Printers Flashcards
Examples of computer languages that describe the appearance of a printed page include: (Select 2 answers)
LPR
PS
IPP
PCL
LPD
PS
PCL
PS stands for PostScript — a type of vector graphic file. Its strength lies in its ability to make digital graphics and text ready to print. You can send a PS file directly to a printer without needing to open it in an application.
Printer Control Language, or PCL, is a common printing language used widely by many different printer manufacturers. PCL is supported by many different operating systems which allows for the same printer to work in many different environments. PCL is device dependent.
A printer’s capability to print on both sides of a paper sheet is referred to as duplex printing.
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Common printer configuration options include paper orientation settings which enable switching between Portrait mode (vertical orientation of the printout), or Landscape mode (horizontal orientation). Some printers might also offer an additional paper orientation option which enables the printout to be rotated by a specific degree. For most printers, the default paper orientation mode is Portrait mode.
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Security measures that can be implemented on an MFP might include user authentication on the device via system software, restricting physical access only to authorized users wearing appropriate ID badges, reviewing audit logs, or setting up Personal Identification Number (PIN) printing (a.k.a. secured prints) that would require numeric passcode before accessing printing jobs.
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Which MFP feature optimizes processing of multi-page documents?
ADF
CIFS
KVM
APFS
ADF
An ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) is a great feature to have when used properly. It gives you the ability to feed several pages into a multifunction printer, scanner or copier, allowing you print print, copy or scan multiple pages at once without having to manually insert each piece of paper.
Which of the answers listed below refers to a laser printer component that holds the representation of the output image drawn on its surface by the laser printer’s laser?
Transfer belt
Print head
Transfer roller
Imaging drum
Imaging Drum
What is the name of a laser printer component that applies high temperature and pressure to bond the toner to the paper?
Print head
Transfer roller
Fuser assembly
Imaging drum
Fusser Assembly
In color laser printers, a hardware component that picks up all color layers of an image from imaging drums before passing the complete image onto the paper is called:
Imaging drum
Separation pad
Print head
Transfer belt
Transfer Belt
In laser printing, the function of a transfer roller is to apply electrical charge to the paper to move the representation of an image or text (consisting of toner) from the imaging drum to the paper.
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Which of the printer hardware components prevent multiple sheets of paper from being fed into the printer at one time? (Select 2 answers)
Tractor feed
Separation pad
Duplexing assembly
Transfer belt
Pickup roller
Separation pad
Pickup roller
What is the name of a printer component that allows for automatic printing on both sides of the page?
Pickup roller
Duplexing assembly
Transfer roller
Fuser assembly
Duplexing Assembly
Which of the following answers lists the correct sequence of steps in the laser printing process?
Processing, exposing, charging, transferring, developing, fusing, cleaning
Developing, cleaning, exposing, transferring, charging, fusing, processing
Processing, charging, exposing, developing, transferring, fusing, cleaning
Cleaning, fusing, exposing, developing, transferring, processing, charging
Processing, charging, exposing, developing, transferring, fusing, cleaning
A set of printer replacement parts is commonly referred to as:
Spare kit
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)
Maintenance kit
Standard technician toolkit
Maintance Kit
Which of the following tools would be the most appropriate for cleaning the inside of a laser printer? (Select 3 answers)
Toner vacuum
Can of compressed air
Regular vacuum
Magnetic cleaning brush
Isopropyl alcohol
Toner Vacuum
Magnetic cleaning brush
Isopropyl Alcohol
The procedure of adjusting printer output to match the image shown on a computer display is known as printer calibration test.
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True
Which of the answers listed below refers to a relatively inexpensive printer type commonly used in SOHO environments?
Inkjet
Thermal
Laser
Impact
Inkjet
Which of the inkjet printer components is the most expensive to replace?
Tractor feed
Ink cartridge
Fuser assembly
Imaging drum
Ink cartridge
Which of the following answers refers to a printer type commonly used as PoS terminal component?
Inkjet
Laser
Thermal
Impact
Thermal
In impact printing, calibration helps to ensure that the colors and layout represented on the monitor display match the colors and layout of the printed image.
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False
Which type of printer takes advantage of a tractor feed during printing process?
Inkjet
Laser
Impact
Thermal
Which of the printer types listed below falls into the category of impact printers?
Laser
Inkjet
Thermal
Dot matrix
Impact
Which of the following printer types provide the capability to produce duplicate pages (multipart forms) during printing process? (Select 2 answers)
Inkjet
Thermal
Impact
Dot matrix
Laser
Impact
Dot matrix
Which of the printer types listed below uses inked ribbon to produce an imprint on paper?
Inkjet
Dot matrix
Thermal
Laser
Dot Matrix
A single sheet or roll of printing paper with holes punched along each side is designed for use with:
Laser printers
Dot matrix printers
Inkjet printers
Thermal printers
Dot Matrix printers
Which type of printer uses plastic filament or resin to produce output?
Laser printer
Impact printer
3D printer
Thermal printer
3D printer
In laser printing, vertical lines on each output page indicate a problem related to:
Imaging drum
Printer driver
Color settings
Printhead nozzles
Imaging drum
Which of the following troubleshooting steps would solve the problem of vertical lines on the output pages of an inkjet printer? (Select 2 answers)
Calibrating the printer
Replacing the imaging drum
Updating printer drivers
Cleaning printheads
Replacing ink cartridges
cleaning printheads
replacing ink cartridges
Garbled characters on output pages would indicate a printing problem related to:
Calibration
Printer driver
Fuser assembly
Imaging drum
printer driver
In laser printing, toner falling off of the printed copy indicates a problem with:
Toner cartridge
Print head
Cleaning blade
Fuser assembly
fuser assembly
Which of the symptoms listed below would indicate a depleted toner cartridge as the source of a printing problem? (Select 2 answers)
Faded printouts
Garbled characters on printer output pages
Ghost images
Printing blank pages
Vertical streaks on each output page
faded printouts
printing blank pages
Faded printouts on the output of an inkjet printer indicate a problem related to: (Select 2 answers)
Depleted toner cartridge
Incorrect color settings
Dried out ink on the printhead nozzles
Printer software
Depleted ink cartridge
dried out ink on the printhead nozzles
depleted ink cartridges
Examples of printer problems that might be closely related to malfunctioning pickup rollers include: (Select 2 answers)
Paper not feeding
Incorrect paper orientation
Multipage misfeed
Speckling on printer pages
Double/echo images on the print
paper not feeding
multipage misfeed
In MS Windows, the problem of a nonresponsive printer with multiple prints pending in queue can be solved by restarting the Print Spooler service. The Print Spooler configuration options can be accessed by pressing Windows logo + R key combination, typing in services.msc in the Run dialog box + pressing Enter, double-clicking on the Print Spooler service, and modifying settings on the Recovery tab. Manual restart can be performed by right-clicking on the Print Spooler service in the Services window and selecting Restart from the pop-up menu.
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The problem of speckling (tiny dots/spots) on the printer’s output pages can be caused by leaky cartridges and accumulation of foreign material inside the printer case.
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Which step of the laser printer imaging process requires troubleshooting when a printer produces double/echo images (a.k.a. ghost images) on the output pages?
Charging
Fusing
Exposing
Developing
Cleaning
cleaning
Which of the following actions would be of help while troubleshooting incorrect color settings on the printer’s output pages? (Select 3 answers)
Replacing toner cartridge
Calibrating the display
Using appropriate printing paper
Calibrating the printer
Replacing ink cartridge
calibrating the display
using appropriate printing paper
calibrating the printer
On the CompTIA A+ exam, the term “Finishing issues” in the context of printing process refers to post-printing problems related to additional functionalities offered by some office printers, such as stapling documents and punching holes in printouts. The problem of staple jams can be solved by locating a staple case on the printer and manually removing any jammed staples. For printers that can punch holes in documents, a common maintenance task would be locating a hole-punch waste container on the printer and emptying its contents. Troubleshooting the location of staples and holes on the printout page can be performed via printer’s software.
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