A printer is a common computer accessory or peripheral device. Printers come with a user manual that can guide you about its features and usage..

Printers of various companies  may look different but there is little difference in functionality.  Printers can be for commercial or personal use and can have differences in the way they work. Here we are interested in those printers that are employed for small business applications and personal use .

A manual must contain all the information required to maintain your printer. A good manual must contain information on setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
The printer manual should have instructions on how to setup the printer. It will have information on how to install the printer driver. The printer manual should clearly state whether the printer is a USB or parallel port printer.

Printers must be regularly maintained by refilling the paper and replacing the ink cartridge. The  manual must have information on how this is to be done. It must include  the type of ink cartridge which is required for replacement. Different  brands and models may use completely different cartridges  that are not inter-changeable. Apart from using ink and paper the majority of printers require very low maintenance. Some of the computers may have a self-cleaning process. They require little attention unless the printer stops working completely.

The printer manual should also contain tips and information on troubleshooting the printer. The user should be able to solve or troubleshoot minor problems by referring to the manual.

It should have information on common difficulties faced during usage. Users waste a lot of time trying to solve minor errors. These common errors should be easily resolvable by looking through the manual

There can be bigger difficulties also which can be solved through the use of printer's manual. Manual must also have contact details in case of difficulty. The company that manufactured the printer also have service men and staff that assists in solving problem.