CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 487

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?

Answer options

• 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.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because a low or missing ribbon directly affects the ink output, resulting in faint printing on the first page. The other options do not directly relate to the issue of the first page printing light, as they pertain to different printer components or issues unrelated to ink delivery.