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3.02 Install and replace printer consumables

Thermal Printer
A printer that uses a heating element to create images on special thermal paper. Commonly used for receipts, labels, and barcode printing.
3-D Printer
A printer that builds solid objects layer by layer from materials like plastic, rubber, carbon fiber, or metal alloys, based on a 3-D model.
Processing Stage (Laser Printer)
The stage where the printer’s formatter board processes data from the computer to create a bitmap image of the page, stored in the printer’s RAM.
Charging Stage (Laser Printer)
A PCR (Primary Charge Roller) applies a uniform electrical charge across the imaging drum to prepare it for printing.
Exposing Stage (Laser Printer)
A laser fires light onto the imaging drum to create an electrostatic latent image by neutralizing specific areas of the drum's charge.
Developing Stage (Laser Printer)
Toner is applied to the charged areas of the drum, forming a visible image that will be transferred to paper.
Transferring Stage (Laser Printer)
The toner image on the drum is transferred to paper by applying a positive charge to the paper using a transfer roller.
Fusing Stage (Laser Printer)
The toner is permanently bonded to the paper by passing the paper through a fuser assembly, which applies heat and pressure.
Cleaning Stage (Laser Printer)
The imaging drum is cleaned to remove any remaining toner and electrical charge, preparing it for the next print job.
Duplex Printing
A printing method that allows for printing on both sides of the paper, either automatically with a duplexing unit or manually.
CMYK Colors
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black; the four colors used in color laser printers to create a full spectrum of colors.
Toner Cartridge
A replaceable component in laser printers containing toner, the imaging drum, and sometimes other components like the developer roller.
Ink Cartridge
A replaceable container in inkjet printers that holds liquid ink and, in some models, the print head.
Print Head (Inkjet Printer)
The component that sprays ink onto paper. Can be thermal (heating ink to form bubbles) or piezoelectric (using voltage to change the shape and push ink out).
Carriage System (Inkjet Printer)
Moves the print head back and forth across the paper to build the image line by line.
Thermal Paper
Special heat-sensitive paper used in direct thermal printers that changes color when heated to create images.
Filament (3-D Printer)
The "ink" for 3-D printers, typically a spool of plastic material like PLA or ABS, which is melted and extruded to build objects.
SLA (Stereolithography ) Printer
A type of 3-D printer that uses liquid resin cured by an ultraviolet laser to build objects layer by layer.
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) Printer
A 3-D printer that uses a laser to fuse powder materials (plastic or metal) into solid objects, layer by layer.
Maintenance Kit (Laser Printer)
A set of replacement parts, including feed rollers, a transfer roller, and a fuser unit, used to keep a laser printer in good working condition.
Calibration (Printers)
The process of adjusting a printer to ensure correct print density and color balance, usually done automatically or via printer settings.
IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol)
A cleaning agent used to clean printer components, such as rollers and contacts, without damaging sensitive parts.
Duplexer Assembly
A printer component that automatically flips the paper to print on both sides.
Print Bed/Build Plate (3-D Printer)
The flat surface where material is extruded during 3-D printing. Often heated to prevent warping and ensure proper adhesion.
Extruder (3-D Printer)
The component that melts filament and lays down layers to build a 3-D object.
WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Regulations requiring proper disposal of electronic waste, including printer consumables like toner cartridges and fuser units.
Tractor-Fed Paper (Impact Printer)
Paper with perforated side strips used in impact printers, which is guided through the printer by sprockets.
Ribbon Cartridge (Impact Printer)
A replaceable component in impact printers that contains an inked ribbon used to create images on paper.
Print Head Alignment (Inkjet Printer)
A maintenance procedure to ensure the print head is properly aligned for optimal print quality.
Slicing Software (3-D Printing)
Software that divides a 3-D model into horizontal layers for printing, guiding the printer on how to build the object layer by layer.
Carbon Paper
Paper used with impact printers to create multiple copies of a document in a single print pass.
Stepper Motor
A type of motor used in printers to control precise movements, such as moving the print head or advancing paper.
Heated Bed (3-D Printer)
A heated surface on a 3-D printer that helps prevent warping and ensures that the first layer adheres properly.
Print Quality
The clarity and sharpness of text and images produced by a printer, influenced by factors like resolution (DPI), ink or toner quality, and calibration.
Maintenance Tips for Direct Thermal Printers
Replace the paper roll properly, remove paper dust and debris, and clean sticky residues with appropriate cleaning solutions.
Direct Thermal Printer
A type of thermal printer that uses heat-sensitive paper to create images without the need for ink or toner.

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3.02 Install and replace printer consumables

Thermal Printer

A printer that uses a heating element to create images on special thermal paper. Commonly used for receipts, labels, and barcode printing.

3-D Printer

A printer that builds solid objects layer by layer from materials like plastic, rubber, carbon fiber, or metal alloys, based on a 3-D model.

Processing Stage (Laser Printer)

The stage where the printer’s formatter board processes data from the computer to create a bitmap image of the page, stored in the printer’s RAM.

Charging Stage (Laser Printer)

A PCR (Primary Charge Roller) applies a uniform electrical charge across the imaging drum to prepare it for printing.

Exposing Stage (Laser Printer)

A laser fires light onto the imaging drum to create an electrostatic latent image by neutralizing specific areas of the drum's charge.

Developing Stage (Laser Printer)

Toner is applied to the charged areas of the drum, forming a visible image that will be transferred to paper.

Transferring Stage (Laser Printer)

The toner image on the drum is transferred to paper by applying a positive charge to the paper using a transfer roller.

Fusing Stage (Laser Printer)

The toner is permanently bonded to the paper by passing the paper through a fuser assembly, which applies heat and pressure.

Cleaning Stage (Laser Printer)

The imaging drum is cleaned to remove any remaining toner and electrical charge, preparing it for the next print job.

Duplex Printing

A printing method that allows for printing on both sides of the paper, either automatically with a duplexing unit or manually.

CMYK Colors

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black; the four colors used in color laser printers to create a full spectrum of colors.

Toner Cartridge

A replaceable component in laser printers containing toner, the imaging drum, and sometimes other components like the developer roller.

Ink Cartridge

A replaceable container in inkjet printers that holds liquid ink and, in some models, the print head.

Print Head (Inkjet Printer)

The component that sprays ink onto paper. Can be thermal (heating ink to form bubbles) or piezoelectric (using voltage to change the shape and push ink out).

Carriage System (Inkjet Printer)

Moves the print head back and forth across the paper to build the image line by line.

Thermal Paper

Special heat-sensitive paper used in direct thermal printers that changes color when heated to create images.

Filament (3-D Printer)

The "ink" for 3-D printers, typically a spool of plastic material like PLA or ABS, which is melted and extruded to build objects.

SLA (Stereolithography ) Printer

A type of 3-D printer that uses liquid resin cured by an ultraviolet laser to build objects layer by layer.

SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) Printer

A 3-D printer that uses a laser to fuse powder materials (plastic or metal) into solid objects, layer by layer.

Maintenance Kit (Laser Printer)

A set of replacement parts, including feed rollers, a transfer roller, and a fuser unit, used to keep a laser printer in good working condition.

Calibration (Printers)

The process of adjusting a printer to ensure correct print density and color balance, usually done automatically or via printer settings.

IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol)

A cleaning agent used to clean printer components, such as rollers and contacts, without damaging sensitive parts.

Duplexer Assembly

A printer component that automatically flips the paper to print on both sides.

Print Bed/Build Plate (3-D Printer)

The flat surface where material is extruded during 3-D printing. Often heated to prevent warping and ensure proper adhesion.

Extruder (3-D Printer)

The component that melts filament and lays down layers to build a 3-D object.

WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

Regulations requiring proper disposal of electronic waste, including printer consumables like toner cartridges and fuser units.

Tractor-Fed Paper (Impact Printer)

Paper with perforated side strips used in impact printers, which is guided through the printer by sprockets.

Ribbon Cartridge (Impact Printer)

A replaceable component in impact printers that contains an inked ribbon used to create images on paper.

Print Head Alignment (Inkjet Printer)

A maintenance procedure to ensure the print head is properly aligned for optimal print quality.

Slicing Software (3-D Printing)

Software that divides a 3-D model into horizontal layers for printing, guiding the printer on how to build the object layer by layer.

Carbon Paper

Paper used with impact printers to create multiple copies of a document in a single print pass.

Stepper Motor

A type of motor used in printers to control precise movements, such as moving the print head or advancing paper.

Heated Bed (3-D Printer)

A heated surface on a 3-D printer that helps prevent warping and ensures that the first layer adheres properly.

Print Quality

The clarity and sharpness of text and images produced by a printer, influenced by factors like resolution (DPI), ink or toner quality, and calibration.

Maintenance Tips for Direct Thermal Printers

Replace the paper roll properly, remove paper dust and debris, and clean sticky residues with appropriate cleaning solutions.

Direct Thermal Printer

A type of thermal printer that uses heat-sensitive paper to create images without the need for ink or toner.

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