Lexmark M5270 User Manual

Installing an optional card
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller
board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn
the printer o, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any
other devices attached to the printer, then turn them o as well, and unplug any cables going into the
printer.
1 Turn o the printer.
2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.
3 Using a flat‑head screwdriver, open the controller board access cover.
Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static
electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any components or connectors.
4 Unpack the optional card.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the connection points along the edge of the card.
5 Push the card
firmly
into place.
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Lexmark M5270 Specifications

General

Print Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi
Processor Speed	1.2 GHz
Print Technology	Laser
Standard Memory	1 GB
Maximum Memory	4 GB
Standard Input Capacity	550 sheets
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB, Wireless
Hard Disk	Option available
Recommended Monthly Page Volume	5, 000 to 50, 000 pages
Network Protocol	TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6
Printable Area	8.5 x 14 inches
Paper Handling Input, Standard	550 sheets
Paper Handling Output, Standard	250 sheets
Media Types Supported	Card Stock, Envelopes, Paper Labels, Plain Paper, Transparencies
Media Sizes Supported	Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5, Envelopes
Standard Ports	USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet
Maximum Paper Size	8.5 x 14 inches
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
Duplex Printing	Standard

Summary

Learning About the Printer

Using the Control Panel

Loading Paper and Specialty Media

Setting Paper Size and Type

How to configure paper settings from the control panel.

Loading Trays and Feeders

Detailed instructions for loading paper into various trays and feeders.

Linking Trays

Printing

Printing from Computer and Mobile Devices

Standard procedures for printing from PCs and various mobile platforms.

Printing from a Flash Drive

How to print documents directly from a USB flash drive.

Configuring and Printing Held Jobs

Understanding the Printer Menus

Network/Ports Menu Configuration

Security Menu Configuration

Securing the Printer

Erasing and Encrypting Printer Data

Steps to erase memory, hard disk, and encrypt printer data.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Maintaining the Printer

Network Connectivity

Cleaning the Printer

Replacing Parts and Supplies

Detailed guides for replacing major components like toner, imaging unit, fuser, and rollers.

Clearing Jams

Avoiding Paper Jams

Clearing Paper Jams

Step-by-step instructions for removing jams from various printer locations.

Clearing Staple Jams

Troubleshooting

Network Connection Problems

Steps to resolve issues with connecting to the printer's network.

Unable to Read Flash Drive

Hardware Options Problems

Issues with Supplies

Paper Feed Problems

Troubleshooting issues related to paper feeding.

Paper Jam Troubleshooting

Steps to address recurring paper jam issues.

Printing Problems

General guidance and specific steps for resolving various print quality problems.

Slow Printing

Steps to diagnose and resolve slow printing issues.

Print Jobs Do Not Print

Troubleshooting steps when print jobs are not sent to the printer.

Printer Not Responding

Guide to troubleshoot when the printer becomes unresponsive.

Upgrading and Migrating

Software Installation and Updates

Steps for installing printer software and updating firmware.