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Flashcards: CompTIA A+ Core 1: Multifunction Devices
What is a multifunction device?
A device that serves multiple functions, e.g. printers, scanners, fax machines, network connections, phone connections, print servers
What are 4 things to keep in mind when unboxing a device?
Available space, available power, available networking, and accessibility
True or False: Printer drivers are flexible and do not have to match precisely
False - Printer drivers are incredibly finicky and require exact matching
Define and describe PCL
Printer Command Language, a programming language developed by Hewlett-Packard for printers
What is PostScript?
A printer programming language developed by Adobe
True or False: PCL drivers can be used on a PostScript printer and vice versa
False - Drivers must match exactly
What is the most common type of connector for printers?
USB-B
What are 3 wireless connections options for printers?
Bluetooth, 802.11 Infrastructure, 802.11 Ad Hoc
What is the difference between 802.11 Infrastructure and Ad Hoc?
Infrastructure uses a common access point while Ad Hoc establishes a direct connection between the devices
What is printer share?
The printer is connected to an always-on computer that shares the printer to other devices on the network
What is a print server?
A server that facilitates print communications between the printer and devices through a web server
What does user authentication do for printing?
Allows every approved individual to access the printer while setting rights and permissions
What does badging do for printing?
Requires users to authenticate while using the printer
Why are audit logs useful?
Cost management and security
What are secure prints?
A passcode protected printer
Define and describe ADF
Automatic Document Feeder, automatically feeds documents into a scanner
What are 3 locations a scanner can send information?
Email, SMB, Cloud