Thermal Printer
False
Known as impact printers, of which a "Dot-matrix printer" is an example.
Laser printers and ink-jet printers don't use a ribbon.
Yes, some photo printers, particularly dye-sublimation printers, use a ribbon to print images. In this process, the printer heats the ribbon to transfer dye onto the photo paper, resulting in high-quality prints with vibrant colors. However, other types of photo printers, like inkjet printers, use cartridges of liquid ink instead of ribbons.
Revies for a range of ribbon printers can be found on: YouTube, Amazon, TrueLocal, eBay, Finda, Dhgate, Aliexpress, Technology Review and Elite Ribbon Printers.
Impact Printers.
A thermal transfer ribbon, used in thermal transfer printers, can be purchased from large office supply stores. Alternatively, shopping online at sites such as ERS-Online, The Ribbon Factory and The Barcode Warehouse, one can find many brands and prices suitable to any user.
Impact printers.
The Canon ribbon is used as a part of Canon's machines. For example, the Canon ribbon might be used for Canon's printers and for Canon's digital cameras.
A printer ribbon is a consumable component used in certain types of printers, particularly dot matrix and some thermal printers, to transfer ink onto paper. It consists of a long strip of material coated with ink that moves back and forth as the printer prints, allowing characters or images to be formed on the paper. Unlike ink cartridges used in inkjet printers, printer ribbons can be more durable and often provide a higher volume of prints before needing replacement.
In my opinion, a laser printer is better than an inkjet or ribbon (dot matrix?) printer.
The ribbon.