Mfd Printers 2 Flashcards
What does MFD stand for in printing technology?
Multifunction Device.
What functions does an MFD combine?
Printing, scanning, copying, and sometimes faxing.
What is the primary purpose of an inkjet printer?
To spray tiny droplets of liquid ink onto paper to produce an image.
What is the main advantage of a laser printer over an inkjet printer?
Laser printers are faster and have lower cost-per-page for high volumes.
What component in a laser printer transfers toner to the paper?
The drum (imaging drum or photosensitive drum).
What does DPI stand for in printing?
Dots Per Inch, a measure of print resolution.
What is duplex printing?
Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically.
What is the purpose of a fuser in a laser printer?
To heat and bond the toner to the paper permanently.
What is the role of a print spooler?
To manage and queue print jobs sent to a printer.
What type of printer uses a ribbon to transfer ink onto paper?
Impact printers such as dot matrix printers.
What is thermal printing used for?
Printing receipts, labels, or tickets using heat-sensitive paper.
What type of printer uses heat to create images on special paper?
Thermal printer.
What is the purpose of printer calibration?
To align colors and adjust print quality.
What is an ADF on an MFD?
Automatic Document Feeder, which allows multiple-page scanning or copying.
What is the purpose of printer drivers?
To translate print jobs into a format the printer can understand.
What is PCL in printing technology?
Printer Control Language, a standard printer language developed by HP.
What is PostScript used for in printing?
A page description language for high-quality print rendering.
What does collating mean in printing?
Sorting printed pages into a specific order for multi-page documents.
What is the purpose of print heads in inkjet printers?
To spray ink onto the paper in precise patterns.
What type of printer is best suited for continuous form printing?
Dot matrix printer.
What is the difference between toner and ink?
Toner is powder used in laser printers; ink is liquid used in inkjet printers.
What is a common issue caused by clogged inkjet print heads?
Streaks or incomplete prints.
What is the main benefit of using a networked printer?
It allows multiple users to print from different devices.
What does ‘printer pooling’ refer to?
Combining multiple printers to handle a single print queue for load balancing.
What is the purpose of a maintenance kit for a laser printer?
To replace components like rollers and the fuser to maintain print quality.
What is ghosting in laser printing?
A faint image appearing on a printout due to drum or fuser issues.
What component in a printer moves paper through the device?
The pickup roller or paper feed roller.
What is the role of a platen in printing devices?
It provides support for paper during printing or scanning.
What is the typical function of a flatbed scanner on an MFD?
To scan single-page documents or photos by laying them on a glass surface.
What is the purpose of print resolution settings?
To adjust the quality of the printed output (higher DPI for better quality).
