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Flashcards: CompTIA A+ Core 1: Inkjet Printers
Name 3 benefits and 3 drawbacks of Inkjet printers
Relatively Cheap, Quiet, and High-Resolution / Proprietary Ink is Expensive, Fades over Time, Clogs Easily
What do ink cartridges do?
Ink Cartridges place drops of ink onto a page
What does CMYK stand for?
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black)
What is the print head?
The device that places the ink on the paper, it may be integrated into the cartridge
What are feed rollers?
The pick up and feed the paper through the printer
What is the carriage and belt?
The carriage seats the ink cartridges so they can move across the paper, the belt drives the carriage
What does Inkjet calibration achieve?
Nozzle alignments create crisp lines and aligned colors
What may cause streaking or missing color in Inkjet prints?
Clogged print heads
What are the 3 steps of clearing a paper jam?
Remove the tray, Remove jammed paper without tearing, check for any scraps