CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 52

A technician is replacing a ribbon on a printer that produces faded text and images when printing. Which of the following types of printers is the technician working on?

Answer options

• A. Impact
• B. Inkjet
• C. Laser
• D. Thermal

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Impact printers, which use ribbons to produce text and images. Inkjet and Laser printers do not use ribbons; Inkjet uses liquid ink and Laser uses toner. Thermal printers utilize heat to transfer ink, not ribbons.