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Color imageRUNNER LBP5970
Color imageRUNNER LBP5970
Model Name
Printing Process
Copying Method: Electrophoto method (Color RAPID Fusing System)
Developing System: Dry Dual Component Developing System
Letter
First Print Time
Color: 9.0 Sec.
Warm-Up Time: 0 Seconds from Standby, 30 Seconds or Less from Power On
Processor
MIPS64 Series (533 MHz***)
Memory
Maximum: 768MB RAM*
Hard Disk Drive: Optional 30GB
Page Description Language
Optional PDL Support: PostScript® 3 Emulation (PS ROM 98B/98C)Print Resolution
Super Fine Mode: 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi
Fine Mode: 2400 dpi equivalent x 600 dpi
PCL5c/6: 2400 dpi equivalent x 600 dpi
PS3 (Optional): 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi (Text and Line Only)
2400 dpi equivalent x 600 dpi
Engine Resolution: 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi
Printer Driver
PCL5c/6: Windows (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2003), Citrix MetaFrame
PS3 Emulation: Windows (Windows98/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003), Citrix MetaFrame/Macintosh (OS 10.3.3 or later)
Halftone: 256 Gradations (Continuous-Tone)
Interface
Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11)**
Other Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed/USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1 Equivalent)
User Interface: LCD 16 Characters x 1 Line
11 LED Indicators, 9 Operation Keys
Paper Handling
Standard Input Upper Cassette
Paper Size
Paper Weight
Standard Input Multi Purpose Tray
Paper Size
Paper Weight
Paper Sources
Standard: 230-Sheet Paper Cassette (20 lb. Bond)
90-Sheet Multi Purpose Tray
Optional: 550-Sheet x Up to 3 Paper Cassettes
Maximum: 1,970 Sheets
Maximum Paper Size: 11 x 17 (305 x 457mm Paper Size)
Output Capacity: Approximately 250 Sheets (20 lb. Bond)
Paper Output: Face-Down
Duplexing: Standard Automatic Trayless Duplexing
Dimensions
Installation Space (W x D): 21 1/2 x 37 3/5 (When Multi-Purpose Tray is Extended)
Weight
Power Source
Plug: NEMA 5-15P
Power Consumption
Standard
Standby: Approximately 34W (Average)
Power Saver Mode
Deep Sleep Mode: Approximately 1W (Average)
Estimated Toner Yield For Black and White
Estimated Toner Yield For Color
Paper Feeder Unit-PF-98B†††
Paper Sizes: Ledger, Legal, Letter, Executive, Custom Sizes (Width 8-3/8 to 11-3/4; Length 8-3/8 to 17)
Paper Cassettes Capacity: 550 Sheets x 3 Cassettes (20 lb. Bond)
Dimensions (H x W x D): 5-5/8 x 21-1/2 x 27-1/2
Weight: Approximately 24.3 lb.
Other Optional Accessories PostScript 3 Emulation/Barcode Printing ROM A-98BPostScript 3 Emulation ROM A-98CWireless Network Interface Board NB-W2Hard Disk Kit HD-98BCabinet-W1 (Small)^Cabinet-X1 (Large)^^Expansion RAM ER-128A*Expansion RAM ER-256A*Expansion RAM ER-512A*
* One memory slot available for additional memory.
** Through optional Wireless LAN Kit.
*** The upper limit of the frequency range.
^ If 1200-dpi print is selected, engine speed will be reduced.
^^ Up to three additional paper feeder units can be installed when Cabinet-W1 is attached.
^^^ Up to one additional paper feeder unit can be installed when Cabinet-X1 is attached.
† Excluding the Toner Cartridges and Drum Cartridges.
†† When printing letter-sized paper at 5% page coverage with the default print density settings.
††† Up to three additional paper feeder units can be added.
PostScript 3 emulation/Barcode Printing ROM A-98B and PostScript 3 emulation ROM A-98C cannot be installed together.
† Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.
Drivers & Downloads
Supporting Documents
Product Advisories for Color imageRUNNER LBP5970
Title | Advisory Type | Date |
---|---|---|
Incompatibilities between Mac OS X Lion (10.7) and our previously released Mac OS X 10.6 Printer and Fax drivers | Service Notice | Jul 27, 2011 |
Service Notice: Google Termination of Support for Google Cloud Print will be ending December 31, 2020. | Service Notice | Dec 2, 2020 |
Compatible Supplies & Accessories
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GPR-27 Toner Black
Color: Black
Item Code: 9645A008AA
Estimated Toner Yield: 10,000 Copies/Bottle (Estimated @ 5% Coverage)

GPR-27 Toner Cyan
Color: Cyan
Item Code: 9644A008AA
Estimated Toner Yield: 6,000 Copies/Bottle (Estimated @ 5% Coverage)

GPR-27 Toner Magenta
Color: Magenta
Item Code: 9643A008AA
Estimated Toner Yield: 6,000 Copies/Bottle (Estimated @ 5% Coverage)

GPR-27 Toner Yellow
Color: Yellow
Item Code: 9642A008AA
Estimated Toner Yield: 6,000 Copies/Bottle (Estimated @ 5% Coverage)