INDEX

Sr No. Content Page No.

1 Acknowledge 2

2 Abstract 3

3 Printer 4

4 Types of printers and their specifications 5

5 Connecting and Installation of Printer 9

6 Scanner 10

7 Types of scanners and their specifications 11

8 Installation of scanner 15

9 Technological difference between printer & 16

scanner

10 Key features that differentiate printer and 17

scanner

11 Conclusion 18

12 Reference 19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to express our gratitude towards Prof. Anand Aware for guiding us in our
microproject, his advices helped us tremendously all the time in our research and writings.
This project helped us in communication and taught us many more things. However, it would
have been impossible without the help of our mentor. We would also like to thank our parents
for providing us support and expenses for the required work.
Thanks.

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ABSTRACT
The topic of our micro project is Report based on Technological difference and Installation
Procedure of Printer and Scanner. It includes brief information about printer and scanner. We
get to know about different types, function and uses of both devices. We got familiar with
actual difference between them through this micro project.

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PRINTER

A printer is a device that accepts text and graphic

output from a computer and transfers the
information to paper, usually to standard-size, 8.5"
by 11" sheets of paper. Printers vary in size, speed,
sophistication and cost.

In general, more expensive printers are used for

more frequent printing or high-resolution color
printing.

Personal computer printers can be distinguished as impact or non-impact printers. Early

impact printers worked something like an automatic typewriter, with a key striking an inked
impression on paper for each printed character. The dot matrix printer, an impact printer that
strikes the paper a line at a time, was a popular low-cost option.

The best-known non-impact printers are the inkjet printer and the laser printer. The inkjet
sprays ink from an ink cartridge at very close range to the paper as it rolls by, while the laser
printer uses a laser beam reflected from a mirror to attract ink (called toner) to selected paper
areas as a sheet rolls over a drum.

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRINTERS -

• Inkjet printers
Inkjet printers recreate a digital image by spraying ink onto paper. These are the most
common type of personal printer.

Epson EcoTank L3211 ink tank printer specifications:

Printing Technology: Inkjet
Print Resolution: Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi
Print Speed: Up to 33 pages per minute (ppm)
in black and white
Up to 15 pages per minute (ppm) in color
Maximum Print Size: 8.5 x 44 inches (21.59 x
111.76 cm)
Ink Type: Four-color dye ink
Ink Palette: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Ink Cartridge Configuration: Refillable ink
tank system
Connectivity: Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Operating Systems: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later
Dimensions: 375 x 347 x 179 mm (W x D x H)
Weight: 3.9 kg

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 • Laser printers
Laser printers are used to create high-quality prints by passing a laser beam at a high
speed over a negatively charged drum to define an image. Color laser printers are
more often found in professional settings.

HP LaserJet 1020 Model specifications

The HP LaserJet 1020 is a monochrome laser printer designed for home and small
office use. Here are some of its specifications:

▪ Print technology:
Monochrome Laser
▪ Print speed: Up to 14 pages
per minute (ppm) for A4
size paper and 15 ppm for
letter size paper
▪ Print resolution: Up to 600
x 600 dpi (dots per inch)
▪ Paper handling: 150-sheet
input tray, 100-sheet output
tray
▪ Paper sizes: A4, A5, B5,
C5, DL, postcards,
envelopes (ISO, JIS)
▪ Connectivity: USB 2.0
▪ Memory: 2 MB RAM
▪ Duty cycle: Up to 5,000 pages per month
▪ Compatible operating systems: Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, Server
2003, Mac OS X v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4+
▪ Dimensions (W x D x H): 370 x 242 x 209 mm
▪ Weight: 5.9 kg.

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• 3D printers
3D printers are a relatively new printer technology. 3D printing creates a physical object
from a digital file. It works by adding layer upon layer of material until the print job is
complete and the object is whole.
ELEGOO Saturn S Photocuring MSLA UV Photocuring LCD 3D Printer specifications:

▪ Printing Technology: LCD-based SLA 3D Printer

▪ Light Source: UV integrated light (wavelength
405nm)
▪ XY Resolution: 0.05mm (2560 x 1440)
▪ Z Axis Accuracy: 0.00125mm
▪ Print Size: 192mm (L) x 120mm (W) x 200mm
(H)
▪ Print Speed: 30mm/hour
▪ Connectivity: USB
▪ Compatible Printing Material: 405nm UV Resin
▪ Software: CHITUBOX
▪ Supported File Formats: STL, OBJ, AMF
▪ Power Requirements: 110-220V, 12V/10A
▪ Machine Size: 280mm (L) x 230mm (W) x
410mm (H)
▪ Weight: 10.8 kg.

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 • Photo printers
Photo printers are similar to inkjet printers but are designed specifically to print high-
quality photos, which require a lot of ink and special paper to ensure the ink doesn't smear.

KODAK Mini Shot 3 Retro 4PASS 2-in-1 Instant Camera and Photo Printer specifications

➢ Camera Specifications:

▪ Image sensor: 16 megapixel

▪ Lens: 1/5-inch, F2.0 aperture
▪ Shutter speed: 1/4s ~ 1/2000s
▪ Focus range: 10cm - infinity
▪ White balance: Auto
▪ ISO sensitivity: Auto
▪ Flash: Built-in
▪ Viewfinder: Optical viewfinder

➢ Printer Specifications:
▪ Printing technology: Dye-sublimation
▪ Print resolution: 300 DPI
▪ Print speed: 50 seconds per print
▪ Print size: 3 x 3 inches (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
▪ Paper capacity: 10 sheets
▪ Paper type: KODAK ZINK Sticky-Backed Photo Paper (included)

➢ Other Specifications:
▪ Display: 3.0-inch LCD
▪ Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB
▪ Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
▪ Dimensions: 90.4 x 127.8 x 29mm
▪ Weight: 220g
The KODAK Mini Shot 3 Retro 4PASS 2-in-1 Instant Camera and Photo Printer (3x3) also comes
with various shooting modes and editing features, including black and white, sepia, and vintage filters,
as well as collage and split-shot modes

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CONNECTING AND INSTALLATION OF PRINTER –

• Connect the printer to the computer either using a

USB cable, parallel port cable, or SCSI cable, and then
connect the power plug to a power outlet. Today, most
home computer printers are using a USB cable similar
to the example picture.

• After connecting the printer to the computer, it can be

turned on using the power button on the front of the
printer. Typically the power button is on the front right
corner of the printer. However, the button placement
depends on the type of printer you have. Older laser printers may even have a power switch
in one of the back bottom corners of the printer.

1. After connecting the printer and turning it on, you'll need to install the printer's software and
drivers. Every printer should come with the software used to install a printer in Windows or your
operating system.
2. After everything is plugged in, turn on the computer.
3. Insert the CD that came with the printer. If the CD does not automatically start, open My
Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then click the Setup or Install file. If you have
downloaded the drivers, run the downloaded setup file.
4. Follow the installation wizard, and once completed, your software is installed.
5. Test the printer to make sure it is working.

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SCANNER
A scanner is a device that captures digital images
of physical documents or photographs. It works
by shining a light over the item being scanned and
recording the reflection of the light using a
photosensitive element such as a CCD (charge-
coupled device) or CIS (contact image sensor).

The resulting image can then be saved as a digital

file that can be manipulated or shared
electronically.

Scanners are commonly used for a variety of

purposes such as digitizing documents,
photographs, artwork, and other types of images.
They are widely used in offices, homes, and other settings where there is a need to scan and
store physical documents in digital form.

Scanners can produce high-quality images with resolutions ranging from 300 to 1200 DPI (dots per inch)
or more. The image file format can be saved in a variety of formats, including JPEG, TIFF, BMP, and
PDF. Some scanners also come with OCR (optical character recognition) software that can convert scanned
text into editable text.

When scanning one page using a scanner, there are several factors that can affect the quality of the resulting
image. These include the resolution of the scanner, the color mode used (grayscale or color), and the file
format used to save the image. Generally, a resolution of 300 DPI is sufficient for text documents, while a
resolution of 600 DPI or higher is recommended for photographs. It's also important to make sure the
document is placed straight on the scanner to avoid distortion.

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TYPES OF SCANNER
• Flatbed Scanner:
This is very commonly used and available in the markets readily. These have a flat surface for
screening with a cover that must be lifted to place the material that has to be scanned. This model is
viable for scanning books like magazines, educational content that is bound to be bulky.

Canon conoscan LiDE 400 Scanner specifications:

▪ Optical Resolution: 4800 x 4800 dpi
▪ Maximum Interpolated Resolution:
19200 x 19200 dpi
▪ Color Depth: 48-bit internal/24-bit
external
▪ Scanning Speed: Approx. 8 seconds
(Color, 300 dpi, A4)
▪ Scan Area: 8.5" x 11.7" (216 x 297
mm)
▪ Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
▪ Power Consumption: 4.5 W (0.3 W
standby)
▪ Dimensions (W x D x H): 9.9" x 14.5" x 1.7" (252 x 367 x 42 mm)
▪ Weight: 3.6 lb (1.6 kg)
The scanner comes with various software including ScanGear (for scanning), CanoScan (for
scanning and organizing), and Quick Menu (for accessing software functions).

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 • 3D Scanner
A 3-D scanner is a device that identifies, analyzes, collects and draws/displays shapes or
three-dimensional models of real-world environments or solid objects. A 3-D scanner enables
the capture of geometric shapes and the recreation of the physical appearance of tangible
objects, allowing them to be built and displayed on a computer device.

Homgee Original CR-SCAN01 Portable 3D Scanner 3D Modeling Scanner specifications:

▪ Scanning Technology: Structured Light

Scanning
▪ Scan Volume: 100 x 100 x 100 mm to 700
x 700 x 700 mm
▪ Accuracy: Up to 0.1 mm
▪ Resolution: Up to 0.1 mm
▪ Texture Scanning: Yes
▪ Scanning Speed: 10 fps
▪ Interface: USB 3.0
▪ Power Consumption: 15 W
▪ Dimensions (W x D x H): 175 x 170 x 258
mm
▪ Weight: 1.5 kg
The scanner comes with its own software, which
includes the ability to export files in various 3D
formats, including STL, OBJ, and PLY. It is
compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 10, and requires at least 4GB of RAM and an Intel Core
i5 or better processor.

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 • Handheld scanner:
These are essentially used to scan bar-codes, thus useful for business transactions and general use.
Other scanners like the overhead scanner, the big format scanner, slide or negative scanners are also
available in the market.
Netum L6 Hand Held IP54 1D Wireless Barcode Scanner specifications:

▪ Supported Barcode Types: UPC/EAN, UPC/EAN

with Supplementals, Code128, Code39,
Code39Full ASCII, Codabar,
Industrial/Interleaved 2 of 5, Code93, MSI,
Code11, ISBN, ISSN, China Post Code, etc.
▪ Scan Rate: 200 scans per second
▪ Scan Distance: 10-30 cm (3.9-11.8 inches)
▪ Wireless Transmission Distance: Up to 50 meters
(164 feet) in open air
▪ IP Rating: IP54 (protected against dust and
splashing water)
▪ Battery Life: Up to 10,000 scans per charge
▪ Interface: USB, Bluetooth 4.0
▪ Compatible Operating Systems: Windows, Mac,
iOS, Android
▪ Dimensions (W x D x H): 17 x 9 x 6 cm (6.7 x 3.5 x 2.4 inches)
▪ Weight: 200 g (7.05 oz)
The scanner is designed for easy use with its auto-sensing and auto-scanning capabilities, and
it can also store up to 10,000 barcode scans in its internal memory. The scanner comes with
a USB cable and a Bluetooth adapter, as well as a user manual and a one-year warranty.

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 • Film scanner:
A film scanner is a device made for scanning photographic film directly into a computer
without the use of any intermediate printmaking.

Rybozen Ultra-Thin Portable Slide Scanner specifications:

▪ Scanning Technology: LED Light

Panel
▪ Scanning Resolution: 22 megapixels
▪ Scan Area: 5 x 4 inches (127 x 101
mm)
▪ Color Depth: 24-bit
▪ Display: 2.4-inch TFT LCD color
screen
▪ Interface: USB 2.0
▪ Power Source: 5V DC adapter
(included)
▪ Compatible Film Types: 35mm
slides, negatives, and film strips
▪ Supported Image Formats: JPEG
▪ Dimensions (W x D x H): 8.7 x 7.3 x
3.5 inches (220 x 186 x 88 mm)
▪ Weight: 1.1 pounds (0.5 kg).

The Rybozen Ultra-Thin Portable Slide Scanner

is a compact and portable device designed for scanning 35mm slides, negatives, and film
strips

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE OF SCANNER

The general steps involved in installing a scanner:

1. Unpack the scanner and its accessories: Open the package containing the scanner and
check that all the parts and accessories are included.
2. Install the scanner software: Insert the installation disc that came with the scanner or
download the software from the manufacturer's website. Follow the instructions to
install the software on your computer.
3. Connect the scanner to your computer: Connect the scanner to your computer using a
USB cable or other connection method specified by the manufacturer. Make sure the
scanner is turned on.
4. Install the scanner drivers: Once the scanner is connected, the computer should detect
it and prompt you to install the drivers. Follow the instructions to install the drivers,
which allow the scanner to communicate with your computer.
5. Calibrate the scanner: Depending on the model, you may need to calibrate the scanner
before use. This involves adjusting settings to ensure accurate scanning.
6. Test the scanner: Once the installation is complete, test the scanner by scanning a
document or image. Check that the scan quality is good and that the scanner is
functioning properly.
7. Configure the scanner settings: Adjust the scanner settings as necessary to suit your
needs. For example, you may need to change the resolution, color settings, or scan
format.
8. These are general steps that can be used as a guide, but always refer to the
manufacturer's instructions for specific installation procedures and troubleshooting
tips.

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THE TECHNOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PRINTER
AND SCANNER-
The main technological difference between a printer and a scanner is in their functionality
and how they process data.

A printer is a device that creates a hard copy of digital documents or images by transferring
ink or toner onto paper or other media. A printer receives data from a computer or other
device and processes it to create a printed image or text. The printing process can be done
through a variety of methods, such as inkjet, laser, or thermal printing.

On the other hand, a scanner is a device that captures a digital image of a physical document
or image, and saves it in a digital format such as JPEG, PDF, or TIFF. A scanner works by
using light sensors to read the document or image and convert it into a digital format. Scanners
can be used to digitize documents, photographs, artwork, and other types of images.

While both printers and scanners can be connected to computers or other devices, they differ
in terms of their primary function. A printer is used to create physical copies of digital
documents or images, while a scanner is used to create digital copies of physical documents
or images. Additionally, printers typically require ink or toner cartridges to function, while
scanners do not.

In terms of technology, printers and scanners use different types of components such as
sensors, motors, and cartridges, which are optimized for their respective functions. Printers
require printing heads, ink or toner cartridges, and a variety of mechanical parts to feed paper
through the printer. Scanners typically use a scanning head, a light source, and a
photosensitive element such as a CCD or CIS sensor to capture the image.

Overall, printers and scanners are two different types of devices with different technological
components and functions, designed to meet specific needs for document management and
reproduction.

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KEY FEATURES THAT DIFFERENTIATE PRINTERS AND
SCANNERS-
1. Functionality: The primary difference between printers and scanners is their function.
Printers are used to create hard copies of digital documents or images, while scanners
are used to create digital copies of physical documents or images.

2. Output: Printers produce physical output in the form of a printed document or image,
while scanners produce digital output in the form of a digital image or file.

3. Types of Output: Printers can produce a wide range of outputs including text, images,
graphics, and photos, whereas scanners are primarily used to capture images of
documents or photos.

4. Resolution: Printers and scanners have different resolution capabilities. Printers can
produce high-quality outputs with resolutions ranging from 300 to 2400 DPI (dots per
inch) or more, while scanners can capture images with resolutions ranging from 300
to 4800 DPI or more.

5. Color Depth: Printers and scanners also have different color depth capabilities.
Printers can print in a variety of color modes including RGB and CMYK, while
scanners can capture images in RGB, CMYK, grayscale, and black and white.

6. Connectivity: Printers and scanners can be connected to computers or other devices

in different ways. Printers can be connected via USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Bluetooth,
while scanners can be connected via USB or Wi-Fi.

7. Cost: The cost of printers and scanners can vary widely, depending on their features
and capabilities. Printers can range from low-cost inkjet models to high-end laser
printers, while scanners can range from affordable flatbed scanners to high-end drum
scanners.

Overall, while there may be some overlap in features between printers and scanners, their
primary functions and outputs differ, and they are optimized for different types of document
management and reproduction needs.

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CONCLUSION:

In conclusion, printers and scanners are two different types of devices that serve distinct
purposes. Printers are used to produce hard copies of digital files onto paper or other media,
while scanners are used to capture images or documents in digital format. Printers are
typically measured by their DPI resolution, while scanners are measured by their PPI
resolution and color depth. Printers can be connected to a computer or other devices via USB,
Wi-Fi, or Ethernet, while scanners are usually connected via USB or Wi-Fi. Both printers and
scanners come in various sizes and can be affordable or expensive, depending on their
features.

Overall, the choice between a printer and a scanner depends on the user's needs. If the user
needs to produce hard copies of digital files, a printer is the way to go. If the user needs to
digitize physical documents or images, a scanner is the better choice. However, some all-in-
one devices combine both printing and scanning functions, making them a convenient and
versatile option for users who need both capabilities.

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