Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Non-Impact Printer

What is the main difference between impact and non-impact printers?

• Impact printers are newer than non-impact printers

• Impact printers are more efficient than non-impact printers

• Impact printers are louder than non-impact printers

• Impact printers use ink ribbons, while non-impact printers do not

How do inkjet printers print on a page?

• By rolling electrically charged ink onto the paper

• By striking the paper with ink ribbons

• By spraying tiny drops of ink onto the page

• By using a cylindrical drum

What is the advantage of non-impact printers in terms of maintenance?

• They require more maintenance than impact printers

• They are less likely to need maintenance or repairs than impact printers

• They are slower than impact printers

• They are louder than impact printers

Which type of printer is considered to be quieter?

• Laser printers

• Inkjet printers

• Daisywheel printers

• Dot matrix printers

How do laser printers print on a page?

• By striking the paper with ink ribbons

• By rolling electrically charged ink onto the paper

• By spraying tiny drops of ink onto the page

• By using a cylindrical drum

What is the main feature of non-impact printers?

• They use ink ribbons

• They are louder than impact printers

• They don't physically strike the page

• They are slower than impact printers

Which printers are considered to be modern non-impact printers?

• Dot matrix printers

• Impact printers

• Inkjet printers

• Daisywheel printers

What is the printing process of inkjet printers?

• Striking the paper with ink ribbons

• Spraying tiny drops of ink onto the page

• Rolling electrically charged ink onto the paper

• Using a cylindrical drum

Why are non-impact printers generally quieter?

• Because they use ink ribbons

• Because they are slower

• Because they physically strike the page

• Because they don't physically strike the page

What is the main advantage of inkjet and laser printers over impact printers?

• They are louder

• They require more maintenance

• They are less likely to need maintenance or repairs

• They are slower