Deadlock occurs on a modern printer when ____.
A) The network connection for the printer overflows with too many requests to use the printer.
B) Too many users attempt to access the printer at the same time.
C) The buffer fills up with too many print jobs and the printer cannot decide which one to print.
D) The printer needs all of a job's output before it will begin printing, but the spooling system fills the available disk space with only partially completed output.

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Deadlock on a modern printer occurs when the spooling system fills the available disk space with only partially completed output, and the printer needs all of a job's output before it will begin printing. This results in a situation where the printer cannot move forward with any print job, causing a deadlock. The other options listed are not accurate descriptions of what causes a deadlock on a printer.

Deadlock Occurs on a Modern Printer When ____