impact printer
Dot matrix type
An impact printer produces text by striking an inked ribbon against paper, like a typewriter.
Dot matrix and daisy wheel printers work this way.
Impact printers can print through carbon copies and multipart forms, which laser and inkjet printers cannot.
The term distinguishes older mechanical printing technology from newer non-contact methods.
Printing press surface
- carriageWheeled passenger vehicle
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
- typebarCharacter-striking arm mechanism
- daisy wheelRotating printhead with petals
pin · striker · hammer · solenoid · character set · monospace · bi-directional · ballistic
Loud rattling noise
- clackSharp percussive noise
- racketUproar, scam, or paddle
- dinSustained unpleasant noise
- loudHigh in volume
decibels · vibration · chattering · rhythmic · grinding · whirring · earplugs
Ink-coated duplicating sheet
- carbon copyIdentical reproduction of something
- perforationHole punched through something
- duplicateExact replica of original
- triplicateMade in three copies
platen
Printing press surface
- carriageWheeled passenger vehicle
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
- typebarCharacter-striking arm mechanism
daisy wheel · pin · striker · hammer · solenoid · character set · monospace · bi-directional · ballistic · wear
clatter
Loud rattling noise
loud · decibels · vibration · chattering · rhythmic · grinding · whirring · earplugs
dot matrix
Grid of small spots
- teletypeElectric text transmitter
- draft modeUnpolished composition state
carbon paper
Ink-coated duplicating sheet
- carbon copyIdentical reproduction of something
- perforationHole punched through something
- duplicateExact replica of original
printout
Physical copy from device
- monochromeSingle-color rendering
- bitmapPixel-based image format
- graphicsVisual design elements
ASCII · font · typeface · character · resolution · text · forms · invoices · receipts
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- impact printersdot matrix, daisy wheel, printhead, ink ribbon, platen
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impact printerlaser printer
Light-beam document output device
inkjet printer · thermal printer · 3D printer · wireless printer · photo printer
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