Printers And MFDs Flashcards
What is the primary use of USB connectivity for printers?
USB connectivity is commonly used in home environments for direct, single-user setups.
What type of USB ports do printers and computers typically use?
Printers use USB Type-B ports, while computers use USB Type-A or USB Type-C ports.
How does Windows typically install USB printer drivers?
Windows uses plug-and-play to detect the printer and automatically install drivers.
What is a key advantage of Ethernet printer connectivity?
Ethernet allows reliable sharing of the printer across multiple devices on a network.
What methods can be used to configure an Ethernet-connected printer’s IP address?
The printer can use DHCP for auto-assignment or a manual static IP configuration.
Name two modes of Wi-Fi printer connectivity.
Infrastructure mode (connecting to an access point) and Wi-Fi Direct (printer acts as its own access point).
What is a common use case for Bluetooth printer connectivity?
Bluetooth is ideal for personal, point-to-point connections between a printer and a computer.
What is the role of printer drivers?
Printer drivers allow the operating system to communicate with the printer, converting data into a format the printer can process.
Name two common sources for obtaining printer drivers.
Drivers can be included with the operating system or downloaded from the manufacturer’s website.
What are the advantages of using PostScript as a Page Description Language (PDL)?
PostScript is device-independent and ideal for professional graphic design and publishing.
What is the purpose of a print spooler?
The print spooler manages print jobs, storing them temporarily until the printer is ready to process them.
How can network printers be managed in Windows?
Network printers can be managed using the Print Management MMC Snap-In, which allows sharing, monitoring, and configuring printers.
What is the benefit of using secured prints?
Secured prints hold jobs at the printer until the user authenticates, ensuring sensitive documents are not accessed by others.
What is the purpose of audit logs in printer security?
Audit logs track who printed what and when, helping monitor usage and prevent data leaks.
Name two key features of an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) scanner.
ADFs can scan multi-page documents sequentially and support two-sided scanning for double-sided documents.
