Printer Types Flashcards
OBJ 3.7: Given a scenario, install and replace printer consumables
What does a laser printer create during the printing process?
An entire page at one time
What is the main component that creates the image to be applied to the paper in a laser printer?
Image Drum
What component in a laser printer heats up and melts the toner onto the page?
Fuser Assembly
What is the function of the Transfer Belt/Roller in a laser printer?
Transfers the image from the image drum to the paper
What does the Pickup Roller do in a laser printer?
Picks up the paper from the feed tray
What is the purpose of the Paper Separation Pad?
Ensures only one piece of paper is picked up at a time
What is the function of the Duplexing Assembly in a laser printer?
Moves the paper from the front to the back
What does a toner cartridge contain?
Toner powder
Which lasts longer in a laser printer, the drums or the toner?
The drums
What does the OS use to translate what’s on the screen to print in a laser printer?
Print driver
What type of memory upgrade do most laser printers support?
SODIMM module
What is the charging voltage for the imaging drum in a laser printer?
-600 VDC
True or False: Most laser printers have a duplexing assembly installed.
True
What should you do before performing maintenance on a laser printer?
Turn off the printer and allow it to cool down
What type of paper should be used for loading in a laser printer?
Laser paper rated for the type of printer
What is the page count for a standard toner cartridge in a laser printer?
2500 pages
What is the page count for a high-yield toner cartridge?
6000 pages
What does the calibration process determine in a laser printer?
Print density or color balance
What should be done if toner gets on the skin?
Wash it with cold water
What type of printer creates an image through a nozzle or jet?
Inkjet printer
How many different cartridges do high-end inkjet printers have?
Seven different cartridges
What is the role of the Printhead in an inkjet printer?
Directs droplets of ink onto the paper
What method does HP, Canon, and Lexmark use in their inkjet printers?
Thermal Method
What is the difference in printhead replacement between Piezoelectric and Thermal methods?
Thermal method requires replacing the printhead; Piezoelectric does not
What does the Carriage Belt/Carriage System allow in an inkjet printer?
The printhead to move back and forth across the page
What is the difference between Unidirectional and Bi-directional Printing?
Unidirectional prints left to right; Bi-directional prints both left to right and right to left
What type of printer uses a heating element to create an image?
Thermal Printer
What is the resolution range for thermal printers?
100 - 300 dpi
What is necessary for cleaning the printhead of a thermal printer?
Isopropyl alcohol with a cotton swab
What is the highest resolution of an Impact printer?
240 dpi
What are the series of holes down the side of the paper in an Impact printer called?
Tracks
What does the Tractor Feed do in an Impact printer?
Pulls the paper through the printer
What does a 3D printer create?
Images in three dimensions (height, width, and depth)
What is a ‘slice’ in 3D printing?
One layer of the overall 3D model
What is the function of the Print bed/Build plate in a 3D printer?
Where the material will be extruded and built
What is the role of the Extruder in a 3D printer?
Printhead for 3D printers
What is the typical diameter of filament used in 3D printers?
1.75 mm or 3 mm
