​What is an output device?

An output device is a peripheral device used to display information stored in the computer in a form that makes it human-readable.

Types of output devices:

• Auditory

• Visual

• Tactile

• Printing devices

Types of output devices

Visual output devicesare those devices that display information on a screen so that the reader can see it. Examples of visual output devices are: Monitor, Projector

​Visual

Auditory output devices are output devices that produce information in the form of sound. Examples of auditory output devices are: Speakers peas and Headphones.

​Auditory

Types of output devices

Printing output devices refer to the many different types of printers available today. These devices give hardcopy output.

Examples of printing devices are: 3D Printers, Plotter

Printing

Tactile output services are those devices designed to output information specifically for blind people. Example of tactile output devices are: The braille reader, Tactile electronic display.

Tactile