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Impact printers use a 'daisy wheel' or a 'Golf ball' to physically press letters through an ink ribbon onto the paper - think along the lines of an old typewriter. Non-impact printers 'squirt' microscopic drops of liquid ink directly onto the paper.

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An impact printer, is one that has a mechanism that makes the letters physically strike the paper. Two examples would be a daisy-wheel and a golf-ball printer. Non-impact printers use either jets to quirt microscopic dots of ink onto the paper, or tiny electrical impulses to 'burn' the characters onto the paper. Two examples would be an ink-jet printer and a thermal printer.


Differenciate between impact printer and a non-impact printer?

Impact printers tend to be noisy while non-impact printers are much quieter. Impact printers use either small pins or characters to strike an ink ribbon and imprint an image onto paper. Non-impact printers use some type of ink that is applied to the paper without touching it. Both laser and ink jet printers are non-impact printers.


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Dot matrix.


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printers are classify into 2 impact and non impact


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laser, inkjet and dot matrix.


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The difference between impact and non - impact printer is as follows:Impact printer / Dot-matrix PrinterNon impact Printer / Laser Printer1. It prints characters or images by striking print hammer or wheel against an inked ribbon.1. It prints characters and images without striking the papers.2. Its speed is slower.2. Its speed is faster.3. Its printing quality is lower.3. Its printing quality is higher.4. It normally uses continuous paper sheet.4. Its normally uses individual paper sheet.5. It generates noise during printing.5. It does not generate noise during printing.6. It uses inked ribbon for printing.6. It uses toner or cartridge for painting.7. It is less expensive.7. It is more expensive.8. Dot matrix is an impact printer.8. Laser printer is a non-impact printer.


What is the difference between impact and none impact printer?

Impact printers strike the paper, usually with an ink filled ribbon between the striking object and the paper, similar to an old fashioned typewriter. Non-impact printer make there impression on the paper without striking it. The can melt something onto the paper or squirt ink onto it, etc.


What is the relation between electromagnetic printers and non impact printers?

You are referring to the two main types of printers on the market today. Electromagnetic printers are also know as laserjet. The most popular type of non impact printer is an inkjet printer.There really is no relationship between the two except the both produce printed pages. Inkjet printers are mainly designed for small jobs and laserjets are for bigger jobs.


Is electrostatic printers are non impact printers?

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Inkjet and laser printers are non-impact printers, as they don't actually makes contact with the paper. Unlike the dot-matrix and daisy wheel, impact, printers. These actually make contact with the paper.