What is Dot matrix printing?
[[Image:Fatmac-imagewriteri.jpg|thumb|An early [[Apple Macintosh|Macintosh]] computer with a dot-matrix printer.]] [[Image:Dot matrix example text.png|thumb|Example of a dot-matrix printout.]] '''Dot-matrix printers''' are [[Computer printer|printers]] for [[computer]]s. A dot matrix printer creates characters by striking pins against ink ribbons.<ref>{{cite web |website=Britannica.com |url=https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Dot-matrix-printer/321714 |title=Dot-matrix printer}}</ref> The print head moves back and forth on the paper like a typewriter and prints the image Each pin makes a dot, and combinations of dots form characters and pictures. This is much like a [[typewriter]]. Each character is made from a [[matrix]] of dots. These were used a lot in the 1970s to the 1990s. Today, dot matrix printers are not used by many people anymore. Most people use [[inkjet printer]]s or [[laser printer]]s now. They are still in use where forms (with multiple copies) need to be filled out. It is not advisable for office uses as it is an impact printer (make noise as the job is getting done). It prints information on a stationery paper == References == {{reflist}} [[Category:Printers]] {{Tech-stub}}