Printer troubleshooting decision tree template
A flow tree: no maths, just the next step.
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
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 spoolerHow to use it
- Press Use this template. The tree opens in the editor, no account needed.
- Edit the outline on the left. Indentation is the tree; (p 0.4) is a probability, (cost 5000) a cost, : 200000 a payoff.
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