Printer Repairing & Maintenance Technician
If you’re a technician or beginner who wants to diagnose, maintain, and repair different types of printers, this course is designed for you. As a printer technician, you:
- Function as the key support person for printer installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Work with various printer types including inkjet, laser, dot-matrix, and high-end printers.
- Handle both hardware components and software configurations in standalone and network environments.
As a candidate for this course, you will gain practical experience with printer technologies and repair techniques. You should also have a basic understanding of the following:
- Computer hardware fundamentals
- Basic electronics concepts
- Operating systems (Windows/Linux)
- Networking basics (USB, LAN, Wi-Fi)
| Delivery Method | Online |
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| Duration | 45 Hours |
| Entry Criteria | Applicants should be at least 14 Applicants must have prior study in the field of networking |
| Modes of Study | Part Time/ Full Time |
| Assessment | Modules within the program will be assessed by practical assessments |
| Overall Grading Type | Assessing schemes will be used |
Curriculum
| Introduction to Printers (4 Hours) |
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| Inkjet Printers (10 Hours) | Working Principle of Inkjet Printers Continuous Inkjet vs. Drop-on-Demand Components of an Inkjet Printer Printhead, Ink Cartridge, Nozzles, Control Board Ink Types and Their Applications Dye-based vs. Pigment-based ink Ink drying and adhesion Common Issues & Troubleshooting Nozzle clogging, banding, color mismatch Practical Training: Maintenance & Cleaning Printhead alignment Cleaning and replacing cartridges Inkjet Printer Calibration & Software Setup Hands-on: Diagnosing and Repairing Common Faults | ||||||
| Laser Printers (14 Hours) | Laser Printing Process Overview Charging, Exposing, Developing, Transferring, Fusing Laser Printer Components & Functionality Toner Cartridge, Drum Unit, Fuser Assembly, HVPS, LVPS Types of Laser Printers (Mono & Color) Toner Chemistry & Types OEM vs. Compatible vs. Refilled Toner Common Issues & Troubleshooting Paper jams, ghosting, toner smearing Firmware & Software Updates Hands-on: Replacing Toner, Drum, & Fuser Units Hands-on: Diagnosing and Fixing Print Quality Issues | ||||||
| Dot-Matrix Printers (8 Hours) | Impact Printing Technology & Working Principle Components of a Dot-Matrix Printer Printhead, Ribbon, Tractor Feed, Platen Passbook Printers & Their Specialized Mechanisms Alignment, Multi-Pass Printing Maintenance & Calibration Adjusting printhead pressure Changing ribbon & paper feed settings Common Problems & Troubleshooting Misalignment, faded prints, paper feed issues Hands-on: Repairing Printhead and Feed Mechanism | ||||||
| High-End & Enterprise Printers (8 Hours) | High-Performance Printing Technologies Production Laser, Wide-Format, 3D Printing Enterprise Printing Solutions Network printing, Load balancing, Print servers Consumables Management & Cost Optimization Firmware & Security Considerations Practical: Setting Up & Configuring High-End Printers Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization | ||||||
| Networking & Connectivity (6 Hours) | Understanding Printer Interfaces (USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) Printer Drivers & Operating System Integration Network Printing & Print Servers Hands-on: Configuring Printers in a Network Environment | ||||||
| Preventive Maintenance & Advanced Troubleshooting (10 Hours) | Routine Maintenance Best Practices Cleaning schedules, firmware updates Error Codes & Diagnostic Tools Manufacturer-specific tools Hands-on: Replacing Fuser Assembly, Drum Units, and Mechanical Components Advanced Troubleshooting & Case Studies Deep dive into real-world repair scenarios | ||||||
Course Fee
| Course Fee | LKR 60,000 |
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Certificate in Printer Repair and Maintenance
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LKR60,000