- CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
- Key Topics
- Selecting a Printer
- Installing Printers
- Installing Multifunction Printers for SOHO
- Printer Drivers
- Configuring the Printer
- Local Connections
- Network Printer Installation
- Wireless Printing
- Cloud Printing/Remote Printing
- Apple Printing
- Secure Printing
- Study Resources
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Installing Multifunction Printers for SOHO
Multifunction printers usually are used in SOHO environments. They typically connect using a USB port or wirelessly. It is best to update the device driver before connecting the printer to avoid outdated driver issues.
When installing a multifunction device, the driver often comes with additional programs that support faxing, copying, and scanning capabilities. You might need to remove or configure them depending on which portions of the device you intend to use and which programs make sense.
Faxing
The faxing part of the printer will need to connect to a phone line. Features can include any of the following:
Answering machine
Color printout
Receive and send capabilities
Sent/Received forwarding to email capability
TCP/IP methods for network and Internet faxing
Copying
Copying requires that the printer have an automatic document feeder. If copying will be a heavily used function, consider a separate copy machine. The copying part of the printer can include some or all of the following capabilities:
Finishing, such as duplex, stapling, hole punching, and folding
Booklet pagination
Scaling and resolution
Page numbering
Scanning
Multifunction printers usually provide only basic scanning capabilities. The scanning part of the printer includes the following features:
Retrieval from storage
Automatic document feeder
Duplexing
Multiple formats, including PDF, TIFF, JPEG, and so on
Security
