Title: Supporting Printers
Course: CTS1131 Hardware Configuration > Section: Module 8 – Supporting Printers

Introduction

Computer users need to print documents, forms, images, and data using multiple formats and hardware technologies. Printers can be categorized into four hardware platforms: Laser, inkjet, impact and thermal devices that use very different processes to complete their tasks. Printers can be attached to computers via local ports or network adaptors based on the need to share their use among one or more computer users. In this module you will learn how to connect local and network printers, share them in a network and troubleshoot printing issues.

Objectives

At the end of this module you will be able to:

- Describe printer types and features
- Install local and networks printers
- Perform printer maintenance and troubleshoot printing problems

Readings & Resources

Textbook: Chapter 12 Supporting Printers pp. 581-634