3.11 Printer Technologies

Question 1

Explain the process of laser printing?

Answer 1

1. Processing
2. Charging
3. Exposing
4. Developing
5. Transferring
6. Fusing
7. Cleaning.

Question 2

What are the different parts of a laser printer?

Answer 2

Imaging drum, fuser assembly, transfer belt, transfer roller, pickup rollers, separate pads, duplexing assembly.

Question 3

What are the different parts in an inkjet printer?

Answer 3

Ink cartridge, print head, roller, feeder, duplexing assembly, carriage, belt.

Question 4

What can you do for maintenance on an inkjet printer?

Answer 4

Clean heads, replace cartridges, calibrate, clear jams.

Question 5

What are the main parts of a thermal printer?

Answer 5

Feed assembly, heating element. You also need special thermal paper.

Question 6

What do you need to do to maintenance thermal printers?

Answer 6

Replace paper, clean heating element, remove debris.