What is a dot matrix printer?
A dot matrix printer is an impact printer which has a vertical row of small pins in its print head. As the head moves across the page the correct pins are pushed forward to form the shape of the letter required.
Advantages of dot matrix printers
1. 9-pin models are cheap to buy and cheap to run.
2. 24-pin models give good quality.
Disadvantages of dot matrix printers
1. They are noisy, as they are impact printers.
2. The quality of printing is not as good as ink jet and laser printers.
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