Printers

Question 1

Laser printer

Answer 1

Uses laser beam to print high quality text and graphics on paper.

Utilizes electrostatically charged drum with document image to be printed.

Charged drum attracts toner particles, transferred to paper, fused by heat.

Question 2

3 advantages of laser printer

Answer 2

• Faster printing for entire pages.
• Sharp, clear text ideal for small fonts or fine details.
• Cost-effective use of toner cartridges, produce many more pages.

Question 3

3 disadvantages of laser printer

Answer 3

• More expensive.
• Not ideal for vivid true to life colors.
• Internal parts need cleaning/replacement.
• Can cause paper jams/errors.

Question 4

Inkjet printer

Answer 4

• Uses small droplets of ink for image creation.
• Spray tiny droplets of ink on to paper through a series of nozzles.
• Ink stored in small cartridges for easy replacement.
• Produces vivid, detailed images compared to laser printers.

Question 5

3 advantages of inkjet

Answer 5

• Sharp, Vivid Colors for Printing ideal for photos, graphics, documents.
• Affordable for home/office use.
• Prints on paper, fabrics, card socks, labels.

Question 6

3 disadvantages of inkjet

Answer 6

• Expensive cartridges
• Slow speed, especially high-quality.
• Dried ink easily clogs small nozzles.
• Requires frequent cleaning.

Question 7

Thermal Printer

Answer 7

Uses heat to create prints, either by transferring ink from a ribbon or by heating special paper.

Includes direct thermal (heat-sensitive paper) and thermal transfer (uses ribbons).

Usage: Commonly used for printing receipts and labels.

Question 8

ADV of Thermal Printer

Answer 8

Reliable, low maintenance, ideal for receipts and labels.

Question 9

Disadv of Thermal Printer

Answer 9

Direct thermal prints may fade and are sensitive to heat/light.

Thermal transfer requires ribbon changes.