A quick overview of the Color settings and their applications are described in the table below:

Color setting

Screening method

Applications

 

 

 

Auto*

These settings allows you to adjust the

To adjust the brightness and saturation of

Vivid

printed color to better match the colors of

your text and business graphics.

Off

other output devices or standard color

Use 2-Color Draft or Black and White to

CMYK

systems.

save toner when printing drafts of your

Black and White

 

The default setting, Auto, uses different

document.

Display

color profiles on each object on the page

Use Black and White for documents that

2-Color Draft

(text, graphics or images).

 

will be reproduced on a copier.

 

 

 

 

 

Image Enhancement

The default setting, On, produces high

Any time you prefer the printer to decide

 

quality color output by allowing the printer

which images to enhance using the Image

 

to decide which images to enhance based

Enhancement screening methods.

 

on the material being printed.

 

 

 

 

Print Resolution

These two resolution settings are used to

Use the 1200 dpi setting anytime you have

 

produce high quality or high resolution.

a need for greater text, line, and image

 

The default setting, 600, uses halftoning to

detail.

 

 

 

produce high quality output.

The 1200 dpi setting greatly reduces the

 

The 1200 setting provides the highest

print speed but provides four times the

 

resolution as the 600 dpi setting.

 

resolution output.

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Regardless of the screening method used, the printer applies a unique screen- ing algorithm to small text (less than 24 points in size). This ensures the text characters have smooth, crisp edges.

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Optra C710 specifications

The Lexmark Optra C710 is a multifunction color laser printer designed to meet the diverse printing requirements of small to medium-sized businesses. Known for its robust performance and exceptional print quality, the Optra C710 offers a reliable solution for organizations looking to enhance their document workflow.

One of the standout features of the Optra C710 is its impressive printing speed. Capable of producing up to 26 pages per minute in black and white and 23 pages per minute in color, this printer ensures that users can complete their printing tasks quickly, minimizing bottlenecks in productivity. The first page out time is also commendably fast, allowing users to print professional-quality documents without delay.

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In terms of connectivity, the Optra C710 is equipped with multiple options including USB, parallel, and network capabilities, making it suitable for both individual and shared environments. Built-in networking allows various users to access the printer simultaneously, thus streamlining office operations. Additionally, support for various operating systems ensures compatibility with a wide range of computers and devices.

The Optra C710 is designed with user-friendliness in mind. Its intuitive control panel makes it easy to navigate through different settings and monitor printer status. Regular maintenance tasks are simplified with easy access to consumables, such as toner cartridges, which can be easily replaced without requiring specialized tools.

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