HP AIS Certification Exam HP0-176

Which of the following printers uses a blade for cleaning?

A. Impact printer
B. Color printer
C. Laser printer
D. None of the above
Answer: C
Explanation:
The drum contains a cleaning HP0-145 blade that continuously scrapes the "used" toner off the
photosensitive drum to keep it clean.

Incorrect Answers:
A: Cleaning an impact printer is usually a preventative maintenance measure. Naturally,
vacuuming out dust and debris periodically, or using a can of compressed air to blow out
dust, is a simple process.
B: Cartridges should also HP0-176 be purged occasionally, using the printer's purge function. In
this process, the jets are heated and cleaned.
D: This is incorrect HP0-205 since option C represents the answer.

Reference:
David Groth and Dan Newland, A+ Complete Study Guide (Second Edition), Sybex,
Alameda, CA, 2001, p. 248