Color Desktop Printer Technology provides an overview of the current state of the technology, examining both current and emerging applications. The book examines the color desktop printer from every angle, beginning with an introduction to the basic principles of color printing and the concepts of document and image quality. An overview of the historical background, current trends, and future directions places the technology in its business and market context. The book then devotes four chapters to each major platform: inkjet, laser printer, thermal transfer, and film recording. The last two chapters focus on color management and the quickly developing spectral printing technology.