Printers and Multifunction Devices (M10)

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to printers and multifunction devices, including their setup, configuration, and maintenance.

Multifunction Device (MFD)

A device that combines multiple functions such as printing, scanning, copying, and faxing into one unit.

Resolution (dpi)

Dots per inch; a measure of print quality where a higher dpi indicates better image clarity.

Firmware

Software programmed into a printer or multifunction device that controls its functions and features.

Print Device

The physical hardware that produces printed output from a computer, such as a printer.

Printer Object

The software representation of a printer used by an operating system.

Duplex Printing

The ability of a printer to print on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically.

Paper Handling

The capability of a printer to manage different paper types and sizes and the capacity of paper trays.

Spooler

The software that manages print jobs in a queue before they are sent to the printer.

Network Printer

A printer that is connected to a network allowing multiple users to send print jobs to it.

Print Driver

Software that enables the operating system to communicate with the printer and control its functions.

Audit Logs

Records that list details about print jobs, such as who printed what documents, helping to track usage and security.

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

A component of some printers that allows multiple pages to be scanned or copied automatically.

Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

Technology that converts different types of documents, such as scanned paper documents or PDFs, into editable and searchable data.