Elements and Performance Criteria
- Install peripherals to a network
- Plan the location of peripherals to provide appropriate services to users and to take work health and safety (WHS) standards into consideration
- Connect peripherals to network, using vendor approved method and technology
- Connect peripherals to computers in the network using parallel, serial or other direct connection methods
- Add peripheral accessories or upgrades to printer, such as memory or high-volume paper trays
- Test peripherals for correct operation
- Configure peripheral services to manage peripherals
- Administer and support peripheral services
- Assign priority to control queues
- Use peripheral management software supplied as part of the network operating system (NOS) or by third parties
- Create templates for use on the network
- Configure settings on the network to create maintenance schedules, usage logs, and cost centre usage statistics
- Demonstrate to the user the methods for using peripheral services from their application or workstation
- Maintain peripherals and fix common problems
- Establish and follow a regular maintenance schedule as recommended by peripheral manufacturer
- Replace consumables and components when required
- Fix peripheral mishaps and malfunctions
- Monitor peripheral usage and traffic and recommend additional peripherals if needed
- Determine failures of peripheral services or devices and rectify as required