Chapter 6
Output
Chapter 6 Objectives
Describe the four categories of outputDescribe the four categories of output
Summarize the characteristics of LCD monitors,
LCD screens, plasma monitors, and HDTVs
Summarize the characteristics of LCD monitors,
LCD screens, plasma monitors, and HDTVs
Describe the characteristics of a CRT monitor and
factors that affect its quality
Describe the characteristics of a CRT monitor and
factors that affect its quality
Explain the relationship between graphics chips
and monitors
Explain the relationship between graphics chips
and monitors
Describe various ways to printDescribe various ways to print
Summarize the characteristics of ink-jet printers,
photo printers, laser printers, thermal printers,
mobile printers, label and postage printers,
and plotters and large-format printers
Summarize the characteristics of ink-jet printers,
photo printers, laser printers, thermal printers,
mobile printers, label and postage printers,
and plotters and large-format printers
Describe the uses of speakers and headsetsDescribe the uses of speakers and headsets
Identify the output characteristics of fax machines
and fax modems, multifunction peripherals, data
projectors, joysticks, and wheels
Identify the output characteristics of fax machines
and fax modems, multifunction peripherals, data
projectors, joysticks, and wheels
Identify output options for physically
challenged users
Identify output options for physically
challenged users
Next
Differentiate between a nonimpact printer and an
impact printer
Differentiate between a nonimpact printer and an
impact printer
What is Output?
What is output?
p. 300 Fig. 6-1 Next
 Data that has been processed into a useful form,
 Output device is any hardware component that can convey
information to user
Display Devices
What is a display device?
p. 302 Next
 Output device that visually conveys information
 Information on display device sometimes
called soft copy
 Monitor houses display device as separate
peripheral
Display Devices
What is an LCD monitor?
p. 302 Fig. 6-2 Next
 Uses liquid crystal display
 Have a small footprint
 Mobile devices that contain
LCD displays include
 Notebook computer, Tablet
PC, PDA, and Smart Phone
Flat-Panel Displays
What about using multiple LCD monitors?
p. 303 Fig. 6-3 Next
 Some users position
two or more monitors
side by side or stacked
 Allows users to run
multiple applications
simultaneously
Flat-Panel Displays
What are some mobile devices that have LCD screens?
p. 303 Fig. 6-4 Next
 Notebooks
 Tablet PCs
 PDAs
 Smart phones
Flat-Panel Displays
What is resolution?
p. 304 Fig. 6-5
 Sharpness and clarity of image
 Higher resolution makes image
sharper, displays more text on
screen, makes some elements
smaller
Next
Flat-Panel Displays
How do you use an LCD monitor with a video card?
p. 305 Fig. 6-6 Next
 Plug monitor into Digital Video Interface (DVI) port
on computer
standard monitor
port S-video port
DVI port
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then click Video Memory below
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Flat-Panel Displays
What is a plasma monitor?
p. 306 Fig. 6-7 Next
 Displays image by applying voltage to layer of gas
 Larger screen size and higher display quality than LCD, but
are more expensive
CRT Monitors
What is a CRT monitor?
p. 307 Fig. 6-9 Next
 Contains cathode-ray
tube (CRT)
 Screen coated with tiny
dots of phosphor material
 Each dot consists of a red,
blue, and green phosphor
 Common sizes are 15, 17,
19, 21, and 22 inches
 Viewable size is diagonal
measurement of actual
viewing area
CRT Monitors
What determines the quality of a CRT monitor?
p. 308
 Screen resolution
 Refresh rate is speed at which monitor redraws
images on screen
 Text created with a smaller dot pitch is easier
to read
Next
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from left navigation,
then click CRT Monitors below
Chapter 6
Printers
What is a printer?
p. 310 Fig. 6-11 Next
 Output device that
produces text and
graphics on paper
 Result is hard copy, or
printout
 Two orientations: portrait
and landscape
portrait
landscape
SpeedSpeedSpeedSpeed
Printers
How do you know which printer to buy?
p. 310 Next
BudgetBudgetBudgetBudget
Color orColor or
black and whiteblack and white
Color orColor or
black and whiteblack and white
Cost per pageCost per pageCost per pageCost per page Paper typesPaper types
and sizesand sizes
Paper typesPaper types
and sizesand sizes
Photo printingPhoto printingPhoto printingPhoto printing
GraphicsGraphics
capabilitycapability
GraphicsGraphics
capabilitycapability
 Depends on printing needs
WirelessWireless
capabilitycapability
WirelessWireless
capabilitycapability
Future needsFuture needsFuture needsFuture needs
Printers
What is a nonimpact printer?
p. 312 Fig. 6-14 Next
 Forms characters and graphics without striking paper
 Ink-jet printer sprays tiny drops of liquid ink
onto paper
 Prints in black-and-white or color on a variety
of paper types
Printers
What is the resolution of a printer?
p. 313 Fig. 6-15 Next
 Sharpness and clarity
 Measured by number of dots per inch (dpi) printer
can output
Printers
What is a photo printer?
p. 314 Fig. 6-17 Next
Step 2. Insert
media card into
card reader on
photo printer.
Step 3. Use menu to
select desired image to
print, view it on LCD
screen, edit if necessary,
select size of the print,
and then print image.
Step 4. Remove printed photo
from the printer.
 Color printer that produces photo-lab-quality pictures
media cards
photo
printer
Step 1. Take photograph with
digital camera and store it on
media card in the camera.
media card
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navigation, then click
Photo Printers
below Chapter 6
Printers
What is a laser printer?
p. 315 Fig. 6-18 Next
 High-speed, high-quality
nonimpact printer
 Prints text and graphics in very
high-quality resolution,
ranging from 1,200 to 2,400 dpi
 Typically costs more than
ink-jet printer, but is much
faster
Printers
What is a thermal printer?
p. 317 Fig. 6-20 Next
 Generates images by pushing electrically heated pins
against heat-sensitive paper
 Dye-sublimation printer, (also called a digital photo printer)
uses heat to transfer dye to specially coated paper
professional
home use
Printers
What is a mobile printer?
p. 317 Fig. 6-21 Next
 Small, lightweight, battery-powered printer that allows
mobile user to print from notebook computer, Tablet
PC, or PDA while traveling
Printers
What is a label printer?
p. 318 Fig. 6-22 Next
 Small printer that prints on adhesive-type material
 Postage printer has built-in digital scale and prints
postage stamps
 Most also print bar codes
Printers
What is a plotter?
p. 318 Fig. 6-23 Next
 Sophisticated printer used to produce high-quality
drawings
 Large-format printer creates photo-realistic-quality
color prints
Printers
What is a dot-matrix printer?
p. 319 Fig. 6-24 Next
 Impact printer that produces printed images
when tiny wire pins strike ribbon
 Impact printer forms
characters by striking
mechanism against inked
ribbon that contacts paper
Printers
What is a line printer?
p. 319 Fig. 6-25 Next
 High-speed impact printer
that prints entire line
at a time
 Speed measured in lines
per minute (lpm)
 Band printer prints fully
formed characters using a
hammer mechanism
 Shuttle-matrix printer is
high-speed printer that
works like dot-matrix
printer
Speakers and Headsets
What is an audio output device?
p. 320 Figs. 6-26 – 6-27 Next
 Computer component that produces music, speech, or
other sounds
 Speakers and headsets are common devices
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Speakers and Headsets
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Speakers and Headsets
What is voice output?
p. 321 Fig. 6-28 Next
 Computer talks to you through speakers on computer
 Internet telephony allows you to have conversation
over Web
Other Output Devices
What is a facsimile (fax) machine?
p. 322 Fig. 6-29 Next
 Device that transmits and receives documents over
telephone lines
Other Output Devices
What is a fax modem?
p. 322 Fig. 6-30 Next
 Modem that allows you to send and receive electronic
documents as faxes
external fax
modem
internal fax card
in system unit
fax machine
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navigation, then click
Fax Modems
below Chapter 6
Other Output Devices
What is a multifunction peripheral?
p. 323 Fig. 6-31 Next
 Provides functionality
of printer, scanner,
copy machine, and
fax machine
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Web Link from left
navigation, then click
Multifunction Peripherals
below Chapter 6
Other Output Devices
What is a data projector?
p. 323 Fig. 6-32 Next
 Device that takes image
from computer screen
and projects it onto
larger screen
Putting It All Together
What are suggested output devices for the home user?
p. 325 Fig. 6-34
Home
User Monitor Printer Other
 17- or 19-inch
LCD monitor
 Ink-jet color
printer; or
 Photo printer
 Speakers
 Headset
 Force-feedback
joystick and
wheel
Next
Putting It All Together
What are suggested output devices for the small office/home
office user?
p. 325 Fig. 6-34
Small Office/
Home Office
(SOHO)
User
 19- or 21-inch
LCD monitor
 Color LCD
screen on Tablet
PC, PDA, or
smart phone
 Multifunction
peripheral; or
 Ink-jet color
printer; or
 Laser printer
 Label printer
 Postage printer
 Fax machine
 Speakers
Monitor Printer Other
Next
Putting It All Together
What are suggested output devices for the mobile user?
p. 325 Fig. 6-34
Mobile
User
 15.7-inch color
LCD screen on
notebook
computer
 Color LCD
screen on Tablet
PC, PDA, or
smart phone
 Mobile color
printer
 Ink-jet color
printer; or
 Laser printer for
in-office use
 Photo printer
 Fax modem
 Headset
 DLP data
projector
Monitor Printer Other
Next
Putting It All Together
What are suggested output devices for the power user?
p. 325 Fig. 6-34 Next
Power
User
 23-inch LCD
monitor
 Laser printer
 Plotter or large-
format printer;
or
 Photo printer; or
 Dye-sublimation
printer
 Fax machine or
fax modem
 Speakers
 Headset
Monitor Printer Other
Putting It All Together
What are suggested output devices for the large business user?
p. 325 Fig. 6-34
Large Business
User
 High-speed laser
printer
 Laser printer,
color
 Line printer (for
large reports
from a
mainframe)
 Label printer
 Fax machine or
fax modem
 Speakers
 Headset
 DLP data
projector
Monitor Printer Other
Next
 19- or 21-inch
LCD monitor
 Color LCD
screen on Tablet
PC, PDA, or
smart phone
Output Devices for Physically Challenged
Users
What is the Magnifier command?
p. 326 Fig. 6-35 Next
 Windows Magnifier command
enlarges text
and other items on screen
Output Devices for Physically Challenged
Users
What other output options are available for visually
impaired users?
p. 326 Fig. 6-36 Next
 Change Window settings,
such as increasing size or
changing color of text to
make words easier to read
 Blind users can work with
voice output
 Braille printer outputs
information in Braille
onto paper
Fax machines and fax modemsFax machines and fax modems
Summary of Output
Flat-panel displaysFlat-panel displays
CRT monitorsCRT monitors
PrintersPrinters
Speakers and headsetsSpeakers and headsets
Multifunction peripheralsMultifunction peripherals
Data projectorsData projectors
Force feedback joysticks and wheelsForce feedback joysticks and wheels
Chapter 6 Complete

Output

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  • 2.
    Chapter 6 Objectives Describethe four categories of outputDescribe the four categories of output Summarize the characteristics of LCD monitors, LCD screens, plasma monitors, and HDTVs Summarize the characteristics of LCD monitors, LCD screens, plasma monitors, and HDTVs Describe the characteristics of a CRT monitor and factors that affect its quality Describe the characteristics of a CRT monitor and factors that affect its quality Explain the relationship between graphics chips and monitors Explain the relationship between graphics chips and monitors Describe various ways to printDescribe various ways to print Summarize the characteristics of ink-jet printers, photo printers, laser printers, thermal printers, mobile printers, label and postage printers, and plotters and large-format printers Summarize the characteristics of ink-jet printers, photo printers, laser printers, thermal printers, mobile printers, label and postage printers, and plotters and large-format printers Describe the uses of speakers and headsetsDescribe the uses of speakers and headsets Identify the output characteristics of fax machines and fax modems, multifunction peripherals, data projectors, joysticks, and wheels Identify the output characteristics of fax machines and fax modems, multifunction peripherals, data projectors, joysticks, and wheels Identify output options for physically challenged users Identify output options for physically challenged users Next Differentiate between a nonimpact printer and an impact printer Differentiate between a nonimpact printer and an impact printer
  • 3.
    What is Output? Whatis output? p. 300 Fig. 6-1 Next  Data that has been processed into a useful form,  Output device is any hardware component that can convey information to user
  • 4.
    Display Devices What isa display device? p. 302 Next  Output device that visually conveys information  Information on display device sometimes called soft copy  Monitor houses display device as separate peripheral
  • 5.
    Display Devices What isan LCD monitor? p. 302 Fig. 6-2 Next  Uses liquid crystal display  Have a small footprint  Mobile devices that contain LCD displays include  Notebook computer, Tablet PC, PDA, and Smart Phone
  • 6.
    Flat-Panel Displays What aboutusing multiple LCD monitors? p. 303 Fig. 6-3 Next  Some users position two or more monitors side by side or stacked  Allows users to run multiple applications simultaneously
  • 7.
    Flat-Panel Displays What aresome mobile devices that have LCD screens? p. 303 Fig. 6-4 Next  Notebooks  Tablet PCs  PDAs  Smart phones
  • 8.
    Flat-Panel Displays What isresolution? p. 304 Fig. 6-5  Sharpness and clarity of image  Higher resolution makes image sharper, displays more text on screen, makes some elements smaller Next
  • 9.
    Flat-Panel Displays How doyou use an LCD monitor with a video card? p. 305 Fig. 6-6 Next  Plug monitor into Digital Video Interface (DVI) port on computer standard monitor port S-video port DVI port Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 6, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Video Memory below Chapter 6
  • 10.
    Flat-Panel Displays What isa plasma monitor? p. 306 Fig. 6-7 Next  Displays image by applying voltage to layer of gas  Larger screen size and higher display quality than LCD, but are more expensive
  • 11.
    CRT Monitors What isa CRT monitor? p. 307 Fig. 6-9 Next  Contains cathode-ray tube (CRT)  Screen coated with tiny dots of phosphor material  Each dot consists of a red, blue, and green phosphor  Common sizes are 15, 17, 19, 21, and 22 inches  Viewable size is diagonal measurement of actual viewing area
  • 12.
    CRT Monitors What determinesthe quality of a CRT monitor? p. 308  Screen resolution  Refresh rate is speed at which monitor redraws images on screen  Text created with a smaller dot pitch is easier to read Next Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 6, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click CRT Monitors below Chapter 6
  • 13.
    Printers What is aprinter? p. 310 Fig. 6-11 Next  Output device that produces text and graphics on paper  Result is hard copy, or printout  Two orientations: portrait and landscape portrait landscape
  • 14.
    SpeedSpeedSpeedSpeed Printers How do youknow which printer to buy? p. 310 Next BudgetBudgetBudgetBudget Color orColor or black and whiteblack and white Color orColor or black and whiteblack and white Cost per pageCost per pageCost per pageCost per page Paper typesPaper types and sizesand sizes Paper typesPaper types and sizesand sizes Photo printingPhoto printingPhoto printingPhoto printing GraphicsGraphics capabilitycapability GraphicsGraphics capabilitycapability  Depends on printing needs WirelessWireless capabilitycapability WirelessWireless capabilitycapability Future needsFuture needsFuture needsFuture needs
  • 15.
    Printers What is anonimpact printer? p. 312 Fig. 6-14 Next  Forms characters and graphics without striking paper  Ink-jet printer sprays tiny drops of liquid ink onto paper  Prints in black-and-white or color on a variety of paper types
  • 16.
    Printers What is theresolution of a printer? p. 313 Fig. 6-15 Next  Sharpness and clarity  Measured by number of dots per inch (dpi) printer can output
  • 17.
    Printers What is aphoto printer? p. 314 Fig. 6-17 Next Step 2. Insert media card into card reader on photo printer. Step 3. Use menu to select desired image to print, view it on LCD screen, edit if necessary, select size of the print, and then print image. Step 4. Remove printed photo from the printer.  Color printer that produces photo-lab-quality pictures media cards photo printer Step 1. Take photograph with digital camera and store it on media card in the camera. media card Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 6, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Photo Printers below Chapter 6
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    Printers What is alaser printer? p. 315 Fig. 6-18 Next  High-speed, high-quality nonimpact printer  Prints text and graphics in very high-quality resolution, ranging from 1,200 to 2,400 dpi  Typically costs more than ink-jet printer, but is much faster
  • 19.
    Printers What is athermal printer? p. 317 Fig. 6-20 Next  Generates images by pushing electrically heated pins against heat-sensitive paper  Dye-sublimation printer, (also called a digital photo printer) uses heat to transfer dye to specially coated paper professional home use
  • 20.
    Printers What is amobile printer? p. 317 Fig. 6-21 Next  Small, lightweight, battery-powered printer that allows mobile user to print from notebook computer, Tablet PC, or PDA while traveling
  • 21.
    Printers What is alabel printer? p. 318 Fig. 6-22 Next  Small printer that prints on adhesive-type material  Postage printer has built-in digital scale and prints postage stamps  Most also print bar codes
  • 22.
    Printers What is aplotter? p. 318 Fig. 6-23 Next  Sophisticated printer used to produce high-quality drawings  Large-format printer creates photo-realistic-quality color prints
  • 23.
    Printers What is adot-matrix printer? p. 319 Fig. 6-24 Next  Impact printer that produces printed images when tiny wire pins strike ribbon  Impact printer forms characters by striking mechanism against inked ribbon that contacts paper
  • 24.
    Printers What is aline printer? p. 319 Fig. 6-25 Next  High-speed impact printer that prints entire line at a time  Speed measured in lines per minute (lpm)  Band printer prints fully formed characters using a hammer mechanism  Shuttle-matrix printer is high-speed printer that works like dot-matrix printer
  • 25.
    Speakers and Headsets Whatis an audio output device? p. 320 Figs. 6-26 – 6-27 Next  Computer component that produces music, speech, or other sounds  Speakers and headsets are common devices Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 6, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Speakers and Headsets below Chapter 6
  • 26.
    Speakers and Headsets Whatis voice output? p. 321 Fig. 6-28 Next  Computer talks to you through speakers on computer  Internet telephony allows you to have conversation over Web
  • 27.
    Other Output Devices Whatis a facsimile (fax) machine? p. 322 Fig. 6-29 Next  Device that transmits and receives documents over telephone lines
  • 28.
    Other Output Devices Whatis a fax modem? p. 322 Fig. 6-30 Next  Modem that allows you to send and receive electronic documents as faxes external fax modem internal fax card in system unit fax machine Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 6, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Fax Modems below Chapter 6
  • 29.
    Other Output Devices Whatis a multifunction peripheral? p. 323 Fig. 6-31 Next  Provides functionality of printer, scanner, copy machine, and fax machine Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 6, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Multifunction Peripherals below Chapter 6
  • 30.
    Other Output Devices Whatis a data projector? p. 323 Fig. 6-32 Next  Device that takes image from computer screen and projects it onto larger screen
  • 31.
    Putting It AllTogether What are suggested output devices for the home user? p. 325 Fig. 6-34 Home User Monitor Printer Other  17- or 19-inch LCD monitor  Ink-jet color printer; or  Photo printer  Speakers  Headset  Force-feedback joystick and wheel Next
  • 32.
    Putting It AllTogether What are suggested output devices for the small office/home office user? p. 325 Fig. 6-34 Small Office/ Home Office (SOHO) User  19- or 21-inch LCD monitor  Color LCD screen on Tablet PC, PDA, or smart phone  Multifunction peripheral; or  Ink-jet color printer; or  Laser printer  Label printer  Postage printer  Fax machine  Speakers Monitor Printer Other Next
  • 33.
    Putting It AllTogether What are suggested output devices for the mobile user? p. 325 Fig. 6-34 Mobile User  15.7-inch color LCD screen on notebook computer  Color LCD screen on Tablet PC, PDA, or smart phone  Mobile color printer  Ink-jet color printer; or  Laser printer for in-office use  Photo printer  Fax modem  Headset  DLP data projector Monitor Printer Other Next
  • 34.
    Putting It AllTogether What are suggested output devices for the power user? p. 325 Fig. 6-34 Next Power User  23-inch LCD monitor  Laser printer  Plotter or large- format printer; or  Photo printer; or  Dye-sublimation printer  Fax machine or fax modem  Speakers  Headset Monitor Printer Other
  • 35.
    Putting It AllTogether What are suggested output devices for the large business user? p. 325 Fig. 6-34 Large Business User  High-speed laser printer  Laser printer, color  Line printer (for large reports from a mainframe)  Label printer  Fax machine or fax modem  Speakers  Headset  DLP data projector Monitor Printer Other Next  19- or 21-inch LCD monitor  Color LCD screen on Tablet PC, PDA, or smart phone
  • 36.
    Output Devices forPhysically Challenged Users What is the Magnifier command? p. 326 Fig. 6-35 Next  Windows Magnifier command enlarges text and other items on screen
  • 37.
    Output Devices forPhysically Challenged Users What other output options are available for visually impaired users? p. 326 Fig. 6-36 Next  Change Window settings, such as increasing size or changing color of text to make words easier to read  Blind users can work with voice output  Braille printer outputs information in Braille onto paper
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    Fax machines andfax modemsFax machines and fax modems Summary of Output Flat-panel displaysFlat-panel displays CRT monitorsCRT monitors PrintersPrinters Speakers and headsetsSpeakers and headsets Multifunction peripheralsMultifunction peripherals Data projectorsData projectors Force feedback joysticks and wheelsForce feedback joysticks and wheels Chapter 6 Complete