Main Printer Categories

1. Inkjet Printers

   • Home/office use

   • High-quality photo printing

   • Lower upfront cost, higher running cost

2. Laser Printers

   • Monochrome laser printers (black & white)

   • Color laser printers

   • Suitable for high-volume printing

3. Multifunction Printers (MFPs) / All-in-One Printers

   • Print, Scan, Copy (sometimes Fax)

   • Available in both inkjet and laser types

4. Photo Printers

   • Compact photo printers

   • Professional photo printers for photographers

5. Dot Matrix Printers

   • Impact printing

   • Mostly used in government offices, billing, and logistics

6. Thermal Printers

   • Receipt printers

   • Label printers

   • Barcode printers

7. Large Format / Plotter Printers

   • CAD drawings, banners, posters

   • Used by architects, designers, printing shops

8. 3D Printers

   • FDM, SLA, Resin types

   • For prototyping, manufacturing, education