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Dot matrix printer
A dot matrix printer or impact matrix printer is a type of computer printer with a print head that runs back and forth, or in an up and down motion, on the page and prints by impact, striking an ink-soaked cloth ribbon against the paper, much like a typewriter.
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Advantages
- Dot matrix printers make carbon-copies.
- These printers have one of the lowest printing costs per page.
- They are able to use continuous paper rather than requiring individual sheets, making them useful for data logging.
- They are good, reliable workhorses ideal for use in situations where printed content is more important than quality.
Disadvantages
- Impact printers are usually noisy.
- They can only print low resolution graphics, with limited colour performance, limited quality and comparatively low speed.
- Single-sheet paper usually has to be wound in and aligned by hand, which is relatively inconvenient and time-consuming.
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Application
Applications where noise is not an issue and copies have to made, e.g. industrial environments
Dot Matrix Printers are perfect for heavy-duty applications and multi-part forms dedicated printing.
Examples include Car sales, repair companies and manufacturing sites.