Output Devices : Thermal Printers

Thermal printers are no longer used as printers for microcomputers. They are however still used in some computer control systems, tills and in many fax machines. These printers print on special heat sensitive paper which is relatively expensive. The image is produced from small black dots which are made on the paper by heating it up. The quality is reasonable and graphics can be printed. Documents printed on a thermal printer usually fade over time.

GCSE ICT Companion 04 - (C) P Meakin 2004