Sunday, 7 June 2009

Task 3- install and configure the printer supplied but not attached

Step.1. Check the contents of the box, ensuring all leads and parts are there.
Step .2. Remove all packaging and un-necessary parts.
Step 3. Make space for where you want your printer to go, check that the printer will not over heat in the place you have chosen.
Step.4. Install the paper trays to the printer before positioning it.
Step 5. Insert the paper into the correct sized paper tray.
Step.6. Read the instruction manual carefully following the steps it gives you.
Step.7. you now need to connect your printer to either or both, the computer, network, print server or/and an electrical plug socket.
Step.8. Now depending on the type of ports you are working with depends on the cables your computer has. Select the suitable data cable and connect it to the communication port on the back or side of the printer; if the printer has a parallel port connect the correct lead to the printer port, do this with usb and fire wire as well.
Step.9. connect the other end of the cable to the other port which will generally be at the back of the computer monitor.
Step.10. Now connect the remaining cable which should be to connect to a plug socket, connect this power cable to both the printer and connect insert the plug into the electric socket.
Step.11. Check all parts are connected securely and switch all on/off switches and buttons to on.
Step.12. You may have been given a CD rom, if so insert this and follow the instructions on the screen.
Step.13. your printer shall now be ready to print with.
Step.14. To ensure the computer is installed correctly and securely, print a test page

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