Chapter 9: Printers and Printing

Outline:

Chapter Overview  
9.1 Introduction to Printers and Printing
9.1.1 Printer overview
9.1.2 Understanding dot matrix printer operation
9.1.3 Understanding inkjet printer operation
9.1.4 Understanding laser printer operation
9.2 Buying a Printer
9.2.1 Print capacity and speed
9.2.2 Print quality and resolution
9.2.3 Reliability
9.2.4 Cost of ownership
9.2.5 Laser versus inkjet printers
9.3 Connecting a Printer
9.3.1 Serial, parallel, USB, SCSI, and network communication types
9.3.2 Page Description Language
9.3.3 Installing and updating printer drivers
9.3.4 Ink and toner installation and replacement
9.3.5 Print media installation and adjustment
9.3.6 Installing additional printer memory
9.3.7 Adding a local printer
9.3.8 Printing a test page
9.4 Sharing a Printer
9.4.1 Host-based printing technology
9.4.2 Printer switches
9.4.3 Printer built-in fonts and font cards
9.4.4 Configuring printer sharing
9.4.5 Adding a network printer
9.4.6 Installing print services
9.4.7 The network print server
9.4.8 Printer network interface cards (NICs)
9.5 Managing a Printer
9.5.1 Using the printer queue to manage print jobs
9.5.2 Setting print times for large or less important documents
9.5.3 Selecting a default printer
9.5.4 Configuring individual printer options
9.6 Dealing with Paper Problems
9.6.1 Obstructions in the paper path
9.6.2 Stripped and broken drive gears
9.6.3 Stepper motor problems
9.6.4 Defective registration roller and other feed rollers
9.6.5 Wrong type paper
9.6.6 High humidity
9.6.7 Paper dusting
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz