The visual, auditory, or tactile perceptions provided by the
computer after processing the provided information. Examples include: • text, images, sound, or video displayed on a monitor or through speaker • as well as text or Braille from printers or embossers. PRINTER • A printer is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard-size, 8.5" by 11" sheets of paper. Printers vary in size, speed, sophistication and cost • Late medieval German inventor Johannes Gutenberg created the first printing press based on previously known mechanical presses and a process for mass-producing metal type. CATEGORIES:
§ There are 2 main categories
§ Impact Printers § Non Impact Printers Difference Impact Printers
§ The impact printer creates immediate contact between
the ink ribbons and paper. § They can be noisy yet are very popular. § Impact printers have mechanical components that allow printing § Examples include: Daisy-wheel printers, line printers, and Dot-matrix printers. Non Impact Printers
§ Non-impact printers create pictures, characters, and
figures without any uninterrupted contact between the printing device and the paper. § Laser printers, Inkjet printers and Thermal printers are some examples of Non-Impact printers. Impact Printers
§ A dot matrix printers is an impact character printer.
§ It makes a hardcopy by printing one character at a time. § Its printing speed is from 200 to 1000 or more characters per minute. WORKING
§ Dot matrix printer contains a print-head with a matrix of
small pins arranged in rows and columns. § Dot matrix printer produces output on paper by striking pins against an ink ribbon. § Usually, a dot matrix printer uses 100 to 300 dots per inch (DPI) to print output on the paper. § Print-heads are avialable with 9, 18 or 24 pins. The dot matrix printer with 24-pins provides best quality printout. Overview. Characteristics
§ Dot matrix printers are used with personal computer.
§ They are less expensive. § The printout quality of these printers is not bad. § They also produce more noise during printing. Daisy Wheel Printer
• Daisy wheel printer is also an impact character printer.
• It is similar to typewriter. • It has a print wheel with a series of petals. • This wheel is known as daisy wheel. • Each petal of dasiy wheel contains a character at its end. Working § A motor rotates the wheel. § When the desired character reaches at the print position on the paper, a hammer strikes a petal against the ribbon. § In this way, a character is printed on the paper. § This printer is slower than dot-matrix printer. § However, its print quality is better than dot matrix printer Line Printer • Line printer is an impact printer. it is very fast printer. • It prints a complete line of characters at a time. • The printing speed of line printer is measured in lines per minute (lpm). • It is upto 3000 lines per minute. • Line printers are normally used with mainframe and mini computer TYPES
Two types of line printers are ;
1- Chain Printer 2- Band Printer Non-impact Printers TYPES
There are several types of non-impact printers which
• Laser printers are a type of non-impact printer that
use laser LEDS to create an image.
• Laser printers operate by creating an electrostatic
image on a cylindrical-shaped roller known as the drum. Working
• Once the electrostatic image is formed, the drum is
coated with a fine powder known as toner. • The toner particles are attracted to the charged areas on the drum, adhering to the surface in the shape of the desired image or text. • Following this step, a sheet of paper is pressed against the drum. • The toner particles are then transferred from the drum onto the paper. Fixation
• To ensure the toner stays in place and is firmly
fixed onto the paper, a heat source is utilised. • The heat melts the toner particles, fusing them to the paper’s surface and creating a clear, high- quality printed image or piece of text. Inkjet Printer
§ Inkjet printers are a type of non-impact printer that uses
liquid ink to create prints. § Inkjet printing functions by spraying fine droplets of liquid ink onto paper through minuscule nozzles. § There are several key mechanical components in an ink jet printer that work together to create the final print § These parts include ink cartridges, print heads, paper feed mechanisms, and control panels. Working
§ Ink cartridges are essential to an inkjet printer as they
hold and supply the liquid ink required for printing. § The printhead consists of a series of tiny nozzles that spray the ink onto the paper with precision. § The print head moves across the paper horizontally, releasing ink droplets in a controlled pattern to form the desired image or text. All in One Printer • It is really popular in houses and offices. • It has Scanner, Copier, Fax and email all together. • It has made easy for us to use and interact with Printers. • It has saved our time • It is available in resonable prices. There are some other types like § Plotters § Flat bed Plotter § Drum Plotters THE END