After a heavily used color laser printer was serviced to remove excessive dust, the image quality decreased.
Which of the following should a technician most likely check on the printer?
Correct Answer: B
If a color laser printer's image quality decreases after being serviced for dust removal, it's likely that the servicing process affected the printer's calibration. Calibration ensures that color reproduction is accurate, and if disturbed, can lead to a decrease in image quality. It's important to check and recalibrate the printer to restore its ability to accurately reproduce colors and maintain high image quality.
References:
* CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Exam Objectives, particularly the sections dealing with printer maintenance, troubleshooting, and the importance of calibration in maintaining image quality in laser printers.
* Knowledge of printer maintenance procedures and their impact on printer performance, with a focus on how calibration affects color accuracy and overall image quality.