Printers are electronic devices that receive text files or images from a computer and transfer them to paper or other media. They can be connected to a computer directly or indirectly through a network.
The most common types of printers include inkjet and laser printers. These can be connected to a computer with a USB cable or wirelessly via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Some older technologies are still in use though, including dot matrix, thermal, and solid ink. Dot matrix printers are usually considered obsolete but they can be found in some cash registers, ATMs, and inexpensive fax machines.
Thermal printers work by selectively heating areas of a special paper. These are used in many industrial settings and can produce monochrome and colored output. These are usually used for printing bar codes and self-adhesive labels.
Solid Ink is also known as phase change or hot-melt ink and was invented by Xerox years ago. They are used for printing text and images, but are not as common as laser and inkjet.
Edge Guides are a part of the printer device that is placed on the paper support trays to keep papers neat and ordered, as they are sent into the printer. This is an essential part of the printing process, and helps in getting flawless outcomes.
Control Buttons are the buttons that are placed on a printer device that can be used for controlling the printing process on the device itself. These can be used to power off/on the printer, load or eject paper, and access ink cartridges.
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