Which of these printers heats a chemically treated paper to produce a printed image?
A) Laser
B) Inkjet
C) Thermal
D) Impact
E) Dye-sublimation
F) Hair dryer
The answer: C) Thermal
A thermal printer uses a heating element to selectively heat a chemically treated paper. The heated sections of the paper will change color and produce the printed image.
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Want to know more? Watch “Understanding Thermal Printers.”If you’ve been handed a credit card receipt before, then you’re probably familiar with the output from a thermal printer. In this video, you’ll learn about the components used in thermal printing and the special paper used in this almost silent printing process. |
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