6
Using Print Properties
Print Properties is the software that controls the
printing function when the printer is connected to
a computer. You can change the settings in Print
Properties based on the type of project you want
to create. You can open Print Properties from
almost any program:
1
With a document open, click
File
Æ
.
2
From the Print dialog, click
Properties
,
Preferences
,
Options
, or
Setup
.
Using the Photo Editor
Use the Photo Editor software to edit graphics
or photos.
From the Photo Editor, you can reduce red-eye,
crop your photos, resize your photos, adjust
brightness and contrast, and use other tools.
1
Click
Start
Æ
Programs
or
All Programs
Æ
Lenovo M700 Series
.
2
Select
Photo Editor
.
3
Click
File
Æ
Open
to select the image you
want to edit.
4
Edit the image with the available tools.
5
Click
File
Æ
Save as
.
6
Enter a file name and file type, and then
click
Save
.
Print troubleshooting
Improving print quality
If you are not satisfied with the print quality of
a document, make sure you:
•
Use the appropriate paper for the document.
Use premium photo paper if you are printing
photos or other high-quality images.
•
Use a paper that is a heavier weight, bright
white, or coated.
•
Select a higher print quality.
If the document still does not have the print quality
you want, align the print cartridge.
Aligning the print cartridge using the
computer
For instructions on aligning the print cartridge
without a computer, see the
Setup
sheet.
1
Load paper.
2
From the desktop, double-click the
Imaging
Studio
icon.
3
Click the
Maintain/Troubleshoot
button.
4
Click
Maintenance
.
5
Click
Align to fix blurry edges
.
6
Click
.
An alignment page prints.
7
Follow the instructions on the computer
screen.
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
1
Load paper.
2
From the desktop, double-click the
Imaging
Studio
icon.
3
Click the
Maintain/Troubleshoot
button.
4
Click
Maintenance
.
5
Click
Clean to fix horizontal streaks
.
6
Click
.
Symptom
Solution
Poor text and
graphic quality,
including:
• Blank pages
• Incorrect
colors
• Missing
characters
• Faded print
• Dark print
• Skewed
lines
• Smudges
• Streaks
• Unexpected
characters
• White lines
in print
Check the ink level, and install
a new print cartridge if necessary.
See “Improving print quality” in this
booklet.
To avoid ink smudging, remove
each sheet as it exits, and allow
it to dry before stacking.
Transparencies may take up to
15 minutes to dry.
Use a different brand of paper.
Each paper brand accepts ink
differently. Use Lenovo Premium
Glossy Photo Paper if you are
printing photos or other high-
quality images.
Use only new, unwrinkled paper.
Poor text and
graphic quality
at the edges
of the page
Unless you are using the
borderless feature, use these
minimum print margin settings:
• Left and right margins:
– 6.35 mm (0.25 inches) for all
paper except A4
– 3.175 mm (0.125 inches)
for A4 size paper
• Top margin: 1.7 mm
(0.067 inches)
• Bottom margin: 19 mm
(0.75 inches)
Poor text and
graphic quality
at the edges
of the page
Select the Borderless print feature.
1
From the software application,
click
File
Æ
.
2
Click
Properties
,
Preferences
,
Options
, or
Setup
.
3
Click
Print Layout
.
4
Click
Borderless
.