Printers

Printers

1. Dot Matrix Printer

   • Advantages- Can print on multi part stationary. Can make carbon copies. Lowest printing cost per page. Low repair cost. Can print on continuous paper.
   • Disadvantages- Very loud. Can only print low resolution graphics. Prone to paper jams. Slowest. Limited colour capabilities

2. Inkjet Printer

   • Advantages- Quieter than dot matrix. Can print better quality and higher resolution than dot matrix. Low cost per page. Cheaper than a laser printer. Lighter than a laser printer
   • Disadvantages- Inkjet nozzles can become clogged and have to be cleaned. Ink cartridges are expensive. Inkjet printers can only use certain types of paper as smudging can occur.

3. Laser Printer

   • Advantages- Prints very high quality better than inkjet. Prints faster than inkjet. Prints quieter than inkjet. Cost per page is cheaper than inkjet.
   • Disadvantages- Most expensive printer to buy. Toner is more expensive than inkjet cartridges (But lasts longer) They are larger than inkjet printers. Can't create carbon copies

4. Thermal Printer

   • Advantages- Fast to print. Reliable. Low maintenance costs. Cheaper than laser printer.
   • Disadvatnages- The printout fades over time. Need a special type of paper to print on. Can be costly to repair/replace. Cannot print colours well.

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