Dot Matrix Printer

A dot matrix printer is an impact printer that produces characters and images by striking an ink-soaked cloth ribbon against the paper using a print head containing a matrix of small pins. Each pin creates a dot, and a combination of these dots forms the desired character or graphic.

These printers are primarily used for applications requiring multipart forms, continuous-feed paper, or where durability and low cost per page are prioritized over print quality and speed. They are commonly found in industrial settings, point-of-sale systems, and for printing data logs or invoices.