Question 1

How is a network printer identified on the network?

Accepted Answer

A network printer is identified on the network by its IP address. This is the address that the network uses to communicate with the printer and send print jobs to it. The printer may also have a MAC address and other identifying information, but the IP address is the primary means of identifying it on the network.

Question 2

When you print to the Microsoft XPS Document Writer printer, it creates a(n) ____ file.

Accepted Answer

When printing to the Microsoft XPS Document Writer printer, it creates an XPS file, which stands for XML Paper Specification. Therefore, the correct answer is A (".xps").

Question 3

What is the first thing you should do to get toner dust off your clothes?

Accepted Answer

Using a can of compressed air to blow off the toner is the safest and most effective first step in removing toner dust from clothes. This method avoids setting the toner into the fabric, which can happen with heat or water.

Question 4

How do you know if a printer needs routine maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Printers typically have a maximum number of pages they can print before needing routine maintenance such as cleaning or replacing certain components. Keeping track of the number of pages printed since the last maintenance is a good way to know when it's time to perform routine maintenance on the printer.

Question 5

If loose toner comes out with your printout, the fuser is not reaching the proper temperature and professional service is required.

Accepted Answer

Loose toner coming out with a printout is a clear indication that the fuser is not reaching the proper temperature. This issue cannot be resolved without professional service.

Question 6

____ printers tend to smudge on inexpensive paper, and they are slower than laser printers.

Accepted Answer

Inkjet printers are known for smudging on inexpensive paper, especially if the ink is not given enough time to dry. They also generally print more slowly compared to laser printers, which can quickly produce high-quality text and graphics.

Question 7

For heavy business use, the best practice is to purchase one machine for one purpose, instead of bundling many functions into a single machine.

Accepted Answer

This is because bundling many functions into a single machine can increase the chances of malfunctions, decrease efficiency, and make repairs more complex and expensive. Additionally, having separate machines for specific tasks allows for specialized equipment and a more focused workflow.

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding cleaning a printer?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true regarding...

Question 9

What is the process called when Windows receives a print job from an application and places the job in a print queue?

Accepted Answer

The process described in the question is called spooling, which stands for Simultaneous Peripheral Operations On-Line. When an application sends a print job to Windows, it is temporarily stored in a spool file on the hard drive until the printer is ready to print. Windows then sends the job to the printer from the spool file in the order it was received. This allows multiple applications to send print jobs at the same time without having to wait for the printer to finish one job before starting another.

Question 10

To know the IP address of a network printer, direct the printer to print a ____ page.

Accepted Answer

When a printer prints a configuration page, it includes information about the printer's settings, including its IP address. This information can be helpful in setting up or troubleshooting network printing.

Question 11

A laser printer can produce better-quality printouts than a dot matrix printer, even when printing at the same dpi, because it can vary the size of the dots it prints, creating a sharp, clear image using a technology called ____.

Accepted Answer

REt (Resolution Enhancement technology) is a technology used in laser printers to create variable-sized dots for producing higher quality output. The other options (REx, VART, and eRT) are not technologies used in laser printing.

Question 12

The developing, transferring, fusing, and cleaning steps of the laser printing process use the printer components that undergo the most wear.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The developing, transferring, fusing, and cleaning steps...

Question 13

Automatically printing on both sides of the page is called ____ printing.

Accepted Answer

Duplex printing is the automatic printing on both sides of the paper, while simplex printing only prints on one side of the paper. There is no such thing as duo or complex printing.

Question 14

____ is a language used to communicate how a page is to print and was developed by Adobe Systems.

Accepted Answer

PostScript is a language developed by Adobe Systems that is used to communicate how a page is to print. It is a page description language used primarily in the printing and publishing industry.

Question 15

____ transfer printers use a ribbon that contains wax-based ink.

Accepted Answer

Thermal transfer printers use a ribbon that contains wax-based ink. Inkjet printers use liquid ink, laser printers use toner, and dye-sublimation printers use a ribbon that contains dye.

Question 16

If a user complains that a printer is not printing, the problem always lies with the printer itself.

Accepted Answer

The problem could potentially be caused by a variety of factors, including connectivity issues, driver problems, or low ink/toner levels. It is not always a problem with the printer itself.

Question 17

Laser printers automatically calibrate themselves periodically.

Accepted Answer

Laser printers have a self-calibration process that helps ensure consistent print quality. This process is often triggered at specific intervals or when the printer detects changes in environmental conditions such as temperature or humidity.

Question 18

A ____ printer connects directly to a computer by way of a USB port, parallel port, serial port, or wireless connection.

Accepted Answer

A local printer is directly connected to a single computer and not shared over a network. The other options are not applicable to a printer that is directly connected to a computer.

Question 19

A dedicated device or computer called a print ____ can control several printers connected to a network.

Accepted Answer

A print server is a dedicated device or computer that controls several printers connected to a network. It manages the print job queue, spooling incoming print jobs and sending them to the appropriate printer. The other options, queue, manager, and client, do not accurately describe a device that controls multiple printers.

Question 20

____ printers work by placing toner on an electrically charged rotating drum and then depositing the toner on paper as the paper moves through the system at the same speed the drum is turning.

Accepted Answer

The description matches the process of a laser printer, where toner (instead of ink) is used to create the image on paper. Inkjet, thermal, and dye-sublimation printers all use different methods to deposit ink onto paper.

Quiz 21: Supporting Printers