Exam 220-1101 topic 1 question 129 discussion

Its not the fuser. A malfunctioning Fuser would lead to smudged toner or toner that just wipes off. This sounds far more like a bad transfer roller to me.

So are we supposed to be answering like we're robots reading off an instruction manual? The first thing to do if this were a real-world situation would be to attempt recalibration. If you don't take out the obvious easiest steps first, you're doing too much, why would you mess with hardware first if the problem is simpler than that? That's costing someone money.

B. Recalibrate the printer. Explanation: Unreadable or missing print on pages can often be caused by misalignment or calibration issues in the printer. Recalibrating the printer adjusts the alignment and distribution of toner on the page, helping resolve problems such as uneven printing, missing text, or poor-quality output.

It is always important to try out the less intensive step before messing with the hardware

I would go with B: It says part of the print is missing wouldn't that suggest a miss calibration? Anyways it's also the least work intensive solution so why not try that first instead of wasting time replacing part and that's if they are available right away

its D missing and unreadable print

this is so annoying

While issues with the transfer roller could potentially cause print quality problems, such as incomplete or missing print, the symptoms described in the question (some of the print missing and pages coming out unreadable) are more commonly associated with problems in the fuser assembly. The fuser assembly is responsible for melting and bonding the toner to the paper, and issues with the fuser can lead to incomplete or poorly fused prints. In a situation where there are unreadable portions of the print and missing content, replacing the fuser assembly is often a more appropriate solution. However, it's worth noting that troubleshooting printer issues can sometimes involve a process of elimination, and if replacing the fuser assembly doesn't resolve the problem, further investigation may be needed to identify and address the root cause.

The fuser simply melts in the toner. If it is missing there is nothing to melt in.

From the internet "imaging drum is the heart of the laser printer or the copier. It transfers the print image, consisting of toner, onto the paper. "

Is the correct answer

A...some of the pages are missing is one clue that no charge is even being applied to the paper and also some pages are unreadable...meaning a very weak charge which the fuser is able to fuse the toner powder to. Answer is A without a doubt.

Answer from Chat GPT(from AI) Documents are not printing out correctly from a laser printer at a conference. Some of the print is missing, and the pages come out unreadable. Which of the following should a technician do to fix this issue? A. Exchange the transfer roller. B. Recalibrate the printer. C. Clear the jam. D. Replace the fuser assembly. ChatGPT Given the symptoms described, the most appropriate action to fix the issue with the laser printer at the conference would be: D. Replace the fuser assembly. The fuser assembly in a laser printer is responsible for permanently adhering the toner to the paper by applying heat and pressure. If the fuser assembly is malfunctioning, it can lead to issues like incomplete or smudged printing, which matches the symptoms described in your scenario. Replacing the fuser assembly should help resolve the problem and ensure proper printing quality.

The fuser assembly is crucial for ensuring proper adhesion of the toner to the paper. If it malfunctions, the printouts may exhibit missing print or have poor quality. By replacing the fuser assembly, you can rectify this problem and restore the printer's functionality.

I believe the fuser would not cause missing print on the page, that would be the transfer roller.

I feel like a lot of the printer questions default you guys saying its the fuser

A. Exchange the transfer roller. The transfer roller is responsible for transferring the toner particles from the drum to the paper. If the transfer roller is damaged or worn, it may not transfer the toner properly, resulting in poor quality printing with missing print or unreadable pages. Exchanging the transfer roller is a common solution to fix this issue, as it is a relatively simple and straightforward process. The technician will need to remove the old transfer roller, install a new one, and run a few test prints to make sure it is working properly.