PRINTERS

INK JET;

• also known as non-contact, the kind found in many homes
• produces low cost, high quality text and graphics in colour by combining ayan, magenta, yellow and black
• in a cost-concious industry, their economy is a distinct advantage over more expensive laser printers
• uses thermal technology to produce heated bubbles of ink that burst and spray ink over paper to form an image
• a vacuum draws in a fresh supply of ink again and again
• Bubble Net is the trade name for Canon printers
• however cartidges need changing frequently which increases costs
• there can be an increased costs per page due to high quality demands
• images can bleed if cheaper absorbent paper is used

LASER;

• uses the same technology as copying machines but with price tages…