© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Jianxin Tang IT 1 V4.0 Ch7. Fundamental Printers and Scanners

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe the types of printers currently available  Select a printer.  Install and configure a printer.  Troubleshoot a printer.

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe characteristics and capabilities of printers

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe printer to computer interfaces  Serial: Serial data transfer is the movement of single bits of information in a single cycle. A serial connection can be used for dot matrix printers because the printers do not require high-speed data transfer.  Parallel: Parallel data transfer is faster than serial data transfer. Parallel data transfer is the movement of multiple bits of information in a single cycle. The path is wider for information to move to or from the printer.  SCSI: Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) is a type of interface that uses parallel communication technology to achieve high data-transfer rates.

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA  USB: USB is a common interface for printers and other devices. The speed and simple setup has made USB very practical. Newer operating systems offer PnP USB support. When a USB device is added to a computer system supporting PnP, the device is automatically detected and starts the driver installation process.  FireWire: FireWire, also known as i.LINK or IEEE 1394, is a high-speed communication bus that is platform independent. FireWire connects digital devices such as digital printers, scanners, digital cameras, and hard drives.

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA  Ethernet: Printers can be shared over a network. Connecting a printer to the network requires cabling that is compatible with both the existing network and the network port installed in the printer. Most network printers use an RJ-45 interface to connect to a network.  Wireless: Wireless printing technology is available in infrared, Bluetooth, and wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) technology.

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe laser printers  Step 1: Cleaning  Step 2: Conditioning  Step 3: Writing  Step 4: Developing  Step 5: Transferring  Step 6: Fusing

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© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA  The following mnemonic will help you to memorize the order of the steps of the laser printing process: Continuous Care Will Delay Trouble Forever (Cleaning, Conditioning, Writing, Developing, Transferring, Fusing).  WARNING: The primary corona wire or grid, or the conditioning roller, can be very dangerous. The voltage runs as high as – 6000 volts. Only certified technicians should work on the unit. Before working inside a laser printer, you should make sure that voltage is properly discharged.

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe impact printers  Uses inexpensive consumables  Uses continuous feed paper  Has carbon copy printing ability  The number of pins on a print head, 9 or 24, indicates the quality of the print.

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe inkjet printers  Low cost  High resolution  Quick to warm up

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© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe solid-ink printers  Produces vibrant color prints  Easy to use  Can use many different paper types  Printers are expensive  Ink is expensive  They are slow to warm up

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe other printer types  Thermal Printers  Dye-Sublimation Printers

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe the installation and configuration process for printers

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Explain how to power and connect the device using a local or network port  Connect the appropriate data cable to the communication port on the back of the printer (USB, FireWire, or parallel port).  Connect the other end of the data cable to the corresponding port on the back of the computer.  Attach the power cable to the printer. Connect the other end of the power cable to an available electrical outlet.  Warning: Never plug a printer into a UPS. The power surge that occurs when the printer is turned on will damage the UPS unit

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe how to install and update the device driver, firmware, and RAM  Step 1: Find Out If a Newer Driver Is Available.  Step 2: Download the Driver.  Step 3: Install the Downloaded Driver.  Step 4: Test the New Printer Driver

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© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Identify configuration options and default settings  Paper type – standard, draft, gloss, or photo  Print quality – draft, normal, photo, or automatic  Color printing – multiple colors used  Black-and-white printing – only black ink used  Grayscale printing – color image printed using only black ink in different shades  Paper size – standard paper sizes or envelopes and business cards  Paper orientation – landscape or portrait  Print layout – normal, banner, booklet, or poster  Duplex – normal or two-sided printing

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe how to optimize printer performance  Print spool settings – Ability to cancel or pause current print jobs in the printer queue  Color calibration – Ability to adjust settings to match the colors on the screen to the colors on the printed sheet  Paper orientation – Ability to select landscape or portrait image layout

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe how to print a test page  Start > Printers and Faxes  Right-click the desired printer and follow this path: Properties > General Tab > Print Test Page

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe how to share a printer  Click Start > Printers and Faxes.  Right-click the printer and choose Properties.  Select the Share tab.  Click the Share this printer radio button.  Keep or change the share name.  Click Apply.

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© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe the types of scanners currently available  Select a scanner.  Install and configure a scanner.  Troubleshoot a scanner

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe scanner types, resolution, and interfaces

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© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe all-in-one devices  Scanner  Printer  Copier  Fax

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe flatbed scanners  Flatbed scanners are often used to scan books and photographs for archiving. An electronic image is acquired by placing the book or photograph face down on the glass. The scanner head, consisting of an array of image sensors, lies beneath the glass and moves along the item, capturing the image.

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe handheld scanners  A handheld scanner is small and portable. It is difficult to smoothly scan an image using a handheld scanner. To scan an item, carefully pass the scanner head across the item that you want to scan. As with a flatbed scanner, digital images are made from the images collected by the handheld scanner.

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe drum scanners  Drum scanners produce a high-quality transfer of an image. Drum scanners are usually used commercially but are being replaced by lower-priced, high-quality flatbed scanners. Many drum scanners are still in use for high-end reproductions, such as archiving photographs in museums

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe the installation and configuration process for scanners  Like printers, scanners can connect to a computer using the USB, FireWire, network, or parallel port interface.  Scanners that are built into an all-in-one device should be plugged directly into an AC wall outlet. This will provide the AC current necessary to operate all-in-one device. Other types of scanners may acquire power through the USB or FireWire connector.

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe how to install and update the device driver  Once you have connected and started the scanner, the computer operating system may be able to discover the scanner through the PnP process. If the scanner is discovered, a driver may be installed automatically by the operating system.  After you set up a scanner, install the driver software that the manufacturer includes with the scanner. This driver is usually more current than the drivers on your computer. It may also provide more functionality than the basic driver from Windows.  As with a printer, you may want to install drivers from the manufacturer's website to gain additional functionality, diagnostic tools, and troubleshooting utilities.

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Identify configuration options and default settings  Color, grayscale, or black-and-white scanning  One-touch scanning into your choice of software  Quality and resolution choices  Sheet feeders

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Identify and apply common preventive maintenance techniques for printers and scanners CAUTION: Be sure to unplug the printer from the electrical source before beginning any type of maintenance.  Printer roller surfaces  Printer and scanner paper-handling mechanisms  Paper selection  Ink selection

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Describe scanner maintenance  If the glass becomes dirty, consult the manufacturer's user manual for cleaning recommendations  Dampen a cloth with the cleaner, and then apply the cleaner gently to the glass.  Never lay anything heavy on a scanner because you may damage the casing or internal parts.

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicNew CCNA Troubleshoot printers and scanners

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