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Tractor feed has nothing to do with the type of printhead. My old Okidata Microline 390 dot-matrix printer has a detachable tractor feed. I can use it or not, depending on the media I'm printing on.
Continuous Forms
A line matrix is a type of printer which is a compromise between a dot matrix printer and a line printer.
A dot matrix printer uses continuous, fan-fold paper. Such paper is fed through the printer by pegs on a roller engaging holes along both edges of the paper.
Computer printer.
Laser is the fastest printer.
No, a dot matrix printer has small pins that hit a ribbon of ink. A laser printer uses toner type ink.
Depend on type of Printer. A laser, LED or electrostatic printer, YES. Dot matrix or Thermal Printer, No.
Yes, "dot matrix" is an older type of printer that you don't see much now, because inkjet and laser printers have become standard.
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.
There is no type of gas given off from a dot matrix printer. Maybe a slight smell from the inked ribbon if held close enough to your nose!
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