CompTIA A+ 220-1001 & 220-1002 CompTIA A+ 1001: Weak Spots #2 - Printers
This flashcard set focuses on printer technologies, a common weak area for CompTIA A+ 220-1001 test-takers. It covers laser printer components, processes, and terminology to help reinforce critical exam knowledge.
What material do Laser Printers use to Create the Final Printed Image?
Heated Thermal Plastic
Heat
Ink
Toner
Toner
Key Terms
What material do Laser Printers use to Create the Final Printed Image?
Heated Thermal Plastic
Heat
Ink
Toner
Toner
Which letters represent the Ink Colors normally used in Color Inkjet or Color Laser Printers?
RGB, BK, WH
RGBKW
RGB
CMYK
CMYK
Which is not part of the Impact-Printing Process?
Pins pop out of the Print Head
Pre-Heat the Print Head
Pins strike an Inked Ribbon
Inked Ribbon makes contact with the paper
Pre-Heat the Print Head
What is not a Maintenance Task for a Thermal Printer?
Replace the Paper
Clean the Print Head
Replace the Fuser
Blow out any Debri
Replace the Fuser
Connecting a Local Printer to a Computer is usually done with what kind of Connection?
Serial
USB
Ethernet
Infrared
USB
Which is NOT True of Shared Printers?
To access a Shared Printer, create a Local Printer and then convert it to Shared
To create a Shared Printer, enable File and Print Sharing
To create a Shared Printer, give it a Share Name
To access a Shared Printer, add a Printer, then select the Shared Printer
To access a Shared Printer, create a Local Printer and then convert it to Shared.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What material do Laser Printers use to Create the Final Printed Image? Heated Thermal Plastic | Toner |
Which letters represent the Ink Colors normally used in Color Inkjet or Color Laser Printers? RGB, BK, WH | CMYK |
Which is not part of the Impact-Printing Process? Pins pop out of the Print Head | Pre-Heat the Print Head |
What is not a Maintenance Task for a Thermal Printer? Replace the Paper | Replace the Fuser |
Connecting a Local Printer to a Computer is usually done with what kind of Connection? Serial | USB |
Which is NOT True of Shared Printers? To access a Shared Printer, create a Local Printer and then convert it to Shared | To access a Shared Printer, create a Local Printer and then convert it to Shared. |
Which is NOT part of the 3D Printing Process? Create the 3D Image | Print a 2D Test |
Tony, a System Admin, set up a Printer on John’s Workstation. During the setup, Tony was able to Print a Test Page. Later, when John attempted to Print a Document, an error message displayed that indicates access was denied to the Printer. John tried to Restart the Printer and Workstation, but the same error message displayed when attempts to Print a Document. Which of the following MOST likely caused this issue? The Print Spooler is hung and must be restarted | The user lacks adequate Security Permissions to the Printer |
An Inkjet Printer is printing images and text at an angle, and sometimes they don’t print at all. Which of the following would a Tech perform to align a printer? Replace the Print Head | Calibration |
Which of the following DC Voltages are NOT found within a Printer when the Laser Printer converts AC power to DC power for use? +24 VDC | -24 VDC |
A Car dealer recently set up an Impact Printer in their automotive repair shop. Unfortunately, the Printer’s output is now starting to crease the paper as it is printed which can lead to a Paper Jam during feeding. Which of the following might be causing these issues? (Choose Two) Incorrect paper size | Incorrect paper size Excess paper in the feed path |
Your Printer is connected directly to your computer using a USB Cable. Your coworker’s Printer is broke, and they asked you to Share your Printer to allow them to Print. Which of the following should you do as a Temporary Solution to allow them to Print without incurring any additional costs? Enable Printer Sharing on your Windows System | Enable Printer Sharing on your Windows System |
The large multi-function printer in your office is shared between 12 people. Unfortunately, it has stopped working, and the Techs have determined it must be replaced. A New Printer has been ordered, but it will be 2 weeks until it arrives. The only other printer available in your office is the manager’s printer, but it is connected via USB to their Workstation. ONe of the Techs would like to share the Manager’s printer with the other 12 Employees for the next 2 weeks as a temporary workaround. Unfortunately, there is no space wired network jacks available in the office to connect the printer to the Network directly, but there is a Wireless Access point nearby. Which of the following is the BEST way for the Tech to allow the 12 employees to access the manager’s printer? Configure a New Printer on each user’s workstation and point it to the Manager’s IP Address. | Purchase a Portable Wireless Print Server and Connect the Printer to it using a USB |
Your boss wants to be able to remotely Print from her laptop and Smartphone while away from the office. She asks you to setup a method to ensure that she doesn’t have to go back to her office to Print documents. Which of the following should be configured to meet this requirement? WIFI Printing | Cloud Printing |
You are troubleshooting a Laser Printer and noticed the Paper’s image has a white streak running across the face of the paper. Which of the following should be performed to fix the issue? Replace the Printer Drum | Clean the Printer’s Corona Wires |
You see some Fading across your papers when Printing things using a Laser Printer. The black color appears to be more faded than the other colors on your documents. What is the BEST solution to this problem? Replace the Toner Cartridge in the Printer | Replace the Toner Cartridge in the Printer |
The large multi-function Network Printer has recently begun to Print pages that appear to have a dust-like coating when handled by the users. Which of the following components should be replaced based on this description? Drum | Fuser |
Which of the following Printer failures can be described as a condition in which the internal feed mechanism stopped working temporarily? No Connectivity | Paper Jam |
Which type of Printer uses a Toner Cartridge? Inkjet | Laser |
Which of the following should NOT be connected to a UPS? PCs | Laser Printers |
Terri finishes installing a Printer for a Customer. What should she do next? Verify that the Printer Prints by using Microsoft Word | Print a Test Page |
Which of the following best describes Printing in Duplex? Printing on both sides of the Paper | Printing on both sides of the Paper |
Special Paper is needed to Print on which type of Printer? Impact | Thermal |
Which environmental issue affects a Thermal Printer the most? Moisture | Heat |
Which of the following occurs last in the Laser Printing process? Charing Exposing Developing Fusing Cleaning | Cleaning |
Which type of Printer uses impact to transfer Ink from a ribbon to the Paper? Laser | Impact |
Which of the following steps enables you to take control of a Network Printer from a Remote Computer? Installing the Printer Locally and accessing the Sharing Tab | Installing the Printer Locally and accessing the Ports Tab |
A Color Laser Printer produces images that are tinted blue. Which of the following steps should you perform to address this problem? Clean the Toner Cartridge | Calibrate the Printer |
You just turned off a Printer to Maintain it. Which of the following should you be careful of when removing the Fuser? The Fuser being Hot | The Fuser being Hot |
A Client brings in a Printer that is giving a paper-feed error. Which of the following is most likely the cause? Separation Pads | Pickup Rollers |
Which of the following types of Printers uses a Print Head, Ribbon, and a Tractor Feed? Laser | Impact |
Several users on your Network are reporting that a Network Printer, which is controlled by a Print Server, is not Printing. What is the first action you should take to fix the problem? Have the affected users restart their computers | Clear the Print Queue |
Which of the following Printer Technologies should be used to Print Payroll Checks on Paper forms that have carbon backing? Impact | Impact |
Which of the following statements describe the respective functions of the two Corona Wires in a Laser Printer? (Select the Two Best Answers) Conditions the Drum to be written to | Conditions the Drum to be Written to. | Transfers Toner from the Drum to the Paper |
Which of the following could cause ghosted image on the paper outputted by a Laser Printer? Transfer Corona Wire | Photosensitive Drum |
A Customer reports that Print Jobs sent to a Local Printer are Printing as Blank Pieces of Paper. Which of the following can help you determine the cause? Reload the Printer Drivers | Print an Internal Test Page |
The marketing Printer has been used for 4 years. Which of the following statements represents a best practice for ensuring the Printer remains in good working order? You should clean the Printer | You should install a Maintenance Kit |
You just installed a Maintenance Kit to a Laser Printer. Which of the following steps should you take next? You should restore the Printer to Factory Settings | You should Print a Test Page |
Which of the Printers would display an error that says "Replace Filament"? Laser | 3D |
Which of the following steps should be taken first when a Printer fails to Print very large documents but still Prints smaller documents without a problem? Check if the correct type of Paper is being used | Add Memory to the Printer |
You Print an image to your Printer, but the page shows a Ghosted Image. Which of the following could be the cause? The Drum needs replacing | The Drum needs replacing |
Mary's Printer is Printing hundreds of pages, and she can't get it to stop. She has tried to Delete the Job by Double-Clicking the Printer and Deleting the Print Job. Which of the following steps represents the best way to stop the Printer? Clearing the Print Spooler | Clearing the Print Spooler |
A user reports that a Laser Printer is Printing poorly. You observe that the pages have wrinkles and random patterns of missing Print. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this problem? The Fuser needs replaced | The Fuser needs replaced |
A Customer tells you that a Networked Printer is NOT Printing Documents. You successfully ping the Printer's IP Address. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this Problem? (Select the Two Best Answers) The Printer is low on Toner The Network Cable is unplugged The Printer is out of Paper The Gateway Address on the Printer is incorrect The Spooler is not functioning | The Printer is out of Paper | The Spooler is not functioning |
You are now a manager of a Technical Services Team. One of your Techs notices that a Printer is Jamming just above the Printer Tray. Which of the following steps should the Tech first perform to resolve the issue? Clean the Feeder Rollers | Clean the Pickup Rollers |
You configured a customer's Router to automatically assign only 5 IP Addresses in an attempt to make the Network more secure. Now you notice that the Wireless Printer is intermittently losing connection when there are multiple users on the Wireless Network. Which of the following steps represents the best solution? Increasing the Wireless Router IP lease times | Configuring the Printer to use a Static IP Address |