Printer installation.

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Instructor, PACE-IT Program – Edmonds Community College

Areas of expertise Industry Certifications

PC Hardware

Network Administration

IT Project Management

Network Design

User Training

IT Troubleshooting

Qualifications Summary

Education

M.B.A., IT Management, Western Governor’s University

B.S., IT Security, Western Governor’s University

Entrepreneur, executive leader, and proven manger with 10+ years of experience turning complex issues into efficient and effective solutions.

Strengths include developing and mentoring diverse workforces, improving processes, analyzing business needs and creating the solutions required— with a focus on technology.

Brian K. Ferrill, M.B.A.

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Printer installation.PACE-IT.

– Basic printer installation.

– Printer sharing.

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Basic printer installation.Printer installation.

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Read the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the printer. Of key importance is the driver and when to install it on the PC.

Printer drivers are software that allows the computer to talk with the printer. They are what determines how the printer will interact with the operating system (OS) and can be used to fine tune the printing process.

Drivers are developed specifically for the hardware and the OS on which it will run. Using an incorrect driver may result in loss of printer functionality.

Additionally, the functionality of the printer may also be diminished if the driver is not installed at the correct time.

Basic printer installation.Printer installation.

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Basic printer installation.Printer installation.

– What is required.» A computer, a printer with the correct drivers, and a

connection.

– Connection options.» Wired.

• Parallel and serial connections are now a legacy option.

• Ethernet: connecting to the printer either through a direct Ethernet cable or through the wired network.

• USB: the most common connection in the SOHO environment.

» Wireless.• Infrared: requires a line of sight connection and is

considered a legacy option.• Bluetooth: creates a wireless PAN between the

devices; has a limited distance, but works well for small devices to connect to the printer.

• 802.11: connecting to the printer via a wireless network connection. This is the most common type of wireless connection to the printer in the SOHO environment.

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Printer sharing.Printer installation.

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Printer sharing.Printer installation.

– Print device sharing vs. printer sharing.

» Print device sharing is when the printer is placed on the network as a shared resource that is available to all authorized users.

• Some printers come with built in connections and print servers. This allows them to easily connect with the network and to handle most print jobs with ease.

• For some printers to be installed on the network, an additional dedicated print server must be used. The print server will handle all of the requests for the printer as a resource.

» Printer sharing is when the printer is installed on a single computer, and then that computer shares the printer as a resource that others may use. In this situation, not only does the printer need to be turned on, but the hosting PC must be on as well.

• Each OS uses its own process for sharing printers as a resource.

• This is a good option for the SOHO when it is not feasible to place the printer on the network by itself; however, it may require that additional drivers be added to the computer to accommodate other operating systems.

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What was covered.Printer installation.

Read the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Installation of the printer driver is of key importance in ensuring that you’re getting all of the possible functionality of any printer. Printer drivers are designed to allow for communication between the PC and the printer. They are designed specifically for the printer and the operating system.

Topic

Basic printer installation.

Summary

Print device sharing is placing the printer on the network as a resource to be used by all authorized users. Print device sharing may require the installation of a dedicated print server. Printer sharing is when a printer is installed on a single computer and is then shared as a resource for others to use. Printer sharing may require the installation of additional drivers on the computer.

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