Printing Concepts

Printing Concepts

Explore the fundamental concepts of printing, including impact and non-impact printers. Discover the characteristics, types, and applications of different printing technologies. Understand how impact printers use force to generate output, while non-impact printers employ alternative methods for faster and quieter printing.

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List of Questions25 questions
  1. Question 1

    Which of the following printer types generates output by physically striking the paper?

    • Ink-jet printers
    • Thermal wax printers
    • Impact printers
    • Laser printers
  2. Question 2

    Non-impact printers are generally slower and louder compared to impact printers.

    • True
    • False
  3. Question 3

    What unit is used to measure the speed of dot matrix printers?

    • characters per second
  4. Question 4

    A hammer strikes a 'petal' containing a character against the ribbon to print on paper in a ______ printer.

    • daisy-wheel
  5. Question 5

    Which of the following printers is best suited for printing multi-sheet pages using an inked ribbon?

    • Ink-jet printer
    • Dot matrix printer
    • Laser printer
    • Thermal wax printer
  6. Question 6

    Daisy-wheel printers are known for their high printing speed, making them suitable for large volume printing.

    • True
    • False
  7. Question 7

    What is the printing speed range, in lines per minute, that line printers can typically achieve?

    • 1,200 to 6,000
  8. Question 8

    Color output in ink-jet printers commonly uses the ______ color model.

    • CMYB
  9. Question 9

    What unit is used to express the quality of output from inkjet printers?

    • Pages per minute (PPM)
    • Dots per inch (DPI)
    • Lines per minute (LPM)
    • Characters per second (CPS)
  10. Question 10

    Laser printers use a physical impact to transfer toner onto the paper.

    • True
    • False
  11. Question 11

    In laser printers, what process is used to adhere the toner to the paper?

    • melting
  12. Question 12

    The speed of laser printers is measured in ______.

    • pages per minute
  13. Question 13

    Which of the following is a characteristic of all-in-one peripherals?

    • They are very expensive and not suitable for home use.
    • They combine scanning, copying, printing, and fax capabilities.
    • They exclusively use laser printing technology.
    • They only function as printers.
  14. Question 14

    All-in-one peripherals can only print a few pages per minute

    • True
    • False
  15. Question 15

    Name any three key factors one should consider when comparing different types of printers.

    • initial cost, cost of operating, image quality
  16. Question 16

    ______ printers are used by print shops and provide professional grade output.

    • special purpose
  17. Question 17

    What is a primary characteristic of photo printers?

    • They produce film-quality pictures.
    • They operate at a low cost
    • They are very fast
    • They only print in black and white
  18. Question 18

    Photo printers are very fast.

    • True
    • False
  19. Question 19

    How is color generated in thermal wax printers?

    • melting wax
  20. Question 20

    In thermal wax printers colors are generated by ______ wax.

    • melting
  21. Question 21

    Which type of printer is primarily used to produce large, high-quality blueprints?

    • Plotter
    • Photo printer
    • Ink-jet printer
    • Thermal wax printer
  22. Question 22

    Plotters provide high speed output

    • True
    • False
  23. Question 23

    Match the printer type with its printing technology:

  24. Question 24

    What makes the dot matrix printers less utilized today?

    • low quality images, slow print speed
  25. Question 25

    What feature do all-in-one peripherals usually offer?

    • Combining scanning, copying, printing, and fax capabilities
    • They support printing only
    • Affordable initial cost
    • They operate like only high-end laser printers
List of Flashcards14 flashcards
  1. Card 1

    Impact Printers

    Printers that generate output by physically striking the paper with a head or needle using an inked ribbon.

    HintThink of a typewriter.Memory TipImpact printers 'impact' the paper.
  2. Card 2

    Non-impact Printers

    Printers that use methods other than physical force to transfer ink to paper. They tend to be quieter and faster.

    HintDo these printers touch the paper?Memory TipNo physical 'impact,' just ink.
  3. Card 3

    Dot matrix printer

    A type of impact printer that uses a print head to strike an inked ribbon, forming characters from a matrix of dots.

    HintUses a grid.Memory TipDots make up the print.
  4. Card 4

    Electro-mechanical Mechanism

    An electro-mechanical mechanism used particularly in dot matrix printers to strike against a ribbon and paper to print the text.

    HintWhat part of the printer is responsible for the physical striking?Memory TipElectrical and mechanical action combined.
  5. Card 5

    Daisy-Wheel Printer

    A now outdated type of impact printer that uses a print mechanism with fully formed characters at the end of 'petals'.

    HintLooks like a flower.Memory TipCharacters on 'petals' like a daisy.
  6. Card 6

    Line Printers

    Printers that use a special mechanism to print an entire line at once.

    HintFaster than character-by-character printing.Memory TipPrints whole 'lines' at once.
  7. Card 7

    Ink-jet Printers

    A type of non-impact printer that sprays ink onto paper to create text and images.

    HintCommon, inexpensive type of printer.Memory TipInk is 'jetted' onto the page.
  8. Card 8

    Dots Per Inch (DPI)

    A measure of print quality, indicating the number of dots per inch in an image or printed document.

    HintPixel density.Memory TipMore dots, better quality.
  9. Card 9

    Laser Printer

    A type of non-impact printer that uses a laser to draw text and images on a drum, which then transfers toner to the paper.

    HintUses toner.Memory TipLaser 'draws' with toner.
  10. Card 10

    All-in-one Peripherals

    Devices which integrate the functions of a scanner, copier, printer, and fax machine into one unit.

    HintMultifunctional device.Memory TipCombines multiple office functions.
  11. Card 11

    Special Purpose Printers

    Printers used by print shops to produce professional-grade output on a variety of surfaces.

    HintProfessional-grade output.Memory TipFor specialized printing needs.
  12. Card 12

    Photo Printers

    Printers designed to produce film-quality pictures, though they typically print slowly and come in a variety of sizes.

    HintHigh-quality images for photos.Memory TipSpecialized for printing photos.
  13. Card 13

    Thermal Wax Printers

    Printers that produce bold color output by melting wax onto the paper.

    HintWax that melts.Memory TipUses heat to melt wax pigments.
  14. Card 14

    Plotters

    Printers used to create large, high-quality blueprints and technical drawings; older models draw with pens.

    HintUsed for architectural drawings.Memory TipPlots lines precisely.