List down six factors to consider when choosing an output device.

      

List down six factors to consider when choosing an output device.

  

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Isaac
1. The Cost involved.
This will include the printer’s initial price, the costs of maintenance & the cost of consumable items, e.g. printing papers, ribbons/cartridges, etc.
2. Volume of printing expected.
This will help in selecting a printer in terms of print speeds.
3. The nature of the reports to be generated & their recipients.
The printing quality, such as the capability to print graphics & colour printing should be considered with respect to the needs of the recipients.
4. The capability for the selected printer.
These include multiple copy production, print styles, page width, etc.
5. Compatibility with other computers.
This will involve the interface with the computer system being used and/or make of particular computer.
6. Environment in which the Printer will operate.
7. Reliability of the Printer.
8. Application it is required for & also the available application software packages.
9. Stationery (type of paper) used by the printer.
10. Documentation.
isaacmuthini answered the question on December 6, 2017 at 08:12


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