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From: rjn@hpfcso.HP.COM (Bob Niland)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.hp
Subject: Re: More memory in HP LaserJet Plus?
Message-ID: <7370054@hpfcso.HP.COM>
Date: 8 Dec 89 18:23:00 GMT
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Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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re:  > I have an HP LaserJet Plus 500 (model 2686D, with the dual paper
     > cassettes).  It's a great printer but only has 512K memory.  Lately
     > I've been wanting to print 300dpi most-of-a-page graphics, and
     > naturally am running into memory overflows.  As far as I know there
     > is no official memory upgrade for this model.

There used to be an HP26054A 2 Mbyte (and "Plus" capability) upgrade kit for
2686A/D LaserJets.  It appears to have been discontinued, but some dealers
and mail-order suppliers may still have one or two.  As I recall, it was
priced at about $2500.

I also recall having seen ads for 3rd-party upgrade kits.  I have no idea if
such products meet your quality and compatibility needs.  Chances are your
local HP sales office wouldn't write a service contract on a 2686D with a
3rd-party controller/RAM board in it.

Regards,                                              Hewlett-Packard
Bob Niland      rjn%hpfcrjn@hplabs.HP.COM             3404 East Harmony Road
                UUCP: [hplabs|hpfcse]!hpfcla!rjn      Ft Collins CO 80525-9599

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