3100cn memory enhancements-what RAM type?

Question

Hi, I purchased a 3100cn, which I find pretty cool. Now I'm thinking about adding more memory to it. What kind of Ram is needed? SO-DIMM Ram as for notebooks? SDRAM or DDR-RAM? Anything special to consider? Any problems arising using standard (non-Dell approved) modules?

Theonecubed · Answer

I bought a 256 MB stick of SO-DIMM PC 133 SDRAM from my local computer supply store - plugged it in and worked just fine.

Motions · Answer

This sound pretty simple. I tried to find the specifications on the Dell pages and failed. What you report is identical to the Kingston Memory configurator for this printer:
It's a simple 128/256/512 MB SO-DIMM, PC133, SDRAM (no DDR-RAM).
I think I'll walk by my computer store around the corner and buy one tomorrow.

godrifle · Answer

Go to Dell, start to order a printer, and where they list the option to add RAM, click the "product details" link.

For 128 MB they report:

Package Type: 144-pin SODIMM
Logical Type: 16x64
Speed: 100 MHz
Description: Standard 144-pin SODIMM

For 256MB and 512 MB they report 133 MHz (not that the speed difference should matter). However, I've found meeting the Logical Type (128MB=16x64, 256MB=32x64, 512MB=64x64) is important.

Motions · Answer

100Mhz is sufficient? That's cool! all the other information I found were referring to 133Mhz.

However, I just purchased a standard laptop S=-DIM SDRAM, 133Mhz, 128MB at ebay for 13EUR and it's working without any problems.

godrifle · Answer

Just picked up 144-pin SODIMM 133 mHz 256 MB DIMM from NewEgg.com (the best online retailer I've come across...fast shipping standard...two days from California to my doorstep in Colorado) for $39.88 w/shipping (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-223-016&depa=0). Message Edited by godrifle on 01-22-2005 10:36 AM

mperloe · Answer

Christopher, I got the PC133 memory to add to my 3000cn printer, but the printer settings still show 64mb. How to I get the printer to recognize it has new brain power?

godrifle · Answer

From my recollection, it should just see the new RAM once added. Power off the printer, reseat the RAM, then power back on.

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