Q. Show the Classification of Printers?
Printers can be classified on following bases:
a) Impact: Impact printers print by impact of hammers on ribbon (for example Dot-Matrix Printers) while non-impact printers use other means (for example Inkjet, Laser).
b) Character formation: Character formed by Bit-maps or by dots.
c) Output: Quantity of output processed at a time: Serial, Line or Page Printers.
Essentially there are many specifications one has to keep in mind when purchasing a printer. Some of these are Compatibility with other hardware, in-built Memory, maximum supported memory, actual technology, Printer resolution (Colour, BW), PostScript support, output type, Printer speed, Media capacity, Weight, Height and Width of the Printer.