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GEK 1511 - Introduction to Computing (Assignment 2)
 
 

 

What have we research on?
 
Features of this website
   
     
    Introduction
     
   

Function of printers

»    4 types present: inkjet printers, laser printers, photo printers and the multifunctional printers

     
   

     Inkjet and photo printers:

»      shooting tiny dots of ink through tiny nozzles

»      photo printer will give a more defining photo image

»      thermal dye technology
     
   

    Laser printer:

»    photosensitive drum/belt pick up an electrostatic charge when laser  drum hits on it

»    charged areas will then pick up the toner

»     LED printers
     
   

     Multifunctional printer:

»      consists of a printer, a scanner and fax machine

»      functions are contained in one unit

»      no multiple connections

     
     
   

Advantages & Disadvantages

»      Cost

»      Speed

»      Quality of print-out

»      Convenient, weight & compatibility

»      Cartridges changing
     
     
    Latest Developments and Comparisons between 3 printers 
     
   

  • Due to significant growth for the use of printers in the market today, there have been trends of new models developing.
     
   

  • We will focus on signature brands such as Epson, Canon and Hewlett Packard and their development.
     
    Epson Stylus C65
   
   
  • DURABrite? Ink in INKdividual? cartridges 
  • Best photo printing on plain paper and specialty media. 
  • Swift yet silent and efficient.
     
    Canon iP2000
   
   
  • High graded photo printer that features a 2-way feeding option. 
  • One of the most affordable photo printers with PictBridge and Bubble Jet Direct support. 
  • Can print images directly from camcorders or digital cameras without going through a PC.
     
    HP Desktop 6540
   
   
  • A Colour Inkjet printer that can print up to 30.0ppm 
  • One of the fastest that an inkjet printer can offered.
  • Additional front USB port for walk-up laptop printing. 
  • Digital photo printing capabilities and auto-off feature.
     
     
    A Glimpse into the future...
     
   

  • Wireless printer concept

  • Firewire printer concept

  • Internet printer booth
     
     
    Some discoveries..
     
    The successful story of "pirated-ink" versus original printer ink-maker...
     
     
    Conclusions on our research
     
    Numerous types of printers for different purposes.

Research need to be carried out properly to get the most optimum one.

Printers in the future will definitely outshine what are available today.  
     
     
    Features of our website
     
    Colour Usage
     
    Uses the basic colours of what printers normally produce:

Black & White

Cyan / Magenta / Yellow (different shades)
     
    Layout
     
    User friendly as focus:

Top navigation bar (main categories)

Side navigation bar (sub-categories)
     
    Additional features
     
   

Useful links (to external websites for other information)

Enquiry form (recommend printers to confused buyers)
 
     
 
 

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