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Learn the basics of computer printers, including connections, loading paper, ink cartridges, installing drivers, troubleshooting, jams and more in these free video clips.
There are 23 videos in this series:
Give your printer power! Learn about connecting printer power cords in this free video.
Put paper in your printer! Learn how to load a back loading printer in this free video.
Put paper in your printer! Learn how to load a bottom loading printer in this free video.
Using a USB cable to connect a printer. Learn about connecting printers to computers in this free video.
Got a disc? Printers won't work without installing the driver. Learn how to install printer drivers from a disc in this free video.
No disc? Printers won't work without installing the driver. Learn how to install printer drivers without a disc in this free video.
Printer run out of ink? Learn about changing ink cartridges with these video instructions.
Refillable ink cartridge out of ink? Learn about refilling ink cartridges with these free videos.
Printer results coming out smudgy? Learn how to fix problems with printers making smudges in this free video.
Memory cards can be used with printers to print images from digital cameras. Learn how to use them with this free video.
Make sure a printer's ink cartridge works. Learn how to set up an ink cartridge with these video instructions.
Printer's can use different types of paper stock. Learn about printer papers in this free video.
Troubleshooting printer problems - Check the power cord! Learn how to fix printing errors with these video instructions.
Troubleshooting printer problems - Check the connection cables! Learn how to fix printing errors with these video instructions.
Troubleshooting printer problems - Check the drivers! Learn how to fix printing errors with these video instructions.
Troubleshooting printer problems - Check the ink cartridge! Learn how to fix printing errors with these video instructions.
Troubleshooting printer problems - Check the paper tray! Learn how to fix printing errors with these video instructions.
Troubleshooting printer problems - Select the right printer! Learn how to fix printing errors with these video instructions.
Printing while connected to a network. Learn about network printers and how to access them in this free video.
Picking the best printer for your needs. Learn how to choose a printer with these video instructions.
Printer too far away? Use an extension cable! Learn how to connect an extension cable to a printer in this free video.
Picking the right printer options on a computer. Learn how to use printer options with these video instructions.
Troubleshooting a paper jam. Learn how to fix a printer paper jam in this free video.
Printing from your home computer can sometimes be quite an adventure. And problems only seem to arise when there’s a deadline looming. Often times printing errors are the result of minor oversights, such as not selecting the correct printer from your print menu, an empty ink cartridge or paper tray, or a loose USB or power cable. Taking a few minutes to become familiar with the components and functions your printer can save a lot of time and headaches later on.
In this series of free video clips you’ll learn the basics of using a computer printer. Expert Zak Owen demonstrates how to connect the power and USB cables and install printer drivers from a disc or via the internet, shows how to load bottom and back loading paper trays and replace and refill ink cartridges, and offers tips on troubleshooting a number of printing errors you might encounter, including the classic paper jam. He also shows you how to use a networked printer, select the correct printer from your print menu, and how to select the correct printing settings for your print job.
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