Inkjet Printers
- Uses liquid ink sprayed through tiny nozzles.
- Ideal for high-quality color printing, including photos and graphics.
- Slower than laser printers but more affordable upfront.
Laser Printers
- Uses toner powder and a laser to fuse text/images onto paper.
- Best for high-speed and high-volume printing.
- More cost-effective for text documents and business use.
Dot Matrix Printers
- Uses pins striking an ink ribbon to print characters.
- Often used for receipts, invoices, and multipart forms.
- Durable but noisy and lower quality than inkjet or laser printers.
Thermal Printers
- Uses heat-sensitive paper and does not require ink or toner.
- Commonly used for receipts, shipping labels, and tickets.
- Fast and quiet, but prints can fade over time.
3D Printers
- Creates three-dimensional objects layer by layer using various materials like plastic, resin, or metal.
- Used for prototyping, manufacturing, and medical applications.
- Requires specialized software and materials.