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dot matrix printerA printer that uses hammers and a ribbon to form images out of dots. It is widely used to print multipart forms and address labels. Also known as a "serial dot matrix printer," the tractor and sprocket mechanism in these devices handles thicker media better than laser and inkjet printers.
dot matrix printer [′dät ¦mā·triks ′prin·tər] (computer science) A type of printer that forms each character as a group of small dots, using a group of wires located in the printing element. Also known as dot character printer.
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The son of a "farm gal" mother who married at 15, and a carpenter stepfather, has helped Epson put 10 million dot-matrix printers into customers' hands worldwide. The latest line of 24-pin dot-matrix printers are considered ideal for personal printing. Though dot-matrix printers are the most highly penetrated (71%), followed by inkjets (70%), deployment of laser printers is quite significant among India medium businesses. |
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