Office Equipment and Ergonomics

Printers

• Types:
  • Inkjet: uses liquid ink, suitable for photos and color printing
  • Laser: uses toner, faster and more cost-effective for high-volume printing
  • 3D: creates three-dimensional objects layer by layer
• Features:
  • Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
  • Print quality: resolution (dpi), color gamut
  • Paper handling: tray capacity, automatic document feeder (ADF)

Workplace Safety

• Hazards:
  • Electrical: faulty cords, overloaded outlets
  • Fire: paper jams, overheating equipment
  • Ergonomic: poor posture, repetitive strain injuries
• Precautions:
  • Regular maintenance and inspections
  • Proper equipment placement and cable management
  • Employee training and awareness

Scanners

• Types:
  • Flatbed: scans documents and photos
  • Sheet-fed: scans documents quickly and efficiently
  • Handheld: portable, scans books and oversized documents
• Features:
  • Resolution: dpi, bit depth
  • Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi
  • Document management software

Projectors

• Types:
  • LCD: liquid crystal display, suitable for bright rooms
  • DLP: digital light processing, better color accuracy
  • LED: energy-efficient, longer lifespan
• Features:
  • Brightness: lumens, suitable for room size
  • Resolution: native, supported resolutions
  • Connectivity: HDMI, VGA, wireless

Plotters

• Types:
  • Inkjet: suitable for architectural and engineering drawings
  • LED: energy-efficient, faster print speeds
• Features:
  • Print quality: resolution, color gamut
  • Paper handling: roll capacity, automatic cutter
  • Connectivity: USB, Ethernet

Paper Shredders

• Types:
  • Strip cut: least secure, suitable for general documents
  • Cross-cut: more secure, suitable for confidential documents
  • Particle cut: highest security, suitable for top-secret documents
• Features:
  • Sheet capacity: number of sheets per pass
  • Shred size: smaller is more secure
  • Safety features: automatic shut-off, jam protection

Ergonomics

• Importance:
  • Reduces injury risk and absenteeism
  • Improves productivity and job satisfaction
• Principles:
  • Neutral posture: comfortable, relaxed position
  • Fit: adjust equipment to individual needs
  • Comfort: adjustable chair, proper lighting