Computer hardware What is hardware? Hardware is the part of the computer you can TOUCH.

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Computer hardwareWhat is hardware?

Hardware is the part of the computer you can TOUCH

Computer hardwareWhat does a printer do?

A printer is used to create a hard-copy of a document on the computerA hard copy is a print-out on paper of a computer document – one you can touchA soft copy is a document saved on a computer – one you can’t touch

Computer hardwareTypes of printers

Dot matrix printer

Computer hardwareTypes of printers

Dot matrix printer

Computer hardwareTypes of printers

AdvantagesEconomical – printing ribbons are cheap

DisadvantagesSlow and noisyColour printing not supported

Dot matrix printer

Computer hardwareTypes of printers

Inkjet printer

Computer hardwareTypes of printers

Inkjet printer

Computer hardwareTypes of printers

AdvantagesQuiet

DisadvantagesUses a lot of inkInk is expensive

Prints beautifully in colour

Inkjet printer

Computer hardwareTypes of printers

Laserjet printer

Computer hardwareTypes of printers

Laserjet printer

Computer hardwareTypes of printers

AdvantagesQuiet

DisadvantagesMore expensive than inkjet printersNot as good as inkjet with graphics

Fast

Computer hardwareTypes of printers

All-in-one printersIntegrates printing, faxing, copying and faxing

Computer hardwareTypes of printers

All-in-one printers

Computer hardwareTypes of printers

All-in-one printersAdvantagesQuietSaves spaceDisadvantagesHigh printing costScanning quality slightly compromised

Computer hardware