Question

Distinguish between the following:

Impact Printer and Non-Impact Printer

Answer 1

Impact Printer	Non Impact Printer
Produces characters and graphics on a piece of paper by striking it is called impact printer.	A type of printer that produces characters and graphics on a piece of paper without striking.
It prints by hammering a set of metal pin or character set.	Printing is done by depositing ink in any form.
Electromechanical devices are used.	No electromechanical device is used.
Faster speeds around 250 words per second.	Slower speeds around 1 page per 30 seconds.
Have banging noise of needle on paper	Works silently
Dot-matrix printer, Daisy wheel printers, line printer are examples.	inkjet printers, photo printers, laser printers are examples.
It generally cost less.	It cost more than impact printers.
They are not suited for printing photograph or any high quality media.	They are best suited for printing photograph or any high quality media.