Printer operating instructions. "addition to the instructions for using epson printers" Instructions for stores on working with printing equipment

In this article, we will get acquainted in detail with the modern range of printers, learn how to properly connect the printer for the first time, install or update the printer driver, print the first document, and learn a few simple rules for trouble-free operation of the printer in home and office conditions. But first things first.

Print a scanned document or photograph, a printed essay or document, a note you liked on a social network, or a train ticket ordered online - all these and many other tasks can be easily performed by the printer. What is a printer? Printer - printing peripheral device computer to transfer information from digital form onto paper using ink. Printers have long ceased to be a luxury item, so where there is a computer, there is a high probability that you will find a printer nearby.

What types of printers are there?

According to the principle of operation:

• Matrix. The oldest type of printer, invented by Epson about 50 years ago. The image is applied to the paper using needles striking the paper through an ink ribbon. Most often found in banking institutions and train station ticket offices.
• Laser. Once upon a time, a laser printer was a luxury, but today the low cost and high quality of the print, combined with ease of maintenance, provide the laser printer with a presence both in offices and in personal home use. Printing is based on the xerographic method, and printing is carried out using a special powder (toner).
• Jet. As with a dot matrix printer, the image is formed from dots. But the color source is liquid ink (pigment or water-soluble), and instead of needles, a matrix with small holes (nozzles) through which ink is supplied is used.
• Solid ink. Briquettes (stickers) of ink of a certain color are used as ink, which melt during printing and are transferred to paper. Printers of this type have a number of advantages over laser and inkjet, and with long-term use, the cost of color printing is compared to black and white. To purchase a solid ink printer, contact Xerox.
• Sublimation. Based on the principle sublimation printing– transition of a solid-state dye into a gaseous state. The heating element evaporates the dye and transfers it to special thermal photo paper. Thanks to the absence of pixels, it is possible to achieve the highest quality printing and color reproduction. Used for printing on plastic cards, CDs/DVDs.

According to color rendering:

Colored. Printers for printing documents and color images. The main ink (toner) colors used are cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K). Less commonly seen are orange and green. Printers for printing on colored paper additionally use white dye.

While laser color printers for home use are expensive, inkjet color printers are inexpensive.

Monochrome (one color). Matrix, laser and inkjet monochrome printers are the cheapest and most practical option for large print volumes text documents. Most dot matrix and laser printers print in black.

Printers with CISS

CISS or “continuous ink supply system” is designed to save us from constantly refilling inkjet ink cartridges and reduce the cost of the printing process. This system is so in demand that manufacturers, despite their reluctance, produce models with already built-in CISS.

When choosing an inkjet printer for home or office use with a large print volume, first of all pay attention to models with built-in CISS.

Additional printer capabilities.

• Wireless printing. Printer with built-in Bluetooth module, Wi-Fi will reduce the number of wires in the office and make it possible to print documents from personal mobile devices.
• Autonomous operation (no PC). Some printer models can read flash drives and memory cards, printing photos directly from them.

Popular printer models

Among those who annually persistently and successfully fight for the palm in the “Best Printer” nomination are such manufacturers as Hewlett Packard, Canon, Epson, Xerox, Samsung, Lexmark and others.

Everyone has their own sphere of influence. If, for example, Xerox, OKI, Kyocera, Samsung, Brother specialize in the production of laser printers and MFPs and you cannot find inkjet models, then Lexmark, Canon, Epson, HP have inkjet and laser models both for the office and budget ones for home use.

Based on the price/quality ratio and taking into account functionality, we will select the 10 most popular models of laser and inkjet printers for home and office use today.

Popular Inkjet Printers

Epson L800

Color model inkjet printer with built-in CISS. The printer's capabilities will ensure uninterrupted operation not only at home, but also in a small office.

Thanks to CISS and a large cartridge resource (more than 10,000 pages), printer maintenance is kept to a minimum. High resolution and the use of 6 cartridges of different colors allows you to cope not only with office printing, but also with printing photographs, printing on plastic cards, DVDs, glossy paper and other materials. The black-and-white printing speed of 34 pages per minute will not keep you waiting long, even with a large document volume.

Epson WorkForce WF-7015

A large-format office solution from Epson is a 4-color A3 inkjet printer with two paper feed trays for 500 pages. High printing speed (34 ppm), a high resolution color printing and possibility wireless connection to the printer via Wi-Fi, the ability to print A3 size photographs without borders - with such an arsenal, the printer will take root in any office and become a mini darkroom.

The disadvantage of the printer is the lack of a pre-installed CISS, which for large volumes of printing will lead to high maintenance costs.

Canon Pixma iP2700

The simplest 4-color inkjet printer for home use. The speed characteristics are not impressive, however, taking into account the price and capabilities of the printer (color printing of documents and borderless A4 photos), this printer is a budget solution for regular use at home. Cartridge life is short, so to reduce the cost of printing you should think about installing a CISS.

Canon Pixma iP7240

In addition to the ability to connect wirelessly to a computer via Wi-Fi, the printer has excellent capabilities. Among them:
— 5-color printing of A4 format images with a maximum resolution of 9600*2400 dpi.
— A minimum drop volume of 1 pl paired with capacious cartridges, separate for each color, will ensure high-quality printing of a large number of documents.
— Automatic two-sided printing and printing on CDs.
— Built-in paper feed trays.
— Possibility of direct printing from a tablet or smartphone.

HP DeskJet 1000

Another model of an ultra-budget A4 inkjet printer for home use. Despite its low cost, the printer is capable of printing color photos and documents at speeds of up to 12 ppm, supports printing on photo paper, and connects to a computer via USB.

Popular laser printers

Xerox Phaser 3010


HP LaserJetPro P1102w


Samsung ML-2165w


Canon i-SENSYS LBP6020B


Brother HL-2132R


Monochrome laser printers are the most optimal and popular option for office printing of a large number of documents. High quality and speed of printing at low cost per print and minimal maintenance – distinctive features laser printers. The characteristics of most models are identical and differ only in printing speed and additional features.

Let's look at the typical capabilities of laser printers using the example of the most functional and current Samsung ML-2165w.

Samsung ML-2165w: main features and characteristics:
— Monochrome printing speed: up to 20 ppm.
— Possibility of wireless connection and printing from mobile devices using the MobilePrint function.
— Connecting the printer to a wireless Wi-Fi networks at the touch of a button thanks to the function One Touch Wi-Fi.
— Paper tray for 150 sheets.
— Warm-up time before printing the first page is only 9 seconds.
— Capacious cartridge with a toner resource of 1500 pages.

How to connect a printer to a computer

Let's assume that you just got a new printing assistant. Let's take a step-by-step look at a typical action plan for installing and setting up a new printer. The whole process can be divided into three stages: installing and connecting the printer, installing the driver and setting up the printer, checking the printer.

Installation and connection

At the very beginning, you need to choose a flat, flat horizontal surface - the location of the printer. We install the printer there and begin to study the operating instructions. Before starting work, you must be aware of all precautions and restrictions.

• Select the site on which the printer will be located, based on the dimensions of the printer and the required margin of 10-15 cm in depth, height and width. During operation, the printer should not be pinched on all sides; all necessary printer covers should open freely.
• Open the output tray cover.
• Pull the shipping paper towards you.
• Open the top cover of the printer using the special opening.
• Pull the shipping paper away from you.
• Locate and remove the packing material inside the top cover.
• Pull towards you to remove the toner cartridge.
• Shake the cartridge several times.
• Remove the cartridge packaging material.
• Unscrew the tab and remove the cartridge protective tape. The tape should be pulled out strictly horizontally, with the cartridge best placed on a flat surface.
• Remove the packing material and paper inside the top cover.
• Reinstall the toner cartridge into the printer. The cartridge should go in until it stops and clicks; when installing the cartridge, follow the marks on both sides of the cartridge with the corresponding grooves.
• Close the top cover and open the lower multi-purpose tray.
• Remove the tape attached to the multi-purpose tray.
• Place the printer on a previously prepared surface. When carrying the printer, hold it facing you.
• Connect the power cord to the printer and plug it into a power outlet.
• Load paper into the multi-purpose tray.
• Install the printer driver from the included disc.
• Print a test page.

A similar procedure must be followed for inkjet printer models. Let's look at it using the Canon Pixma iP7240 as an example.

After removing the printer from its container and placing it on a flat surface, press the release button. The paper output tray will open automatically.

• Open the top cover and remove the orange tape and protective material.
• Close the top cover.
• Connect the printer to a 220 V network using a power cord.
• Turn on the printer by pressing the button on the printer control panel.
• Check that the power indicator is white. If the light is blinking orange, turn the printer off and then on again.
• Open the top cover.
• Remove any protective film from all printer print cartridges.
• Remove the protective orange caps from each cartridge.
• Insert the cartridges one by one into the slot of the corresponding color, and at the end of installation, press the cartridge. The ink tank indicator should light up.
• After installing all the ink tanks, check again to see if all the lights are on.
• Close the inner and outer covers of the printer, but do not close the paper output tray.
• Wait for 3-4 minutes until the indicator stops flashing and turns white.
• Close the paper output tray.
• Remove the print head alignment cassette.
• Set the guides to A4 size.
• Insert a sheet of MP-101 paper (supplied) into the cassette and push the cassette back to its original position.
• Press the opening button. Pull out the paper exit stop until it stops.
• Press the Resume/Cancel button on the printer control panel. After 5-6 minutes, the printer will print a test black and blue sample, after which the printer is ready for further use.

A USB cable is not usually supplied with the printer, so you should consider purchasing one in advance. You should also remember that the USB cable from older printers may not fit new models. Please consult the seller in advance.

Installing the Printer Driver

There are three possible options for this procedure:
— After turning on the printer, the operating system will automatically detect the printer and offer to install (find) drivers for it (undesirable option);
— We install drivers and additional software from the disk that comes with the printer (the best option). Follow the installation wizard's prompts. If the disc does not start automatically, go to “My Computer” and right-click on the CD/DVD disc icon. Select “Startup” from the drop-down menu.
— Install the latest current version of the printer driver, taken from the manufacturer’s official website (we resort to this option if the driver disk is lost).

Let's look at a typical procedure for installing a printer driver from a disk using the example of the above-mentioned Canon i-SENSYS LBP6020B printer model.

• Connect the printer to your network and computer using USB cable, but don't turn it on. If the printer is already turned on and the automatic driver installation window opens, click “Cancel”.
• Load the printer driver disc into the drive.
• In the window that opens, select “Easy installation”.
• In the window that opens, be sure to select “Printer Driver” and install the remaining suggested components as needed. As a rule, they will not be superfluous.
• Read the license agreement.
• In the installation wizard window, click “Next”.
• Select the printer installation method “Established USB connection”.
• According to the instructions on the screen, connect the USB cable to the printer and computer, and turn on the printer.
• Wait for the driver and additional software to install.
• Restart your computer if necessary.

Checking the printer

We check whether our printer is set as the default printer and print a test page. To do this, find the “Devices and Printers” menu in the “Start” menu. In the window that opens, we look to see if there is a recently installed model in the list of printers. If the printer is in the list, right-click on its icon and in the context menu that pops up, check whether the checkbox next to “Use as default” is checked. If not, set it so that all documents and images are printed on this particular printer. To print a test page, right-click on the printer icon again and select “Printer Properties” from the drop-down menu. In the properties window that opens, in the “General” tab, click “Test Print”.





If printing was successful, then the printer is connected correctly and is working properly.

How to print a document on a printer

Unlike a scanner, there is no need to use additional software for a printer. Printing can be done in one of two ways described below.
Microsoft Word (any other text or graphics editor)

In order to print a document or image opened in the corresponding program, go to the main menu of the program (the “File” menu) and select the “Print...” item. In the window that opens, select the connected printer (if it is not selected automatically). Selecting the pages to print and their number; if necessary, set the paper type, print type and quality in the settings, click “OK” twice and wait until printing is completed.

From the context menu

If the printer on your computer is configured correctly, then you do not need to open it to print a document or photo. Simply call up the context menu by right-clicking on the document file (image) and select “Print”. Then Windows itself will do everything - launch the application and send the file for printing. This method is the fastest and does not require any printing settings.

How to change printer settings for printing

Not all documents, drawings, images, photos have to be printed with standard settings. Sometimes you need to change some settings in the print properties. Let's look at the basic print settings using a Canon inkjet printer as an example.

In the main dialog box we have access to the choice of document pages to print and the number of copies to print. By clicking the “Properties” button we get access to advanced settings. In the “Quick Setup” tab, you can change frequently used and most important settings: print type (color/black and white), print quality (from draft to high), paper type (from regular to photo, thermal transfer paper) or select one of standard templates settings (standard, photo printing, document and others). The same settings are duplicated in the “Home” and “Page” tabs. The “Processing” tab contains settings for documents containing images or drawings in their structure. In the “Maintenance” tab, you can clean and configure special printer settings.

How to interact with the printer. Controls and other basics of working with the printer.

First, let's study the main structural elements, controls and connectors of inkjet and laser printers using specific models as examples.

Laser printer (using the example of Samsung ML-2165w)

• Control panel (LEDs and control buttons).
• Tray handle.
• Paper tray.
• Output tray for printed documents.
• Output tray support for printed documents.
• Printer top cover
• Printer cartridge.
• Connector for connecting the power cable.
• Toner level indicator.
• Printer status indicator (if necessary, indicates malfunctions).
• Functional display for displaying printer settings (can be used to configure wireless printing or quickly print the active computer window).
• Power button.
• On some models, the printer may have a power switch on the rear (side) panel of the printer.
• Some models may have an additional memory card slot.

Inkjet printer (using the example of Epson L800)

• Paper feeder (compartment for installing and maintaining paper for printing).
• Paper feeder extension (stand).
• Side guide-fixer for paper. Prevents possible distortions and incorrect gripping of paper.
• Printer cover. Covers the printer's operating mechanisms.
• Printer front cover.
• Front tray for collecting printed sheets.
• Front tray extension. Holds larger paper sizes.
• CISS. Most models do not have it.
• Connector for connecting a USB cable.
• Printer control panel (items 15-17).
• Printer print head (there may be several depending on the specific model).
• Ink supply cables.
• Ink reservoirs.
• Print head retainer for transporting the printer.
• Printer power button.
• Button for returning the print head to its original position.
• Function button to cancel printing, feeding or ejecting paper.

We will answer frequently asked questions about basic printer operation.

How to prepare the printer for use?

In general, the procedure for preparing the printer for operation is as follows. Connect the printer to your personal computer using a USB cable, and then to a power outlet using a cord and plug. Open the paper bin. Place the required amount of paper in the paper tray (receiver) and use the clamps to secure the paper so that the printer can grip it without distortion. Open the output tray cover for printed documents.

If you will be doing high-volume, critical printing, print a test sample first to make sure the printer is configured correctly and the cartridges are fully refilled with ink.

Where and how to put paper in the printer?

In a laser printer, the paper compartment may be located at the bottom of the printer (in the front or back in a special tray), and in inkjet printers, the paper compartment (feeder) is most often located at the top of the printer. Let's look at step by step how to put paper into the printer - the main and most popular operation of manipulating the printer.

Laser printer (using the example of the Epson AcuLaser M1400 model).
1. Open the front cover of the printer.
2. Pull out the paper stop until it stops.
3. Pull out the length guide until it stops.
4. Extend the side guides as far as possible.
5. Take the required amount of paper from the pack, check that the sheets are not glued together and align their edges on a flat surface.
6. Load paper into the tray. The upper limiter will not allow you to load more paper than is allowed.
7. Use the side guides to secure the paper in the tray. The guides should not press hard on the paper, but only lightly touch it.
8. Using the length limiter, additionally secure the paper so that it does not “run away” during printing.
9. Before printing, pull out the output tray extension all the way.


Inkjet printer (using the example of the Epson L800 model).
1. Place the paper support in the working position and pull out its extension.
2. Extend the side paper guides.
3. Take the required amount of paper, shake, check for sticky sheets, align the edges of the stack of paper, and load it into the feeder close to the right guide. The paper is installed with the side to be printed facing up.
4. Slide the left guide flush against the paper, but do not press too hard.
5. Before printing, open the front cover of the printer and pull out the output tray.


How to remove and replace a printer cartridge?

If your laser printer runs out of toner, don’t rush to get a new one. Service and specialized centers are happy to fill laser cartridges printers with toner, and do it in minutes. All you need to do is remove the cartridge from the printer.

Let's look at the process of replacing a toner cartridge using the example of two popular printer models.

• Laser printer Canon i-SENSYS LBP6020B.
• Open the top cover of the printer. To open, use the special hole on the right side of the cover.
• Using slight force, remove the cartridge from the printer in the direction of the arrow.
• Cut the package containing the new cartridge and remove the cartridge itself.
• Shake the cartridge in a circular motion to distribute the toner evenly.
• Bend the tab and pull out the protective tape. The tape should be pulled strictly horizontally, while the cartridge itself should be placed on a flat horizontal surface.
• Place the cartridge in its original location until you hear a characteristic click and close the lid. Special marks on the side edges of the cartridge must fit exactly into special grooves inside the printer.

HP DeskJet 1000 J110 Series Inkjet Printer

• Turn on the printer and open the printer cover. Wait until the carriage with cartridges moves out and takes a central position.
• Press the cartridge according to the instructions in the printer instructions. IN certain moment stop pressing, the cartridge will disengage, after which it can be removed from the slot.
• Print out the package containing the new cartridge.
• Remove protective film on the cartridge by pulling the edge of the tape.
• Insert the new cartridge into its original place until you hear a characteristic click. Check that the cartridge does not move freely in the slot.
• Close the front cover of the printer and wait until the cartridge carriage returns to its original position.

How do I remove jammed paper from the printer?

This problem often occurs with laser printers, less often with inkjet printers. Let's look at the basic ways to solve the problem when the printer has stopped printing and you see that the paper is stuck halfway. As an example, we will use the manufacturer's recommendations for the HP DeskJet 1000 inkjet printer and the Canon i-SENSYS LBP6020B laser model.

Jet printer.

• Locate the location where the paper jam occurred. If the edge of the sheet is visible in the input tray, try to carefully pull out the entire sheet by the protruding edge.
• If the visible part of the document is visible in the front of the output tray, perform the same manipulations to remove the paper.
• If the jammed sheet is visible, but there is no way to grab it, open the printer carriage access cover. This will give you the opportunity to grab the protruding edge of the sheet.
• If a sheet is jammed inside the printer, open back cover printer. To open the lid there are special protrusions on the sides of the lid.
• Using your fingers or tweezers, remove the jammed sheet and remove any small pieces of paper.
• Close the back cover of the printer and repeat the printing process.

Laser printer.

• Most paper jams are accompanied by a warning pop-up window.
• Open the top cover of the printer by hooking it onto the special hole in the corner.
• Carefully remove the cartridge from the printer.
• Loosen one edge of the jammed sheet and use even force to release it from the printer.
• If most of the sheet remains in the paper tray, you can clear the jam without opening the printer cover. Gently pull the sheet towards you, avoiding sudden movements.
• Place the toner cartridge in its original place until it clicks.
• Strictly follow safety precautions as the printer is energized when removing paper. Do not touch electrical parts of the printer with wet hands or metal objects.
• Avoid touching the feed rollers with your hands to prevent print quality deterioration.

How do I transport the printer to another location?

Let's look at the method of performing this operation using the example of the Epson Epson AcuLaser M1400 laser printer.

• Turn off the printer.
• Disconnect the USB and power cables.
• Remove all sheets from the output tray and close the cover.
• Remove any blank sheets from the paper tray.
• Move all stops and latches to their original positions.
• Close the paper tray cover.
• Transport the printer horizontally.
• If there is a need to transport the printer over a long distance, manufacturers recommend removing the toner cartridge from the printer and packing the printer in a container.

Typical printer problems. We identify and eliminate faults.

The printer is connected and turned on, but does not print

This problem is the most common and is usually not dangerous. In this case, you need to check several important details and fix the problem:
Check whether the printer is properly connected to the USB connector of the computer. The cord may have been caught and is now being pulled out, or it may be connected to a non-functional USB socket, or you may be using an outdated type of printer cable. Correct the USB cable or try connecting the printer to a different USB port.

Check the printer's power supply. The power cord may have been accidentally unplugged, or the power button on the printer panel may have become stuck and not working.

The document may have been sent to a different printer for printing, or the printer's USB cable may have been disconnected from the computer. To resolve the problem, check in the Start menu, Devices and Printers, which printer is selected as the primary printer for printing. If necessary, set a different printer as the default.

Another one possible reason printer not printing - problems in the print queue. Perhaps too many documents were sent for printing and the problem occurred with one of them. Look at the printer's print queue and delete unnecessary or all documents. Go to the Start menu "Devices and Printers", select the printer used for printing, and click on the menu item "Show print queue". In the window that opens, remove documents from the queue one by one.




Try using standard Windows tool to troubleshoot printing problems. To do this, click the “Start” button and enter the phrase “Search for problems” in the search box. In the list provided, select “Search and fix printing problems.” In the window that opens, click “Next” and wait while the problems are searched. We select the one that suits us from the list of detected problems.




Update your printer driver - the last thing you can do when trying to get your printer to print. Uninstall the existing printer driver and install it again. To do this, go to the “Start” menu “Control Panel”. Select the “Device Manager” section. Find the printer in the list of connected devices, right-click to open the context menu and select “Properties”. In the “Driver” tab, select “Delete”. After removing the printer driver, we reinstall it from the disk or the manufacturer’s official website.





If none of the above helps, then you should seek advice from service center or to a more experienced user.

The paper jams and does not pass through

Most likely, foreign objects (paper clips, debris, etc.) have entered the paper path and need to be removed. In the worst case, the wear of the mechanical parts of the tract has reached a critical level, and it is time for repairs at a service center.

Additionally, you can clean the print rollers from any remaining stuck paper. To do this, as described earlier, go to the printer settings and in the “Maintenance” tab select the “Cleaning rollers” item.

The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper at once

This problem is caused either by low quality paper (low density), or by sheets of paper stuck together due to exposure to moisture. Before loading paper into the tray, fold it in different directions several times, lightly fan it, and make sure there are no foreign objects in it.

The printer began to print poorly

In the case of laser and inkjet printers, the reasons are similar: insufficient amount of ink (toner) or wear (breakage) of the printing elements. First of all, you need to check the presence of ink (toner) in the printer cartridge or CISS, and only then contact a service center to repair or replace the cartridge.

The printer prints color images with unnatural tones

Most likely, one of the color ink reservoirs needs refilling or cleaning due to ink drying in the nozzles. Deep clean the printer. To do this, in the printer settings, in the “Maintenance” tab, select the “Deep cleaning” item.


Tips for using the printer

— If the printer is not used for a long time, close the paper tray to prevent dust and small office supplies from getting into it. A paper clip dropped into the work area of ​​a laser printer can permanently damage the printer's print roller.
— Do not install the printer near sources of heat, high humidity, or sunlight.
— Do not install the inkjet printer on a very unstable surface. During operation, the movement of the print head will loosen the base under the printer.
— Don’t overdo it, saving on consumables. Very cheap paper with a low weight rating will result in more wasted time and problems with jams and poorly printed documents, and using cheap ink will result in poor print quality.
— Do not try to test the printer's durability. Even if the manufacturer guarantees continuous printing of 100-200 sheets at a time, let the printer rest for a couple of minutes every 40-50 pages.
— Refill laser printer cartridges yourself only if you have detailed instructions.
— When removing jammed paper from the printer, do not make any sudden movements to avoid damaging the internal paper pick-up and feed mechanisms.
— When performing preventative cleaning of the printer, disconnect the device from the network and PC.
— Save a copy of the printer drivers to your computer's hard drive. The installation disk may be lost, and searching for drivers on the network may be impossible.
— Users and manufacturers of inkjet printers recommend not leaving the printer idle for a long time to avoid ink drying out and clogging the cartridge nozzles. During long periods of downtime, print at least one color document or test page per week.
— When replacing a cartridge or removing jammed paper, do not touch the conductive parts of the printer with wet hands or metal objects, as there is a risk of electric shock.

Let's sum it up

Among peripheral devices personal computer The printer takes pride of place, because it is thanks to it that you can open a mini publishing house or photo laboratory at home. The capabilities of modern inkjet and laser printers will allow you to complete a printing task of any complexity for a reasonable fee.

When choosing an inkjet printer for intensive use at home or in the office, you should pay attention to models with CISS. The continuous ink supply system will significantly reduce your ink costs and printer maintenance time. For office document printing, a laser printer model would be preferable, which will provide fast and high-quality printing at the lowest cost per print and without constant monitoring of ink levels and refills.

When using a printer, remember that the toner or ink cartridge is the most expensive part of the printer. When refueling or refilling, be extremely careful, and when operating the printer, do not allow foreign objects to get inside. During long periods of inactivity, all windows in the printer must be closed. Before you start using the printer, be sure to read the operating instructions, warnings and printer settings so that you can enjoy the quality and speed of printing from the first printed sheet.
After the first acquaintance, experiment with the print settings, print a dozen possible page options and choose the one that suits you in terms of print quality and speed. In the future, this will save time, consumables, and make using the printer more efficient and convenient.

"ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING EPSON PRINTERS"

The print head, operating on the piezoelectric principle, has a large
service life, but also high cost. Therefore, it is installed permanently and
can be dismantled in service centers if necessary. Are replaceable
cartridges, which by design are storage tanks
ink. When installing (replacing) a cartridge, ink fills the channels and is supplied
print head. How to install cartridges correctly is usually described in detail
see the printer manufacturer's instructions.

The instructions also emphasize that only consumables are allowed.
materials from Seiko Epson Corp. If you strictly adhere to these instructions,
then this message is not for you. If you buy cheaper ones for work
and, often not inferior in quality to the original, compatible cartridges
and/or inks produced by other companies, and have already encountered some
difficulties not described in the printer instructions - we will try to help you.

Piezoelectric head as the embodiment of the results of high technology development
in the field of inkjet printing, has numerous nozzle holes for ejection
ink with a diameter of 10-15 microns. In the latest photo printer models, the size
drops are reduced to 2-3 picoliters, which allows achieving the highest quality
printing with a resolution of up to 5760 (horizontal) and 1440 (vertical) dots
per square inch. The graininess of the inkjet image is
is already a long time ago.

However, the piezo head is very sensitive to the quality of the ink. Application
low-quality ink can result in fuzzy,
faded and/or blurry images, and in the worst case, clogging of the printing
heads, nozzle blocking. In the latter case, the result will be
striped image (some of the nozzles do not eject ink). Consequently -
repair at a service center or purchasing a new print head, which
The cost can be compared to purchasing a new low-end model printer.

It should be emphasized that the picture with horizontal stripes is not always obtained
due to clogged nozzles, and most rarely caused by this. Let us highlight the following main
Causes of striping:

• Air bubbles in the nozzles


• Dried ink in the print head


• Poor quality compatible cartridges or ink.

In each specific case, which is always somehow connected with the wrong
or careless handling of cartridges/printer, there is a way out
from the situation. A competent user who has repeatedly stumbled due to his mistakes
knows to follow the instructions for using the printer as outlined in
instructions. Long periods of downtime should not be allowed. If not necessary
print something, then at least just turn on the printer once every 1-2 weeks, especially
in summer. When you turn it on, the print media is automatically cleaned every time.
heads.

But, due to the transition to the use of non-original Supplies,
There are many unspoken rules for handling the printer. It should be remembered that
Once the cartridges are installed in your printer, from that moment on they should
be there always, until the very end of the print head’s service life. In case of untimely
replacing/refilling cartridges after they are empty, or long periods of downtime
printer, it may happen that the ink dries out in the nozzles. It is known that the formula
ink is such that certain of its components prevent drying, but it is impossible
create such protection forever.

It also happens: you didn’t have time to print anything, you just turned it on periodically and
Turned off the printer and the print head nozzles dried out. Look for the reason in poor quality
doesn't cost any ink, just remember that every time you clean the heads, you use up
ink (pumped through the nozzles with a miniature pump). For example, ink volume
Epson Stylus Color 440 printer cartridges are enough for 22-25 automatic
cleaning the print head. The moment when at least one of them ran out of ink
The colors need to be fixed in time and the cartridge needs to be replaced. How this is done is indicated
in the instructions, we will not repeat ourselves. Do not forget to give only after installation
cleaning command 1-2 times (no more!) so that the ink fills all the voids
on the way to the print head.

It is more difficult, of course, to refill the cartridge yourself with suitable compatible
ink using a syringe. Be sure to use a sharp, thin needle
and lower it deeper into the foam that fills the cartridge. All the difficulties
refills will be caused by the fact that, unlike the factory filling process
cartridges, carried out under rarefaction (vacuum) conditions, you do it
on air. The cartridge already has an outlet after one-time use
in the lower part, it must be sealed with tape before refueling, otherwise
the ink will flow out in a direct flow during the refilling process. After refueling you need
seal the filling hole on the top plate of the cartridge (do not tape
accidentally ventilation holes!) and only then remove it
tape from the bottom hole. Some users, without removing the latter, install
cartridge into the printer. This makes a hole in the tape. But we don't recommend
do this, because there is a risk of breaking the plastic landing channel (if
the tape will be strong enough to break through). To prevent residues from drying out
ink in the channels for their advancement to the print head for the entire procedure should be
spend no more than a few minutes, so you should prepare everything first.
Now all that remains is to do 1-2 automatic cleanings and leave the printer alone
for 1-2 hours, preferably overnight. If the picture illustrating the operation of the nozzles is
intermittent immediately after refueling or after cleaning, do not let them disturb you
thoughts about questionable ink quality, blocked print head nozzles, repairs
printer, etc. Remember the size of the nozzles - 10-15 microns in diameter! Therefore everything
wines are microscopic air bubbles stuck in the nozzles and, due to retention
capillary forces that do not budge even with the help of pumping ink
through the nozzles. Don't worry, they will disappear, but in a calm environment, without violence.
The main thing is patience, otherwise with numerous cleanings you will achieve devastation
cartridge and refilling will have to be repeated from the beginning.

If you do allow the ink to dry out in the print head (for example,
did not use the printer for a long time or did not replace the empty cartridge with a full one in time),
then you will have to clean the print head. Preliminarily assess whether you can
Remove it yourself and put it back in place. If not, please contact
for help.

For minor drying (several nozzles do not work) it will be very useful for you
Your empty printer cartridge. Regardless of the color of the ink that
were in it, refill the cartridge (as usual) with cleaning fluid for printers
Epson heads (available in the product range of Worldwide Manufacturing, E.D.,
code Cl.08). and print with periodic submission of the command clear to positive
result.

If the contamination is significant, dust has already adhered to the head and
dirt from outside, you will have to remove the print head (in different models printers
this is done in different ways). But remember that with all manipulations with the head c
it should be handled very carefully. If you damage it, you'll have to spend a lot of money
to a new one! Heat the required portion of cleaning liquid Cl.08 to 30-40 °C
and soak the print head in it for a while. The dirt will come off on its own
into the solution, mechanical rubbing is strictly prohibited! Changing periodically
liquid per fresh portion, the head can be easily cleaned. Last time (as
rinse after washing) you should rinse the head with a stream of another cleaning liquid,
code Cl.06, and/or demineralized water (if not, distilled water will do).
Then dry the head with a hairdryer and install it in place. Insert new or freshly refilled
cartridges and print to your health! Never attempt to wash the print media
head with alcohol or other solvents! Unless, of course, you have a goal
disable it completely.

Now let us draw your attention to what the use of low-quality
ink or ink that is not compatible with the remainder of the previous ones in the cartridge. Under low-quality
In this case, we do not mean inks that produce poor-quality printing
(symbols blur, mix up or do not match the reference colors, etc.),
and those that create problems during the operation of the print head, i.e. containing
insufficiently cleaned components, mechanical impurities, dust. In such
In this case, the nozzles will be blocked so that, unfortunately, no cleaning liquid can be used.
they cannot be washed. Therefore, before refilling the cartridge with ink from an unknown
cleanliness, you should think carefully about the future fate of your printer. At
we hasten to announce this, that ink Worldwide Manufacturing, E.D. for printers
Epson - special purity, subjected to microfiltration at the last stage of production
through membrane filters with a pore diameter of less than 1 micron and mechanical impurities
do not contain.

It may turn out that the ink you purchased does not contain mechanical impurities
(which is easy to check by filtration), but after refilling the cartridge the nozzles turned out to be
blocked. In this case, remember that inkjet ink
seal is a complex composition of a number of chemicals. Each manufacturer
the ink formula is its own (it is, of course, kept secret), but one
a set of substances may be chemically incompatible with another. Then things will happen
chemical reactions between components, which may result in solid precipitation
a residue that permanently blocks the ink channels and nozzles of the print head. The only one
The solution in this case is to purchase a new print head.

It may also happen that contamination by the products of such chemical interactions
minor, the printer prints, but it prints too often or constantly
automatic head cleaning. The reason is that due to contamination the sensor
state of the piezocrystal records an increased temperature (does not have time to cool
due to slow progress of ink in the print head) and sends a signal
initiate cleaning. It is useless to fight with a smart printer in such a situation.
You can try to remove and wash the head (as indicated above), but hope for success
few.

To prevent this from happening, buy compatible cartridges and ink
only from the same manufacturer. Ink from Worldwide Manufacturing,
E.D. fully compatible with original ones (manufactured by Seiko Epson Corp.)
and you will never be led to such deplorable situations.

In the modern world, a printer is a technology that greatly simplifies the performance of many household tasks. For example, printing receipts, recipes, instructions, photographs, etc. Using a printer at home is easy for everyone, because manufacturers have simplified the management of functions as much as possible so that everyone can master the full range of capabilities.

Connection

There are several options for connecting the printer to a computer:

1. Using a USB cable (local connection). First of all, install the printer in a place convenient for further work. Pay attention to the paper loading and output tray; they need easy access. Remove the protective adhesive tapes from the device.

When purchased, the printer comes with two cables: a power cable (to supply power) and a USB cable (to interface the equipment with the computer). Find the appropriate connectors and connect the cables to them, then turn on both devices. Now you need to install the files (drivers) with which the printer will interact with the computer. After loading, the operating system will display the message “A new device has been detected” and will automatically select the necessary drivers. The device is ready for further operation.

If automatic installation failed, you need to select on the screen (in the lower left corner) the “Start” menu, “Printers and Faxes”, then in “Tasks” select “Add a printer”, after which the installation wizard loads. Click “Next”. In the menu that opens, select “Local Printer”, uncheck “Automatic detection” and “Next” again. Considering that most computers use the LPT1 parallel port to interact with the printer, we select it in the “Use port” field. Subsequently, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

When the installation is complete, select “Printers and Faxes” again, and the icon for your printing device should appear in the window that opens. Installation completed.

1. To connect a printing device, connected to another computer, first of all, you need to install it general access. Then go to “Printers and Faxes”, “Printer Installation” and run the installation wizard. Select the option “Network or connected to another computer”, click “Next”. Through the “Printer Browse” we connect to the required device. Following further instructions, we complete the connection. After the download is complete, select “Printers and Faxes” again; the icon of your printing device should appear in the folder. Installation completed.
2. When connecting a printer by IP address ( network connection) you should run the installation wizard, and in this case select “ Network printer" From the discovered list of network devices, we select the manufacturer and model we need, and set the name. If you set this printer as the default device, all documents that network users print will be sent to it.

Any printer has many parameters that affect the quality, speed, and color of printing. You can set them as default in the Printers and Faxes component. To do this, right-click on the desired printer and select “Properties”. Explore the tabs that open and install the option that suits you.

Don't be afraid to try or fail. Even if you choose the wrong installation or printing option, this in no case can physically damage the printer. And unnecessary settings can always be changed.

Problems

During installation of a printing device, problems may occur, so let’s look at the most common ones:

1. The start page could not be printed. The cable connections should be checked to ensure they are securely fastened. Make sure the driver is installed correctly, try reinstalling it. From the control panel, run the Troubleshooting Wizard, and it will correct simple errors automatically.
2. When sending a document for printing, sending to another printing device. Through the control panel, go to “Printers and Faxes”, right-click on the required printer and select “Set as default” from the menu.
3. When starting the installation, an error occurs and the installation is interrupted. Most likely, drivers for another printing device are installed on your computer; they should be removed.
4. The printer is not detected or works with errors, even though the installation was completed successfully. It is necessary to check that the drivers match the system. They can be downloaded from the manufacturer's official website.

If you cannot cope with the printer installation process, or require more complex settings, it is better to contact a specialist.

How to print a page on a printer?

First, make sure the printer is turned on and paper is placed in the output tray.

It doesn't matter what kind of document (photo, text, etc.) you want to print. In any program there is a printer icon (print) in the top bar. By left-clicking on it, you will proceed to printing.

Sometimes, to change the parameters of a printed document (quality, size, etc.), you need to go to the printer properties. In a famous text editor Word, for example, this is done through the File – Print tab. Depending on the program from which you are printing and its version, the location of the adjustment positions for editing print parameters may differ slightly. But in general, the function windows are similar to each other.

In the printing properties (parameters) window, you can change the page orientation (landscape, portrait), scale, required number of copies of the document, margins from the edges of the sheet, paper size, print speed and much more. The possibilities are very wide and it is worth choosing each time, based on the tasks at hand. Some programs have a Preview button that allows you to see your changes in advance. Make sure that the correct device name is selected in the “Printer” line (clicking on it will show the available options).

After setting the necessary parameters, click “OK” and wait for the sheet to appear from the printer’s output tray. If necessary, we edit and resend for printing.

Using the HP Deskjet F2200 printer as an example, this video shows how to use the printing device, configure print properties and other nuances.

Replacing and refilling cartridges

Jet printer

Inkjet printer cartridges are filled with ink, which eventually runs out and needs to be refilled. In this case, you can call a specialist or try to cope with this task yourself.

First of all, you need to write down the exact model of your printing device. It can be found in the documentation or on the label located at the back of the case.

Turn on the printer and open the cover to access the cartridges. In most cases, after this the block with them will leave automatically. If this does not happen, in the printer properties, select the “Replace cartridge” function.

Grasp the top of the cartridge and pull it towards you and up. Some models have a stop mechanism that holds it in place. In this case, to disconnect, press the latch inward (or toward yourself). Be careful not to exert too much effort.

Write down the cartridge number and type. Show all the data to the salesperson at a computer hardware store, he will help you choose the cartridges you need.

At home, without removing it from the plastic packaging, shake the cartridge slightly, then unpack it completely and remove the adhesive film from the metal part. Insert the cartridge into the unit until it locks or clicks slightly. Close the printer cover. Often, the system will prompt you to print a test page, click “OK”. Make sure the print is high quality. Replacement is complete.

Considering the fairly high price of new cartridges, many people resort to tricks that help them refill them at home, and this is much cheaper.

To significantly save on cartridge refills, you can order ink and toners on Chinese websites. If you have never personally refilled cartridges, ask someone you know or watch some of the many videos on the Internet.

To refill the cartridge you need:

• Buy paints that match its type. For a standard custom printer there should be 4 colors (black, yellow, magenta, blue).
• Prepare workplace. If it's a table, cover it with several layers of newspaper or paper towels. To protect your hands from contamination, it is advisable to wear rubber gloves.
• Peel off the adhesive film on top of the cartridge; there will be three holes under it in the color one. We determine what color each of them corresponds to. We pierce them with a needle.
• We fill the syringe with ink (2-3 ml can fit in standard cartridges of custom printers) and insert it into a suitable hole. For each color you need to take a separate syringe. Add slowly to avoid overfilling.

• Wipe the surface with the holes with a paper towel and seal them with a strip of tape. Also clean the metal plate with the outlet nozzles.
• Insert the cartridge into the printer, close the cover, and print a test page.

Printer ink practically cannot be washed off clothes, and it is very difficult to wash off skin, so be careful when handling it.

If you have an inkjet printer and have to print a lot, it will be convenient to purchase a continuous ink supply system. This will significantly save money and time that must be spent on frequent refills of small-capacity cartridges.

Laser printer

To replace a laser printer cartridge you must:

• Purchase a cartridge that matches the model of your printing device.
• Disconnect the device from the power supply.
• Use the special recess to open the printer cover with a light but at the same time sharp movement.
• A laser printer cartridge is an oblong plastic tube. We take it out by pulling the protruding handle. If it doesn’t give in, we try to loosen it a little, but not too much. If this does not help, you should contact a service center, otherwise the printer may be damaged.

• After removing the cartridge, carefully so as not to get dirty, place it on the newspaper.
• Unpack the new cartridge, remove the protective tape (carefully so as not to tear it).
• We insert it into the guides, it should slide smoothly until it clicks. Close the printer cover.
• We print a test page, it should be without defects.

Refilling cartridges for laser printers produced by a special fine powder called toner. It is sold in sealed bags or jars. When purchasing toner, tell the seller the exact model of the printer, and also pay attention to the packaging - it must be sealed. Before refueling, prepare your work area by covering it with paper towels or newspaper.

Very small particles of toner easily penetrate into the lungs and are extremely toxic. When working with it, use gloves and a respirator. Contact with printer powder is strictly prohibited for people who have respiratory diseases.

Refilling toner cartridges can be done in two ways:

• Unscrew the plastic cap from one end of the cartridge. If there is a plastic plug underneath, open it. There will be a hole under it into which you need to pour paint. To prevent it from falling apart, you can make a simple funnel from a sheet of paper. After refilling, close the cap and cap and shake the cartridge slightly.

• If there is no filling hole, you need to disassemble the cartridge completely, unscrewing its parts one by one. When disassembling for the first time, we advise you to take photographs of the disassembly stages - this will facilitate further assembly.

Do not touch the surface of the image drum. This may adversely affect print quality.

It doesn’t matter which of the many manufacturers you prefer and which printer you choose, because the methods of connecting and operating printing devices are almost the same. A careful and leisurely approach to familiarizing yourself with the printer will allow you to master its wide capabilities in a short time.

In contact with

Beginner users often wonder how to use a printer. This is not the most difficult task out there. Even a child can handle it. Next, we will look at all the features of working with the mentioned devices. What information is recommended for users to read? And what do the operating instructions for the device you are studying look like?

Briefly about the work

Let's start with brief description. How to use the printer? To cope with the task, the user must:

1. Select device model. It must be compatible with the OS and hardware of the PC.
2. Buy a printing device.
3. Connect the printer to your computer.
4. Install drivers.

That's all. After these steps, you can print documents without any problems. There is nothing unclear or difficult about this. Although the steps listed sometimes raise questions.

Device types

How to use the printer? The first problem that users face is choosing a printing device.

Today you can find:

• laser printers;
• inkjet models.

In addition, all mentioned devices are divided into:

• black and white;
• colored.

Users decide for themselves which printers are right for them. Now color printers are popular, but black and white devices still do not remain in the shadows. There are such devices in almost every home. They are used to print black and white documents.

Connection

The next step is connecting the printer to the computer. Usually this step does not cause any problems. Nevertheless, let's look at it in more detail.

So, step-by-step instruction when connecting the printer to a computer it looks like this:

1. Install the device in a place convenient for the user.
2. Connect the power cord to the device.
3. Plug the USB cable into the appropriate port on the printer.
4. Insert the other end of the cable into the USB socket on the computer.
5. Insert the plug into the socket.
6. Turn on the computer and wait for the OS to load.
7. Press the printer power button.

We have become familiar with the main actions. What's next? Now you can proceed to a rather simple, but very important point- to install software for using the device.

Installing drivers

How to use the printer? To cope with this task, the user must install device drivers. Otherwise the device will not be recognized operating system.

Most often, instructions of the following type are used to initialize the corresponding software:

1. Turn on the printer previously connected to the computer.
2. Insert installation disk, attached to the box with the device, into the disk drive.
3. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard to begin and complete the driver installation procedure.

In some cases, a disk with a suitable software lost or not included at all. What to do in such circumstances?

Drivers without disk

How to use the printer? Just because the driver disk is missing doesn't mean everything is lost.

Instructions for initializing suitable software will look approximately like this:

1. Open browser.
2. Go to official page printer manufacturer.
3. Select the "Drivers" or "Software" section.
4. Specify the device model and OS you are using.
5. Wait until the installation wizard finishes downloading.
6. Run the downloaded exe file.
7. Follow the instructions of the initialization wizard.

It is done. In just a few minutes, the drivers will be installed on your computer. After this, the printer will be detected by the operating system. Now you can print documents and files.

Important: after installing the drivers, the system will prompt you to print the first test sheet. It is advisable not to refuse this operation.

Print Settings

The printer operating instructions are almost completely studied. More precisely, we learned how to connect this device and prepare it for printing.

Before printing documents directly, you must set the print settings. How to do it?

The step-by-step process looks like this:

1. Open "Start" - "Control Panel" - "Printers".
2. Right-click on the image of the desired device.
3. Select the "Use as default" option there.
4. Open the document you want to print.
5. Click on the "File" - "Print..." button.
6. In the window that appears, set the printing parameters - which page to print from which, how many copies. Sometimes you have to additionally indicate the printer used in the “Print device” section.
7. Click on the "Ok" button.

Now all that remains is to wait. The printer should blink and then begin printing the document. But what if this does not happen?

The printer does not print

The reasons for this behavior are varied. Let's look at the most common of them.

For example, the device has run out of paint. For an inkjet printer, especially a color one, this situation is not uncommon. The user is usually shown a message about ink shortage. To set up printing, just refill the device. You can do this yourself, or you can contact special organizations.

The second option is an incorrect connection. After correcting the situation, the printer's performance is restored.

A device connection cable that is too long also sometimes leads to malfunctions of the device. It is enough to place the printer closer to the PC and replace the wire with a shorter one.

Sometimes the printing device does not work due to low paper quantity. The system will inform you about this when you try to print. All you need to do is add a few sheets to the printer stack.

Paper jams in the printer are the latest problem that causes the device to malfunction. It is advisable to turn off the device, then carefully remove the sheet and straighten the stack of paper. You can now try printing again.

conclusions

We figured out how to use the printer. It's actually quite easy. Especially if you follow the listed instructions.

Even a novice user will be able to print a document on a printer. It doesn't matter which one. Nowadays there are 3-in-1 devices - this is a printer, a scanner, and a copy machine at the same time. Using the device is similar to the previously proposed instructions.

Using modern Canon printers is very simple and easy. The creators of office equipment managed to simplify this tool to such an extent that using just two buttons you could perform all the necessary actions. And in fact the question is “How should printers be used correctly? too general and difficult to give the most detailed answer to it.

The instructions for each model have a description that relates to a specific model. But of course, before you start using the printer, you need to know how to install it? This process has also now been simplified as much as possible. The printer always comes with a boot disk with all the necessary drivers. All we need to do is put this disk in the desired drive software and then simply follow the simple instructions that appear on the screen. After you have completed this process you need to insert cartridges, which are also usually included in the kit. After these steps, our printer will be ready to start working. And also, you need to put paper intended for printing into the printer.

In this article, we will get acquainted in detail with the modern range of printers, learn how to properly connect the printer for the first time, install or update the printer driver, print the first document, and learn a few simple rules for trouble-free operation of the printer in home and office conditions. But first things first.
Print a scanned document or photograph, a printed essay or document, a note you liked on a social network, or a train ticket ordered online - all these and many other tasks can be easily performed by the printer. What is a printer? A printer is a computer printing peripheral device for transferring information from digital form to paper using ink. Printers have long ceased to be a luxury item, so where there is a computer, there is a high probability that you will find a printer nearby.

How to use a Canon printer
If you want to print several pages of text in Word program, then just go to the “File” menu and select “Print. This will open a window where you can select printing options. If you need to print absolutely everything that you typed in Word, then you don’t have to select anything in the “Print area” parameters. If you want to print the text selectively, but you can specify which pages you need to print (for example: 1, 2, 7), and the rest will not be printed. In the “Number of copies” column, indicate how many identical documents you need. By default, if you do not enter anything in this column, the printer will print everything in a single copy.

But you can specify the required number of documents: 2, 3, 20, etc. In the “Properties” menu, you can select the print format - portrait (the text will be located vertically) or landscape (horizontally). After you decide on the settings, you can click the “OK” button and wait for the result from the printer. In a few seconds or minutes (depending on how many documents you print), you will receive sheets of text. The same manipulations can be performed by printing photographs. Printer Useful Life Each printer has its own lifespan. Sooner or later, natural wear and tear of parts occurs, as a result of which the equipment begins to malfunction regularly. Then the printer will need to either be repaired or replaced. How quickly parts wear out depends on the brand of the device, as well as on the intensity of its use. Most often, printer cartridges need to be replaced or refilled with new ink. This work (again, depending on the intensity of use of the device) should be carried out approximately once every six months to a year. When considering the question of how you can use a printer, you cannot help but touch upon the question of what it is strictly not recommended to do so that the device does not fail too early.

Typically, this information is highlighted in the operating instructions for office equipment. in bold, but not everyone reads the instructions. Therefore, before you start using a laser, inkjet, etc. printer, you should familiarize yourself with these simple rules again. It is strictly not recommended to: reuse already used paper or scraps of paper for printing on the printer - the drums of the device wear out very quickly; use paper that contains paper clips; operate equipment non-stop. There must be breaks in work, otherwise the printer will simply burn out; Useful life of the printer Use scissors or other sharp objects if you need to remove jammed paper from the printer; print on printers not intended for this purpose on anything other than paper; leave small objects on the printer that could get inside: hairpins, needles, nail files, and even hair. The equipment requires constant supervision. Change cartridges on time, wipe off dust from the device, pay attention to the slightest inaccuracies in operation. And the printer can serve you for a very long time.