COMPUTER HARDWARE
OUTPUT DEVICES
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Question
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Forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper by striking a mechanism against an inked ribbon that physically contacts the paper.
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Impact printer
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Non-impact printer
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An impact printer forms characters and images on a piece of paper by hitting an ink ribbon mechanism that contacts the paper physically. It’s a type of printer that works with paper via direct contact with the ink ribbon.
Detailed explanation-2: -A laser printer is a popular type of computer printer that uses a non-impact photocopier technology where there are no keys striking the paper.
Detailed explanation-3: -Impact printers print characters and images by striking a print hammer or wheel against an inked ribbon that leaves an image on paper. Hence, the printing in impact printers is done by hammering a metal printing head or character dye on the ribbon.
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