Hardware: Compare and contrast differences between the various print technologies and the associated imaging process Flashcards
What is the function of the nozzle gate in an inkjet printer?
Controls whether ink is flowing from the ink cartridge
When it opens, it allows the nozzle to spray ink onto the paper
What does a dot matrix printer use to ensure that ink is transferred onto a piece of paper?
print head pins
What laser printer component protects a fuser from overheating?
A thermal fuse
Which printer type uses a tractor feed?
dot matrix
Tractor feeds are used to pull the paper through the printer
This paper has holes along the side so the tractor can manage the paper
Which printer type would allow you to print multi part forms?
- dot matrix
- daisy wheel
Which printer uses heat to transfer thermal wax onto paper?
Thermal
Documents cannot be used for long time archiving because the print can fade over time
What should you do after installing a printer to ensure it is working properly?
Print a test page
What is the main purpose of the laser printer’s charge (primary) corona?
To apply a uniform negative charge to the photosensitive drum (also known as conditioning rollers in some printers)
Which of the following components are part of a laser printer?
a. ribbon
b. platen
c. main control board
d. fuser
c. main control board
d. fuser
Match the printer quality to the printer type:
Duplexing assembly
Laser
Match the printer quality to the printer type:
Ink cartridge
Inkjet
Match the printer quality to the printer type:
Heating element
Thermal
Match the printer quality to the printer type:
Ribbon
Impact
Match the printer quality to the printer type:
Print to file
Virtual
What occurs during the cleaning phase of laser printing?
The discharge lamp neutralizes the imaging drum
