Printer Technology Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is a common printer interface used in modern printers? Serial port, USB, VGA, PS/2

Back

USB

Front

What does the acronym "DPI" stand for in printer specifications?

Back

Dots Per Inch

Front

Which printer type uses a toner cartridge and requires a fuser to bond the toner to the paper?

Back

Laser printer

Front

What is the primary function of the fuser in a laser printer?

Back

To melt the toner onto the paper

Front

What type of printer uses ink cartridges to print on paper?

Back

Inkjet printer

Front

What is a common problem with inkjet printers that can affect print quality? A) Paper jams, B) Clogged print heads, C) Toner depletion, D) Malfunctioning fuser

Back

Clogged print heads

Front

Which of the following is a disadvantage of laser printers compared to inkjet printers? A) Higher cost per page, B) Slower printing speed, C) Poor color print quality, D) Higher initial cost

Back

Higher initial cost

Front

What component in a laser printer is responsible for transferring toner to the drum? A) Primary corona, B) Developer unit, C) Transfer belt, D) Toner cartridge

Back

Developer unit

Front

Which printer type is most likely to use a continuous form of paper? A) Inkjet printer, B) Dot matrix printer, C) Laser printer, D) Thermal printer

Back

Dot matrix printer

Front

A printer is displaying an “Out of Paper” error, but there is paper in the tray. What is the most likely cause? Options: The paper is jammed in the paper path, The paper tray is incorrectly inserted, The printer has no toner, The print head is clogged

Back

The paper tray is incorrectly inserted