Title: Demonstrate common preventive-maintenance techniques for printers.
Course: Computer Systems Technology I (10002-I) > Section: Examining Printers

Demonstration should include

- scheduled maintenance according to vendor guidelines
- a suitable environment for printers and scanners
- cleaning methods
- checking capacity of ink and toner cartridges
- checking to ensure the latest software is installed.

Progress/Skill Questions:

- How often should printer components be cleaned?
- Where can the setting for the print spooler on a Windows OS be found?
- What is denatured alcohol used for on printers?
- What should be done to a laser printer every time the toner is replaced?
- Why is it important to install the latest firmware on printers as part of a preventive maintenance routine?