Unit 4 Reprographics
- 1. Unit 4 Reprographics Mr Arthur
- 2. Lesson Starter – October 5th Identify 2 advantages of using a computerised database. 2 Data users holding information on individuals must comply with the principles of the Data Protection Act. Outline 3 of these principles. 3 At a recent meeting between Ian Murray, the owner of Murray Motors, and Fiona Anderson, the Admin Manager, the following points were raised. 4 (i) One of the Admin Assistants is suffering from RSI. (ii) The customer waiting area is unwelcoming. What must Ian advise Fiona to do to solve these problems? Give reasons for your answers.
- 3. Aims of the Lesson To discuss the features and uses of Reprographics equipment in a company
- 4. Reprographic Equipment The process of reproducing, reprinting, or copying graphic material especially by mechanical, photographic, or electronic means. Photocopier A device used to create multiple copies of documents, stapling, copying back to back or reducing from A4 to A5 Laminator Used to coat documents in clear plastic Protects document, used for ID cards, notices etc
- 5. Reprographic Equipment Binder (comb) Used to fasten multi page documents together i.e. Reports, plans etc Improves the appearance of the document, making it look more professional Scanner Used to input photographs, paper documents etc into the computer Device uses a light sensors to convert to electronic format
- 6. Aims of the Lesson To discuss the features and uses of Reprographics equipment in a company Desktop Publishing Printers (laser, inkjet)
- 7. Reprographic Equipment Desktop Publishing software A program that is used to combine text, graphics etc, where the user can lay them out on screen and create professional documents Magazines Newsletters Leaflets
- 8. Reprographic Equipment Inkjet Printer Creates printout by spraying drops of ink Adv High quality Inexpensive to buy Dis Slow High ink costs Smudge Laser Printer Creates printout using toner dust Adv Very fast Print back to back No smudging Dis Expensive to buy, particularly colour
- 9. Lesson Starter – October 19th List 3 different examples of Reprographic equipment List 2 different examples of printers Give 2 advantages of using a laser printer over an inkjet
- 10. Aims of the Lesson Why training is required In house V external copying
- 11. Why is Training Required? To meet Health and Safety laws To minimise equipment damage To improve productivity – so he knows how to use it To reduce wastage
- 12. In House V External Copying In House Saves you paying another company You can complete the task quickly if it is urgent Able to complete whilst doing other tasks External Employees can get on with other tasks External company may have better equipment Hold company accountable