Types of Printers and Printing Technologies Quiz

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What types of data can printers typically process?

Only bitmapped images

Only character data

Only vector images

String of characters, bitmapped image, vector image, computer program (correct)

Which type of printer can handle plain text data or simple point plots?

Pen plotter (correct)

Laser printer

Inkjet printer

Colour printer

What is true about modern printing technology like laser printers and inkjet printers?

They can adequately reproduce all four types of data (correct)

They can only reproduce character data

They are incompatible with PCL and PostScript

They cannot handle vector images

What feature allows better control over formatting when printing on printers from different vendors?

Sending bitmapped images to the printer Signup and view all the answers

What type of printer can produce images of multiple colors?

Colour printer Signup and view all the answers

Which mode might many printer drivers not use even if the printer is capable of it?

Text mode Signup and view all the answers

Which type of printer uses thermal printing technology?

Barcode printer Signup and view all the answers

What is a common command set for dot-matrix printers?

Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS) Signup and view all the answers

Which unit of measurement is commonly used for modern printers' speed?

Pages per minute (ppm) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an obsolete printing technology mentioned in the text?

Laser etching printer Signup and view all the answers

Which type of printer is known for using multiple technologies like thermal, inkjet, and laser printing barcodes?

Digital minilab printer Signup and view all the answers

What was used as a unit of measurement for early printers' speed?

Characters per minute (cpm) Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of line printers that allows them to print quickly?

They print a portion of a row of pixels at one time Signup and view all the answers

Which printers are known for being the fastest of all impact printers?

Line printers Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of line printers that requires regular maintenance to address?

Their mechanical components operate with tight tolerances Signup and view all the answers

How do line matrix printers differ from conventional dot matrix printers in terms of speed?

Line matrix printers are faster than dot matrix printers Signup and view all the answers

What printer control languages are commonly associated with line printers in computer operating systems?

$lp$, $LPR$, $LPT$ Signup and view all the answers

Why have line printers been replaced by high-speed laser printers in many applications?

To benefit from the speed and advancement of laser printing technology Signup and view all the answers