Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Laser Printer

What is the main difference between a laser printer and an inkjet printer?

• Laser printers are more expensive than inkjet printers

• Laser printers can only print in black and white

• Laser printers are slower than inkjet printers

• Laser printers use toner, while inkjet printers use ink cartridges

How does a laser printer apply toner to a sheet of paper?

• By using a laser beam to apply powdered ink to the paper

• By heating the paper to create an image

• By using a laser beam to burn the text onto the paper

• By spraying liquid ink onto the paper

What is the typical resolution of a laser printer?

• 300 dots per inch (dpi)

• 600 dots per inch (dpi)

• 1200 dots per inch (dpi)

• 2400 dots per inch (dpi)

How does a laser printer create an image on the drum before transferring it to paper?

• By using a laser to draw the image on the drum

• By heating the drum to create an image

• By spraying liquid ink onto the drum

• By using a laser to burn the image onto the drum

Why won't the toner on a laser printer smear after printing?

• Because the toner is not heated

• Because the toner is fused to the paper

• Because the toner is not charged

• Because the toner is still wet

What colors of toner are used in a color laser printer?

• Red, Green, Blue, Black

• Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black

• Orange, Purple, Green, Black

• Pink, Brown, White, Black

How many pages can a toner cartridge typically print?

• Thousands of pages

• Hundreds of pages

• Tens of pages

• Dozens of pages

What is the main advantage of a laser printer over an inkjet printer in terms of speed?

• Laser printers can print in color

• Laser printers are cheaper

• Laser printers are more compact

• Laser printers can print at higher speeds

Why are color laser printers more expensive than monochrome laser printers?

• Because they use less toner

• Because they are slower

• Because they require separate drums for each color

• Because they have lower resolution

Which type of printer is better for high-resolution full-color images?

• Thermal printer

• Dot matrix printer

• Inkjet printer

• Laser printer