Main Printer Categories

Inkjet Printers
- Home/office use
- High-quality photo printing
- Lower upfront cost, higher running cost
Laser Printers
- Monochrome laser printers (black & white)
- Color laser printers
- Suitable for high-volume printing
Multifunction Printers (MFPs) / All-in-One Printers
- Print, Scan, Copy (sometimes Fax)
- Available in both inkjet and laser types
Photo Printers
- Compact photo printers
- Professional photo printers for photographers
Dot Matrix Printers
- Impact printing
- Mostly used in government offices, billing, and logistics
Thermal Printers
- Receipt printers
- Label printers
- Barcode printers
Large Format / Plotter Printers
- CAD drawings, banners, posters
- Used by architects, designers, printing shops
3D Printers
- FDM, SLA, Resin types
- For prototyping, manufacturing, education