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Dot-matrix printer facts for kids

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Dot-matrix printers are printers for computers. A dot matrix printer creates characters by striking pins against ink ribbons. Each pin makes a dot and combinations of dots form characters and illustrations. This is much like a typewriter. Each character is made from a matrix of dots. Today, dot matrix printers are not used by many people anymore. They are still in use where forms (with multiple copies) need to be filled out.The print head moves back and forth on the paper like a typewriter and prints the image or text

  • Fatmac-imagewriteri

    An early Macintosh computer with a dot-matrix printer.

  • Dot matrix example text

    Example of a dot-matrix printout.

Images for kids

  • Epson MX-80

    An Epson MX-80, a classic model that remained in use for many years. IBM sold it as their IBM 5152.

  • Indian railway suburban rail ticket

    A rail ticket printed with dot matrix printer

  • Epson dot matrix printer

    Epson LQ 850

  • Sixel Wikipedia logo

    The Wikipedia logo, converted to Sixel format

  • Ink cartridgee and inside zoom

    Upper: Inmac ink ribbon cartridge with black ink for Dot matrix printer. Lower: Inked and folded, the ribbon is pulled into the cartridge by the roller mechanism to the left

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Impresora matricial para niños

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