Displays and Printers

All you need to know!

Presentation by: Berney Gomez, Wiston Duran, Kejual Peters

DISPLAYS
What are they?
Displays
What are displays?

Displays are primarily output devices

How do they work?

Displays work by receiving signals from input devices such as a computer or

another electronic device and then converting it into a visual display that can
be viewed by users.

Each type of display functions differently and are specialized but in common
they all involve translating digital information into visual output using
various methods such as emitting light through pixels (such as led, Lcd, and
plasma displays) or using electron beams to create phosphorescent displays
(such as CRT screens).
Led Display
LED displays are visual technologies utilizing Light Emitting Diodes as pixels, arranged to form
images or text. These displays use LED modules and control systems to manage content,
offering high brightness, color options, and energy efficiency.
PROJECTORS
 A projector is a device that allows you to display images, videos, or other content on a large
screen or surface. It works by projecting light through a lens, which magnifies and focuses the
image onto the desired surface, creating a larger representation of the content being displayed.
Lcd Display
LCD displays, or Liquid Crystal Displays, function through liquid crystals manipulated by electric
currents to control light transmission. They consist of layers including polarizing filters,
electrodes, and liquid crystal cells arranged in a grid formation.
LCDs require a backlight source to illuminate the display, typically LEDs. They offer sharp images
and consume less power compared to older display technologies like CRTs.
Monitors
A monitor works as an output device by displaying visual information on its
screen. It receives signals from the computer's graphics card or integrated
graphics, interprets the data, and then shows the image or video on the
screen, allowing you to see the output of your computer.
Plasma Display
 Plasma displays utilize ionized gas cells to produce images through ultraviolet light
stimulation of phosphors. They offer excellent color reproduction and fast response
times but tend to be thicker, heavier, and more power-consuming compared to newer
display technologies.
While once popular for large-screen TVs and professional displays, plasma displays
have largely been replaced by technological advancements such as LED and OLED displays.
Crt Display
 CRT displays (Cathode Ray Tube displays) use electron beams to generate images on a phosphorescent
screen inside a vacuum tube. These displays were once ubiquitous in televisions and computer monitors,
offering reliable performance and deep contrast levels.
However, CRT displays are bulky, heavy, and consume more power compared to modern display
technologies, leading to their decline in popularity and eventual replacement by LCD, LED, and plasma
displays.

Fun Fact: One of the earliest electronic displays

is the cathode-ray tube (CRT), which was first
demonstrated in 1897 and made commercial in 1922.
OLED Display
OLED stands for Organic Light-Emitting Diode, a technology that uses LEDs in which the light is
produced by organic molecules. OLEDs have a faster response time than LEDs. These organic LEDs
are used to create what are considered to be the world’s best display panels.
OLEDs enable emissive displays - which means that each pixel is controlled individually and emits
its own light (unlike LCDs in which the light comes from a backlighting unit). OLED displays
feature great image quality, bright colors, fast motion and most importantly...very high
contrast.
Any questions so far?
Printers
What are they?
 What are Printers?

Printers are classified as an output device

How do they work?

Printers work by translating digital data from a computer or any other device into physical copies
of paper or other mediums that are similar. Different types of printers operate differently:

In addition to the commonly used inkjet, laser, dot matrix, and three dimensional (3D) printers,
there are several other specialized types available. These include photo printers, label printers,
plotter printers, and large-format printers.
 Fun Fact
The first electronic printer made was the EP-101, created by Japanese company Epson in
1968. It was a tiny printer, only 164 millimetres in width, 102 millimetres in height and
135 millimetres in depth and weighing just 2.5 kilograms. The printer was created by
Epson
EP-101
Ink Jet Printer
 Ink jet printer - These printers Are the most common type of
printers used and work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper
to create text and images.
Laser Printer
Laser Printer - Laser printers read the electronic data from your
computer and beam this information onto a drum inside the printer,
which builds up a pattern of static electricity. This attracts a
dry powder called toner onto the paper which is then fused using
heated rollers.
Dot Matrix Printer
Dot Matrix Printers - these printers use a printhead containing
pins that strike an inked ribbon to produce patterns of dots,
forming various characters and images on paper.
Plotter
Plotters - Used to produce large scale drawings and or designs,
they use pens to draw continuous lines on paper based on digital
instructions given to them. It works by precisely positioning a
pen or other drawing tool to create lines, curves, and shapes on
paper or other media.
Fax Machine
 Fax Machines - Transmits Scanned images or documents over
telephone lines to other fax machines which would then print the
images or documents they received as a sort of virtual mailing.
3d Printer
 3d Printers - Once connected to a computer or electronic device,
specialized 3d files can be sent to the printer which once
prompted will print sequential layers of material through a nozzle
which is attached to a spool of a form of plastic. The printed
result would like this:
Any questions so far?
 Display Accessibility

Displays offer varying speeds, including refresh rates and response times, impacting motion clarity for
tasks like gaming and video playback.
Quality encompasses resolution, color accuracy, contrast ratio, and viewing angles, ensuring detailed
visuals with faithful color reproduction and consistent image quality from different perspectives.
Port connectivity options such as HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C facilitate versatile connections to external
devices, enhancing usability across different applications and environments.
 Printer Accessibility

Speed has to do with the rate at which a printer can produce printed output, typically
measured in pages per minute (PPM) for document printers or images per minute (IPM) for
photo printers.
Printer quality refers to the overall output produced by a printer, including factors such as
resolution, color accuracy, and consistency.
Port connectivity options like USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi facilitate seamless connections to
computers and networks, providing flexibility and convenience in various printing
environments.
Questions
1. What printer uses a pen to draw lines, shapes, or curves on a
sheet of`paper?
2.What display utilizes ionized gas cells to produce images
through ultraviolet light?
3. Are printers considered an input or output device?
4. What printer utilizes plastic spools to print?
5. What display utilizes organic molecules to produce light?
6. True or False - Printers utilize HDMI as an option of port
connectivity