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PRINTER: Overview
A device that prints documents stored in electronic form as text or illustrations on paper or transparencies. In terms of the technology utilized, printers fall into the following categories:
Dot-matrix: Create characters by striking pins against an inked ribbon. Each pin makes a dot, and combination's of dots form characters and illustrations.
Ink jet and bubble jet: Work by spraying ink at a sheet of paper, produce high-quality text and graphics.
Laser: Uses the same technology as Xerox machines. Laser printers produce very high quality text and graphics.
LCD & LED : Similar to a laser printer, but use liquid crystals or light-emitting diodes rather than a laser to produce an image.
Line printer: Contain a chain of characters or pins that print an entire line at one time. Line printers are very fast, up to 3,000 lines per minute, but produce low-quality print.
Thermal printer: Work by pushing heated pins against heat-sensitive paper. Direct interface: In addition, many modern printers can directly interface to electronic media such as memory sticks or memory cards, or to image capture devices such as digital cameras and scanners.

PRINTER: News

Low-Cost, High-Security SHA-1 EEPROM Device Provides Bidirectional Authentication and Tamper-Proof Data Storage

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the DS28CN01, a new highly integrated secure memory device. The DS28CN01 provides bidirectional challenge-and-response authentication protection by using the...  >>  

Zoran Launches Programmable Processor For Emerging Office Desktop Color Printer Market

The Quatro 4230 solution combines an embedded ARM11 CPU for processing PDLs and dual Quatro SIMD DSP cores for high quality copy image processing and PDL acceleration, providing OEMs with a...  >>  

Zoran Launches Highly Integrated Quatro Processors Supporting Improved Performance, Color Touch Panels and Wi-Fi and Ethernet Options

Zoran has announced integrated Quatro 4301 and 4302 processors which deliver improved performance and advanced features for inkjet all-in-one and direct-connect photo printers.  >>  

8-Channel, High-Voltage Switches Provide a Fast Interface for Next-Generation Ultrasound Switching

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX4800A/MAX4802A 8-channel, high-voltage, low-charge-injection SPST switches controlled by a fast, 20MHz serial interface. Providing superior performance...  >>  

STMicroelectronics Introduces First 65nm SPEAr Customizable Chip for Computer Peripherals Applications

STMicroelectronics has announced a new member of its SPEAr® family of configurable System on-Chip ICs. Manufactured in state-of-the-art low-power 65nm process technology, the new SPEAr Basic...  >>  

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PRINTER: Blogs

Printer designers challenged to add high-value features to cost-sensitive apps

By Neil Epstein, Zoran Corporation Product development in consumer electronics markets is increasingly characterized by intense pressures to both reduce costs and add value-rich features.This is certainly true in the market for consumer inkjet printers. Currently exceeding $11 billion in annual hardware sales, inkjet printer manufacturers continually push to add new features that offer...  >>  

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PRINTER: Semiconductor Solutions

Ultra-light, portable Compact Photo Printer

The ultra-light, portable Canon Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP600 gives you the freedom to print anywhere using AC power or the included rechargeable battery. In addition, you can print wireless... [from Canon]  >>  

Star Micronics Printers

Star's main objective is to offer its clients choices: the choice to choose a brand leading POS printer that truly adapts to their business needs, in price, application and features.... [from Star Micronics]  >>  

Introducing the HP Officejet Pro L7000 All-in-One series

It's time to upgrade to printing peace of mind: Print, fax, scan, and copy your documents and photos faster and more affordably than ever before. The new HP Officejet Pro L7000 All-in-One series is... [from HP]  >>  

6306 & 6306SRT Line Printers

6306 Line Printers: The 6306 range of products from TallyGenicom combines high performance, 600 lines per minute, with an impressive range of ergonomic features at 'entry level' line printer prices. [from TallyGenicom]  >>  

FTP-609MCL Series thermal printer

The FTP-609MCL Series thermal printer (driven by 24VDC) provides ultra-high speed printing (200mm/s) for 2-inch and 3- inch wide paper. This series is suitable for a variety of applications, such... [from Fujitsu]  >>  

National Offers a Wide Range of Components

Laser printers are becoming prevalent in both SOHO (small office home office) and office environments primarily because of their print speed (pages per minute), high reliability, and quality. The... [from National Semiconductor]  >>  

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PRINTER: Application Resources

A printer adapter power supply for 90 Watt peak with TEA1532

The present application note describes a typical printer / notebook adapter power supply, based on a GreenchipTMII controller, the TEA1532. The features of this controller are elaborated in full...  >>  

Optimizing AP Printer Throughput with SpeedMax

The SpeedMax high speed option package for the AP printer reduces the minimum print cycle time from 8 seconds to 6 seconds, providing a significant throughput increase. This Applications...  >>  

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PRINTER: Reference Designs

Micrel Gives Consumer Market A Jolt With Cost Savings For DC-To-DC Converters

Micrel today gave the consumer market a boost in cost savings and enhanced voltage with its new Non-Synchronous PWM buck regulator.  Operating at 2 MHz, the MIC4724 is the latest addition to...  >>  

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