It depends on the printer, but a parallel port cable or USB cable will be compatible.
No expired cartridges can not be used in the printer as they can damage the ribbon that comes with the printer by erasing the liquid content available on the printer ribbon.
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A dot matrix printer or impact printer is a type of computer printer and prints by impact, striking an inked cloth or Mylar ribbon against the paper.
Depends on how you want them to be compatible.
IBM compatible was a term used in the eighties to describe personal computers that could run PC-DOS the IBM operating software. These days the term is redundant.
In my opinion, a laser printer is better than an inkjet or ribbon (dot matrix?) printer.
Windows works with IBM machines, though Windows '98 is incredibly obsolete at this time.
To change the ribbon on a Zebra thermal transfer printer, first, open the printer cover and remove the old ribbon by pulling it off the ribbon spools. Next, install the new ribbon by placing it onto the supply spool and threading it through the printhead and around the take-up spool. Ensure the ribbon is taut and properly aligned, then close the printer cover. Finally, run a test print to ensure everything is functioning correctly.
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Impact Printers.
The first IBM PC is the Compaq Portable.
Printer ribbons can be rececyled. Many office stores will accept these.