Maintain and Repair Your Computer Printer and Save a Bundle

Library Journal

Many printer problems can be corrected with simple procedures such as careful cleaning or minor adjustments. This book gives illustrated advice on troubleshooting and repairing problems with dot-matrix, daisy wheel, ink-jet, thermal, and laser printers. Although the back cover advertises ``No special tools required!'' a closer look inside reveals that repairs are graded into three types. Easy repairs require no tools or technical skill (example: check the toner cartridge). Moderate repairs call for simple tools, with some technical aptitude helpful (example: clean the corona wire) . For hard repairs, simple test equipment is required and technical aptitude preferred (example: test the printer's memory). The book includes a very informative short course in electronics and a chapter on mechanical parts. You can, for instance, learn how solenoids work. A brief glossary, a bibliography, and a parts-supply vendor list round out a very readable book.

Booknews

How to troubleshoot and repair each of the four central sections of every printer--print head mechanisms, power supplies, electronics, and mechanics. Includes a glossary and a source list for components and repair tools. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)