How dot matrix printer work?

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Updated: 8/28/2022

In simple terms - the printer has a vertical line of metal pins - that strike the paper through an ink ribbon, forming the words or images by creating microscopic dots on the paper.

Issac Crist ∙

Lvl 10

∙ 3y ago

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Is a scanner or dot matrix a printer?

A dot matrix is an impact printer. A scanner is not a printer.

What is a shuttle matrix printer?

shuttle-matrix printer is high speed printer that works like dot-matrix printer.

What is line matrix?

A line matrix is a type of printer which is a compromise between a dot matrix printer and a line printer.

What is a noisiest printer?

dot-matrix

What are the advantages of a dot mmatrix printer?

Dot Matrix Printer is the cheapest printing cost.

Dot matrix printer bidirectional-true or false?

There are two types of dot matrix printer 1. unidirectional 2. bi-directional

Does the dot matrix printer produce images with toner?

No, a dot matrix printer has small pins that hit a ribbon of ink. A laser printer uses toner type ink.

What are the sensor of dot matrix printer?

sensors

Which is the most popular printer?

dot matrix

Why are dot matrix printer not used?

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Printer that produces images when tiny wire pins on a print head strike an inked ribbon?

Commonly known as a "Dot Matrix" printer.

Is an dot matrix printer an input or output?

input