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PRINTER - Coggle Diagram
PRINTER
THERMAL
ADVANTAGES
quiet operation
no cost on ink or toner
longer life because there are few moving parts
DISADVANTAGES
Paper has a short shelf life.
Images are poor quality.
paper is expensive
Paper must be stored at room temperature.
IMPACT
ADVANTAGES
Uses continuous feed paper
Has carbon-copy printing ability
Uses less expensive ink than inkjet or laser printers
DISADVANTAGES
Low-resolution graphics
Limited color capability
Noisy
INKJET
DISADVANTAGES
ink cartridges are expensive
ink is wet after printing
nozzles are prone to clogging
ADVANTAGES
high resolution
quick to warm up
initial low cost
LASER
DISADVANTAGES
hugh cost on start up
expensive toner cartridges
require high level of maintenance
ADVANTAGES
prints are dry
low cost per page
high capacity
high ppm