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?

    <p>Sending bitmapped images to the printer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of printer can produce images of multiple colors?

    <p>Colour printer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p><strong>Text mode</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of printer uses thermal printing technology?

    <p>Barcode printer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pages per minute (ppm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Laser etching printer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Digital minilab printer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Characters per minute (cpm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Line printers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Their mechanical components operate with tight tolerances</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Line matrix printers are faster than dot matrix printers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>$lp$, $LPR$, $LPT$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why have line printers been replaced by high-speed laser printers in many applications?

    <p>To benefit from the speed and advancement of laser printing technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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