KwickClips Computer Systems · 44 sec · free
Which printer suits a family printing a few photos?
Short answer. An inkjet printer.
How does a 3D printer work?
It melts plastic and builds the object layer by layer.
Printers
| Printer | Best for |
|---|---|
| Inkjet | colour photos |
| Laser | fast text |
| 3D | solid objects |
Remember
| Inkjet: ink drops |
| Laser: toner and heat |
| 3D: layer by layer |
Photos, notices or a solid toy. Which printer? Each has a job. Inkjet sprays ink for photos. Laser uses toner for fast text. A three D printer builds objects in layers. Inkjet sprays ink. Laser fuses toner. Three D builds layers.
This clip is from the full lesson: Output Devices — 6 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications (165), CBSE Class 10 Information Technology (402), CBSE Class 11 Computer Science (083), CBSE Class 11 Computer Science Essentials (083)
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