a. | Uses pens to create line images. | e. | Coated paper is used. Dots are
burned directly onto the paper. Monochrome. |
b. | Uses a stick of wax that is melted to create
ink which is then sprayed onto the drum. | f. | Uses special paper with embedded pigments. Paper passes under a printhead three
times, using different temperatures to bring forth the pigments. UV light sets the
colors. |
c. | Solid dye is contained in a ribbon or roll. Heated print heads push against the
ribbon and melt the ink onto the paper | g. | Ink is sprayed through tiny nozzles onto paper. |
d. | A heating element
melts wax on a ribbon to create a permenant image | h. | Using an electrophotostatic process, charged
toner particles are fused onto paper |