3.7 - Inkjet Printer Maintenance Flashcards
What is a key maintenance step for preventing clogged print heads in inkjet printers?
Running the printer’s cleaning process to keep print heads unclogged
What should you do if your inkjet printer printout has streaks across the page?
The print head needs to be cleaned
How can you clean a clogged inkjet print head?
You can run the automatic cleaning process or manually remove and clean the print head
What is a sign of an extreme clog in an inkjet print head?
The print head is completely covered in clogging material
What must be replaced when ink cartridges are depleted in an inkjet printer?
The inkjet cartridges
What does the K cartridge in an inkjet printer represent?
The black or key cartridge
What is a potential downside of having a single color cartridge for multiple colors in an inkjet printer?
If one color is depleted, you must replace the entire cartridge
What advantage do printers with individual color cartridges offer?
They are more efficient, as you only replace the depleted color
What happens after you replace ink cartridges in an inkjet printer?
The printer aligns and cleans the cartridges to prepare for the next printout
How should you dispose of used inkjet cartridges?
Recycle them, following the manufacturer’s guidelines
What may you need to do after replacing inkjet cartridges?
Calibrate the printer to ensure color alignment
Where can you typically start the calibration process on an inkjet printer?
From the front panel of the printer
What common troubleshooting issue involves removing paper stuck in the printer?
Clearing a paper jam
What is the first step in clearing a paper jam?
Remove the paper tray and any loose paper
What can help in removing a paper jam from an inkjet printer?
Releasing the tension on the paper path
