Printers

What are the main types of printers

1. Thermal

2. Impact

3. Inkjet

4. Laser

5. Multipart

What is the set of spare parts for laser printers commonly referred to as

Maintenance kit

Benifits of a Laser printer

1. High-speed

2. High-quality

3. Low cost per page

Laser printer components

1. Lasers

2. Photosensitive drum

3. Toner cartridge

4. Fuser assembly

5. Corona wire

6. Primary charging roller

7. Transfer roller/belt

8. Pickup roller

7-step laser printer process

1. Processing

2. Charging

3. Exposing

4. Developing

5. Transferring

6. Fusing

7. Cleaning

What is a good practice to do before installing a new toner cartridge

Gently rock it back and forth several times

What is the process of adjusting a printer so that its output aligns accurately

Calibration

What tools do you use for cleaning a laser printer

1. Toner vacuum

2. Toner cleaning wipes

3. Isopropyl alcohol

1. Integrated print head and cartridge together

2. Automated cleaning cycles

3. Duplexing

4. Not good for long term, archival uses

5. Uses a print head to spray ink on the page

Inkjet printer

Inkjet printer parts

1. Ink cartridges

2. Print head

3. Feed rollers

4. Carriage and Transfer Belt

5. Duplexing Assembly

Methods of cleaning an Inkjet printer

1. Running a built in cleaning function

2. Wiping the nozzles with a lint-free cloth or swab dampened with isopropyl alcohol or distilled water

Can you replace ink cartridges in most modern inkjet printers while powered on

Yes, but some models might require it to be turned off

What does inkjet calibration do

Corrects color printing errors and misalignment

What should you check in inkjet printer paper jams

1. Obstruction in the paper path

2. Incorrect paper type or size

3. Paper tray overloading

4. Dirty, worn, or damaged paper feed rollers

What are the components of a thermal printer

1. Thermal paper

2. Feed assembly

3. Heating element

How does a thermal printer work

Applies heat to a paper coated in a reactive component that darkens with heat

What are the steps to feed assembly maintenance

1. Inspect the feed assembly for worn out or misaligned rollers

2. Clean the rollers with a lint free cloth and isopropyl alcohol

3. If paper feeding persists, consider replacing the feed rollers

What is recommended to maintain the longevity of a thermal printer

1. Store thermal paper in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sun

2. Clean the heating element

3. Clean rollers and paper feed areas

Impact printer components

1. Print head

2. Ribbon

3. Tractor feed

4. Impact paper

What printing paper is designed to create duplicate copies during the printing process

Multipart

What indicates the ribbon needs to be replaced

1. Faded or light print output

2. Characters appearing incomplete

What indicates a failing impact printer print head

1. Vertical lines or dots are missing

2. Printed characters or images appear faint or with inconsistent darkness

3. Horizontal lines or dots are missing

Best practices for handling paper in an impact printer

1. Ensure perforated edges are properly positioned for continuous feeding

2. Align paper correctly in the tractor feed mechanism