A company has a dot matrix printer that uses carbon paper. The company reports that the first page is printing too light, although the following pages are still legible. Which of the following MOST likely needs to be fixed?
A.
The print drum is worn and loose, causing the printing to be light in places.
B.
The ribbon is low on ink or missing and must be replaced to get proper output.
C.
The heating element has failed, and a new one needs to be installed for proper transfer.
D.
The wrong type of filament is loaded, preventing it from sticking correctly.
E.
The fuser assembly is not calibrated properly, causing it to impact the paper too hard.
Answer:
c
User Votes:
A
50%
B
50%
C
50%
D
50%
E
50%
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kevinstotz
1 year, 2 months ago
this is wrong
esco0710
1 year, 1 month ago
The Ribbon is Low on Ink or Missing: Dot matrix printers use a ribbon that contains ink to create images or text on the paper. Over time, the ribbon can run low on ink or become worn, resulting in lighter prints. Since the issue is more pronounced on the first page and less so on subsequent pages, this suggests that the ribbon is still transferring some ink but not enough for a clear print on the first page. Replacing or re-inking the ribbon should resolve this issue.
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this is wrong
The Ribbon is Low on Ink or Missing: Dot matrix printers use a ribbon that contains ink to create images or text on the paper. Over time, the ribbon can run low on ink or become worn, resulting in lighter prints. Since the issue is more pronounced on the first page and less so on subsequent pages, this suggests that the ribbon is still transferring some ink but not enough for a clear print on the first page. Replacing or re-inking the ribbon should resolve this issue.