1, inkjet printer
Inkjet printer is one of the most common and popular types of printers. It uses inkjet technology to spray ink onto paper to form images or characters. Inkjet printers have high printing quality and are suitable for printing documents, pictures and photos. They are usually more economical, but the ink supply and maintenance costs may be higher.
2. Laser printer
The laser printer uses the laser beam to scan the photosensitive drum on the printer, and through the combination of charge and toner, the image or text is transmitted to the paper. Laser printers are suitable for high-speed printing and mass document printing, with high printing speed and high printing quality. However, some laser printers may be bulky and expensive.
3. Multifunctional machine
All-in-one printer, which integrates printing, copying, scanning and faxing, is a common type of printer in office and home. They can meet various needs and save space and cost. All-in-one machine usually has wireless network function and cloud print option, which facilitates the connection and enjoyment of different devices.
4, dot matrix printer
Dot matrix printers use a dot pattern consisting of a row or a column of dots to print images or characters on paper by tapping the print head. They have slow printing speed and low printing quality, and are suitable for printing bills, labels and simple text documents.
5. Thermal printer
Thermal printers use thermal paper and thermal heads to generate images or characters on paper. They are usually used to print simple documents such as receipts, labels and bar codes. Thermal printer has the characteristics of low cost, quiet and fast printing speed.
6, thermal transfer printer
Thermal transfer printer is a mature practical technology, which is widely used in various fields. It uses the carbon belt inside the laser printer to heat and "transfer" a piece of paper.