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 Pros
Dot Matrix Very cheap to replace the ribbon
Can make carbon copies of the print
Low maintenance
Can print on continuous paper
Inkjet Blend colors well therefore good for photos
Low startup cost
Generally easy to maintain
Can print on many types of paper
Laser Can print fast
Handle high-volume printing better
Lower cost per page (toner is generally
cheaper than ink)
Produce sharper black text
Cons
Low resolution printing
Noisy
Printer is expensive
Ink is relatively expensive to refill
Nozzles can clog if seldom used
Relatively slow compared to other printers
Prints are susceptible to water damage and
fading
Bulky
Printer itself is expensive
Require warm up time before printing
Cannot work with heat sensitive paper
 Dome Switch Keyboards
Aka ‘membrane keyboard’
• Uses a thin rubber or silicon layer
with individual domes per key that
collapse when pressed to complete
an internal circuit
• Relatively quiet and low cost
• More lightweight
• Wears out faster
• Can fail to register keystrokes when
not pressed down far enough
Mechanical Keyboards
• Uses individual switches per key
• More expensive
• Tends to be heavier
• Generally lasts longer
• More tactile because keys can
register even if pressed halfway
Capacitive Touchscreens
Embeds capacitors within the screen at closely
spaced intervals.
Rely on conductivity of objects to sense their
location on the screen
Generally considered more sensitive and
responsive compared to resistive screens
Require conductive material to touch the screen to
register movement
Resistive Touchscreens
Made up of several layers, the topmost of which
can flex to push against a bottom layer to sense the
location of objects
Can work with any material to register movement
since it relies on pressure
Generally considered more accurate compared to
capactive screens