Difference Between Plotters and Printers
Below is the differences between Plotter and Printer.
Plotters |
Printers |
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A plotter is capable of reading the available files in CDR, DWG, CAD, CME, CAE, etc. |
A printer is capable of reading the available files in formats like JPG TIFF, PDF, BMP, etc. |
A plotter is a device that interprets commands from the computer and then draws its picture on the page with the help of automated pens. |
A printer is a device that prints texts and images on a page after receiving commands from a network and prints with the help of ink and toner. |
Works at a comparatively slower speed. |
Capable of working at much faster speed. |
Capable of drawing continuous lines. |
Not capable of drawing continuous lines. |
CAD, Flexi, Corel, Adobe Illustrator, etc., are some supported softwares. |
Photoshop and various other image-editing programs are some of the software supported by printers. |
These are less cost-effective and much more expensive. |
These are more cost-effective and much cheaper. |
The output format of a plotter is similar to that of a vector graphic. |
The output format of a printer is in the form of pixels, bitmap, etc. |
Examples of plotters are Inkjet plotters, Electrostatic plotters, Pen plotters, Flatbed plotters, Drum plotters, etc. |
Examples of printers are 3D Printers, Inkjet Printers, LED Printers, Inktank Printers, Laser Printers, Deskjet Printers, Laserjet Printers, etc. |
What is a Plotter?
Plotter uses multicolored automatic pens to create lines on paper and reads computer orders. It can create charts, maps, graphs, drawings, and more. It uses one or more automated pens to draw a line.