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2.3 Output devices and their

uses
• Identify output devices and their uses, e.g. CRT monitor, TFT/LCD monitor, IPS/LCD
monitor, LED monitor, touch screen (as an output device), multimedia projector, laser
printer, inkjet printer, dot matrix printer, wide format printer, 3D printer, speakers,
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motors, buzzers, heaters, lights/lamps

• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of any of the above devices

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Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Monitor
Use: As primary output display for computers.
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Advantage: Cheaper than other monitors and can be used with light
pens. Resolution is also very good.

Disadvantage: Size is bigger – requires more desk space.

Could be a safety hazard if not correctly supported.

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitor

Use: Have taken over from CRT as primary output display for computers.
Also primary output for monitors.
Flat Screen
Advantage: Smaller and lighter so less desk space required.
Consumes less power and does not generate as much heat as CRT
monitors.
Disadvantage: Resolution may not be as good as a CRT
monitor.

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In-Plane Switching IPS/LCD Monitor
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Use: IPS is generally used by creative professionals (professional

graphic artists).

Advantage: Has wide viewing angles by altering the direction of the Flat Screen
pixels
within the display. Colour reproduction is better than other monitors.
Disadvantage: More expensive compared to other monitors.

Light-Emitting Diode LED Monitor

Use: LED monitors are generally used outdoors in store signs,

destination signs and billboards due to their level of brightness.

Advantage: LEDS produces better light which improves the colour Flat Screen
definition and can be used outdoors in different types of light. LED are also
energy efficient and can last along time.

Disadvantage: More expensive compared to other monitors.

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Touch USE: Advantages Disadvantages
Screen A touch screen is a computer • No need for additional • Screen could become
display screen that is also an input devices. damaged, dirty, less
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input device. Users can • No need for visible etc.

interact with the screen by additional buttons. • Difficult to input high
using their fingers or a • Menus and interface volumes of
special stylus/pen. generally very easy information compared
• Mobile Phones/Tablets to use. to using a keyboard.
• Terminals at • Zoom in and rotation
POS/Banks/Stations is possible.

Projector USE: Advantages Disadvantages

Multimedia projectors are • Is able to project • Output resolution may
used when projecting onto a big screen not be the same
signals from various allowing more people quality as other
(Computer, TV) devices onto to see the output. devices.
a large screen. • Users can gather • Obstacles could affect
• Classrooms around one screen the projection.
• Offices – main focal point • Expensive to buy
• Training Presentations in classrooms. and difficult to set
• Home cinema systems up.

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Inkjet USE: Advantages Disadvantages
Printer Inkjet printers are used • Cheap high quality • Ink cartridge can run
when low output volumes printing. out quickly and be
•
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are required. Cheaper to buy expensive to

• Home use to print compared to laser replace.
homework or single printers. • Slow printing
pages/images. • Small in size – compared to laser
takes up less desk printer.
space.

Laser USE: Advantages Disadvantages

Printer Laser printers are used • High quality printing • Laser printer is more
when High output volumes • Printing is fast expensive to buy.
are required. especially when • Colour laser printers
• Schools printing in high are more expensive to
• Offices volumes. run compared to
• Toner lasts longer black and white laser
than inkjet cartridge printers.
– cost effective.
• Prints quietly.

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Dot Matrix USE: Advantages Disadvantages
Printer Dot Matrix is a type of • Not affected by • Very slow printing
printing which uses a print hot/dusty • Poor Quality printing
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head which presses against environments. • Noisy compared to

an inked ribbon whilst • Can print carbon other printers.
moving back and forth. copies (useful when
• Shop receipts additional copies
• Airline tickets need to be signed).
• When duplicates (carbon • Cheap to run
copies) are required. and maintain.

Wide USE: Advantages Disadvantages

Format Wide Format printers are • High resolution • Generally expensive
Printer generally used when large printing compared to to buy and
format printing is laser and inkjet maintain.
required. printers.
• Banners • Large printouts
• Billboards • Companies are able to
• Signs print in house which
• Posters is cheaper than asking
• Photographs and Art
another company to
print.

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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using a Laser,
Inkjet, wide format and dot matrix printer.
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Exam Question

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3D Printer USE: Advantages Disadvantages
3D Printers can produce solid • Products can be • Counterfeit products
objects by building layer customised . could be created.
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upon layer. • Prototypes can be • Dangerous objects

• Prosthetic limbs created quickly. could be printed if
• Manufacturing Parts • Parts can be used
• Medical Applications created which are inappropriately.
• Construction no longer • Very
• Fashion/Arts manufactured. expensive
• Artificial organs can printer.
be created.

Speakers USE: Advantages Disadvantages

Speakers are required to • Speakers can be used • Not as personal
output sound. Essential for wirelessly using compared to
video conferencing, movies, Bluetooth headphones – can be
computer games etc. technology. heard by everyone.
• Sounds can be • An underpowered
amplified. amplifier playing at
• Surround sounds high volumes can
give a more damage a speaker.
realistic
experience.

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3D printers are being used for producing personalised
prescription drugs.
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(a) Give two advantages of using 3D printers for this purpose.

Exam Question

(b) Give two disadvantages of using 3D printers for this purpose.

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2.3 Output devices
Actuators are partand their
of the uses process – digital signals are sent by the
control
computer to actuator to affect or control the real world.
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Type Use
Motors • Washing machines
(Spins things • Control Fans
around) • Control Robot Arms in manufacturing

Buzzer • Used in burglar alarms

(Creates a noise) • Microwave ovens and other household appliances
• Sporting events/Game shows

Heater • Control heat in a central heating system

(Increases • Control heat in a green house
temperature)
• Control heat in an oven

Lights • Security lights

(Creates light) • Car Dashboard – e.g. to alert driver of low fuel.
• Lights in greenhouse

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