mbytes |
Legal |
Standard |
Standard |
10 Mbytes |
For HL-1450 (Including 8 Mbytes of internal memory)
HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes
300 dpi |
600 dpi |
1200 dpi | |
Letter / A4 |
Standard |
Standard |
16 Mbytes |
Legal |
Standard |
Standard |
16 Mbytes |
PostScript Level II language emulation mode
300 dpi |
600 dpi |
1200 dpi | |
Letter / A4 |
Standard |
Standard |
16 Mbytes |
Legal |
Standard |
Standard |
16 Mbytes |
For HL-1470N (Including 8 Mbytes of internal memory)
HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes
300 dpi |
600 dpi |
1200 dpi | |
Letter / A4 |
Standard |
Standard |
16 Mbytes |
Legal |
Standard |
Standard |
16 Mbytes |
PostScript Level II language emulation mode
300 dpi |
600 dpi |
1200 dpi | |
Letter / A4 |
Standard |
Standard |
16 Mbytes |
Legal |
Standard |
Standard |
16 Mbytes |
The SIMM with the following specifications can be installed:
Speed |
60 nsec to 80 nsec |
Pin type |
72 pin |
Height |
25.4 mm(1.00") or less |
Output |
32 bit or 36 bit |
- The printer has only one slot for a SIMM upgrade. If you want to increase your printed memory again after you have already installed a SIMM module in the slot, you will need to remove the previously installed SIMM.
- Addtional memory is useful and may be necessary if you are using the Page Protection function.
(For HL-1440 users) The resident memory of HL-1440 printer is 2 MB, so you need to expand the memory by adding a SIMM to print at 1200 dpi.- (For HL-1470N users) You have to expand the printer memory by adding a SIMM to use the FTP/IPP protocol.
HL-1440, HL-1450, HL-1470N
If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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