Printer classification (according to the principle)

1. Printer classification can be divided into serial type (LPM), line type and page type (PPM) according to the printing output method. According to the printing principle, it can be divided into: needle type, character type, inkjet type, thermal type, thermal transfer type, laser type, LED type, LCS type, fluorescent type, electrocautery type, magnetic type, ion type, etc. Now the main printers are: needle type, inkjet, and laser.

2. Printer features

The characteristics of the dot matrix printer: simple structure, mature technology, low cost. There is no substitute for receipt printing, but there are also defects such as slow speed, high noise, and difficulty in color printing. The strengths of inkjet printers: low price, low operating noise, and simple color printing. It is the current mainstream printer.

The disadvantages are: relatively slow printing speed and more expensive consumables.

The advantages of laser printers: fast printing speed, low job noise, and low printing cost. Defects: The price of the whole machine is relatively high, and it cannot be popularized in a short time, and it is difficult to realize color printing.