Correct Answer:
C. Inkjet Printer
An Inkjet Printer is a type of non-impact printer that creates a digital image by propelling droplets of ink onto paper. It uses a print head with numerous tiny nozzles that precisely spray microscopic ink droplets to form characters and images.
- A: Laser Printer uses toner (powdered ink) and a laser to create an electrostatic image on a drum, which then transfers the toner to paper using heat and pressure.
- B: Dot Matrix Printer is an impact printer that uses a print head to strike an ink-soaked ribbon against the paper, forming characters from a matrix of dots.
- C: Inkjet Printer accurately describes the technology of spraying ink through nozzles.
- D: Thermal Printer uses heat to produce an image on heat-sensitive paper, often used for receipts.
Understanding the different printing technologies helps in selecting the appropriate device for specific needs.