A printer is a peripheral machine that makes a persistent representation of graphics or text, usually on paper. It’s common to think of printing as a traditional function, but in the world of computer technology there are many uses for printers that expand their utility beyond text-and-graphics documents. Bar code printers are one such example.
Modern printers print in a variety of sizes and colors. The quality of these prints is measured in terms of resolution (how sharp the image is) and color gamut (the range of colors the printer can reproduce). They also vary in their ability to perform certain tasks, such as stapling or scoring (to make the paper fold more neatly).
Printers can be used for much more than just printing school assignments or concert tickets. They can be used to create unconventional, personalized items that make a one-of-a-kind impression. Here are five ways you can use your printer for projects that go beyond the basics.
Paper sizes
There are two standard paper systems used by printers: International and North American. The International system is used all over the world, while the North American system is mainly used in America and a few other places. This can lead to some confusion when trying to figure out how large a document should be in order to fit on the correct size of paper.
The first step to creating a custom fabric sign is to fuse two pieces of freezer paper together. Once the pieces are fused, place them in your printer so the shiny side of the freezer paper faces down and the matte side faces up. Once the print is complete, trim the fused pieces to a standard 8.5 x 11-inch paper size and hang them on your wall.
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