Drake Shawn

Meet Drake Shawn, our Technical Content Writer with 12+ years of experience in printer setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance. He has an in-depth knowledge of printer technology. 
 

Drake writes detailed tutorials covering common and advanced printer problems across top brands like HP, Canon, and Epson. The content he produces focuses on step-by-step accuracy and real-world solutions. 

Education 

• Bachelor of Science in Information (BSI) – University of Michigan, (Year 2007)
• Certification in Network & Printer Management (CompTIA Network+) (Cisco Certified Network Associate) (Year 2010)

Past Experience 

Before joining Printer Tales as a Technical Content Writer, Drake worked as a printer technician. He has helped individuals, small-business owners, and IT assistance teams with printer installation, driver management, and advanced troubleshooting. 
 

In 2021, he was also invited as a guest lecturer at Stanford University and Georgia Tech, where he shared his experience with printer technology and gave helpful tips for keeping printers running in both schools and offices. 

His Work at Printer Tales

For over 5 years, Drake has been a key member of our team, providing deep insights into printers. 

With a decent experience and a strong understanding of printers, he excels in creating user-friendly guides that help readers in: 

• Setting up new printer models on Windows and macOS.
• Installing and troubleshooting printer drivers and firmware for the best printer performance.
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware/software issues. These include printer offline errors, paper jams, print quality problems, and network connectivity failures.