Overview

Computer Printers are output devices that are used to print information on paper. The standard size is the A4 paper size. An output device is computer hardware equipment used to communicate the results of data processing carried out by the computer system to the outside world. Standard output devices are:

• Computer Monitor
• Audio Speaker
• Computer Printer

Types of Computer Printers

There are two types of computer printers. They are as follows:

• Impact Printers
• Non-Impact Printers

Impact Printers

Impact printers print the characters by striking against the ribbon and onto the paper. These printers make physical contact with the paper to produce the print. Examples of Impact printers are:

• Character Printers
• Line Printers

Character Printers

Character printers print one character at a time. Examples of character printers are:

• Dot Matrix printer
• Daisy wheel

Line Printers

Line printers print one line at a time. Examples of Line printers are:

• Drum printer
• Chain printer

Non-impact printers

Non-impact printers print the characters without striking against the ribbon and onto the paper. These printers are also called as page printers as they print a complete page at a time. Examples of NOn-impact printers are:

• Inkjet Printers
• Laser Printers