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Printronix P5000 Printer Technical Note 5-0005 Rev A

ProLine (P5000) Memory Test Errors

Summary: 

To provide information about a problem running the internal memory test after installing
additional DRAM SIMM memory as part of a software upgrade

Resolution:

If you install a DRAM SIMM memory upgrade in the Proline printer and are getting errors
running the internal memory test, the problem could be incompatible DRAM SIMMS. The CMX
was specified to use DRAM SIMM memory with access time of 70 nsec. The DRAM SIMMS
marked with manufacturers “IOI” or DRAM manufacturer “EtronTech” have a 60 nsec access
time and will cause memory errors when used with SIMMS from other suppliers that have a 70
nsec access time. All DRAM SIMMS must be of the same speed, preferably 70 nsec. If you
have a CMX with factory installed DRAM SIMMS and are not adding more memory the CMX will
work okay with whatever manufacturer SIMMS are on the PCBA. The problem is seen only
when adding additional memory and mixing DRAM speed.. All other manufacturers SIMMS
used in Proline printers have a 70 nsec access time.

Part numbers: 1 Meg DRAM, 70 nsec 202413-001
2 Meg DRAM, 70 nsec 202502-001

 

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