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dot matrix

[¦dät ′mā·triks]

(computer science)

An array of dots that forms a character or graphic symbol.

dot matrix

A pattern of dots that forms character and graphic images on printers. Although inkjet and laser printers print in dots, and monitors display dots as well, the term generally refers to images created with serial dot matrix printers. See dot matrix printer.

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Six dot matrix printers are dedicated to production reports that describe all the items processed during a work schedule.

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Most dot matrix laser systems also can produce graphic symbols, some with high resolution.

Dot matrix laser coding

* Available in three separate models: English/German, English/French, English/Spanish * Approximately 80,000 words in each language * Search function for English words * Spell-checking facility in English * Dictionary of business terms * Food-and-drink dictionary with virtually all the typical expressions to be found on a menu * 200 useful phrases (divided into 10 categories) in six languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch * Integrated calculator * Handy book format, with pen, notepad, and weight and measure conversion table * Two-line, 16 character dot matrix display * Demonstration program * Automatic shut-off * Unit dimensions: 3 1/4" x 5 1/2"

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The dot matrix is the least expensive type of printer and the one I suspect most of you are familiar with.

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Harris says you can spend about the same on a name brand laser printer--$800 or $900-as you would on a top-of-the-line dot matrix printer.

Computer advice, wrapped with a ribbon

Additionally, dot matrix or laser printers are supported and free overlays are provided as necessary.

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Celebrating its "People's Choice" status after securing the No.1 position in value share in the inkjet market, 13th consecutive year of global leadership position in projectors, and its continuing dominance in the dot matrix printer category, Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) recently honored the company's top trade regional partners at the Makati Shangri-La hotel.

Epson Honors Regional Partners

In May 2003, as reported in that month's Holography News[R], Taiwanese company AHEAD Optoelectronics introduced a new version of its Sparkle[TM] dot matrix hologram origination system, and also launched a new machine to laser engrave embossed holograms.

AHEAD's new dot matrix mastering system

A large, high resolution dot matrix LCD display supports a variety of standard gauge functions, including normal and peak tension/compression readings, high/low limits, set points, pass/fail results, statistical results, load cell limits, actuation and direction.

Digital force gauges

American Bright Optoelectronics has announced its "Super Blue" single and dual-digit seven-segment and a new dot matrix display, offering desirable color and continuously uniform brightness to improve information display qualities in key life support and critical control applications such as medical instrumentation, scanners, avionics and industrial controls.

Seven-segment and dot matrix displays

Other products will include a mini-chrome colour LCD, a lift monitoring system, ultra slim dot matrix displays, an EN buzzer, a voice synthesizer and slim-line LED hall lanterns.