Output Devices

Inkjet Printers

HOW DO INKJET PRINTERS WORK?

The ink in inkjet printers is provided through cartridge which is sprayed through highly accurate microscopic nozzle onto the paper.

  • Uses cartridges/liquid ink
  • Makes use of thermal bubble/piezoelectric technology
  • Sprays ink in droplets on the paper
  • Uses a moving print head

Laser Printers

HOW DO LASER PRINTERS WORK?

  • Uses powdered ink/toner cartridges
  • Uses a (charged) printing drum
  • Makes use of static electricity charges
  • Uses a fuser to fix/melt ink onto the paper
  • Uses a discharge lamp to remove static charge from the drum