Chapter 15. Resolving Printer Problems

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA A+ PRACTICAL APPLICATION EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • 1.5 Given a scenario, detect and resolve common printer issues

    • Symptoms

      • Paper jams

      • Blank paper

      • Error codes

      • Out of memory error

      • Lines and smearing

      • Garbage printout

      • Ghosted image

      • No connectivity

    • Issue resolution

      • Replace fuser

      • Replace drum

      • Clear paper jam

      • Power cycle

      • Install maintenance kit (reset page count)

      • Set IP on printer

      • Clean printer

There's definitely been a movement in modern society to avoid the use of paper when possible. Many office environments are proud to call themselves "paper-free" environments. No matter the level of your "paper-freeness," odds are you still need to print things, whether it's in the office or at home. ...

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