G9-CSS-Q1-LESSON 4

Output Devices
Output Devices - Any piece of computer hardware that displays results after the computer has
processed the input data that has been entered.

1. Computer Display Monitor- It displays information in visual form, using text and graphics. The
portion of the monitor that displays the information is called the screen or video display terminal.

Types of Monitor
a. CRT Monitors - Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) were the only type of displays for use with desktop
PCs. They are relatively big (14" to 16" deep) and heavy (over 15 lbs.).

b. LCD Monitors - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

technology has been used in laptops for some
time. It has recently been made commercially
available as monitors for desktop PCs.

c. LED Monitors (Light Emitting Diode) - A

display and lighting technology used in
almost every electrical and electronic
product on the market, from a tiny on/off
light to digital readouts, flashlights, traffic
lights and perimeter lighting.
2. LCD Projectors- utilize two
sheets of polarizing material with
a liquid crystal solution between
them. An electric current passed
through the liquid causes the
crystals to align so that light
cannot pass through them. Each
crystal, therefore, is like a shutter,
either allowing light to pass
through or blocking the light.

3. Smart Board - A type of display screen that has a touch sensitive transparent panel covering the
screen, which is similar to a touch screen.

4. Printer - A device that prints text or illustrations on paper.

Types of printer
a. Inkjet Printers

Inkjet printers are the de-facto standard for

consumer/home-use printers. They’re
inexpensive and use liquid ink that is relatively
inexpensive to replace. They can produce high-
quality color printing or fairly fast monochrome (aka B&W) prints. Inkjet printers are good if you
only print occasionally, or don’t need the highest-quality printings.

b. Laser Printers

Laser printers, as their name suggests, use a laser

beam to heat a toner material that embeds itself
onto the paper. Most business-oriented models are
monochrome, but there are color laser printers as
well. Toner cartridges are typically more expensive
than ink, but also usually last longer.

Laser printers, on average, have a faster print speed

than inkjet printers, and usually have a higher print
quality. The most affordable models are more expensive than even budget inkjet models, but
many people who print a lot find their strengths worth that premium.

c. All-in-One Printers

An all-in-one multifunction printer combines the

functionality of a printer, a scanner, and usually a fax.
They can copy documents, send and receive
documents, save them on your computer, and of
course, print them out. All-in-one printers can be
inkjet or laser.

All-in-ones are larger than many regular printers, but

they’re ideal for a small office or small business, as
they take up less space and cost less than a separate
printer, fax, and scanner. They’re also a great tool to
have on-hand in any home office.

d. Supertank Printers

Supertank printers are more a subcategory of inkjet and all-in-ones. They feature large, refillable
ink tanks instead of replaceable ink cartridges. If your printing needs are high-volume, or you
don’t like the environmental impact caused by countless disposable cartridges, a supertank
printer may be a better option for you.
e. Dye-Sublimation Printers

Dye-sublimation, or dye-sub, printers are designed to print on specific surfaces, like plastic. If
you need to print ID cards in color for example, a dye-sub printer can run off a high volume of
them quickly.

f. Dot Matrix Printers

The oldest of old-school computer printers,

dot matrix printers use a pin or wire print head
to press an ink ribbon against a piece of paper.
If you remember the reams of paper with tear-
off perforated holes on the side, that’s a dot
matrix printer.
g. 3D Printers

The technology behind 3D printers can get pretty complicated, but it’s one that’s become
incredibly popular with DIYers and hobbyists looking to go hands-on with their own creations.
Essentially, they use layering and slicing to produce 3D objects, typically in plastic, based on
digital models created in your choice of software.

h. Thermal Printer

An inexpensive printer that works by pushing heated pins against heat-sensitive paper. Thermal
printers are widely used in calculators and fax machines.
5. Speakers - Used to play sound. They may be built into the system unit or connected with cables.
Speakers allow you to listen to music and hear sound effects from your computer.