What Is Quieter With Different Fonts: Impact Vs. Non-Impact Printers?

Underlined fonts often produce more noise per letter.

The noise produced by computer printers can become bothersome and distracting at times, leading users to wonder if outside factors can reduce the sound. One might question whether non-impact or impact printers operate quieter using different fonts.

Font Effect

Fonts don't make a great deal of difference in how printers function, other than affecting the printing time. The larger and darker the font, the longer it will take and the more noise it will create on both types of printers.

Comparison

An impact printer printing a small, basic font may operate quieter than a non-impact printer using a large, bold font, but it won't be quieter than a non-impact printer using the same font.

In General

Impact printers usually make more noise to print the same material as non-impact printers. Dot matrix and old daisywheel models strike the page; non-impact types include inkjet (or bubblejet), thermal and laser.

Resources

• Computer and Technology Articles: Printer Guide - Laser, Inkjet, Dot Matrix, and Plotter
• Bellevue College: Printers and Printing