Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Agribusiness Practice Test

Which type of printer is known to be the most affordable and uses cartridges for black ink?

1. Laser printer

2. Inkjet printer

3. Dot matrix printer

4. 3D printer

The correct answer is: Inkjet printer

The inkjet printer is widely recognized for its affordability, especially when it comes to initial purchase costs. Inkjet printers utilize cartridges filled with liquid ink, typically including a cartridge for black ink, to produce vibrant color images and documents. This makes them particularly appealing for home users and small businesses that require a cost-effective printing solution for a range of tasks, from printing documents to photos. In contrast, laser printers tend to have a higher upfront cost due to their more complex technology and better suited for high-volume printing. Despite their lower cost per page over time, they do not use cartridges for black ink in the same manner as inkjet printers but rather rely on toner, which can be more expensive initially. Dot matrix printers, while being cost-effective for certain specialized tasks, are less common and do not fit the general use case for many users today. 3D printers are entirely different types of equipment with a focus on creating three-dimensional objects rather than traditional printing of text or images.