Lexmark 510n Setup Guide
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C510 Setup Guide December 2003 www.lexmark.com - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 2
described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person. • This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 3
an operator panel overlay 15 Adjusting tray 2 margins 16 Step 5: Set up the optional duplex unit 17 Attaching the optional duplex unit 17 Adjusting duplex margins 21 Step 6: Install memory, firmware, or option cards 22 Removing the system board 23 Installing printer memory 24 Contents ii - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 4
flash memory or firmware card 25 Reinstalling the system board 27 Step 7: Load paper 28 Loading the trays 29 Step 8: Attach cables 32 Attaching a local cable 32 Attaching a network cable 34 Turning your printer on 35 Step 9: Install drivers for local printing 36 Windows 37 Macintosh - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 5
Step 13: Using the publications CD 57 Viewing the CD contents 57 Distributing the information 58 Storing Quick Reference information 58 Statement of Limited Warranty 59 Contents iv - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 6
About the printer Base Model and Options Printer Page 4 Optional duplex unit Page 17 Your printer is available in three models: • Lexmark C510, with 64MB of standard memory, one 250-sheet tray, and USB and parallel connectors. • Lexmark C510n, which has 128MB of standard memory, as well - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 7
www.lexmark.com/publications. Information pages • Help Guide • Printing Guide • Jam Clearance Information pages are stored inside the printer. They provide information about loading print media, diagnosing and solving print problems, and clearing jams from the printer. The following is a list of - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 8
CD that shipped with your printer. The drivers CD contains all the necessary files to get your printer up and running. It may also contain printer utilities, screen fonts, and additional documentation. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com for updated printer drivers, utilities, and other - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 9
from direct airflow and temperature extremes. 50 cm (20 in.) 70 cm (28 in.) 25 cm (10 in.) Total clearance needed with options Optional 530-sheet tray Height 73.5 cm (29 in.) Rear 25 cm (10 in.) Optional duplex unit 63.8 cm (25.1 in.) 35 cm (14 in.) Both 73.5 cm (29 in.) 35 cm - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 10
until you are ready to install it. Remove all items from the box. Make sure you have the following items: • Printer with one 250-sheet tray • Power cord • Photodeveloper cartridge • Print cartridges (four, shipped inside printer, wrapped in packaging) • Setup Guide with a publications CD and Quick - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 11
Step 2: Install printer supplies Installing toner cartridges Packaging Follow the instructions in this section to prepare the toner cartridges. 1 Pull the front door release latch forward and gently lower the front door. 2 Remove the packaging. 3 Grasp one of the toner cartridges by the handle - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 12
4 Hold the cartridge level, and gently shake it to distribute the toner. 5 Remove the tape and cover from the cartridge. Install printer supplies 7 - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 13
the cartridge with the appropriate slot and slide the cartridge in. Toner cartridges must remain in their original order; they are not interchangeable in the slots. 8 Repeat step 3 on page 6 through step 7 on page 8 to set up the other cartridges. 9 Close the front door. Install printer supplies - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 14
the photodeveloper cartridge Follow the instructions in this section to install the photodeveloper cartridge. 1 Open the printer top door. Warning: The photodeveloper is very delicate. To avoid damaging it, do not remove its packaging until you are ready to install it. 2 Carefully remove the - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 15
: Do not touch the shiny photoconductor film on the photodeveloper cartridge. 3 Grasp the cartridge by the handle and align it with its opening. Gently lower it into place. 4 Push the latches away from each other to lock the cartridge into place. 5 Close the top door. Install printer supplies 10 - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 16
tape from the tray. 4 Move the support unit to the location selected for the printer. 5 Tip the tray slightly and push it fully into the support unit. Note: When you add or remove the optional drawer, remember to update the printer configuration through your printer driver. Position the optional - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 17
Step 4: Prepare the printer Positioning the printer Note: If you have optional memory to install, leave clearance behind the printer. CAUTION: The printer weighs 30.4 kg (67 lb), and requires at least two people to lift it safely. Once you have selected a location and positioned an optional drawer - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 18
the hole on the right side of the printer as shown. Press the bracket flat against the printer, and then tighten the thumbscrew. Bracket Tighten thumbscrew 2 Starting at the front of the printer, push the right side cover onto the printer, fitting each slot on the cover over its corresponding - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 19
the other bracket with the hole on the left side of the printer as shown. Press the bracket flat against the printer, and then tighten the thumbscrew. 4 Starting at the front of the printer, push the left side cover onto the printer, fitting each slot on the cover over its corresponding tab on the - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 20
Attaching an operator panel overlay If English is not your preferred language and your printer shipped with an operator panel overlay, attach the overlay that has the appropriately translated Rub firmly to transfer the overlay labels. 3 Peel the overlay off the printer. Prepare the printer 15 - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 21
plain paper in both trays. 2 From the printer operator panel, press Menu until you see Setup Menu, and then press Select. 3 Press Menu until you see Left Margin, and then press Select. 4 Press Menu until you see Tray 2, and then press Select. 5 Press Go. Two pages print. 6 Follow the instructions on - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 22
Your printer supports an optional duplex unit which lets you print on both sides of a page. 1 Unpack the duplex unit and discard the packing material. Note: When you add or remove the optional duplex unit, remember to update the printer configuration through your printer driver. 2 Use a flathead - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 23
down so that it locks fully into the upper opening. When the duplex unit is mounted correctly, there is a small and even gap between the duplex unit and the top of the printer, visible from the front of the printer. 5 Open the duplex rear door and pull down the redrive assembly. Set up the optional - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 24
. If necessary, use a flathead screwdriver to tighten the screws. Then, push the thumbscrews firmly toward the printer to collapse them. Note: Failure to collapse the green thumbscrews can cause jams. 8 Push up the redrive assembly and close duplex rear door. Set up the optional duplex unit 19 - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 25
9 Hook the bracket into the slot, and then turn the mounting screw clockwise to tighten. 10 Plug in the duplex connector as shown. The duplex connector release latch must face away from the duplex unit. Set up the optional duplex unit 20 - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 26
paper in the standard tray. 2 From the printer operator panel, press Menu until you see Setup Menu, and then press Select. 3 Press Menu until you see Left Margin, and then press Select. 4 Press Menu until you see Duplex, and then press Select. 5 Press Go. Two pages print. 6 Follow the instructions - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 27
setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. Note: You need a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the system board access cover. You can customize your printer memory capacity and connectivity by adding optional cards. The instructions in this section - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 28
instructions in this section to remove the printer system board. 1 Remove the four screws at the corners of the system board. 2 Slide the system board straight out of the printer. Note: The system board may be tightly seated in the printer. You may need to pull firmly on the handles. Install memory - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 29
printer memory Memory connector 1 Memory connector 2 Follow the instructions in this section to install printer memory. 1 Unpack the optional printer memory completely. Note: Some memory and firmware options offered for other Lexmark printers cannot be used with your printer. Refer to the - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 30
flash memory or firmware card Note: Firmware cards offered for other Lexmark printers cannot be used with your printer. Warning: Firmware cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch a card. Plastic pins Follow the instructions in this - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 31
its sides, align the plastic pins on the card with the holes on the system board. 3 Push in until the flash memory or firmware card is firmly in place. Cards Note: The row of metal pins on the firmware card must be fully inserted along its entire length. Install memory, firmware, or option cards 26 - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 32
as shown and align it with the tracks in the printer slot. 2 Push the system board firmly and evenly into the printer. Make sure the system board is pushed completely into the printer slot. 3 Reattach the four screws to the corners of the system board. Install memory, firmware, or option cards 27 - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 33
and Paper Size settings for that tray. Refer to the publications CD for detailed information. Your printer has one standard tray with a capacity of 250 sheets. If you have installed an optional drawer, it can hold an additional 530 sheets, for a total of 780 sheets. The following table lists the - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 34
Loading the trays Follow these instructions to load paper in the standard and optional trays. 1 Pull the tray completely out. Note: The length and width guides in an optional 530-sheet tray are shaped differently than the guides in the standard tray, but the function is the same. 2 If you are - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 35
are loading, according to the size indicators on the bottom front of the tray. 4 Squeeze the tabs at the sides of the width guide together as shown. Slide the width guide to the correct position for the size of paper you are loading, according to the size indicators on the bottom left of the - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 36
you load letterhead paper, place the header faceup at the rear of the tray as shown. For two-sided printing, place the header facedown at the front of the tray. Warning: When you load the tray, do not exceed the load line on the label in the tray. Overfilling the tray may cause jams. 7 If you are - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 37
. Attaching a local cable USB You can attach your printer locally using either a USB, parallel, or serial connection. A USB port is standard on all models. Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems support USB connections. Some UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh computers - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 38
port requires an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 (3 m [10 ft]). Serial A serial port can be attached through the INA port on the printer system board. A serial port requires a compatible serial cable such as Lexmark part number 1038693. Attach cables 33 - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 39
by using an optional 802.11b Wireless Print Adapter. This adapter is a piece of hardware that plugs into the Ethernet port on your printer. If you purchased this adapter for your printer, refer to the documentation that shipped with the adapter for installation and configuration. Attach cables 34 - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 40
Turning your printer on Follow these instructions to turn your printer on. 1 Plug one end of the printer power cord into the socket at the back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet. 2 Turn on the printer. After the printer completes its internal tests, the Ready message - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 41
. A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your printer. The procedure to install drivers depends on the operating system you are using. Select your operating system and cable from the following table to find driver installation instructions. Operating system Windows XP - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 42
all the features of the custom driver, you will need to install the custom printer driver using the drivers CD that shipped with the printer. Drivers are also available in downloadable software packages on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Using Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 with USB or - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 43
Note: You need administrative access to install printer drivers on your computer. Using Windows Me with USB or parallel cable Note: Depending on the software and printers already installed on your computer, your screens may vary from those in the instructions. When the Found New Hardware Wizard - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 44
Using Windows 98 with USB or parallel cable Note: Depending on the software and printers already installed on your computer, your screens may vary from those in the instructions. 7 Use the default printer name or type a unique name for your printer, and then click Next. 8 Click Yes (recommended), - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 45
Note: USB support is not available for Windows 95 operating systems. 15 Click Finish to complete the installation. You are now ready to print. The easiest way to install a driver is to use the drivers CD that shipped with your printer. 1 Insert the drivers CD. 2 Click Install Printer and Software - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 46
the drivers CD. b Double-click Classic, and then double-click the installer package for your printer. c Choose the language you want to use, and then click OK. d Click Accept after you read the license agreement. e Click Continue after you finish with the Readme file. f Choose a default paper size - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 47
a downloadable software package on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 9 Specify a printer name, and then click Save. Your printer is now saved as a desktop printer. 1 Install a printer PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on your computer. a Insert the drivers CD. b Double-click Mac OS - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 48
User's Guide in each package gives detailed instructions for installing and using Lexmark printers in UNIX and Linux environments. All the printer driver packages support local printing using a parallel connection. The driver package for Sun Solaris supports USB connections to Sun Ray appliances and - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 49
Step 10: Verify printer setup The Menu Settings page lists all the options you installed. If a feature or an option is not listed, check your installation. The Network Setup page provides information that is needed if you are attaching your printer to a network. This is also a good time to print - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 50
: When you add or remove these options: 530-sheet tray, duplex unit, printer or flash memory, or firmware card, remember to update the printer configuration through your printer driver. If an option you installed is not listed, turn the printer off, unplug the power cord, and reinstall the option - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 51
the printer is on. 2 Press Menu until you see UTILITIES MENU, and then press Select. 3 Press Menu until you see Quick Reference, and then press Select. 4 Press Menu until you see the topic you want to print, and then press Select. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to print other pages. Verify printer setup - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 52
you printed in "Printing a network setup page" on page 45. 2 Go to "Verifying the IP settings" on page 48 and begin with step 2. If your network is not using DHCP, then you must manually assign an IP address to the printer. An easy way to do this is to use the printer operator panel: 1 Press Menu - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 53
See "Printing a network setup page" on page 45 if you need help. 2 Ping the printer and verify that it responds printer has an optional ImageQuick firmware card installed, you can configure for Pull Printing once an IP address has been assigned to the printer. For detailed configuration instructions - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 54
CD. Updated system and custom drivers are available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Supported network printer ports • Microsoft IP port-Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 • Lexmark network port-Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 55
During driver installation, the printer is set up to be "shared" so that other network computers can print to it. Direct printing using Windows 95/98,Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 Printer Clients Note: If you don't know the IP address, print a network setup - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 56
the list, and then select the model of the printer you want to install. 12 Click Finish to complete the installation. 13 Print a test page to verify printer installation. Shared printing from a server using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 Server Printer Clients - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 57
indicator. For example, in Windows NT 4.0, a hand appears under the printer object. • Browse Network Neighborhood. Find the host name of the server and look for the shared name you assigned to the printer. Step 3: Install the printer driver (or subset) on network clients Using the point and print - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 58
either create a desktop printer on the computer (Mac OS 8.6-9.x) or create a print queue in Print Center (Mac OS X). Follow the instructions for your operating system: Operating system Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x Mac OS X version 10.1.2 and later Go to page... 54 55 Install drivers for network printing 53 - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 59
printer from the list. 4 If you don't know which printer to select, look on the Network Setup page under the AppleTalk heading to find the default name of the printer. 5 Click Create. 6 Make sure there is an icon next to the printer name in the Chooser. 7 Close the Chooser window. 8 Verify printer - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 60
Web site at www.lexmark.com for a complete list of supported UNIX and Linux platforms. Lexmark provides a printer driver package for each supported UNIX and Linux platform. The User's Guide in each package gives detailed instructions for installing and using Lexmark printers in UNIX and Linux - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 61
can download these packages from our Lexmark Web site. You may also find the driver package you need on the drivers CD. Your printer supports both Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) and regular queue-based NetWare environments. For the latest information about installing a network printer in - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 62
printing • Ways to improve print quality • Information about using the printer operator panel • Instructions for replacing supplies • Solutions to common printing problems • Methods for clearing jams • Overview of printer menus • Explanation of printer messages Using the publications CD 57 - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 63
Reference information We recommend that during printer setup you print the Quick Reference information you want to use. Store the information near the printer for easy access. See "Printing Quick Reference information" on page 45 for printing instructions. Congratulations! You are now ready to - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 64
applies to the United States and Canada. For customers outside the U.S. and Canada, refer to the country-specific warranty information that came with your printer. Lexmark C510 This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this product if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 65
Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer • Operation of a product beyond the limit of its duty cycle • Failure to have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications • Use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges - Lexmark 510n | Setup Guide - Page 66
P/N 20K1030 E.C. 2K0125 Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. © 2003 Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 www.lexmark.com
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Setup Guide
December 2003
C510