Experiment No 20: Install and work with Dot matrix printer

I. Practical Significance

In order to know computer hardware system, It is a good idea that student get familiar with
various components of computer hardware system and their functioning.

II. Relevant Program Outcomes

All POs as listed

III. Relevant Course Outcomes

Use different kinds of printers and scanners.

IV Practical Learning Outcomes

Installation process and working with Dot matrix printer.

V. Practical Skills

Learn how to install and work with Dot matrix printer.

VI. Relevant Affective domain related Outcomes

a. Follow Safety Practice

b. Practice Good Handling of Equipment’s

VII. Minimum Theoretical Background

Install and work with Dot matrix printer

VIII. Resources required

PC, Dot Matrix Printer

IX. Procedure

1. Identify the components and explain its use.

2. Explain the physical layout of component.

X. Precautions

Handle devices carefully.

XI. Description

Dot Matrix Printer is very important printers. Dot matrix printers are mostly used for billing and
Banks. Dot matrix printers are print with head and ribbon cartridge is used in dot matrix printer. A
dot matrix printer comes in several companies. Some most popular printers are comes in TVS,
EPSON and LiPi.

How to install dot matrix printer in Windows 7

1. Click on start and select Devices and Printers option

2. In new windows click on Add a printer

3. Select Local printer attached to the computer and click on next button.

4. Use LPT1 port in use the following port option and click on next button.

5. Select your printer in list and press next button. If your printer is not available in windows
printer list then you have need printer drivers. To install printer drivers click on Have Disk button.

6. Now you have needed to select your drivers. Click on Browse button and select your DMP printer
driver path and click on OK button.

7. When you select your printer driver then you see your printer driver now show in list. Select
your printer and click on Next button to continue and click on finish button.

8. Now your dot matrix printer is installed successfully in your Windows 7 computer.

Video References:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4DEFsx6wPI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycbbZ9kuZAc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2LQLcuMg_c