Lexmark X500N User Manual 2

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1. General information

The Lexmark™ X500n and X502n are color laser MFPs that combine print, scan, copy, and fax functions.
The X500n and X502n are the ideal MFPs for presentations, business g raphics, line art, and text. T hey use
laser diode electrophotographic technology to deliver remarkable quality print images and text. The scan
and copy functions work with A4 , letter, and legal (ADF only) size paper. Photographic quality images are
possible with scan function. The FAX function delivers a wide range of functionality to the office user. The
MFPs can be used as shared network or desktop devices.

Models

The Lexmark X5xx MFPs are available in the following models:

Model Configuration Machine type

X500n Print, copy, scan, network 7100-010
X502n Print, copy, scan, fax, network 7100-110

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MFP Specifications

General device technical specifications

Interfaces

X500n X502n
USB 2.0 X X
Ethernet 10/100 Base T X X

Note: The USB 2.0 and network interfaces can be used simultaneously.
The USB interface supports:

• Windows 98 SE

• Windows Me

• Windows NT

• Windows 2000 Professional

• Windows XP Operating Systems

• Windows Server 2003 Operating Systems

• Windows Vista 32/64 bit

• Macintosh OS X version10.1—10.4 (Power PC and Intel)

Note: For USB attachment, a USB cable (P/N 12A2405) is recommended and mu st be o rdered sep arately.

The standard Ethernet connection and optional N2100 Series print servers support the following protocols:

• TCP/IP–The TCP/IP standard set of application services are supported including DHCP, BOOTP,

WINS, SNMP (MIB-2, host resources MIB, printer MIB, enterprise MIB, SNMP traps), HTTP, LPR/LPD,
FTP, IPP1,SLP, DDNS

• AppleTalk

This MFP with standard Ethernet supports an Embedded Web Server. The current status of the operator
panel is viewable using the resident Web pages.

Processor

ARM-11core running at 366mhz.

Supported operating systems

This MFP is compatible with applications running under the following operating systems for either local or
network connections:

Macintosh

• Macintosh OS X version 10.2—10.4 and above. (Power PC and Intel)

The software applications that operate with most Apple LaserWriter printers will generally operate with this
printer.

Download the latest Lexmark printer PPD files or printer drivers from www.lexmark.com.

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Microsoft Windows

• Microsoft Windows Me

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

• Microsoft Windows XP Home

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003

• Microsoft Windows Vista 32/64 bit

Download the latest printer drivers from http://www.lexmark.com.
The Windows software applications, which operate in the operating systems listed above, are best suited to

run with the drivers supplied with this MFP. The drivers for Windows take advantage of the MFP’s functions
and increase the MFP’s performance wherever possible.

Memory configuration

Standard DRAM 128MB
Optional SDRAM N/A
Max DRAM 128MB

Physical specifications and weight (WIP)

The following table contains the dimensions and weights for each MFP model and option. This does not
include packaging but does include the print cartridge that ships with the MFP.

Width Depth Height Weight
inch inch inch lb
mm mm mm kg

MFP

Lexmark X500n/

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X502n

Paper options

530-Sheet drawer 18.1 18.5 7.3 13.3

530-Sheet tray 11.2 14.4 4.5 4.2

Standard tray 10.8 13.0 2.2 2.2

Tray set to legal 10.8 15.9 2.2 2.4

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Comes with standard input tray and starter cartridges.

2

Weight does not include packaging or pubs.

18.9 17.2 21 77.0
480 437 531 35.0

460 470 185 6.0

285 365 11 5 1.9

275 330 55 1.0

275 405 55 1.1

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Operating clearances

MFP sides X5xxn X5xxn with 530-sheet tray

Left side 8 in (203 mm) 8 in (203 mm)
Right side 20 in (508 mm) 20 in (508 mm)
Front 28 in (711 mm) 28 in (700 mm)
Rear 10 in (254 mm) 10 in (254 mm)
Top 16 in (400 mm) 16 in (400 mm)

Packaging and shipping dimensions

Width Depth Height Weight

MFP* in in in lb

mm mm mm kg

X500n / X502n 23.4 22.6 29.9 77

595 575 760 42.0
Options
530-Sheet drawer 21.9 22.4 10.9 18.7

556 570 277 8.5
* Includes start-up kit (supplies)

Power and electrical specifications

Printing states X5xxn

Off 0 W

Average power while operating

Continuous printing 670 W

Power consumption, standby

Power saver on 35 W
Power saver off 200 W

Maximum current while operating

115 Volts 11 A
230 Volts 6 A

Average current while operating

115 Volts 6.0 A
230 Volts 3.0 A

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Environment

Environment Specifications

Operating
Air temperature—product operating 10 to 32.5°C (50 to 90.5°F)
Air temperature—product power off 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)
Air relative humidity 15 to 80%
Altitude 0—2,500 m (0—8,200 ft.)

Ship / Storage
Temperature-printer and supplies 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F)
Relative humidity 10 to 90% RH
Atmospheric pressure 613 to 1607 hPa (460 to 800 mm Hg)

Severe High 35 to 40°C (95 to 104°F), Severe Low -10 to 0°C (14 to 32°F). The period under severe shall not be deemed to be

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continuous, but rather a total of such intermittent periods (48 hours at most for any one period).

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Print engine specifications

Print engine resolution

600 x 600 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi

Color balance settings

This MFP offers color balance control. It is a color correction option that allows you to increase or decrease
the amount of toner going to the page for all four color planes. The scale ranges from -10 to +10.

Emulations

Raster Graphics (CMYK bi-tone JBIG Compressed)

Print engine speed and performance

Pages/minute)

Media size Standard tray

Mono Color
Letter Up to 31 Up to 8
A4 Up to 31 Up to 8
Legal Up to 16 Up to 8
Transparencies Up to 3 Up to 2
Thick card stock Up to 3 Up to 2
Labels (letter &

A4)
Medium thick card

stock (letter & A4)
Envelopes Up to 5 Up to 3

Up to 5 Up to 3

Up to 4 Up to 3

Print engine time to first print

Media type/Media size First print time

Mono Color

Plain paper mode / A4, letter 13 seconds 19 seconds
Transparency mode / A4, letter 23 seconds 29 seconds
Label—middle thickness stock / A4, letter 17 seconds 23 seconds
Middle thick stock—glossy / A4, letter 16 seconds 22 seconds
Thick stock / A4, letter 23 seconds 29 seconds
Envelope (1) mode / Commercial #10, International DL 18 seconds 24 seconds
Envelope (2) mode / Commercial #10, International DL 23 seconds 29 seconds

Note: Note: Time to first page (TTFP) is the time from the moment when the host sends the print signal
until the moment the trailing edge of the first page leaves the exit feed rollers. TTFP is measured using a
simple text (single character) page.

Note: Note: Warm up time, 60 seconds maximum, is the time elapsed from when the power is turned on
to when the Ready status is reached.

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