HP AIS Certification Exam HP0-053

Which printer has a row of pins that are activated in patterns that form letters and
numbers?

A. Bubble-jet printer
B. Dot matrix printer
C. Daisy-wheel printer
D. Laser printer
Answer: B
Explanation:
A dot matrix printer uses a HP2-056 print head, housing a number of very small pins. The pins in
the print head are pushed toward the ribbon and paper in various combinations to form
characters.

Incorrect Answers:
A: The bubble-jet printer contains a special part called an ink cartridge. This part
contains the print head and ink supply
C: When daisy wheel printer needs to print a character, it sends a signal to the
mechanism that HP2-061 contains the wheel. This mechanism is called the print head. The print
head rotates the daisy wheel until the required character is in place.
D: A laser printer also puts dots on a piece of paper, but they're made up of tiny pieces of
plastic toner,HP0-053 heated until they bond with the paper.
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Reference:
David Groth and Dan Newland, A+ Complete Study Guide (Second Edition), Sybex,
Alameda, CA, 2001, p. 245