Lexmark C500n User Manual

Identifying media sources and specifications
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Media specifications
Media type setting based on media and weight
Legend
N/A = Non-
applicable
Ty p e
Media weight
Print modeMedia
Standard tray
250-sheet 
letter size or
optional 
250-sheet legal 
size tray
(Tray 1)
Optional 530-
sheet drawer
(Tray 2)
Paper
(grain long)
1Xerographic or 
bond paper60–74 g/m2
(16–19 lb)60–74 g/m
2
(16–19 lb)PLAIN
Xerographic or 
bond paper75–120 g/m
2
(20–32 lb)75–105 g/m
2
(20–28 lb)
100% cotton 75–120 g/m
2
(24–32...

Using the output bin
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Media specifications
Using the output bin
The output bin holds up to 250 sheets of 20 lb paper and is located on top of the printer. The output bin collates print jobs 
facedown.
The output bin supports all media listed in Media sizes and support.
Loading the trays
Your printer has three trays to select from: the standard tray (tray 1), also known as the 250-sheet tray or 250-sheet letter- 
size tray, the optional 250-sheet legal-size tray (tray 1), or an optional 530-sheet tray...

Loading the trays
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Media specifications
Load the standard tray or optional trays in the same way. The width and length guide tabs look different; however, all of 
them squeeze and move in the same manner.
1Pull the tray out. Remove the tray completely.
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L#10D
L#10LT RA4
LT
R
A
4
B
5D
L#1
0
PAPER
LABEL ENVELOPE
TRANSPARENCY CARDSTOCK
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Loading the trays
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2Squeeze the length guide tabs together as shown. Slide the guide to the correct position for the size of paper you 
are loading. For setup, load letter- or A4-size paper based on the standard size for your country or region. Notice 
the size indicators on the bottom of the tray on both sizes of the guide. Use these indicators to help you position 
the guide at the correct size.
This second illustration shows the tabs and size indicators for the optional...

Loading the trays
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Media specifications
size indicators on the bottom left of the tray. Notice the load line label on the side of the tray which indicates the 
maximum stack height for your media.
This second illustration shows the tabs, the size indicators, and the load line for the optional 530-sheet tray which 
is part of the optional 530-sheet drawer.
DL#10
DL#10LT RA4
LT R
A4
B5DL
#10
LTR
A4
B5DL#10
PAPER
LABEL ENVELOPE
TRANSPARENCY CARDSTOCK
LABEL
PAPER
LABEL ENVELOPE
TRANSPARENCY CARDSTOCK
Width...

Loading envelopes in the standard tray
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Media specifications
4Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the media. Straighten the 
edges on a level surface.
5Load the paper stack with the recommended print side faceup. Load the stack toward the rear of the tray as 
shown.
If you load letterhead paper, place the header at the rear of the tray.
6Insert the tray.
Loading envelopes in the standard tray
The recommended stack height is 10 envelopes; however, in...

Loading envelopes in the standard tray
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Media specifications
3Squeeze the width guide tabs as shown in step 3 on page 32. Slide the width guide to the correct position for the 
size of envelope you are loading. Notice the size indicators on the bottom left of the tray.
4Push the envelope stack aid tabs toward each other. They snap into place.
Note:These tabs keep a stack of envelopes in the proper position for feeding.
5Flex a stack of envelopes back and forth and then straighten the edges on a level...

Loading envelopes in the standard tray
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6Load envelopes flap side down with the stamp area and flap on the left. The end of the envelope with the stamp 
area enters the printer first.
Warning:Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. 
These envelopes may severely damage the printer. The stamp is shown in the illustration only for 
placement.
7Insert the standard tray.
D
L#10LT
RA4B5B5
D
L#10LT
RA4B5B5
PAPER
LABEL ENVELOPE...

Using the media support in the output bin
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Media specifications
Using the media support in the output bin
Use the media support so a stack of media does not skew in the output bin. To use the media support:
1Grasp the edges of the media support at the indentations in the output bin.
2Lift the media support. 
3Lower the media support into place so that it is now at an angle. 
The media support is inclined so your stacked media now remains in a neater stack in the output bin.
Note:Do not leave the media...

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Basic model  ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Configured model  ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Understanding the printer operator panel  ........................................................................................................ 5
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