CIS 102 Introduction to Hardware and Software Chapter

CIS 102 Introduction to Hardware and Software Chapter 2 Input and Output part 1 – input devices and printers

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Types of Printers • An impact printer forms characters and graphics on a printed page by using some mechanism that physically contacts the paper • A non-impact printer forms characters and graphics without using a mechanism that physically contacts the paper Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 12

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Multifunction Peripherals • A multifunction peripheral (MFP) is a single device that servers several functions, including printing – Scanner – Fax machine – Copier • Best practice is to purchase one machine for one purpose Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 15

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All-In-One Printer (cont. ) • Notes continued from previous slide.

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Ink-jet Printers • An ink-jet printer is a nonimpact printer that forms characters and graphics by spraying tiny drops of liquid ink onto the paper • Most ink-jet printers range from 300 to 2400 dpi Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 19

Ink-jet Printers Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 20

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Laser Printers • A laser printer is a highspeed, high-quality, nonimpact printer that operates in a manner similar to a copy machine, creating images using a laser beam and powdered ink Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 24

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How a Laser Printer Works Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 26

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Thermal Printers, Solid Ink Printers, and Photo Printers • A thermal printer uses wax-based ink that is heated by pins that melt the ink onto paper • A dye-sublimation printer uses solid dyes embedded on different transparent films • A solid ink printer uses ink stored in solid blocks • A photo printer is a color printer that can print photographs at a quality equal to photos developed at a photo lab Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 29

Thermal Printers, Solid Ink Printers, and Photo Printers Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 30

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Printer Characteristics Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 33

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How Windows Handles Print Jobs Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 41

Local and Network Printers • A local printer is connected directly to a computer by way of a wireless connection or by a cable that connects to a parallel, serial, USB, SCSI, or Fire. Wire port • A network printer is a device that can be connected to a network and is accessible to a computer by way of a network • The default printer is the one Windows prints to unless another printer is selected Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 42

Installing a Local Printer Using a Cable • Physically attach the printer cable to the computer • Install the printer driver, either by having Windows install the driver or by using the printer manufacturer’s installation software • If your printer came with printer management software, install it • Print a test page to confirm that the driver is installed properly Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 43

Installing a Local Printer Using a Wireless Connection Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 44

Installing a Local Printer Using a Bluetooth Wireless Connection • Turn the printer off • Install the printer drivers using the manufacturer’s installation software • If you are using a wireless Bluetooth printing kit, – Plug the Bluetooth adapter into the USB port or insert it into the PC Card slot on the computer – Connect the printer adapter to the printer’s parallel port and, if needed, connect the power supply and plug it in. • Turn the printer on • Print a test page Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 45

Printer Maintenance • Ensure that the consumables (paper, ink, ribbons, color sticks, toner cartridges, and ink cartridges) are on hand • Research the printer documentation for specific maintenance procedures and how often you should perform them – Printer maintenance kit • Clean the printer with a damp cloth on the outside and a dry cloth on the inside Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 46

Printer Maintenance Chapter 7: Supporting Printers 47