CS100 FUNDAMENTALS OF ICT

ASSIGNMENT # 1
Your submission should be in the form of a word document containing answer for
each question. Each answer should be properly formatted as per the MS Word
guidelines studied during the labs.
Please do not copy text from anywhere. Using the information from the
Internet/ books etc. is acceptable only if you paraphrase the text in your own
words. More seriously, you will be guilty of plagiarism if you copy text word-by-
word from somewhere without citing the source.
Deadline: 9th November, 2017 2355 hrs.
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Question 1:
Differentiate briefly the different kinds of printers mentioned in your textbook?

Answer:-
There are two main types of printers:-
1): Impact printers
2): Non impact printers

Impact printers:-
They create an image by striking a pin or a hammer to press the ink ribbon against the paper.

Example:-
Dot matrix printer, line printers & band printers

Non impact printers:-

These printers use other means to create an image. They do not strike the paper.

Example:-
Laser printers & inkjet printers

Question 2:
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Briefly describe four important factors that can be used to indicate better quality for printers?

Image quality:-
Print quality is also known as print resolution, is measured in dots per inch (dpi). Printers with
greater dpi produce the image with greater quality.

Example:-
Medium quality inkjet & laser printers can print 300 to 600 dpi.

Speed:-
Printers speed is measured in the number of pages per minute (ppm). Most printers have
different ppm ratings for texts and graphics.

Example:-
Common laser printers offer speed of 6 or 8 ppm.

Initial cost:-
It is possible to buy a good quality inkjet printer in $100. The minimum price of professional
quality printers is $1000.

Cost of operation:-
The cost of ink or toner and maintenance varies with type of printers. Cost of operation of dot
matrix is the lowest.

Question 3:
For students who have a home printer:
Examine the printer at your home. What brand and model is it? What kind of a printer is it
(refer to your answer to Q-1 for various types of printers)? Visit the manufacturer's site (or
read the printer's manual) to list down (you don't have to describe) other technical features?
For other students:
Answer the question above in regards to a printer in any lab at SCEE-NICE. Please do mention
the location of the printer (which lab?).

Answer:-
Brand name: HP
Model: HP laserjet 1320
Type: It is a non impact printer. It is a laser printer.
Technical features:-
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Print resolution: 1200 dps

Speed: 22 ppm