| So far I have made some assumptions about your skills. I assumed you had some. From this point on I am going to teach you the basics of how to be a copier tech. In this post, I am going to cover how to setup an ip printer. Some people call this a network printer but the proper term is IP printer. You are going to need the Disk that comes with your copier. Everyones instructions is slightly different but whats listed below should help you to setup an IP printer. |
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( 2.6 / 25 )When installing a copier, it is always good to have all the materials that you will need for the job, contact information for the client, specs of the install and if possible a picture of where the install will be done.
The install is the first impression that a new customer will have of your skills and the company. You need to make a good one. If the install is done well the customer will know that you are experienced and take pride in your job. If done poorly then the customer will take it as a sign of things to come. Remember it is always best to make a good impression than to try and recover a bad one.
Now to the install, lets talk about your materials. Always make sure that you have your tools barring that then a long phillips and a long flathead screwdriver. Your next step is to make sure you have any necessary cables. If you don't have them then get proficient at making them or learn where the nearest electronics and hardware stores are. A tech should have some kind of spending money on hand to deal with any issues that come up. Hopefully you can come up with an arrangement with your service manager for reimbursement or find a way to claim it back on your taxes.
Next the tech needs to contact the client to verify what needs to be done. This means calling the client and verifying if the copier will be networked, the delivery time, who receives paperwork and who the on site network person should be. Its best to do this by phone. Doing this in person and at the site shows a lack of professionalism.
Next thing we will cover is getting a picture of where this install will be done. Talk to your service manager and the salesman. Get information on the nature of the install. Find out from them more about the location. Try not to get caught in an awkward situation. Find out anything and everything the sales guy knows. It maybe nothing to him but something to you.
When you finally do get to the site, you will need to find your contact person quickly or the person they left in charge. Verify what needs to be done. Verify that you have access. Don't punch a hole in the wall or go on anyone's network without permission. You are their guest. They don't have to accept the copier or you so be polite and do a good job...
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( 3 / 68 )| I wouldn't be a decent technician if I didn't list the power wheel somewhere in this blog. |
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( 2.7 / 35 )| Now That you know how to use a multimeter lets figure out how to read resistance on a resistor. |
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( 2.7 / 21 )Lets Talk about multimeters. There will come a time when you will need to to check the voltages on the board or worse yet the voltage come out of the wall outlet. You also use your voltmeter to check continuity. If a piece of wire has no breaks the meter beeps. If it does not there is no continuity. I am going to go into all of this below but here are the basic specs of your multimeter. Don't buy any baby stuff. Your multimeter needs to be able to handle atleast 120 volts and 20 to 30 amps. Standing copiers do about 10 amps and high capacity copiers start at about 20 amps. If your wall outlet isn't even meeting the specs of your copier then thats a problem. If you multimeter cann't handle this get a new multimeter. It sounds funny but its a point of safety.
A multimeter is used to make various electrical measurements, such as AC and DC voltage, AC and DC current, and resistance. It is called a multimeter because it combines the functions of a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter. Multimeters may also have other functions, such as diode and continuity tests.
Lets start with testing for continuity. This test should be done when current is NOT present. Always unplug the device or turn off the main circuit breaker before attempting a continuity test. Always test your test equipment for proper operation before use.
A continuity test is done to determine whether a circuit is open or closed. For example, a wall switch is closed when it is turned to the "on" position and it is open when it is turned off. An open circuit cannot conduct electricity. A closed circuit has continuity.
To test the continuity of a circuit requires the use of a multimeter (also called a multitester) or a continuity tester (a simple device that lights up to indicate continuity).
Set the multimeter to the ohm setting. The symbol for ohm is , the Greek letter omega. If there is more than one ohm setting, choose X1. An analog meter uses a needle to indicate the measured value. A digital meter performs the same test functions as an analog meter, with the key difference being that a digital meter provides a numeric reading instead of using a needle.
Note that while the probes are not touching anything, the multimeter will indicate a reading of infinity. A reading of infinity means that the circuit is open. When you touch the two probes together, the reading changes to zero. A reading of zero indicates that the circuit is closed or complete. A complete circuit is one that can conduct electricity; an open circuit cannot.
When measuring voltage, measure voltage with power applied to the circuit. When making a voltage measurement with a multimeter, the first step is to switch the multimeter to the highest voltage ranges. It is best to select a range higher than the expected voltage so that there is no chance of the meter being overloaded and damaged. In addition to this check that the test leads are plugged into the correct sockets. Many multimeters have different sockets for different types of measurement so it is worth checking the correct ones have been chosen before making the measurement. Usually a meter will be provided with two leads, one black, and the other red. The black one is normally taken as the negative one. It is connected to the negative or "common" socket on the meter. The red one is connected to the positive socket.
Now Lets worry about measuring current. Turn the meter on. Insert the probes into the correct connections - in many meters there are a number of different connections for the probes. Often one labelled common into which the black probe is normally placed. The other probe should be entered into the correct socket for the current measurement to be made. Sometimes there is a special connection for current measurements, and sometimes a separate one for either low or high current measurements. Select the correct one for the current measurement to be made. Set main selector switch on the meter switch to the correct measurement type, (i.e. current) and range for the measurement to be made. When selecting the range, ensure that the maximum range is above the expected reading anticipated. The range on the DMM can then be reduced as necessary. However by selecting a range that is too high, it prevents the meter being overloaded. When the measuring the current, optimise the range for the best reading. If possible enable all the leading digits to not read zero, and in this way the greatest number of significant digits can be read. Once the reading is complete, it is a wise precaution to place the probes into the voltage measurement sockets and turn the range to maximum voltage. In this way if the meter is accidentally connected without thought for the range used, there is little chance of damage to the meter. This may not be true if it left set for a current reading, and the meter is accidentally connected across a high voltage point
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