When a page that was printed on a laser printer is touched, the image on the paper smears. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of this issue?

The correct answer is B. Fuser. The fuser is the part of a laser printer that uses heat and pressure to fuse the toner to the paper. If the fuser is defective or not hot enough, the toner may not adhere properly and smear when touched. The duplexing assembly, toner, and transfer belt are not related to this iss

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ADuplexing assembly
BFuser
CToner
DTransfer belt

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17% (4)
B
71% (17)
C
8% (2)
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4% (1)

Explanation

The fuser is the part of a laser printer that uses heat and pressure to fuse the toner to the paper. If the fuser is defective or not hot enough, the toner may not adhere properly and smear when touched. The duplexing assembly, toner, and transfer belt are not related to this issue.

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#Laser printer#Printer troubleshooting#Fuser#Print quality

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