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Graphics Output Devices CAD

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Graphics Output Devices in CAD

Graphics output devices are used to obtain a permanent copy of CAD drawings, images, or text.
They mainly include Printers and Plotters, which provide hard copy output for documentation and
manufacturing use.

<b>Category</b> <b>Types</b> <b>Features</b>


Printers - Impact • Dot Matrix<br/>• Daisy Wheel • Uses mechanical impact<br/>• Low resolution<br/>• N
Printers - Non-Impact • Inkjet<br/>• Laser • High quality & fast<br/>• Quiet operation<br/>• Widely
Plotters • Pen Plotter (Flatbed, Drum)<br/>• Electrostatic
• Used for
Plotter<br/>•
large engineering
Electrothermal
drawings<br/>•
Plotter Very accur

Summary:
1. Printers are used for text and small graphics (Laser/Inkjet are most common).
2. Plotters are essential in CAD for large-scale, precise engineering and architectural drawings.

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