Lexmark C710
Lexmark Colour Laser C710 Printer. An A4 colour laser printer using a carousel mechanism to give fast mono printing at 16 pages per minute with a slower colour capability of just 3 pages per minute. The direct competitor was the HP Colour LaserJet 1500 / 2500.
The C710 is also known as model 5016-001 and was introduced in September 2000 so it's one of the first phase of low-cost colour printers. By today's standards its 3ppm rating might seem too slow and it's quite a big machine so it might be considered obsolescent. The model wasn't on the market long being replaced by the C720 / Model 5024-001 in May 2001; this doubled the colour speed to a more acceptable 6 pages per minute.
There are several models, the basic C710, a C710n network variant and a C710dn variant with duplex, network and 64MB base memory. All three models seem to be 5016-001.
The printer is also called the "Optra C710". On this model the Optra name seems optional
The X242MFP is a multifunction version.
Lexmark say of the C710:
The high quality, easy to use workgroup color laser printer adaptable to diverse business printing needs.
Control is an LCD with Lexmark's old-style menu buttons
Maximum duty is given as 35,000 pages per month - as a peak one-time use. Normal useage figures would be much lower, the printer would suit offices doing under 1,000 pages per month.
Prints up to 16 pages per minute in monochrome, 3 pages per minute in color.
Time to First Page (mono) 16 seconds
Time to First Page (color) 35 seconds
One source says 1200x1200dpi and 600x600dpi. "1200 Image Qaulity". Another says:
Black: 1200 Image Quality dpi, 1200 x 1200, 600 x 600
Color: 1200 Image Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi, Up to 600 x 600
Auto Mode color correction (default)
A4 / US letter paper handling. Input (std/max): 300/800 pages
Maximum input sources: 4
Paper Sizes:
Tray 2:250 Sheet Drawer
48 MHz embedded RISC.
Output (std/max): 250/250 pages
Maximum output sources: 1
200MHz RISC QED
Memory base model, standard 32 MB
Memory base model, maximum 384 MB
Expandable Memory Options Yes
PCL 6 Emulation, PCL 5c Emulation, PostScript 3 Emulation
Operating Systems Supported:
Microsoft Windows 2000, 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, NT 3.51, NT 4.0;
Mac OSŪ, OS/2,
Nominal Input Voltage: 110V
16.0"H x 18.5"W x 22.5"D
405mmH x 470mmW x 570mmD
The Optra C710dn is 3.4" (770mm) high.
Depends on precise model.
115 lbs.
52.27 kg.
Shipped with single-element print cartridges so the main consumables are the print cartridges and an image transfer kit.
Ships with 3,000-page print cartridges -6,000-page print cartridges available for aftermarket purchase.
Only 6 easy-to-replace maintenance items
10E0043- 10,000-page black print cartridge - 10E0043
10E0040- 10,000-page cyan print cartridge (p/n 10E0040) - 10E0040
10E0041- 10,000-page magenta print cartridge (p/n 10E0041) - 10E0041
10E0042- 10,000-page yellow print cartridge - 10E0042
Image Transfer Kit:
The machine displays the message "84 Transfer Belt Exhausted" when a replacement is required.
10E0045- Transfer Kit (p/n 10E0045)
The fuser seals toner powederr onto the page using a combination of heat and pressure. Fuser faults give a variety of issues in printing; in many cases the printer itself will declare the fuser.
The fuser is removed by losening two lockdown screws.
10E0049- Fuser Kit 100K pages (p/n 10E0049)
12G1698- Fuser ASM, 110v W/Lamp - 12G1698
12G1699- Fuser ASM, 220v W/Lamp - 12G1699
Shipped with single-element print cartridges 3,000-page print cartridges
1-year LexOnSite SM warranty
For more warranty information, please visit warranties and returns at www.lexmark.com.
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