Many types of printers are available today. Each type of printer has special features associated with it. Printers are classified based on their features, such as speed, quality, and direction of printing.
The following table describes some of the most commonly used printers.
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Printer |
Description |
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Laser |
Produces very high quality output, both in text and graphics. It is suitable for printing business correspondence, newsletters, and brochures. You can also use a laser printer for printing on envelopes and cards. It is available in either color or black-and-white and costs more than an inkjet printer. |
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Inkjet |
Produces high quality printouts but is slow. It is the best option if you want a good resolution color printer. It is available in either color or black-and-white and costs less than a laser printer. |
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Dot matrix |
Oldest of the three types of printers. It produces poor quality printouts as compared to the other two types. Used when the printout is required to be wide. |
When choosing a printer, you should be clear about your needs in terms of the following features:
· Speed
· Print quality
· Cost
