Computer Printers

technology · output device · paper

Turns Digital to Physical. Printers take information stored inside a computer and create a permanent copy you can hold in your hands. Without a printer, everything on your screen would disappear as soon as you turn off the computer.

Many Different Types. Inkjet printers spray tiny droplets of colored ink onto paper, while laser printers use heat and special powder called toner. There are also 3D printers that build objects layer by layer and thermal printers that use heat to print on special paper.

More Than Just Paper. Printers don't only make documents and pictures for reading. Some printers create bar codes for stores, print clothing designs, or even build miniature toys and models.

Amazing Speed. Modern printers work incredibly fast, with some laser printers printing hundreds of pages in just one minute. That's much faster than any person could write or draw by hand.

Helps Businesses Run. Schools, offices, and stores rely on printers every single day to create receipts, labels, documents, and reports that people need to keep track of information.