Printers and Multifunction Devices Course
1 hour, 19 minutes
Course description
Despite what some say, print isn’t dead. And an A+ technician is going to encounter their fair share of printers. In this course, you’ll take a closer look at the world of printers and multifunction devices: laser, inkjet, impact and thermal printers, installing a local printer, sharing printers, troubleshooting and more. The course is capped off with a special unit on one of the newest forms of printing technology: 3D printing.Syllabus
3D Printing
Video - 00:07:00
This episode explores the concepts in 3D printing and provides examples of software for controlling the printer output.
Troubleshooting Printers
Video - 00:11:00
This episode covers a lot of printer issues such as permissions, connectivity (physical/wireless and configuration errors) and mechanical issues.
Installing Wireless and Cloud Printers
Video - 00:10:00
This episode looks at manual and automatic setup options (through WPS), plus how to connect a printer for cloud-based printing.
Sharing Printers
Video - 00:08:00
This episode looks at printer sharing and security options in Windows, so techs can set up, maintain, and remove shared printers.
Installing a Local Printer
Video - 00:14:00
Installing a local printer is a bread-and-butter task for techs, and this episode describes the installation process using the Printers & Scanners section of the Settings app in Windows.
Thermal Printers
Video - 00:04:00
Mike describes the features of thermal printers and what techs need to know to maintain and service the machines.
Impact Printers
Video - 00:04:00
Mike describes the pieces and processes involved in taking care of impact printers.
Inkjet Printers
Video - 00:08:00
Techs need to understand how inkjets work for maintenance and troubleshooting, and this episode covers all the components and processes involved.
Laser Printers
Video - 00:13:00
This episode details the processes and components for techs to maintain and service in all sorts of laser printers.
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