PRINTERS,
SPEAKERS AND
HEADPHONES
Laser printers
DID YOU KNOW?
A laser printer does not use ink. It uses toner. Toner is a powder mixture
used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the printed text and
images on the paper, in general through a toner cartridge.
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Laser printers
A laser printer is a printer that uses a focused beam or light to
transfer text and images onto paper.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Long life High initial investment cost
Fast printing speed Color toner cartridge are expensive
Long-term non-printing effect will not Toner is harmful to humans
change
The machine is relatively stable Will cause environmental pollution
and release ozone
Low quality requirements for paper
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Inkjet printers
They create images by precisely spraying thousands of tiny drops of ink
onto paper, and inkjet printers are often used to print photos.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Low cost Slower print speed
Good for photo printing Need to print regularly, otherwise the
nozzle will be easy to block
Will not cause damage to the human High quality requirements for paper
body
Environmentally friendly Late maintenance is more troublesome
Suitable for small prints
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Inkjet printers
DID YOU KNOW?
The printing speed of a printer is measured in pages per minute. (ppm)
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3D printers
A machine allowing the creation of a physical object from a three-dimensional digital
model, typically by laying down many thin layers of a material in succession.
Healthcare Bionic hands, prosthetics, surgeons (pre-planning for
operations
Aviation Aircraft manufacturing
Engineering Racing cars
Architecture 3D printing of plans for houses
Fashion Shoes with 3D printed soles
Education Give students opportunity to design and test their own objects
in real life.
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3D printers
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3D printers advantages
Flexible design Can create and print more flexible designs.
Rapid Prototyping Can manufacture parts within hours, which speeds up
the prototyping process.
Print on demand Saves space and costs as there is no need to print in bulk
unless required.
Strong and Main 3D printing material used is plastic, although some
lightweight Parts metals can also be used for 3D printing.
Environmentally No waste of material.
Friendly
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3D printers disadvantages
Limited materials Plastic and metal not always available.
Restricted build 3D printers currently have small print chambers
size which restrict the size of parts that can be
printed.
Post processing Waterjetting, sanding, a chemical soak and
rinse, air or heat drying.
Large volumes Cost effective.
Human Labour Reduction.
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Multi-function printers
A multifunction printer is a piece of office equipment that serves as the
centralised hub where all printing, copying, faxing, and scanning occurs.
Most multi-function printers also provide finishing options including, stapling,
folding, hole punching, and booklet making.
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Multi-function printers disadvantages
A problem with ink or toner could prevent you from printing,
faxing, and scanning.
Another disadvantage of a multifunction printer could be a
lack of quality of performance when compared to a single
function device.
The fax machine on a multifunctional device may not offer all the features of a
single fax machine.
If one function of the device fails, all the other features could also fail.
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Multi-function printers advantages
Multi-function printers offer the convenience of additional
features you may not have purchased otherwise.
One of the best advantages of a multifunctional printer is
the amount of space it saves. Rather than having to find a
place for your printer, scanner, and fax machine, you can
have all those machines in one confined space.
Multi-function printers require only one cord to power the
entire setup. One cable not only reduces congestion, but it
also reduces the amount of electricity needed to run the
device.
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Ink tank printers
An ink tank printer delivers ink from its internal
tank through airtight tubing directly to the
printhead to produce printed pages.
A colour tank printer will have separate storage
tanks for black, cyan, magenta and yellow ink.
When ink levels in any of the tanks are low, the
ink needs to be refilled.
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Ink tank printers advantages
Cost-efficient Purchasing an ink tank can be considered an
investment. With its price, you will soon realize how it
can cause better cost savings than any other printer.
The printing costs are significantly low, and ink
supplies are more affordable.
Higher page Additionally to the cost savings, ink tanks also have a
yield higher page yield or the average number of pages it
can print, which can be between 6,000 to 7,000 with
just one refill, depending on your model.
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Ink tank printers advantages
Better quality You can also expect that the image quality and
print resolution of prints from ink tanks are better. You can
rely on ink tanks to print your photographs at a better
resolution and colours.
Convenient Ink tank systems are pretty easy to refill, that you can
do it on your own. Another convenience that one may
not immediately realize is how easy it is to check the
ink levels and find out if there is a need for refills or
not.
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Ink tank printers advantages
Easy to operate Depending on the brand and model, most ink tanks
are straightforward and can be operated by anyone.
You can find that instructions for set-up and installation
are easy to follow.
More compact With all the developments in technology,
size manufacturers found a way to make ink tanks more
compact and space-saving than ever. You do not have
to worry about wires or bulky devices.
Better and faster When it comes to printing performance, ink tanks are
performance also slightly faster compared to others, thus creating a
better and more efficient printing process
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Ink tank printers advantages
Environmentally Ink tanks are also better for the environment, a perfect
friendly option for those who are trying to reduce their carbon
footprint. Since fewer inks and supplies are required,
no need for constant refilling, waste is also reduced.
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Ink tank printers disadvantages
More expensive printer Ink tank printers can be a bit more
expensive than standard older models.
However, because of the continuous
ink system and high page yield, ink
tanks are more cost-efficient over time.
Prone to clogging if not Inks in ink tanks can quickly dry out if
regularly used. they are not often used, which may
cause clogging.
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Printers - Wireless
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Printers - Wireless
The simple definition of a wireless printer is a printer that does not require any
cables to be connected between the printer and your computer, tablet, mobile
or device.
DID YOU KNOW?
Wireless printers are not same as Wi-Fi printers. Two types of wireless printers
available:
• Bluetooth printer can be connected to any Bluetooth-capable computer. Main
benefit is that it can be placed several metres from a computer and still work
without having a cable draped across desk.
• Wi-Fi printer connects wirelessly to a Wi-Fi router so that any computer can
access it on that network.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Wi-Fi Printers
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
No wires needed, but power needed. Can speed up your wireless network.
Place the printer where you want to. Open a new door to anyone
accessing your network if your
security is lacking.
Ability to print directly from handheld Not uncommon for Wi-Fi printers to
devices such as tablets and phones. have problems with connection loss
and drop outs.
When problems occur, they are
harder to be located in Wi-Fi printers
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Wi-Fi Printers
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Setup can be very complicated.
When problems occur, they are
harder to be located in Wi-Fi printers
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Printer Specifications
The image to the right shows a
printer specifications sheet.
You should always have the
specifications of the printer
that you plan to buy in mind.
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Printer Specifications (cont.)
Printer Resolution – Refers to amount of dots printer is able to fit onto a square
Dots Per Inch (dpi) inch of paper. printers with high maximum resolution - capable
of producing highly detailed images.
Print speed This number is usually accompanied by the following
acronyms: ppm (pages per minute), cpm (copies per minute),
or ipm (images per minute). The higher the number, the faster
your printer is.
Internal memory Refers to how much print data the machine can accumulate
when a queue of printing tasks is waiting to print.
Monthly duty cycle Maximum number of pages the machine can print per month
without failing.
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Printer Specifications (cont.)
Printing What kind of paper will you need?
paper
Ink colours Is there a limit to the number of colours your printer
can use?
What else must you
consider when you buy a
printer?
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Speakers and Headphones
Speakers are one of the most common output devices used with
computer systems. Some speakers are designed to work
specifically with computers, while others can be hooked up to any
type of sound system. Regardless of their design, the purpose of
speakers is to produce audio output that can be heard by the
listener.
Headphones are a hardware device that can be plugged into a
computer, laptop, smartphone, mp3 player or other device to
privately listen to audio without disturbing anyone in the vicinity.
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Speakers advantages and disadvantages
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
They can fill the entire room. You will have to make a bigger
They create an excellent investment for the same sound
soundstage and stereo imaging. quality.
Woofers let you “feel” the bass. Acoustics can meddle with sound
accuracy.
You cannot take them with you
on the go.
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Headphones advantages and disadvantages
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
They can be more accurate. They have a harder time creating
They give you a better bang for a good soundstage (they won’t
your buck. sound as “spacious”).
You can use them anywhere as Lower frequencies can’t be “felt”
long as they’re closed-back. as much.
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Speakers vs Headphones
• A headphone allows only one person to allow to the audio whereas
a speaker can allow many people to allow to the audio.
• The biggest difference between headphones and speakers is the
fact that one is limited to just your ears and the other makes sound
in a room. Headphones are great when you want privacy.
• Speakers are bigger and have more pieces than headphones.
They come with several drivers for different frequencies, an
amplifier, more connections, a box to fit them in, and often a
separate subwoofer.
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What is a subwoofer?
A loudspeaker that is
designed to reproduce very
low bass frequencies.
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What would you choose:
earphones or a headset or a
speaker? Why?
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