Dot matrix printer

printer

1. DOT MATRIX PRINTER: Dot matrix printing  is a type of computer printing which uses a print head that moves back-and-forth. Up-and-down motion on the page. It is an impact printer. Impact printer work like a type writer

2. It produce printed images when tiny pins on a print head strike an inked ribbon When the ribbon presses against paper, it creates dots that form character and graphics. The print head on dot matrix printer can contain 9 to 24 pins. Speed ranges from 350 to 1100 characters per second.

3. USES OF DOT MATRIX PRINTER It is used in: banks voting machine Stores Own personal use

4. ADVANTAGES: Can print multicopy documents such as carbon copies Low printing cost per page Reliable, durable

5. DISADVANTAGES: Noisy Limited print quality Low printing speed Limited colour printing