LENOVO M710 User Manual

Lenovo M710
Multi-Function Center

User’s Guide

• Learning about the All-In-One

• Understanding the software

• Using the All-In-One

• Troubleshooting

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Edition: May 2003

This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes
are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in
later editions. Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may
be made at any time.

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or service that does not infringe any existing intellectual property right may be used
instead. Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products,
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user’s responsibility.

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Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Safety information

• Use only the power supply provided with this product or the manufacturer’s authorized
replacement power supply.

• Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.

• Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a
professional service person.

CAUTION: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this

product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply
cord or telephone, during a lightning storm.

Environmental Temperature:

Operating: 16 ć ü 32 ć
Storage: 1ć ü 60 ć
Transporation: 40 ć ü 60 ć
Note: To ensure good printing quality, please put the product under operating environment

for a period of time before using if it has been kept in a cold environment.

Contents

Learning about the All-In-One ..........................................1

Setting up the All-In-One ...............................................................1

Understanding the parts of the All-In-One ....................................1

Using the control panel .................................................................2

Understanding the software .............................................3

Using the Lenovo All-In-One Center .............................................3

Using Print Properties ...................................................................6

Using the Lenovo Solution Center ................................................8

Using the Lenovo Photo Editor .....................................................9

Using the All-In-One ........................................................10

Printing ........................................................................................10

Scanning ..................................................................................... 13

Copying .......................................................................................14

Faxing ......................................................................................... 16

Creating fun projects ...................................................................17

Replacing print cartridges ...........................................................18

Troubleshooting ...............................................................19

Troubleshooting checklist ...........................................................19

Setup troubleshooting ................................................................. 20

Printing troubleshooting ..............................................................22

Scanning, copying, and faxing troubleshooting ..........................24

Removing and reinstalling the software ...................................... 26

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Other help sources ......................................................................26

Index ..................................................................................27

Thank you for purchasing a Lenovo M710 Multi-Function
Center!

Congratulations on your purchase. The Lenovo M710 Multi-Function
Center combines the functionality of an inkjet printer, a scanner, a copier,
and a fax machine all into a single, multifunction device, making it one of
the most exciting products on the market today.

Please read this manual before using this product. Keep this manual
available for future use of the product.

This User’s Guide takes you, step by step, from setting up the All-In-One
to creating a variety of fun projects. Also included are sections describing
the All-In-One software, supplies replacement, and troubleshooting
information.

This manual assumes the user has a basic knowledge of computers,
their operating system, and other application software. Please refer to
the documentation provided by your computer manufacturer or software
manufacturer if you have product-related questions.

To get the latest information for this product:

• Visit the Lenovo Sunny Web site at www.lenovo.com

• Call the Lenovo Sunny Support Hotline at ([phone]

• See your local authorized dealer.

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Learning about the All-In-One

Setting up the All-In-One

If you have not already done so, follow the steps on the Setup Sheet to
complete the hardware and software installation. If problems occur during
the setup process, see “Setup troubleshooting” on page 20.

Understanding the parts of the All-In-One

Paper guide
Slide next to paper to

ensure proper feeding.

Paper support
Lift to load paper into

the All-In-One.

Control panel

Use the buttons to operate the
All-In-One (see page 2 for details
about each of the buttons).

Top cover

Lift to place an item on
the scanner glass.

Paper exit tray

Extend to hold paper as
it exits the All-In-One.

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Scanner unit

Lift to access the print
cartridges.

USB cable connector

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USB cable

Power supply

Silver, metal contacts are on the
left side of the power supply.

Using the control panel

The All-In-One has a control panel that lets you scan and copy with the
press of a button.

Power button

Press to turn the All-In-One
on and off.

Paper Feed button

Press to feed paper through
the All-In-One.

Color Copy button

Press to make a color copy.

Note: Both the computer and the All-In-One must be turned on

to make copies.

Scan button

Press to start the scanning
process and open the
All-In-One Center.

Black Copy button

Press to make a black and
white copy.

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Understanding the software

The All-In-One software consists of four main components:

• The Lenovo M710 All-In-One Center (scanning, copying, and

faxing)

• Print Properties (printing)

• The Lenovo M710 Solution Center (troubleshooting,

maintenance, and cartridge ordering information)

• The Lenovo Photo Editor (editing graphics)

Using the Lenovo All-In-One Center

Use the Lenovo M710 All-In-One Center software to scan, copy, and fax
documents.There are three ways to open the All-In-One Center:

• Click Start Programs Lenovo M710 Lenovo All-In-One

Center.

• Double-click the Lenovo M710 All-In-One Center icon on the

desktop.

• Press Scan on the control panel. For more information about

using the control panel, see page 2.

The All-In-One Main Page displays.

All-In-One Center

All-In-One Main Page

Preview section

Scan section

Copy section

Creative Tasks
section

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The All-In-One Main Page

The All-In-One Main Page consists of four main sections: Scan, Copy,
Creative Tasks, and Preview section.

From this section: You can:

Scan • Select a program to send the scanned image to.

• Choose what type of image is being scanned.

• Choose how the scan will be used.
Note: Click See More Scan Settings to view all

settings.

Copy • Select the quantity and color of your copies.

• Select a quality setting for your copies.

• Adjust the size of the scanned area.

• Lighten or darken your copies.

• Enlarge or reduce your copies.
Note: Click See More Copy Settings to view all

settings.

Creative Tasks Choose from a variety of creative ideas.

• Enlarge or reduce an image.

• Repeat an image several times on one page.

• Print an image as a multi-page poster.

• E-mail an image to a friend.

• Fax using your computer’s modem.

• Save an image on my computer.

• Edit text found in a scanned document (OCR).

• Modify an image with a photo editor.

Preview section Select a region of the preview image to scan.

View an image of what will be printed or copied.

Note: For more information about the All-In-One Main Page,

click the Help button located in the upper right corner
of the screen.

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View Saved Images page

Use the View Saved Images page to perform tasks with images that are
saved on the computer. The View Saved Images page consists of three
sections.

From this section: You can:

Open with... Select a program to send the saved image to.
Print a Copy... • Choose the quantity and color of your copies.

• Select a quality setting for your copies.

• Lighten or darken your copies.

• Enlarge of reduce your copies.
Note: Click See More Copy Settings to view all

settings.

Creative Tasks Select from a variety of creative ideas. For help, see

page 4.

Note: For more information about this page, click the Help

button located in the upper right corner of the screen.

Maintain/Troubleshoot page

The Maintain/Troubleshoot page provides you with direct links to the
Lenovo Solution Center. Choose from these topics:

• Maintain or fix quality problems

• Troubleshoot All-In-One problems

• Device status and ink levels

• More printing ideas and how to’s

• Contact information

• Advanced (Skin, voice, and communication options)

• View the software version and copyright information

For more information about the Lenovo Solution Center, see page 8.

Note: For more information about this page, click the Help

button located in the upper right corner of the screen.

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Using Print Properties

Print Properties is the software that controls the All-In-One printing
function. 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 From the program File menu, click Print.
2 In the Print dialog box, click the Properties, Preferences,

Options, or Setup button (depending on the program).

The Print Properties screen displays.

Note: Some programs open Print Properties differently.

Print Properties

Quality Copies tab and I Want To menu

Print Properties
tabs

Use the Quality/
Copies, Paper
Setup, and Print
Layout tabs to
select the print
settings.

I Want To menu

Select one of the
projects from the
menu to help
print photos,
banners,
envelopes,
posters, and
more.

The I Want To menu

The I Want To menu displays when you open Print Properties. It contains a
variety of task wizards to help you select the correct print settings for your
project. Close the menu for a full view of the Print Properties dialog box.

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