Mfd Printers 1

Question 1

What is the purpose of a scanner in an MFD?

Answer 1

To digitize physical documents into electronic format.

Question 2

What does the term ‘all-in-one printer’ refer to?

Answer 2

A printer that includes printing, scanning, copying, and sometimes faxing capabilities.

Question 3

What is the main advantage of using wireless printers?

Answer 3

They can connect to devices without physical cables.

Question 4

What is an IP-based printer?

Answer 4

A printer that connects to a network using an IP address.

Question 5

What technology allows printing from mobile devices?

Answer 5

Wi-Fi Direct, AirPrint, or cloud-based printing services.

Question 6

What is the role of a toner cartridge in laser printers?

Answer 6

It contains the toner powder used to print images and text.

Question 7

What maintenance issue can arise with inkjet printers?

Answer 7

Ink can dry out and clog the print heads if not used regularly.

Question 8

What type of printer is best for high-quality photo printing?

Answer 8

Inkjet printers with high-resolution capabilities.

Question 9

What is print queue management?

Answer 9

Organizing and managing pending print jobs in order of priority.

Question 10

What causes paper jams in printers?

Answer 10

Misaligned paper, overloading, or worn rollers.

Question 11

What is the function of the transfer belt in a laser printer?

Answer 11

To transfer toner from the drum to the paper.

Question 12

What type of paper is used in thermal printers?

Answer 12

Heat-sensitive thermal paper.

Question 13

What is an ink ribbon, and which printer uses it?

Answer 13

A ribbon containing ink used by dot matrix printers.

Question 14

What is an example of a common cloud printing service?

Answer 14

Google Cloud Print or Apple AirPrint.

Question 15

What is spooling in the context of printing?

Answer 15

Storing print jobs temporarily before they are sent to the printer.

Question 16

What does an impact printer use to produce prints?

Answer 16

A print head that strikes an ink ribbon against the paper.

Question 17

What is the purpose of cleaning cycles in inkjet printers?

Answer 17

To clear ink blockages in the print heads.

Question 18

What is thermal wax printing?

Answer 18

A method that uses heat to transfer wax onto paper for color printing.

Question 19

What is the purpose of a waste toner bottle in a laser printer?

Answer 19

To collect excess toner that isn’t used during printing.

Question 20

What is the difference between laser and LED printers?

Answer 20

LED printers use light-emitting diodes instead of lasers for imaging.

Question 21

What is the function of a feed roller?

Answer 21

To pull paper into the printer and move it through the printing process.

Question 22

How can you resolve streaky prints from a laser printer?

Answer 22

Check the toner cartridge and clean the drum or rollers.

Question 23

What is the role of a scanner’s resolution in MFDs?

Answer 23

It determines the detail captured in scanned documents (measured in DPI).

Question 24

What is duplex scanning?

Answer 24

Scanning both sides of a document simultaneously or in sequence.

Question 25

What type of printer can print on carbon-copy forms?

Answer 25

Dot matrix printers.

Question 26

What is the typical cause of ghosting in a laser printer?

Answer 26

Issues with the imaging drum or fuser assembly.

Question 27

How does fuser temperature impact laser printing?

Answer 27

Too low a temperature results in smudged prints; too high can damage paper.

Question 28

What is a common use for thermal printers?

Answer 28

Printing receipts in retail stores.

Question 29

What is the print head's function in an impact printer?

Answer 29

To strike the ink ribbon against paper to form characters.

Question 30

How do inkjet printers mix colors?

Answer 30

By combining CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) ink in various amounts.

Question 31

What is a common resolution for high-quality printing?

Answer 31

1200 DPI or higher.

Question 32

What is 'print yield' in the context of toner cartridges?

Answer 32

The estimated number of pages a cartridge can print.

Question 33

What is the primary cause of faded prints in laser printers?

Answer 33

Low toner levels or a worn-out drum unit.

Question 34

What does an MFD's 'scan to email' feature do?

Answer 34

Scans a document and sends it directly to an email address.

Question 35

What is collation in multi-page printing?

Answer 35

Arranging printed pages in the correct sequence.

Question 36

What printer setting can reduce ink or toner usage?

Answer 36

Draft or economy mode.

Question 37

What is the purpose of a bypass tray in a printer?

Answer 37

To feed specialty paper or envelopes manually into the printer.

Question 38

What does the term 'bleed' mean in printing?

Answer 38

Printing that goes beyond the edge of the final cut page size.

Question 39

What is the role of static electricity in laser printing?

Answer 39

It attracts toner particles to the drum and paper.

Question 40

How does a laser printer use the charging corona?

Answer 40

It charges the drum to prepare it for attracting toner.

Question 41

What maintenance action is needed for dot matrix printers?

Answer 41

Regularly cleaning and replacing ink ribbons.

Question 42

What is a print server?

Answer 42

A device or software that manages print jobs for multiple users in a network.

Question 43

How does an MFD save scanned documents?

Answer 43

As digital files, such as PDFs, JPEGs, or TIFFs.

Question 44

What causes wrinkled paper output from a printer?

Answer 44

Worn rollers, incorrect paper type, or humidity issues.

Question 45

What is the purpose of the registration roller in laser printers?

Answer 45

It ensures proper alignment of paper before toner transfer.

Question 46

What is a monochrome printer?

Answer 46

A printer that prints in black and white only.

Question 47

What is an advantage of using dye-sublimation printers?

Answer 47

They produce high-quality, continuous-tone images.

Question 48

What type of printer uses powdered toner instead of liquid ink?

Answer 48

Laser printer.

Question 49

What does the 'scan to cloud' feature do?

Answer 49

Saves scanned documents directly to cloud storage services.

Question 50

What is the primary advantage of using MFDs in offices?

Answer 50

They consolidate multiple devices into one, saving space and cost.