CompTIA A+ Exam 220-1101 - Printer Quiz Flashcards
Examples of computer languages that describe the appearance of a printed page include:
PS = Post Script
PCL = Printer Control Language
A printer’s capability to print on both sides of a paper sheet is referred to as duplex printing.
TRUE / FALSE
TRUE
Common printer configuration options include paper orientation settings which enable switching between Portrait mode (vertical orientation of the printout), or Landscape mode (horizontal orientation).
Some printers might also offer an additional paper orientation option which enables the printout to be rotated by a specific degree.
For most printers, the default paper orientation mode is Portrait mode.
TRUE / FALSE
TRUE
Security measures that can be implemented on an MFP might include user authentication on the device via system software, restricting physical access only to authorized users wearing appropriate ID badges, reviewing audit logs, or setting up Personal Identification Number (PIN) printing (a.k.a. secured prints) that would require numeric passcode before accessing printing jobs.
TRUE / FALSE
TRUE
Which MFP feature optimizes processing of multi-page documents?
ADF = Automatic Document Feeder
Which refers to a laser printer component that holds the representation of the output image drawn on its surface by the laser printer’s laser?
Imaging drum
What is the name of a laser printer component that applies high temperature and pressure to bond the toner to the paper?
Fuser assembly
In color laser printers, a hardware component that picks up all color layers of an image from imaging drums before passing the complete image onto the paper is called:
Transfer belt
In laser printing, the function of a transfer roller is to apply electrical charge to the paper to move the representation of an image or text (consisting of toner) from the imaging drum to the paper.
TRUE / FALSE
TRUE
Which of the printer hardware components prevent multiple sheets of paper from being fed into the printer at one time?
Separation pad
Pickup roller
What is the name of a printer component that allows for automatic printing on both sides of the page?
Duplexing assembly
Which is the correct sequence of steps in the laser printing process?
Processing,
charging,
exposing,
developing,
transferring,
fusing,
cleaning
A set of printer replacement parts is commonly referred to as:
Maintenance kit
Which tools would be the most appropriate for cleaning the inside of a laser printer?
Toner vacuum
Magnetic cleaning brush
Isopropyl alcohol
The procedure of adjusting printer output to match the image shown on a computer display is known as printer calibration test.
TRUE / FALSE
TRUE
Which refers to a relatively inexpensive printer type commonly used in SOHO environments?
Inkjet
Which of the inkjet printer components is the most expensive to replace?
Ink cartridge
Which refers to a printer type commonly used as PoS [Point of Sales] terminal component?
Thermal
In impact printing, calibration helps to ensure that the colors and layout represented on the monitor display match the colors and layout of the printed image.
TRUE / FALSE
FALSE
Which type of printer takes advantage of a tractor feed during printing process?
Impact
Which printer types falls into the category of impact printers?
Dot matrix
Which printer types provide the capability to produce duplicate pages (multipart forms) during printing process?
Impact
Dot matrix
Which of the printer types uses inked ribbon to produce an imprint on paper?
Dot matrix
A single sheet or roll of printing paper with holes punched along each side is designed for use with:
Dot matrix printers
Which type of printer uses plastic filament or resin to produce output?
3D printer
In laser printing, vertical lines on each output page indicate a problem related to:
Imaging drum
Which troubleshooting steps would solve the problem of vertical lines on the output pages of an inkjet printer?
Cleaning printheads
Replacing ink cartridges
Garbled characters on output pages would indicate a printing problem related to:
Printer driver
In laser printing, toner falling off of the printed copy indicates a problem with:
Fuser assembly
Which symptoms would indicate a depleted toner cartridge as the source of a printing problem?
Printing blank pages
Faded printouts
Faded printouts on the output of an inkjet printer indicate a problem related to:
Dried out ink on the printhead nozzles
Depleted ink cartridge
Examples of printer problems that might be closely related to malfunctioning pickup rollers include:
Paper not feeding
Multipage misfeed
In MS Windows, the problem of a nonresponsive printer with multiple prints pending in queue can be solved by restarting the Print Spooler service.
The Print Spooler configuration options can be accessed by pressing Windows logo + R key combination, typing in services.msc in the Run dialog box + pressing Enter, double-clicking on the Print Spooler service, and modifying settings on the Recovery tab.
Manual restart can be performed by right-clicking on the Print Spooler service in the Services window and selecting Restart from the pop-up menu.
TRUE / FALSE
TRUE
The problem of speckling (tiny dots/spots) on the printer’s output pages can be caused by leaky cartridges and accumulation of foreign material inside the printer case.
TRUE / FALSE
TRUE
Which step of the laser printer imaging process requires troubleshooting when a printer produces double/echo images (a.k.a. ghost images) on the output pages?
Cleaning
Which actions would be of help while troubleshooting incorrect color settings on the printer’s output pages?
Calibrating the display
Calibrating the printer
Using appropriate printing paper
On the CompTIA A+ exam, the term “Finishing issues” in the context of printing process refers to post-printing problems related to additional functionalities offered by some office printers, such as stapling documents and punching holes in printouts.
The problem of staple jams can be solved by locating a staple case on the printer and manually removing any jammed staples.
For printers that can punch holes in documents, a common maintenance task would be locating a hole-punch waste container on the printer and emptying its contents.
Troubleshooting the location of staples and holes on the printout page can be performed via printer’s software.
TRUE / FALSE
TRUE
