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CompTIA A+ 1101 (Core 1) (Retired) > 3.7 - Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables > Flashcards

3.7 - Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables Flashcards

1
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5 types of printers?

A
  • Laser
  • Inkjet
  • Thermal
  • Impact
  • 3-D
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Laser printer components?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser

A
  • Imaging drum
  • Fuser assembly
  • Transfer belt
  • Transfer roller
  • Pickup rollers
  • Separation pads
  • Duplexing assembly
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3
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Identify laser printer component:

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Components

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Imaging drum

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What does a laser printer’s imaging drum do?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Components

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Initiates the image on paper

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5
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How to replace a laser printer’s imaging drum?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Components

A

Swap it out or replace the toner cartridge

*It may be integrated onto the toner cartridge

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6
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Identify laser printer component

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Components

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Fuser assembly

Applies heat & pressure to permanently affix the toner to the page

Toner is powder in laser printers that prints image on paper when heated & pressed in the fuser assembly

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7
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Identify laser printer component:

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Components

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Transfer belt

Transfers color toners to the imaging process

Toner is powder in laser printers that prints image on paper when heated & pressed in the fuser assembly

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8
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Identify laser printer component:

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Components

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Transfer roller

Pulls toner to the paper

(Transfer rollers are used in monochrome (black/white) laser printers)

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9
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Likely cause of paper jams on laser printers?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Components

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Pickup roller & separation pad

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10
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What does a laser printer’s pickup roller & separation pad do?

pickup roller

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Components

A

Advance paper in the printing process

They collaborate with each other

Separation pad

Pickup roller grips a sheet from a tray, while the separation pad applies perssure to facilitate the pickup

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Identify laser printer component:

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Pickup roller

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12
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Identify laser printer component:

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Separation pad

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13
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Identify laser printer component:

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Components

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Duplexing assembly

Enables duplex printing (Printing on both sides)

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14
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What is the laser printer’s imaging process?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Imaging process

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  1. Processing
  2. Charging
  3. Exposing
  4. Developing
  5. Transferring
  6. Fusing
  7. Cleaning
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15
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What type of printer has the lowest cost per page?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Imaging process

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Laser printer

It’s the best long-term printer choice for businesses

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16
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4 maintenance practices for laser printers?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Imaging process

A
  • Replace toner
  • Apply maintenance kit
  • Calibrate
  • Clean
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17
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What do printer maintenance kits typically include?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Imaging process

A

Components that are prone to wear over time

18
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Purpose of laser pritner calibration?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Laser - Imaging process

A

To get the desired toner density

19
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Components of an inkjet printer?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Inkjet - components

A
  • Ink cartridge
  • Print head
  • Roller
  • Feeder
  • Duplexing assembly
  • Carriage belt
20
Q

Identify inkjet printer component

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Inkjet - components

A

Ink cartridge

21
Q

Identify inkjet printer componenet

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Inkjet - components

A

Print head

22
Q

Identify inkjet printer component

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Inkjet - components

A

Feed rollers

23
Q

Identify inkjet printer component

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Inkjet - components

A

Carriage & belt

Black box on the right is carriage, connected to the brown belt

24
Q

4 maintenance practices for inkjet printers?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Inkjet - Maintenance

A
  • Clean print heads
  • Replace cartridges
  • Calibrate
  • Clear jams
25
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Componenets of a thermal printer?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Thermal - Components*

A
  • Feed assembly
  • Heating element
26
Q

What paper do thermal printers use?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Thermal - Components*

A

Special thermal paper

27
Q

Identify thermal printer component

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Thermal - Components*

A

Feed assembly

28
Q

Identify thermal printer component

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Thermal - Components*

A

Heating element

29
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3 maintenance practices for thermal printers?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Thermal - Maintenance*

A
  • Replace paper
  • Clean heating element
  • Remove debris
30
Q

Likely reason a thermal printer may have misprints?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Thermal - Maintenance*

A

Due to dirty heating element

31
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Main problem of thermal paper?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Thermal

A

Very sensitive to heat

32
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Components of an impact printer?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Impact - Components

A
  • Print head
  • Ribbon
  • Tractor feed
33
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Identify impact printer component:

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Impact - Components

A

Print head

34
Q

Identify impact printer component

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Impact - Components

A

Printer ribbon

35
Q

Identify impact printer component

(where the mouse is hovering over)

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Impact - Components

A

Tractor feed

36
Q

What paper do impact printers use?

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Impact

A

Impact paper

37
Q

3 maintenance practices for impact printers

3.7 Given a scenario, install & replace printer consumables: Impact - Maintenance

A
  • Replace ribbon
  • Replace print head
  • Replace paper
38
Q

2 types of plastic 3D printers use?

A
  • Filament
  • Resin
39
Q

Meaning of CAD?

A

Computer-Aided Design

40
Q

Identify 3D printer component:

CompTIA A+ 1101 (Core 1) (Retired) (23 decks)

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