Printers Flashcards
___________ translate information that has been processed by the system unit and present the information on paper.
Printers
__________ for a printer is similar to monitor resolution. It is a measure of the clarity of images produced.
Resolution
Printer resolution, however, is measured in ____________
dpi (dots per inch)
The most common black ink selection is ___________, in which images are displayed using many shades of gray.
grayscale
_____________ allows automatic printing on both sides of a sheet of paper.
Duplex printing
_______________ is the ability of the printer to connect to a network, eliminating the need for a computer to be attached by a cable to the printer and making it easier for multiple computers to share one computer.
Connectivity
_____________ spray ink at high speed onto the surface of paper.
Inkjet printers
The ____________ uses a technology similar to that used in a photocopying machine. This type of printer use a laser light beam to produce images with excellent letter and graphics quality.
laser printer
_________________ are less expensive and are used by a single user.
Personal laser printers
_________________ typically support color, are more expensive, and are used (shared) by a group of users.
Shared laser printers
____________, also known as _______________, create three-dimensional shapes by adding very thin layer after layer of material until the final shape is fully formed.
- 3D printers
- additive manufacturing
______________ are printers connected to the Internet that provide printing services to others on the Internet.
Cloud printers
_______________ is a service that supports cloud printing.
Google cloud print
________________ use heat elements to produce images on heat-sensitive paper. Widely used with print receipts.
Thermal printers
_____________ are special-purpose printers for producing a wide range of specialized output.
Plotters
