The output from a graphics program to a laser printer shows a thin black streak that runs the length of the page. What’s the first thing you should do to troubleshoot this problem?
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You’ve been asked by the graphics department to provide them with a printer that will support PostScript. What is PostScript?
One of your clients is having a problem with their printer. When printing certain graphical documents, the printer will not print the page and gives an “out of memory” error. What type of printer is the client using?
Your organization would like to purchase a high-end document printer to use with Windows XP. Because of the costs involved, you need to be certain that the printer is compatible with Windows XP Professional. What’s the best way to confirm that the printer is compatible with Windows XP?
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Your office has a printer that is located on a table across the room. Because there are no computers near the printer, you’ve decided to use a wireless interface to connect the printer to the local network. Which wireless connectivity would be the most appropriate?
Which printer technology uses paper that quietly turns black when heated, and is usually associated with receipt printers?
What kind of printer is good for multiple copies and has a low cost per page, but is a bit noisy and has relatively poor graphics quality when compared to other printer types?
Many modern computers use USB connectors for physical connectivity to devices. Prior to USB, what interface type was normally seen on a printer as its connection to external devices?
You’ve sent three word processing documents to a network printer, but instead of printing they’re all sitting in a queue on your Windows XP system. Other people are able to print successfully to the printer. Which of these options might help “jump-start” your printer queue?
One of your customers has been using a new laser printer in their office for about month. Although the printer has been providing clear and sharp output, over the course of the last week the printouts have become very faded over the entire page. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
