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

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12. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers12 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

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15. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers15 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

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

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19. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers19 Ink-jet Printers An ink-jet printer is a non- impact 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

20. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers20 Ink-jet Printers

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24. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers24 Laser Printers A laser printer is a high- speed, high-quality, non- impact printer that operates in a manner similar to a copy machine, creating images using a laser beam and powdered ink

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26. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers26 How a Laser Printer Works

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29. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers29 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

30. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers30 Thermal Printers, Solid Ink Printers, and Photo Printers

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33. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers33 Printer Characteristics

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41. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers41 How Windows Handles Print Jobs

42. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers42 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 FireWire 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

43. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers43 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

44. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers44 Installing a Local Printer Using a Wireless Connection

45. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers45 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

46. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers46 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

47. Chapter 7: Supporting Printers47 Printer Maintenance