Output Devices

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Output Devices

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Devices that enable data or information to be sent from or received by a computer system.

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Monitor

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The most commonly used output devices that display data, information, or video generated by a computer.

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Types of Monitors

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Monitors come in two major types: Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).

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CRT Monitor

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Looks like old-fashioned televisions and features a lengthy projection to the rear.

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LCD Monitor

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Thinner, lighter, and uses less energy compared to CRT monitors.

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Printer

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A device that transfers information from a computer to paper to produce a hard copy.

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Categories of Printers

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Printers are categorized into impact and non-impact printers.

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Impact Printers

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Use a print-head with metal pins that strike an inked ribbon to print.

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Example of Impact Printer

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Dot-matrix printer, which draws characters using a series of dots.

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Non-Impact Printers

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Operate without striking a print-head, resulting in quieter and faster printing.