Win OS & Hardware
Output Getting data out of the computer
Output Devices include: MonitorsPrintersSpeakers
Printers ImpactNon-Impact
Impact An impact printer forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper by striking a mechanism against an inked ribbon that physically contacts the paper
Impact Two Common Types: Dot-Matrix & Line Printer
Impact Dot-Matrix
Impact Line
Non-Impact InkJet & Laser/LED
InkJet is a type of non-impact printer that forms characters and graphics by spraying tiny drops of liquid ink onto a piece of paper
InkJet Printers are measured in Dots Per Inch or Dpi The more dots per inch the finer and clearer the print 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 5400 dpi are some common inkjet resolutions
InkJet All modern inkjet printers require no more than dpi images or text to be able to print at the maximum resolution available on the printer
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InkJet Two Types Thermal Bubble – Canon, HP & Lexmark Piezoelectric - Epson
InkJet Thermal Bubble – Canon & HP
InkJet Piezoelectric - Epson
InkJet Generic Ink Cartridges Least to Most Expensive Epson – Canon HPLexmark
Laser Utilizes a laser beam, a highly focused beam of light, to write letters and draw pictures on paper via rotating mirrors and the principle of static electricity utilizing dry toner
Laser
LED LED technology uses a Light Emitting Diode printhead as a light source within the imaging device. Unlike laser systems, the LED printhead is solid-state and has no moving parts.
LED
Speakers Output device for hearing sounds, music, and voice from a computer
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