This chapter provides essential information about printers. You will learn how printers operate, what to consider when purchasing a printer, and how to connect printers to an individual computer or to a network. Printers produce paper copies of electronic files. Many government regulations require physical records; therefore, hard copies of computer documents are often as important today as they were when the paperless revolution began several years ago. You must understand the operation of various types of printers to be able to install and maintain them, as well as troubleshoot any problems that arise. Objectives By the end of this chapter you should be able to:
Describe
the types of printers currently available.
Describe
the installation and configuration process for printers.
Describe
the potential safety hazards and safety procedures associated with printers and
scanners.
Describe
how to share a printer on a network
Identify
and apply common preventive maintenance techniques for printers
Troubleshoot
printers. Understand how 3D printers will change things ![]() |