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Hard Copy Soft Copy Output Devices

The document provides an overview of output devices in computing, distinguishing between hard copy and soft copy outputs. It details various types of hard copy devices like printers and plotters, as well as soft copy devices including monitors and speakers. The comparison highlights their differences in form, storage, portability, and editability, along with their respective advantages and disadvantages.

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Hard Copy Soft Copy Output Devices

The document provides an overview of output devices in computing, distinguishing between hard copy and soft copy outputs. It details various types of hard copy devices like printers and plotters, as well as soft copy devices including monitors and speakers. The comparison highlights their differences in form, storage, portability, and editability, along with their respective advantages and disadvantages.

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Hard Copy & Soft Copy Output

Devices
BS Software (1st Semester)
Introduction to Output Devices

• Definition of output devices


• Importance in computing
Types of Output Devices

• Hard Copy Output Devices (Permanent


physical output)
• Soft Copy Output Devices (Temporary digital
output)
Hard Copy Output Devices

• Printers:
• - Inkjet Printer
• - Laser Printer
• - Dot Matrix Printer
• Plotters (Used for large-scale prints like
blueprints)
Soft Copy Output Devices

• Monitors (Displays Visual Output):


• - LCD
• - LED
• - OLED
• Projectors
• Speakers & Headphones (Audio Output)
Comparison: Hard Copy vs. Soft
Feature
Copy
Hard Copy Output Soft Copy Output
Form Physical (Paper, etc.) Digital (Screen, Audio, etc.)
Storage Permanent Temporary
Portability Limited Easily transferable
Modification Not Editable Editable
Advantages & Disadvantages

• Hard Copy: Durable but requires physical


storage.
• Soft Copy: Easily accessible but depends on
electronic devices.
Conclusion

• Both types serve different purposes in


computing.

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