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Once an information system has processed the inputs it receives it must present the results of the processing for the user.
An output device takes data from the computer and converts this into information in a form which is normally understandable by humans.
There are many different output devices available. Each output device is suitable for a different purpose. Select an output device from the table below to find out about it or read through the rest of this topic to learn more about all of the different output devices.
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| Monitors / VDUs | 
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| Hard Copy Output Devices | ||
| Printers | Dot Matrix |
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| Laser |
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| Ink Jet |
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| Thermal |
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| Plotters | Flatbed |
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| Drum |
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| Other Output Devices | ||
| Sound | Speakers |
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| MIDI |
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| Microfilm (COM) |
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| Control Devices |
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GCSE ICT Companion 04 - (C) P Meakin 2004