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In computing, a '''printer''' is a peripheral device which makes the specified permanent marks on paper or other materials. These are most commonly used in conjunction with a desktop or laptop [[computer]], but can in some cases be used with other external devices such as mobile phones or tablet computers. In some cases, printers are built directly into the device
In computing, a '''printer''' is a peripheral device which makes the specified permanent marks on paper or other materials. These are most commonly used in conjunction with a desktop or laptop [[computer]], but can in some cases be used with other external devices such as mobile phones or tablet computers. In some cases, printers are built directly into the device
==Types==
===Personal===
===Network===
===Three-dimensional===
===Virtual===
Virtual printers have earned their name quite simply because they are not really printers at all. These printers have no physical module, but are rather computer programs. The operating system and other software recognizes these as printers, but when something is "printed" to one, the task is spooled into a file, rather than an actual printer. Perhaps th emost common virtual printer is produced by [[Adobe Systems|Adobe]], which "prints" to [[Portable Document Format|PDF]].
==Methods==
Throughout the evolution of printing technology, many methods of printer have been invented. The following are some of the more presently or formerly popular varieties.
===Inkjet===
===Laser===
===bubblejet===
===Dot Matrix===
===Thermal===
===Phase-change===
===Plotter===