3.7 – Other Types of Printers [THERMAL PRINTERS: Receipts]

Question 1

Thermal Printers

Answer 1

• Only printer that does NOT use ink to print
• Prints on heat sensitive paper

Question 2

Heat sensitive paper

Answer 2

• Easy to ID
• shiny / waxy look

Question 3

Printouts

Answer 3

o Disposable, keep for a longtime = make a photocopy / scan

Question 4

Thermal Printer Components

Answer 4

• Feed assembly
• heating element
• Special thermal paper

Question 5

Maintenance

Answer 5

• Replace paper
• clean heating element
• remove debris