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Printer troubleshooting decision tree template

A flow tree: no maths, just the next step.

Use this template
Flow treeNo payoffs, so no maths. Structure is valid. Add : 1000 to an outcome to start scoring.

Walk through it

Step 1
Is the printer showing an error light?

The tree

Is the printer showing an error light?Is the printer showing an…Yes, a paper lightReload the tray and clear …open every door and check the…Yes, a toner or ink lightReplace the cartridgeNo lights at allIs it plugged in and switc…NoPlug it in and power it onYesLog a hardware fault with …No, it looks normalDid the print job reach th…NoReinstall the printer driv…Yes, it's stuckCancel all jobs and restar…

Outline

# Flow tree (no payoffs): IT troubleshooting
Is the printer showing an error light? [decision]
  Yes, a paper light
    Reload the tray and clear any jam # open every door and check the rollers
  Yes, a toner or ink light
    Replace the cartridge
  No lights at all
    Is it plugged in and switched on? [decision]
      No
        Plug it in and power it on
      Yes
        Log a hardware fault with IT
  No, it looks normal
    Did the print job reach the queue? [decision]
      No
        Reinstall the printer driver
      Yes, it's stuck
        Cancel all jobs and restart the print spooler

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