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Output

The following table lists some common devices, known as peripherals, used exclusively for output.

	Device	Description
	Printer	Generates a "hard copy" of information.
	Monitor	The primary output device. Visually displays text and graphics.
	Plotter	Similar to a printer, but uses pens to draw an image. Most often used with graphics or drawing programs.
	Speakers	Reproduce sound. Optional high-quality speakers can be added to provide improved output from games and multimedia software.

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