what hdd's do you use in 3300

[bnmand]

Just wondering what hdds people currently use for the IR3300. I know about modifying the HDFormat.ift file, just don't want to buy a drive that doesn't work with the modification.

Please only say drives work if you know they work personally or you have a trusted source that knows they work with the 3300, preferably with the relevant information to go with it in the ift file.

[ymmtech]

A 8G CF card x133 speed with 44pin to CF converter

[mrfixit51]

This drive is inhand and is Canon replacement, MHV2040AH20
also HTS541640J9AT00

[nivssluck]

Am using any model of HDD with 5gb and above.

[alex@wocltd.com]

any drive- just use an application like norton ghost and backup exisiting good drive

[lightningjeremy]

i've been using toshiba hd's with good result. model mk2023gas

[Canuck]

Canon drives are either Toshiba or Hitachi I believe...junk. Use a Seagate

[bnmand]

any drive- just use an application like norton ghost and backup exisiting good drive

Not so good. Different copiers can have different accessories. Using a cheap drive where you can modify the ift file is best. It is important to be able to use SST.

Canon drives are either Toshiba or Hitachi I believe...junk. Use a Seagate

Got any model numbers of Seagate drives readily available at the moment that work and which drive from the ift file it's similar to if it's not already in the list?

[mitsubee]

OMG ymmtech please read bnmand requested properly..... he wants to have a list of hDD that is compatible in the list of Canon SST HDD list in it`s *.ift.

We all deal with Canon machine using SST cause its the software to read and to write in the proper way...gooozzzz

[bnmand]

OMG ymmtech please read bnmand requested properly..... he wants to have a list of hDD that is compatible in the list of Canon SST HDD list in it`s *.ift.

We all deal with Canon machine using SST cause its the software to read and to write in the proper way...gooozzzz

Drives should either be in the .ift file or work by modifying the list to accept it using the SST HDD Not found procedure uploaded by Oze elsewhere on this site. They should preferably be readily available new and be considered a drive that works well (i.e. unlikely to fail a few months after installing). I don't want to know about drives that haven't been sold new for years, refurbs are not a good idea in my opinion.

[mitsubee]

Dear bro bnmand ,

Ya i have always face HDD trouble after few month using refurbished HDD , i collect from a old computer shop al their 6-10gb HDD to load in all softwares.....manage only 3 out of 10 and moreover the 3 would probraly die in few months times..hahaha...me also need new HDD that will naturally fit in on SST... but hard to get la bro...now all at least 60gb...and IDE is dieing too.... sad!

[bnmand]

I know. That's why I want to know a good hdd, that's much cheaper than buying from Canon and actually last well. You can some IDE hdds with large capacity but the copier will only be able to use a fraction of that capacity.

[alex@wocltd.com]

guys & gals - when you clone/copy good working guide sst isnt a problem as you have copied over hdd id

[bnmand]

If you want to do a how-to on cloning start a different thread. I asked a specific question at the start of the thread.

[Canuck]

Here we go...Service Support Tool installed I presume! Use the Seagate Momentus 5400.3 80Gb hard drive...ST980815A...it's about 75 bucks,easy to find(on-line I found a ton of sources). I buy them locally from MicroAge. Don't get the newer 5400.6(160Gb to 1Tb I think). I am assuming that the system software for the product is registered in SST. Use Windows Explorer to find the ServTool folder..open it and open the 2200 folder(make sure you open correct one ie.2200i,2200,etc).Open the HDformat folder..remove "read only" checkmark in properties of the ift file. Open the ift file with note pad and on all of the listed drives that the HDWN starts with 'ST...copy and paste 'ST980815A over the "old" HDWN...one of them works and it will find the right one. Don't forget the " ' " at the beginning!! Change properties back to "read only". Sometimes on the way to the ift you find "0012 or 0013 or whatever "folders...just dig until you get to the ift. Reboot SST, format HD and install system software. I use Seagates on 3200's and 5000's also...excellent hard drives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not bad considering Canon wants about 400 bucks for a new one