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Mfd Printers 1 Flashcards

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What is the purpose of a scanner in an MFD?

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To digitize physical documents into electronic format.

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

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

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What is the main advantage of using wireless printers?

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They can connect to devices without physical cables.

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What is an IP-based printer?

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

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What technology allows printing from mobile devices?

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

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

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

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What maintenance issue can arise with inkjet printers?

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

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

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Inkjet printers with high-resolution capabilities.

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What is print queue management?

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Organizing and managing pending print jobs in order of priority.

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What causes paper jams in printers?

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Misaligned paper, overloading, or worn rollers.

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

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To transfer toner from the drum to the paper.

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What type of paper is used in thermal printers?

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Heat-sensitive thermal paper.

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

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A ribbon containing ink used by dot matrix printers.

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What is an example of a common cloud printing service?

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Google Cloud Print or Apple AirPrint.

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What is spooling in the context of printing?

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

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What does an impact printer use to produce prints?

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

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What is the purpose of cleaning cycles in inkjet printers?

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To clear ink blockages in the print heads.

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What is thermal wax printing?

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

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

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

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What is the difference between laser and LED printers?

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

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What is the function of a feed roller?

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

22
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How can you resolve streaky prints from a laser printer?

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Check the toner cartridge and clean the drum or rollers.

23
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What is the role of a scanner’s resolution in MFDs?

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

24
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What is duplex scanning?

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Scanning both sides of a document simultaneously or in sequence.

25
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What type of printer can print on carbon-copy forms?

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Dot matrix printers.

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

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Issues with the imaging drum or fuser assembly.

27
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How does fuser temperature impact laser printing?

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

28
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What is a common use for thermal printers?

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Printing receipts in retail stores.

29
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What is the print head’s function in an impact printer?

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To strike the ink ribbon against paper to form characters.

30
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How do inkjet printers mix colors?

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

31
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What is a common resolution for high-quality printing?

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1200 DPI or higher.

32
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What is ‘print yield’ in the context of toner cartridges?

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The estimated number of pages a cartridge can print.

33
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What is the primary cause of faded prints in laser printers?

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Low toner levels or a worn-out drum unit.

34
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What does an MFD’s ‘scan to email’ feature do?

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

35
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What is collation in multi-page printing?

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Arranging printed pages in the correct sequence.

36
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What printer setting can reduce ink or toner usage?

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Draft or economy mode.

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

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To feed specialty paper or envelopes manually into the printer.

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What does the term ‘bleed’ mean in printing?

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

39
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What is the role of static electricity in laser printing?

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It attracts toner particles to the drum and paper.

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How does a laser printer use the charging corona?

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It charges the drum to prepare it for attracting toner.

41
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What maintenance action is needed for dot matrix printers?

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Regularly cleaning and replacing ink ribbons.

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What is a print server?

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

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How does an MFD save scanned documents?

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

44
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What causes wrinkled paper output from a printer?

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Worn rollers, incorrect paper type, or humidity issues.

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

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It ensures proper alignment of paper before toner transfer.

46
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What is a monochrome printer?

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A printer that prints in black and white only.

47
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What is an advantage of using dye-sublimation printers?

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They produce high-quality, continuous-tone images.

48
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What type of printer uses powdered toner instead of liquid ink?

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Laser printer.

49
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What does the ‘scan to cloud’ feature do?

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Saves scanned documents directly to cloud storage services.

50
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What is the primary advantage of using MFDs in offices?

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

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