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Printer Basics Lessons

Before you set anything up, it helps to know what kind of printer you have and what its parts are called. Manuals and settings screens use words like duplex, DPI and page yield as if everyone knows them.

These two lessons explain the main printer types and the everyday vocabulary in plain language, so the rest of the site makes sense.

2 lessonsAbout 12 minutes of reading in total

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  1. Printer Types Explained: Inkjet, Laser, Ink Tank, Photo and All-in-One

    The main printer types explained in plain English: inkjet, laser, ink tank, photo and all-in-one printers, and how to tell which one you have.

    Beginner5 steps6 min read

  2. Printer Basics: Parts, Ports and Terms Every Beginner Should Know

    Printer basics for beginners: the parts you’ll touch, the ports on the back, and plain meanings of DPI, duplex, page yield, print queue and more.

    Beginner6 steps6 min read