Monday, March 9, 2009

Answer these:
  • How can print density be adjusted for an inkjet?
  • What are the consequences of using solvent to unclog an inkjet nozzle?
  • What could cause white or black lines in characters made by an inkjet printer?
  • What are the 3 major areas where a paper jam can occur?
  • Incorrect paper settings can cause what in a laser printer?
  • What are the consumables associated with laser printers?
  • What are the 8 noraml print delivery problem categories?
  • What is the expected service life of a flatbed scanner?
  • If a scanner light source is on but will not move, what might be the problem?
  • What is a TWAIN driver?

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Printer Servicing

Answer the following in a cokmment to this blog:
  • Generally speaking, what are the 3 areas where a printer-related problem could be found?
  • If a printer gives an error code, list 2 places to look for a solution.
  • What is the most cost effective solution for a faulty control board for a dot-matrix printer?
  • List 2 items that would be considered FRUs in printers.
  • What does it mean when a printer will print its test page but won't print from the computer?
  • What CMOS settings could have an effect on printing?
  • Where would you go to ensure that drivers are installed for a printer?
  • What's the easiest way to see if a cable is bad?
  • If a printer doesn't function, has no display lights, makes no sounds, and performs no actions, what is usually the cause?
  • What are the 2 consumables associated with a dot-matrix printer?
  • Explain how printing paper is specified (categorized}?
  • What does it mean if the tops of characters are missing?
  • How would a printed page look if the printhead positioning motor was faulty?

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