Printers

By Daniil Kholodkov, DA-82

What is printer?

A printer is an
output device
that produces
text and
graphics on
paper.
 Types of printers
Printers can
also be
categorized
based on the
print method or
print
technology.
 Types of printers

Dot-
matri
laser x
Inkjet
 Dot-matrix printers
Dot-matrix
printers use
pins to print
the dots
required to
shape a
character.
 Inkjet printers
An inkjet printer is a type of
printer that reproduces a
digital image by propelling
variably-sized droplets of
liquid material (ink) onto a
page.
 Laser printers
Laser printers are
printers which can
print text and images
in high speed and
high quality
resolution, ranging
from 1200 to 2400
dpi.
 Other types of printers
1. Thermal transfer printers
2. Imagesetters
3. Plotters
 Thermal transfer printers
Thermal transfer printers
are used to produce colour
images by transferring a
wax-based ink onto the
paper.
 Imagesetters
Imagesetters produce very
high-resolution output
(up to 3 500 dpi) on
paper. In addition, they
are extremely fast.
 Plotters
Plotters
Nowadays,use ink and fine
traditional
pens held are
plotters in abeing
carriage to
replaced
draw
with very detailedinkjets.
wide-format designs
on paper.
 3D printer
3D printer - a machine
with numerical control
using the method of
creating parts by layer.
 Conclusion
All these printers are very useful and irreplaceable
(except plotters).
You should know the information about printers to
successfully use each of them as intended.
Dot-matrix are too old to use them.
Inkjets are best choice for home using.
Laser printers are best for big offices to produce
high-quality output.
Imagesetters are inseparable part of desktop
publishing.
Thank you for
your
attention!