1. “A printer is an output device that prints characters,
symbols and graphics On paper. The printer output
is called hard copy. Printer resolution is commonly
Measured in dots per inch”
"A printer is an external output device that takes
data from a computer and generates output in the
form of graphics / text on a paper".
5.
An impact printer works like a typewriter .
It prints characters or images by striking a
print hammer or set of pins against an inked
ribbon
The ink is pressed from the ribbon on the
paper to produce the output
Impact Printer
6. Impact printer are the oldest print technologies
Which are still produced the impact printer are
used where low cast printing is required there
most common from of impact printers are dot
matrix printer, daisy wheel printer and line printer
Impact
printer
Dot matrix
printer
Line printer
Daisy wheel
printer
7. Dot matrix printer
The term Dot matrix refers to the process of
using dots to form an image. In a dot matrix
image, the image quality is determined by the
number of dots per inch
A dot matrix printer creates characters by
striking pins against ink ribbons. Each pin
makes a dot and combinations of dots form
characters and illustrations.This is much like a
typewriter Dot matrix do not provide high
quality output
8. The speed of dot matrix printer is
measured by the number of character it
can print in one second . The speed of
most dot
Matrix printers ranges from 350
to 1100 characters per second
9. Line printer is type of
impact printer. It is fast
impact printer. It print an
entire line at a time. Its
speed measured in line
per minute. They can Print
300 to 3000 Lines per
Minute.
10. Band printer
Band printer print characters by
striking hammers on a rotating horizontal band
Chain printer
chain printer is similar to band
printer. It contains complete set of characters on
several sections of a chain.The chain rotates at
high speed
11. Daisy wheel printer
Daisy wheel printing is an impact printing
technology invented in 1969. It is similar to a
typewriter. It uses a print wheel.The print
wheel is daisy wheel
12. A motor rotates the wheel. A hammer strikes a petal
against the ribbon when the desired character reaches
the position
on the paper. This
prints the character
on the paper. Daisy
wheel printer is slower
than dot matrix printer
but better in quality
13.
A non-impact printer is a type of printer
where the print head does not strike the
paper.
The characters are printed on paper with
different means such as laser. Some
printers use spray ink while other use
heat and pressure to create image .
Non Impact Printer
14. These printer are faster than impact printer. However,
they are more costly than impact printer. They produce
no noise during printing. The printer quality of non
impact printer is better than impact printer
Different non-impact printer are as follows;
Non
Impact
Printer
Laser printer
Thermal
printer
Portable
Printer
Label
Printer
Photo
printerInkjet
printer
15. Laser Printer
A laser printer is a type of non-impact printer that
uses a laser and electrical charge model instead of
the traditional
printing of ink
onto paper. Its
working is similar
to photocopying
machine
16. Laser printer prints
complete page at a time.
It is also known as page
printer. The printing
speed is 12 to 45 page
par minute. It print text
and graphics in high
quality resolution. A
typical laser printer
provides of 1200 DPI or
more. It does not make
much noise
17. Inkjet printer
Inkjet printers are a category of printer in which
printing is done with the help of inkjet technology.
The technology works by spraying ionized ink
directed by magnetic plates onto the paper, which
is fed through the printer. They are commonly used
as home and business printers.
These printer can produce quality text and
graphics in black-&-white and color photos
18. Inkjet printer provides
a resolution of 600 DPL
or more. Its price is less
than laser
printer . Most inkjet
printer can
print from 10 to 35
pages per
minutes
19. A thermal printer is a printer that makes use of heat in
order to produce the image on paper.
Due to quality of print, speed, and technological
advances it has become increasingly popular and is
mostly used in airline, banking, entertainment, retail,
grocery, and healthcare industries
20. PhotoPrinter
Photo printer is a color printer designed to print high
quality photographs. It is also called snapshot printer.
Some photo printer print
photo one or two size
only. For example some
photo printer print
photos of 3*4 inches
21.
Many photo printer have a built-in card slot. The printer can
print digital photos directly form a media card. Some photo
printer also have built-in LCD color screens. The user can view
pictures before printing them
22. Portable Printer
Portable printer is a small, light-weight and battery
powered printer. It can be used by mobile users to
print image form notebook computer, tablet
smartphone while traveling
23. Many printer connect to parallel port or USB port.
Some portable have built-in wireless port to
communicate with computer wirelessly. Its size is a
bit wider than the page on which it print. Portable
printer fits in briefcase easily.
24. Label Printer
Label printer is a small printer. It prints on a
adhesive type material that can be placed on
different items like
envelopes, packages,
CDs, toys, etc. many
label printers also print
bar code.
25. Postage print is a special type of label printer. It has
a built-in digital scale. It prints postage stamps. It
allows the users to buy and print digital postage
from their personal computer. The digital postage is
called internet postage
26. Impact Printer Non-impact PrinterImpact Printer Non-impact Printer
It prints characters or image by
striking print hammer or wheel
against an inked ribbon
It prints character or image
without striking the paper
Impact Printer Non-impact Printer
It prints characters or image by
striking print hammer or wheel
against an inked ribbon
It prints character or image
without striking the paper
Its speed is slower Its speed is faster
Impact Printer Non-impact Printer
It prints characters or image by
striking print hammer or wheel
against an inked ribbon
It prints character or image
without striking the paper
Its speed is slower Its speed is faster
Its printing quality is lower Its printing quality is higher
Impact Printer Non-impact Printer
It prints characters or image by
striking print hammer or wheel
against an inked ribbon
It prints character or image
without striking the paper
Its speed is slower Its speed is faster
Its printing quality is lower Its printing quality is higher
It is less expensive It is more expensive
Impact Printer Non-impact Printer
It prints characters or image by
striking print hammer or wheel
against an inked ribbon
It prints character or image
without striking the paper
Its speed is slower Its speed is faster
Its printing quality is lower Its printing quality is higher
It is less expensive It is more expensive
It generates noise during printing It does not generates noise
Impact Printer Non-impact Printer
It prints characters or image by
striking print hammer or wheel
against an inked ribbon
It prints character or image
without striking the paper
Its speed is slower Its speed is faster
Its printing quality is lower Its printing quality is higher
It is less expensive It is more expensive
It generates noise during printing It does not generates noise
Impact printers use old printing
technologies.
Non impact printers use latest
printing technologies.
Impact Printer Non-impact Printer
It prints characters or image by
striking print hammer or wheel
against an inked ribbon
It prints character or image
without striking the paper
Its speed is slower Its speed is faster
Its printing quality is lower Its printing quality is higher
It is less expensive It is more expensive
It generates noise during printing It does not generates noise
Impact printers use old printing
technologies.
Non impact printers use latest
printing technologies.
It normally uses continuous
paper sheet
It normally uses individual paper
sheet
27. Uses of printer
I. Copy / Print shops
II. Home
III. Office
IV. Laboratory
V. Shopping
VI. Business
VII.Library
28. COPY / PRINT SHOPS
Print and copy
shops are present
near every college
and school. This
is benefit of
student that want
to copy their notes
and document.
30. The printer is used in office for immediate
works. The one can print his pages in office
with printer. This save the time of that person
Uses of printer in Office
31. the printer is also used in the laboratory to
print the reports.
33. Business
The printer is used in
business to print
business cards, receipt
and also use to print
tag and logo that
placed on the products
34. Printer is used in
library to print notes
and pages of book
and soft books
convert in hard
copy.
35. Features of printer
User friendly
The printer must be user friendly. It mean
that it should easy to use and understand
Resolution
The quality or sharpness of printed image
and text depends on printer resolution. It is measured by the
number of dots printed per line linear inch and abbreviated as
dots per inch
36. Print Speed
Speed is important characteristic of
printer. Printer speed is measured by page per minute or
characters per second.
Duplex Capability
A duplex printer can print on both sides
of the paper. This option save paper but can slow down the
printing process in some printers
