Types of Printer

Question 0

Thermal

Answer 0

Needs paper with thermal layer, heats special areas to produce text
Eg receipts

Question 1

Dot Matrix

Answer 1

Makes letters by making dots on the paper, takes a long time and it’s loud
Eg payslips

Question 2

Ink Jet

Answer 2

Jets ink onto paper (computer tells printer how much and where to spray it) 
Eg photographers (special pictures), at home

Question 3

Laser

Answer 3

Produces high quality text, later makes an image on photosensitive drum, toner applied onto drum and onto paper
Eg producing bulk prints of documents (letters)

Question 4

Plotter

Answer 4

Will draw image with 2 pens that move side to side onto paper
Eg Architects