CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications
Question 26 of 72
Input and Output Devices — Question 9
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Differentiate between Flatbed Plotter and Drum Plotter.
| Flatbed Plotter | Drum Plotter |
|---|---|
| It is also known as a Table Plotter. | It is also known as a Roller Plotter. |
| Flatbed plotters hold the paper still while the pen moves. They place the paper on a flat surface. | Drum plotters roll the paper over a cylinder. They wrap the paper around a drum. |
| Flatbed Plotter are comparatively larger. | Drum plotters are generally smaller. |
| Flatbed plotters have lower resolutions. | Drum plotters have lower resolutions. |
| They are less noisy. | They are more noisy. |
| THey are used for printing graphs. | They are used to produce continuous output, such as plotting earthquake activity. |