Printers
Printers
A printer is a device that produces physical copies of digital documents, images, or graphics on paper or other media.
Types of Printers:
- Inkjet Printers – Ideal for high-quality colour printing, especially photos and graphics.
- Laser Printers – Fast and efficient, best for high-volume text printing with sharp results.
- All-in-One Printers (Multifunction) – Combine printing, scanning, copying, and sometimes faxing in one device.
- Photo Printers – Specialized for printing high-resolution photographs.
- Thermal Printers – Used for receipts, labels, and barcode printing (commonly in retail and logistics).
- Dot Matrix Printers – Impact printers that are durable and used for multipart forms or continuous paper.
- 3D Printers – Create three-dimensional objects by layering material, used in prototyping and manufacturing.
Key Features:
- Print Technology – Inkjet or laser for different quality and speed needs.
- Print Quality – Measured in DPI (dots per inch) for clarity and detail.
- Print Speed – Pages per minute (PPM) for efficient output.
- Connectivity – USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Ethernet for device integration.
- Multi functionality – Some printers also scan, copy, and fax (all-in-one).
- Duplex Printing – Automatic double-sided printing to save paper.
- Paper Handling – Supports various sizes and types of paper/media.
- Mobile & Cloud Printing – Enables printing from smartphones or cloud services.
