Types of Printers and Their Characteristics

Which type of printer sprays tiny drops of liquid ink onto paper to create images and text?

• Inkjet printer

• Laser printer

• Dot matrix printer

• Plotter printer

Which printer is best for fast black and white document printing in offices?

• Laser printer

• Inkjet printer

• Dot matrix printer

• Plotter printer

What is a main advantage of dot matrix printers?

• Very cheap to run and good for making copies

• Great for vibrant colour

• Prints quickly and text is sharp

• No ink or toner needed

For what purpose are plotter printers best suited?

• Huge prints like architectural blueprints, big posters, or banners

• Receipts and shipping labels

• Everyday documents at home

• Fast black and white document printing

What is a main disadvantage of plotter printers?

• Very big and expensive; not for regular documents

• Noisy and slow

• Prints might smudge if wet

• Paper is special and prints can fade

Which printer is most suitable for printing vibrant colour photos at home?

• Inkjet printer

• Laser printer

• Dot matrix printer

• Plotter printer

Which printer is best for making multiple copies at once, such as receipts with carbon copies?

• Dot matrix printer

• Laser printer

• Inkjet printer

• Plotter printer

Which printer uses powder instead of wet ink to create images?

• Laser printer

• Inkjet printer

• Dot matrix printer

• Plotter printer

Which printer is described as being very fast for black and white document printing?

• Laser printer

• Inkjet printer

• Dot matrix printer

• Plotter printer

Which printer requires special heat-sensitive paper for printing?

• Thermal printer

• Laser printer

• Inkjet printer

• Dot matrix printer