There are different types and models of printers. The most commonly used computer printers are

1. Inkjet Pinter
2. Laser Printer
3. Plotters Printer
4. Dot-matrix Printer and
5. Thermal Printer
Inkjet Printer: - Inkjet printers one of the user friendly computer printers

Laser Printer: - Laser printer uses LED-technology to obtain small particles of toner from a cartridge onto paper

Plotters Printer: - Plotters printer are very different from others printers. Unlike other printer Pen Plotters print by moving a pen across the surface of a piece of paper

Dot-matrix Printer: - This printer is some how like typewriting. They create characters by signal pins against an ink ribbon. Each pin makes a dot, and combinations of dots form characters and illustrations.

Thermal Printer: - Thermal printer is an economical printer that works by pushing heated pins against heat-aware paper. Thermal printers are generally used in calculators and fax machines.