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Types of Printers Explained

The document discusses various types of printers, including dot matrix, inkjet, laser, thermal, and plotters, and highlights the popularity of multi-function printers for their convenience and space-saving features. It also provides advice on printer usage, such as using original ink cartridges and recommending specific printer types for home and business use. Additionally, the document includes information on specific printer models, their capabilities, and related technologies like PictBridge.

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Types of Printers Explained

The document discusses various types of printers, including dot matrix, inkjet, laser, thermal, and plotters, and highlights the popularity of multi-function printers for their convenience and space-saving features. It also provides advice on printer usage, such as using original ink cartridges and recommending specific printer types for home and business use. Additionally, the document includes information on specific printer models, their capabilities, and related technologies like PictBridge.

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Unit 8 Choosing a printer

A. How many types of printers can you think of? Make a list.

B. Read the article on page 38 then label the types of printers (1-5). Which types of
printers aren’t pictured?

1. Dot matrix printe 2. Inkjet printer 3Laser printer

4 Thermal printer 5 Plotter

Answer. Exercise C
1 graphics 2 resolution 3 colour 4 toner 5 transfer 6 bar code 7 plates 8 intermediate
Language work. Exercise A. Pag. 39

Giving examples Listening/sequencing Giving reasons/causes

such as to begin with since


for instance then because
finally

Multiple printers. Listening exercise. Pag. 40.

1. What is a multi-function printer?


A device that combines printing, scanning, copying, and sometimes faxing in one machine.

2. Why are multi-function printers so popular?


Because they are space-saving, convenient, and cost-effective since you get several
functions in one device.

3. What is the main advantage of PictBridge technology?


It allows you to print photos directly from a digital camera without needing a computer.
4. Apart from sheets of paper, what other things can multi-function printers print?
They can print on envelopes, labels, and sometimes photo paper or transparencies.

5. What software do you usually get when you buy a multi-function printer?
Software for scanning, editing, managing photos, and sometimes OCR (optical character
recognition) software.

6. What advice does Mr. Kelly give on ink cartridges?


Use original ink cartridges and avoid cheap refills to ensure the best quality and avoid
damaging the printer.

7. What type of device does he recommend for home users?


Inkjet multi-function printers because they are cheaper and good for occasional use.

8. What type of device does he recommend for businesses?


Laser multi-function printers, as they are faster, more durable, and better suited for high-
volume printing.

Language work. Pag. 40. Comparatives

1 quieter 2 more expensive 3 better


4 more reliable and easier 5 good 6 more accurate

7 heavier

Reading. Pag. 41. Read the ad on pag. 41 and anwer the questons.

1. How many inkjet printers are advertised?


Two inkjet printers are advertised:

• Canon Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP750


• Vutek UltraVu II 5330

2. Which printer would you recommend to someone who wants to print advertising
graphics?
The Vutek UltraVu II 5330, because it prints banners, exhibition graphics, and bus
shelters with high speed and resolution.

3. If you have the wide-format printer from Vutek, what kinds of material can you print
on?
You can print on vinyl, pressure-sensitive paper, mesh, and textiles.

4. Which technology lets you print directly from your digital camera without needing a
computer in between?
PictBridge technology (mentioned in the Canon printer description).
5. A page description language, or PDL, describes how to print the text and pictures on
the page. Can you find two laser printer languages?
Yes: PCL and PostScript.

6. What is the resolution of the Brother HL Network Colour Laser Printer?


2,400 dpi (dots per inch).

7. How fast is the Brother HL Network Colour Laser Printer?


Up to 31 ppm (pages per minute) for mono (black and white), and 8 ppm for colour (A4).

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