Printers

Question 1

Laser printer

Answer 1

When printing a document, the laser beam creates an image on the electrostatically charged drum, which attracts toner and then is transferred to the paper fused by heat, resulting in a crisp printout.

Question 2

3 advantages of laser printer

Answer 2

• Faster Printing - print all pages super fast.
• Sharp, clear text - ideal for small fonts or fine details.
• Cost-effective - The ink (toner) lasts a really long time, so you don’t have to buy new ones as often.

Question 3

3 disadvantages of laser printer

Answer 3

• More expensive.
• Internal parts need cleaning/replacement.
• They’re not best for printing colorful pictures.
• Can cause paper jams

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

• They can print super colorful pictures that look real.
• Affordable for home/office use.
• Prints on paper, fabrics, card, stickers, labels.

Question 6

3 disadvantages of inkjet

Answer 6

• Expensive cartridges
• Slow speed, especially high-quality printing.
• 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: 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.