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220-801 · Question #1048

Which of the following items should be used when cleaning a laser printer of excess toner?

The correct answer is D. Vacuum. A vacuum (specifically one designed for toner, often with a HEPA or micro-filtration system) is the correct tool for cleaning excess toner from a laser printer. Toner is an extremely fine powder that poses a respiratory health hazard if inhaled. Compressed air (B) would blow…

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Question

Which of the following items should be used when cleaning a laser printer of excess toner?

Options

  • ATape
  • BCompressed air
  • CDry cloth
  • DVacuum

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    7% (2)
  • D
    86% (25)

Explanation

A vacuum (specifically one designed for toner, often with a HEPA or micro-filtration system) is the correct tool for cleaning excess toner from a laser printer. Toner is an extremely fine powder that poses a respiratory health hazard if inhaled. Compressed air (B) would blow loose toner into the air and spread it throughout the environment, creating a health hazard and making the mess worse. Tape (A) could leave adhesive residue and damage components. A dry cloth (C) can create static electricity and spread toner rather than collecting it cleanly.

Topics

#laser printer maintenance#toner cleanup#printer cleaning#vacuum

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