The printer is an indispensable assistant both in the office and at home. In order for it to work for a long time and efficiently, it is necessary to be able to use it correctly.
General principles of use
Regardless of whether the printer is inkjet or laser, there are uniform rules for use. First, you cannot put anything in the paper tray that should not be there. Frequent guests of service centers are printers in the trays of which sheets were loaded, connected with paper clips or a stapler.
Secondly, you cannot load more sheets in the paper tray than is required by the design of the device. In modern models of printers, there are often graphic or design limits for the amount of paper. If the tray is overloaded, it will lead to premature damage to the printer, which should not be allowed.
It is important to keep the printer clean. Dust can get inside it, which will contribute, at least, to a decrease in print quality, and as a maximum - to clogging of the printing elements of the structure. It is often the dirt inside the printer that can break.
There are other requirements for the use of printers, which can be found out by reading the instructions for using a particular model. If there is none, then it can be downloaded from the manufacturer's official website, knowing the printer model.
Pay special attention to the printer drivers. If they are not there, then you will have to get them from the manufacturer's website. Do not download them from third-party sites, as malware is distributed under the guise of drivers.
Printing documents
There are a few simple rules to follow to keep print quality acceptable. The first is to print as few documents as possible, the pages of which are entirely graphic. For example, this is a photo stretched to fill the entire A4 sheet. If you don’t try to adhere to this rule, the drum unit will break down very soon.
The second is not to overload the printer's print queue. This can lead to errors within documents. A typical small home printer is not prone to heavy loads. If used extensively every day, the moving parts inside the printer will be subject to excessive wear and tear.
The third is to monitor the amount and condition of ink and toner in the printer cartridges. This is especially true for inkjet models, since the cartridges in them have a small volume. If the printer is under warranty, you will need to buy new cartridges, otherwise the warranty will be denied. The same goes for laser printers.
There are two types of cartridges - original and analogs. They vary in quality and price. Of course, it is better to use the original ones, but if the budget is limited, then analogs will go.
Fourth, the refueling of cartridges is best left to specialists. If a beginner gets down to business, he can easily damage the cartridge, which makes it impossible to use it again. Refueling is allowed only after the expiration of the printer's warranty period. If a beginner still decides to refuel the printer on his own, thematic forums can help him with this, where experts and amateurs share their experience.
