CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 163

A laser printer feeds multiple pages through at the same time. Some of the pages have poor image quality, and many of the pages have toner that is easily smeared on the finished page. Which of the following should a technician order to fix the issues with the printer?

Answer options

• A. Paper tray
• B. Corona wire
• C. Maintenance kit
• D. Toner cartridge

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, the maintenance kit, as it typically includes components that can resolve issues like poor image quality and toner smudging. Options A and D do not address the specific quality problems, while B, the corona wire, may not be the primary cause of the described issues.