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A field technician is installing a printer at a retail point-of-sale checkout counter. The printer produces receipts on heat-sensitive paper without using ink ribbons or toner cartridges. Which printer technology is being deployed?

  1. Thermal printerAnswer
  2. B
    Impact printer
  3. C
    Inkjet printer
  4. D
    Laser printer

Answer

Thermal printer
Thermal printers function by selectively heating sections of special heat-sensitive paper as it passes over the printhead, rendering liquid ink, ribbons, and toner unnecessary for generating output.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key consumable and operational characteristics mentioned in the scenario
The device operates using heat-sensitive paper and requires no ink or toner.
Understanding printer mechanisms by their specific consumable requirements helps identify the core technology.
2
Match the operational characteristics to the corresponding printer technology
Direct thermal printers use elements in the thermal printhead to heat chemically treated paper, causing it to turn black where heated.
This low-maintenance technology is the standard choice for point-of-sale receipt printing.

Key Concept

Direct thermal printing uses a heated printhead and chemically treated heat-sensitive paper instead of ink or toner.
Estimated Time:45s
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