Laser Printer Fundamentals

		Laser Printer Fundamentals Course Specifications Course Length: 1/2 Day, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 6th, 2006 Location: Entre Technology Services, LLC 1501 N. 14th St. West, Suite 1511 Registration: Call your Account Manager at 406.256.5700 or use our Registration Forms Materials: HP Print Media Guide and HP LaserJet Fundamentals CD-ROM Course Description The student will learn the basics of laser printer operation, how to recognize and correct common printer problems and user issues, as well as how to perform simple maintenance. Delivery Method Instructor-led by a HP Accredited Platform Specialist with some hands-on activities (no tools used). Target student A person who is familiar with and responsible for the management of laser printers, who needs to understand the basics of printer operation, simple self-diagnostics, and corrective/preventative actions. Course Content Lesson 1: HP LaserJet Printer Orientation Major Component Locations Registration Area Fuser Assembly Laser Scanner Formatter Lesson 2: Basic Laser Printer Operation Paper Movement Paper Quality/Type Paper Paths and Sensors Paper Pickup and Separation Image Transfer Process Toner and Paper Toner Cartridge Laser Scanner Fusing/Bonding Process Fuser Function Heat and Toner Toner and Paper Lesson 3: Common Laser Printer Problems Paper Specifications Paper Alignment Paper Weight Paper Type Image Quality Defects Worn-out Fusers Refurbished Toners Environmental Issues Hardware vs. Software Identifying Problems Engine & Self-Tests Network Printers Printer Drivers Lesson 4: Easy Laser Printer Maintenance Do’s and Don’ts Vacuuming vs. Canned Air Cleaning Solvents Configuration Page Page Count Image Quality Consumer Maintenance Maintenance Kits Keeping Printer Logs Lesson 5: Color Laser Printer Basics Common Color Consumables Four Toner Cartridges (CMYK) Fuser & Transfer Kits vs. Maint. Kit CMYK Color Mixing CMYK vs. Pantone Troubleshooting CMYK C = Cyan M = Magenta Y = Yellow K = Black