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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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hear popping noises; checking the cabling; and replacing the data cable,

especially if it has bends or crimps or if objects are resting on the cable. If

you have a front menu panel, turn off advanced functions and high-speed

settings to determine whether the advanced functions are either not working

properly or not supported by your current software configuration (check your

manuals for configuration information). If these solutions do not work, the

problem may not be user serviceable. Contact an authorized service center.

Troubleshooting 3-D Printers

Creating objects by melting and reforming plastic has a lot of potential for a

big mess. Common issues include unwanted strings connecting open spaces

(called stringing or oozing), overheating to melt part of the final product, and

layers shifting so that they don’t align properly. All filaments differ in

quality, just to make an already complex process more problematic. Using

poor-quality filament might save money up front, but can lead to clogged

extruders in short order.

Although 3-D printers have been around for a decade or so, the technology

still has growing pains. Troubleshooting 3-D printers is way outside the

scope of the CompTIA A+ exams, primarily because the processes and such

vary tremendously among the many models of printers. For the most part,

check the manufacturer’s Web site for help. Try one of the many excellent

enthusiast sites out there for help guides, such as www.fabbaloo.com. Good

luck!

Chapter Review

Questions

1. What mechanism is used by most inkjet printers to push ink onto the

paper?

A. Electrostatic discharge

B. Gravity

C. Air pressure

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