Chapter 4. Printers

The Printers domain covers approximately 11 percent of the A+ 220-801 exam. A PC technician will be expected to perform regular maintenance on printers and needs to be aware of common printers used in different organizations and how to install and maintain them. The corporate world uses laser printers extensively, so it’s extremely important for PC technicians to have an in-depth understanding of laser printers. Because of this, you can expect the exam to have more questions related to laser printers than other types. However, the objectives also mention inkjet, thermal, and impact printers, so you’ll need to understand the differences between these printers.

This chapter covers the following objectives:

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