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Printers
Definition
Types of printers
Ink-Jet Laser Dot Matrix Snapshot Other high quality printers
How the different printers work Choosing a printer Connection and setup of a printer General Troubleshooting
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Printer Definition
Types of Printers
Printers fall into two categories: Impact printers use a device to strike an inked ribbon, pressing ink from the ribbon onto the paper. Non-impact printers use different methods to place ink (or another substance) on the page.
Dot matrix printer Dot-matrix printers were once very popular, but have been replaced in popularity by ink-jet p5rinters. Dot-matrix printers typically use continuous form multipart paper and are commonly used for documents such as sales invoices and purchase orders. Inside a dot-matrix printer a print head containing small blunt pins strikes an inked ribbon to stamp images on a page.
Ink-jet Printer An ink-jet printer produces highquality documents at a relatively low price. You can use the documents produced by an ink-jet printer in most circumstances, except when only the highest quality is acceptable, such as for important business correspondence. An ink-jet printer sprays ink through small nozzles onto a page to produce images.
Laser Printer A laser printer is a high-speed printer that is ideal for business documents and graphics. Laser printers produce the highest quality images, but are relatively expensive. A laser printer works like a photocopier to produce images on a page. A laser beam draws images on a light-sensitive drum. The drum picks up a fine powdered ink called toner, and then transfers the toner to the paper to create the images. Laser printers produce higher-quality print than ink jet printers, but are more expensive.
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Snapshot Printer
Snapshot printers are small-format printers that print digital photographs. Snapshot printers are fairly slower than other printers, and can be more expensive to operate.
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Snapshot Printer
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Choosing a Printer
Before choosing a printer, the following features should be researched: Print Quality The type of printer you should choose depends on the quality of the printed pages you require. Speed Printer speed indicates how quickly a printer can produce printed pages.
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Choosing a Printer
Resolution Printer resolution determines the quality of the images the printer can produce. Software Most printers intended for home sue include software you can use to create special documents, such as greeting cards.
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Choosing a Printer
Consumables All printers require items that have to be replaced on a regular basis, such as ink or toner. Make sure you are aware of how they cost. Print Media when choosing a printer, you should check the size and type of paper the printer accepts. If you are going to need to print on envelopes and labels, make sure the printer has that feature.
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Choosing a Printer
Color Color printers usually use cyan, magenta, yellow and black ink to create color images on a page. Color ink jet printers are the most popular because they are less expensive. Warranty The length of a printer warranty may range from 90 days to one year. Consider an extended warranty or service contract for you printer.
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Before connecting a printer, turn off the computer. If necessary, remove any spacers or tape used to secure the printer's internal components during shipping. Then assemble the printer according to the instructions in the printers documentation. Connect the printer cable to the port on the printer.
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Connect the printer cable to a parallel port at the back of the computer. Some printers connect to a USB port. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the printer. Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. All printers require a driver to operate. A driver is the software that allows the computers operating system to communicate with and control the printer.
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Network Printers
Connect straight through cable from NIC on printer to a live network feed ethernet port Assign a static IP address to the printer Configure any network computers with correct printer software drivers Verify connection with the ping CLI command
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Before connecting a printer, turn off the computer. If necessary, remove any spacers or tape used to secure the printer's internal components during shipping. Then assemble the printer according to the instructions in the printers documentation. Connect the printer cable to the port on the printer.
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General Troubleshooting
Most printers, such as ink-jet printers, use a series of beeps to alert you or display a message that tell you a problem has occurred. Paper jams are the most common type of printer problem. Most printers have panels that can be opened to check the paper jam. Be careful when pulling a jammed paper, some printers contain many small sensors that may be damaged by forceful pulling.
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To improve the quality of printed images, check the printer's documentation to find the size, composition and weight of the paper the printer can use. You should clean your printer on a regular basis. You can use a computer vacuum cleaner or a can of compressed air to remove dust and dirt from most printers.
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