Page 3 - Contents
ii Contents Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Other sources of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Step 1: Unpa...
Page 6 - Introduction; About the printer
1 Introduction Introduction About the printer 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 as an Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX print server insta...
Page 7 - Other sources of information; Publications CD
2 Introduction Other sources of information If you need more information after you have completed setup, refer to the other printer documentation. Publications CD The publications CD provides information about loading media, clearing error messages, ordering and replacing supplies, and troubleshooti...
Page 8 - Quick Reference sheet
3 Introduction Quick Reference sheet The printer Quick Reference provides easy access to information about loading media, clearing jams, printing confidential jobs, and understanding common printer messages. This information is also available, in a printable format, on the publications CD that shipp...
Page 9 - Step 1: Unpack the printer; Getting ready for setup
4 Unpack the printer Step 1: Unpack the printer Getting ready for setup Select a well ventilated location for your printer that provides room for the trays, cover, and doors. Choose a firm, level surface away from direct airflow and temperature extremes. 20 cm(8 in.) 70 cm(28 in.) 50 cm(20 in.) 25 c...
Page 11 - Step 2: Install printer supplies; Installing toner cartridges
6 Install printer supplies Step 2: Install printer supplies Installing toner cartridges 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...
Page 16 - Step 3: Position the optional
11 Position the optional drawer Step 3: Position the optional drawer CAUTION: If you are adding an optional drawer sometime after setting up the printer, be sure to turn the printer off, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all cables from the back of the printer before completing these tasks. Your...
Page 17 - Step 4: Prepare the printer; Positioning the printer
12 Prepare the printer Step 4: Prepare the printer Positioning the printer Once you have selected a location and positioned an optional drawer (if you have one), you are ready to position the printer. Note: If you have optional memory to install, leave clearance behind the printer. Lift the printer ...
Page 18 - Securing the drawer to the printer
13 Prepare the printer Securing the drawer to the printer If you have an optional drawer, secure it to the printer. 1 Align one bracket with the hole on the right side of the printer as shown. Press the bracket flat against the printer, and then tighten the thumbscrew. 2 Starting at the front of the...
Page 20 - Attaching an operator panel overlay
15 Prepare the printer 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 button names: 1 Peel the protective backing off the overlay. 2 Align the holes in the...
Page 21 - Adjusting tray 2 margins
16 Prepare the printer Adjusting tray 2 margins Adjusting tray 2 margins ensures your margins are consistent when tray linking is enabled. 1 Load 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...
Page 22 - Step 5: Set up the optional; Attaching the optional duplex unit
17 Set up the optional duplex unit Step 5: Set up the optional duplex unit Attaching the optional duplex unit Your printer supports an optional duplex unit which lets you print on both sides of a page. CAUTION: If you are installing an optional duplex unit sometime after setting up the printer, turn...
Page 26 - Adjusting duplex margins
21 Set up the optional duplex unit Adjusting duplex margins Adjusting duplex margins ensures your margins are consistent when two-sided printing is selected. 1 Load plain paper in the standard tray. 2 From the printer operator panel, press Menu until you see Setup Menu , and then press Select. 3 Pre...
Page 27 - or option cards
22 Install memory, firmware, or option cards Step 6: Install memory, firmware, or option cards CAUTION: If you are installing memory or option cards sometime after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. You can customize your printer memory capacity...
Page 28 - Removing the system board
23 Install memory, firmware, or option cards Removing the system board Follow the instructions in this section to remove the printer system board. Warning: Electronic components can be damaged by rough handling or static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch any card. 1 ...
Page 29 - Installing printer memory
24 Install memory, firmware, or option cards Installing printer memory Follow the instructions in this section to install printer memory. 1 Unpack the optional printer memory card. Avoid touching the connection points along its edge. Save the packaging materials. 2 Open both latches on the connector...
Page 32 - Reinstalling the system board
27 Install memory, firmware, or option cards Reinstalling the system board Follow the instructions below to reinstall the system board. 1 Orient the system board 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 syste...
Page 34 - Loading the trays
29 Load paper 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 ...
Page 37 - Step 8: Attach cables; USB
32 Attach cables Step 8: Attach cables CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect a communication port, a teleport, or any other connector during a lightning storm. The printer can be attached to a network or directly to a computer to print locally. Attaching a local cable You can attach your printer loc...
Page 38 - Parallel; Serial
33 Attach cables Parallel A parallel port is included on base printer models. A parallel 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 require...
Page 39 - Ethernet
34 Attach cables Attaching a network cable You can attach your printer to a network using standard network cables. Ethernet A 10BaseT/100BaseTX Fast Ethernet port is standard on the network model. To attach the printer to a network: 1 Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged. 2 Plug one end...
Page 41 - Step 9: Install drivers for local
36 Install drivers for local printing Step 9: Install drivers for local printing g A local printer is a printer attached to your computer using a USB or parallel cable. If your printer is attached to a network instead of your computer, skip this step and go to Step 10: “Verify printer setup” on page...
Page 42 - Windows; Before you install
37 Install drivers for local printing Windows In addition to the following driver installation instructions, you may need to refer to the documentation that shipped with your computer and your Windows software. Before you install Some versions of Windows software may already have a system printer dr...
Page 46 - Macintosh
41 Install drivers for local printing Macintosh Macintosh OS 8.6 or later is required for USB printing. To print locally to a USB-attached printer, you must create a desktop printer icon (Macintosh 8.6–9.x) or create a queue in Print Center (Macintosh OS X). Creating a desktop printer icon (Macintos...
Page 49 - Step 10: Verify printer setup
44 Verify printer setup 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 ...
Page 54 - Step 12: Install drivers for
49 Install drivers for network printing Step 12: Install drivers for network printing After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP settings, you are ready to install the printer on each network computer. Windows In Windows environments, network printers can be configured for direct printing or sh...
Page 56 - Step 1: Install a custom printer driver
51 Install drivers for network printing 11 Select the newly-created port from 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,...
Page 59 - Step 1: Install a custom PPD file
54 Install drivers for network printing Mac OS 8.6–9.x Step 1: Install a custom PPD file Note: Installing the custom PPD is required only if this is the first time the printer has been set up. If the printer was previously installed, go on to “Step 2: Create a desktop printer” on page 54. 1 Insert t...
Page 61 - NetWare
56 Install drivers for network printing You can download these packages from our Lexmark Web site. You may also find the driver package you need on the drivers CD. NetWare Your printer supports both Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) and regular queue-based NetWare environments. For the latest...
Page 62 - Step 13: Using the publications
57 Using the publications CD Step 13: Using the publications CD Viewing the CD contents Launch the publications CD and browse the contents to see a complete list of the available information. The type of helpful information provided on the publications CD includes: Note: The publications CD is shipp...
Page 64 - Statement of Limited Warranty
59 Statement of Limited Warranty Statement of Limited Warranty Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY This warranty 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 Thi...
