Professor Messer

Why is your printer output so difficult to see?

One of your customers has been using a new laser printer in their office for about month. Although the printer has been providing clear and sharp output, over the course of the last week the printouts have become very faded over the entire page. What is the most likely cause of this problem?

CompTIA Network+ N10-004: 4.5 – Network Performance Optimization

What are the most important reasons for maintaining network performance? Optimizing your network efficiency can yield significant gains, and in this module you’ll learn the importance of performance optimization and a number of ways you can increase the performance of your network. We’ll cover quality of server, load balancing, high availability, caching engines, and much more.

CompTIA Network+ N10-004: 4.4 – Network Monitoring

The world of network monitoring is a precise science, and it can provide insight into aspects of network performance that would otherwise go unseen. In this module, you’ll learn the use of network analyzers, connectivity software, and load testers to help build a more efficient network. You’ll also learn the value of logs and how the consolidation of logs files can assist in solving issues that span multiple devices.

Where’s the printer?

The marketing department has just received their new printer and plugged in into a Windows XP system with a USB cable. However, when they try to print for the first time they don’t see the new printer in their list of available output devices. What is the most likely cause of this problem?

What kind of printer is this?

The marketing department has ordered a new printer that they plan on using for their colorful advertising layouts. This printer uses solid panels of ink colors on a single ribbon, and prints by transferring the colors to the paper using heat. The printer provides fantastic color output, but doesn’t have a true black color. What kind of printer is this?