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Theory Teacher Name (Ma’am Zara)

Department of Computer Science

GC University, Lahore

Submitted by

ABC 1137-BH-GEOG-20
muhammadsarwar67775@gmail.com

Section
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Table of Contents
Abstract

Introduction
Non impact printers………………………………………………………………………………………………3

1.1 Laser
printers…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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1.1.1 Inkjet
printer……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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1.1.2Thermal printer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

1.1.3 Dot Matrix….........................................................................................................................................4

1.1.4 Reference ……………............................................................................................................................4

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Topic

Non impact printers

Non impact printers are defined as the printers which produces output on the piece of paper
without striking the paper .

Non impact printers are much better than than the impact printers. They have the ability to print
24 pages per minute. They do not make any noise and they are much expensive than impact
printers.

They use Electrostatic, Inkjet and Thermal technologies for printing.

Examples of non impact printers

1.1 Laser printers.
Laser stands for light amplification by simulated emission of radiation.laser printers are similar
to printing machines the laser printers made a image on the paper by using the laser techniques
and toner . Toner is an ink powder whivmch is used to geerate the image on the paper .

Inside the Laser printer there is a drum firstly the image is created on the drum and secondly it
transfer on the paper. The main function which is used to get image on to the paper is throwing
magnetic ink powder in the form of microscopic dots.

Laser printers are able to produce a very high quality of text and graphics in high quality of
resolution. Laser printers are able to print one page at a time therefore these printers are also
called page printers .
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1.1.1 Inkjet Printers.

It is a type of non impact printers . It is worked by spraying ink on the sheet of paper . In which
magnatized plates are used to give the right path and direction for ink onto the paper in the
desired shapes. These printers are able to give high quality of print as laser printers give.

A inkjet printer typically give 300 dots resolution per inch but some new models can give better
resolution as well. These printers are also capable of giving high quality of color graphics and
photos. These printers are cheaper than laser printers . But they are considered slower and they
also require special type of ink that is considered the drawbacks of Inkjet Printers . And they are
only able to print 1 to 6 pages per minute .

1.1.2 Thermal Printers.

Thermal Printers is alo a type of non impact printers. It is just able to print Output on a special
type of paper which is called sensitive waxy paper . The image is only created if the waxy paper
is used and the burning dots hit on to it . And for the colour output coloured waxy sheets are used

Thermal printers gives a very high quality of output print . It is much expensive than than laser
printers and Inkjet Printers.

1.1.3 Dot Matrix

Although it is replaces by inkjet printers. Dot matrix printers are still using because of their
reliability and their accuracy. They are cheaper and their ability to print multiple forms . It made
up of characteristics by striking an inked ribbon with thin pins . It has a very high resolution
level .

Reference .

http://computerbasicinformation.blogspot.com/2012/07/non-impact-printers-and-its-
types.html?m=1
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